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The Newest Member Of The Houston Texans Is Antoine Caldwell

Welcome to Houston, Antoine Caldwell.  Caldwell played at the University of Alabama in the toughest conference in collegiate football.  Caldwell is known for being great with strong and sizeable DTs, but has problems with speed.  Several scouts stated that he was the highlight of Alabama’s Pro Day.

I think it was a little early, but there was a run on interior offensive lineman so Caldwell probably wouldn’t be there in the fourth.  Caldwell is an intelligent player, which is necessary for a zone blocking scheme.  Overall, I’m happy with this pick.  Let us know what you think.

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"Caldwell is known for being great with strong and sizeable DT’s"

That’s the best thing I’ve heard all day. Slightly less important now that Haynesworth is out of the division, but either way, all roads lead through Wilfork or Hampton.

Chris seems to have more insight into this. Either way, everything I’ve read makes me pretty stoked about this pick. After the center run between the end of the first and mid-second rounds, I was worried we wouldn’t be able to upgrade on day two. But this pick sounds like great value.

by Nashmeister on Apr 26, 2009 10:15 AM CDT reply actions  

Like It

He should improve the OL, which, while not as pressing a need as other areas, certainly never hurts.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 26, 2009 10:15 AM CDT reply actions  

I freaking LOVE this pick.

Absolutely LOVE it. He’s a leader, he’s versatile, great work ethic – and um – he’s going to replace either Myers or Brisiel as the starter – so I’m on board.

I’m also very, very pleased we went O-Line before RB.

by HoustonDiehards on Apr 26, 2009 10:21 AM CDT reply actions  

OL Before RB

Couldn’t agree more.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 26, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions  

Cant go wrong with OL

Will he start or be a backup?

DMUNOZ

by dmunozimatxan on Apr 26, 2009 10:45 AM CDT reply actions  

Betting He'll Start

But let’s see how he picks up the ZBS.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 26, 2009 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions  

so the question is

(if he starts, and if he does so at center) do the Texans move Chris Myers over to RG? I think the general consensus is that Myers is a better lineman that Brisiel.

by Only_A_Lad on Apr 26, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions  

But Does Myers Have The Size To Play G?

I don’t know.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Apr 26, 2009 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions  

Prediction

Caldwell is the backup swing OG, w/ Myers as the backup C

So you're saying that now I have to think of some witty Sig that will be applicable across all the SBN sites? Go TexanHornStros!

by Shake on Apr 26, 2009 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions  

to clarify

Caldwell also the starting C

So you're saying that now I have to think of some witty Sig that will be applicable across all the SBN sites? Go TexanHornStros!

by Shake on Apr 26, 2009 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions  

Fantastic Selection

The Dream Shake - Where Brooks > Alston happens.
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak

by Tom Martin on Apr 26, 2009 11:35 AM CDT reply actions  

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