With The Fifteenth Overall Pick In The BRB Interactive Mock Draft, Houston Selects
by Jake on Apr 9, 2009 6:19 AM CDT
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PrintOk, the pick we've been waiting for is here. You guys decided to put me in a bad mood and select Jenkins for New Orleans, so he's now off the board. Now it's time to decide who Rick Smith and Gary Kubiak are going to select for our beloved Houston Texans.
Really think about this one. I know the knee jerk reaction is to click Matthews and be done with it, but remember that his steroid allegations, while unproven, are still out there, and there are some among you that have doubts even without the thought of steroids abuse. If youu have time, state your case about who you want, and also if you time, read peoples comments so you can make the most informed decision. Let's have fun with this. I'll make this the only pick today, and we'll just make up for it on the weekend.
By the way, I know everyone would prefer to trade down so I didn't make it an option in the poll so it wouldn't take away from the voting. Just know that pretty much everyone would want to with who's left on the board.
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what happen to the trade the pick i think we are going to trade down with philly personally but since u did not give that choice think we take beanie wells
It's in the text
By the way, I know everyone would prefer to trade down so I didn’t make it an option in the poll so it wouldn’t take away from the voting. Just know that pretty much everyone would want to with who’s left on the board.
Let's get the Texans a better fight song.
Id go with Matthews
To me, with Jenkins coming off the board it comes down to Cushing or Matthews, and I think Cushing is about as good as hes going to get. On the other hand, Matthews is playing at a high level and still has room for improvement. Im one for trading down, but if you put me in a corner, I take Matthews. Simply a better investment.
by Corn on the Schaub on Apr 9, 2009 8:09 AM CDT reply actions
I'll go ahead and say Matthews, BUT...
I would feel great about an offensive weapon like Pettigrew (for 2 set TE formations in the red zone) or Moreno/ Wells (if they’re really that good) so we can get the ball in the damn endzone. I’m not really a fan of Wells or Knowshon per say…or with taking RB’s early…..but its a common blunder to neglect your strengths…let me say that again…its a common blunder to neglect your strengths… and if we don’t step back and scrutinize and work to improve our Offense with every bit of energy we have for Defense we do so at our own peril…weren’t we like 17th in the league where it counts most, in putting points on the board…yet all I hear is “top 5 offense”? I’m guessing three significant contributors on the offensive side would push us to the top five in scoring AND serve to protect us from a potentially disasterous season should injury befall anyone other than Schaub…a legit (can stand on his own w/ or w/o Slaton) RB, a Monster C/G, and a 2nd TE. With all that is said and presumed about HAVING to address our defense first…I can’t say that if we used our top 3 picks at these 3 offensive positions, we would have a worse record at year’s end than if we went D with the first 3 picks.
A healthy tandem with Slaton and one of these RB’s who can move the chains on forth-and-one will result in more W’s next season than any of these Defensive options. It would also open up that 3rd or 4th Rnder everyone has set aside for our RB to get whatever good value exists at a position of need. I think Slaton is outstanding, but it would be real nice to feel about the RB position the way I do about the WR’s (like the whole season isn’t in jeopardy if our top guy goes down)…while drafting some fat guy in the 4th has its appeal…if (God forbid) Slaton were to go down…we’d be stuck with Fatty as our top guy squishing out hard-earned one-yard gains on First down. Don’t get me wrong…I think Ron Dayne deserves to go down in the Texans Hall of Honor for contributing more-for-less than just about anyone in the organization over that 2 year stretch, but I don’t want us flirting with trying to get him back in uniform! Lest we forget how “set” we were with Dominic D/W as our RB!! So let me say that I hope that Smithiak (despite the Gospel according to Gibbs) at least has an open mind to selecting an offensive weapon if none of the Defensive guys shivers their timbers.
Sorry it was so long.
I hear you.
While I wouldn’t count on a first-round RB, Smithiak has said that they’re not just looking for a guy to come in and take 5-6 goal-line or 3rd-and-short situation carries per game. They want a guy who can handle 10-15 carries per game and be productive with it. I wouldn’t imagine that being the pick at #15, but if they were to trade down to somewhere around 25 in hopes that Matthews would still be there, yet he were taken and Moreno was still an option… Well, it’s something to consider.
Keep in mind though, this team is generally much more successful with offensive players in the late rounds than they are with defensive players. Our offense is also much more system-based than our defense. I think they’re capable of finding successful under-the-radar players because they’re looking for guys who can excel in zone-blocking, etc. But on defense, we just need athletes and play-makers, and you usually have to find those on the first day.
I’m still hoping for a trade-down of course, because there’s really not anybody there are 15 (assuming Jenkins is gone) who I want more than anyone who might be available at 25. Ideally, I’d like to see us trade down ten spots in the first, then use whatever we get in return to trade up several spots in the 2nd and grab a center like Unger, Wood, or Mack. Probably wishful thinking, but crazier things have happened.
But of the above, I’d still take Matthews. The steroid allegations have definitely lowered his stock in my book, but I still envision him stepping in and contributing as a rookie. And while I realize you draft for a career body of work, we’re at the point where we need at least a couple picks from this draft to pay immediate dividends.
offense
I agree w/smitty about the RB situation. We must not overlook that, and also we shouldn’t discount it and say we just need to draft a body to fall forward at the goal line. We need a guy capable of starting. Doesn’t need to be in the first, but we are NOT SET at RB by any means.
Then you made a good point about our offensive system. That is true about OL, QB, WR, but less so at RB. Denver had the same system last year and minus a quality RB had huge struggles when they were forced to pass. We had the same problem in 2007. We were not a top 5 offense that year without super Steve. We need Steve, and we need insurance.
So back to our 15 pick. I’m ok with OL, RB, and any of the above defensive players. If we find an upgrade at WR2, I’m ok with that if we can find the end zone more frequently.
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
I almost agree with you
We certainly need another RB. I happen to think we need a C as well. Another TE? Sure, why not. However, there is no need to use a high round pick for any offensive player this draft. With the exception of AJ (and not including the line) we are getting fantastic production out of guys drafted later rather than earlier. We are good at picking offensive talent in the late rounds.
Given our needs on defense, I would personally trade down for additional picks and take a defensive player in the first round. However, since we can’t trade down in this scenario, I voted for Michael Johnson on the grounds that a good pass rush makes your secondary better, while a good secondary doesn’t necessarily make your pass rush better.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Apr 9, 2009 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions
that makes sense
however, we don’t have to go rb in rd #1, but we should DEF go rb in rd #2. This kid named Donald brown out of Connecticut has an eeerrry similarity to Matt Forte from last year. He’s probably going to last till round #2 and if he’s available a few picks above us, trading up for him shouldn’t be out of the quesiton either. Getting that goalline back is CRUCIAL and should not be downplayed even the slightest as u’ve done a good job in pointing out. TE where we draft is unnecessary, and I’m sure we’re going to use one of our 4th rounders to address a 2nd TE newayz, so u won’t have to worry bout that. But frankly, I like Moreno at 15. He can spell Slaton, has goalline ability and is EXCELLENT value where we pick, but i KNOW that’s not going to happen….
Again
I don’t think we need to go RB anywhere before the third. We still have Chris Brown and Ryan Moats, and between the two of them they’re like one healthy running back. Using a second-round pick on a running back when we have much greater needs is not the course I would take.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Apr 12, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I took Matthews
But I’m no expert. I wouldn’t choose him if the steroid allegations are true, but just for the sake of voting I’m giving him the benefit of the doubt.
Hard to believe anyone would be that stupid, knowing they’re going to be tested. But then again, this is the NFL…
On a side note – I think Michael Vick would be a perfect fit for the Cryboys.
good idea about vick
since TO left, they need someone to replace him at the very important position of locker room cancer.
On the other hand, since this is our year to be in the playoffs, wouldn’t it be nice if we met them in the Super Bowl?
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
LRC?
When has Vick ever cause problems with his teammates in the locker room? I think you’ve been warped by the mass media, Phil.
Locker room DISTRACTION? I’ll give you that, but Cancer? C’mon dude.
Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.
well vick may not be a high round draft choice
for the LRC position, but here’s a former teammate who has an opinion on Vick in the locker room and on the field, since you asked.
The key line being :
The Falcons needed Vick to be the leader he was paid $130 million to be; instead, he was the first to leave the complex after practice.
And on the way out, he flipped off the fans.
Yeah, I want him to be a cowboy, and don’t mind overstating his problems. He’s not worth defending, dude.
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
It was more...
The over-used term of “locker room cancer” that I had issue with. There are only two of those in the entire league, and they are TO and Ocho Cinco, and the latter may even get a pass from me, but I’m starting to hear info that suggests he shouldn’t.
As far as leaving the complex early, does that make David Carr an LRC? Maybe an ON-FIELD cancer, but the locker room was ok, for the most part.
Again, it was just the term, and its implications I was disagreeing with.
As far as Vick, I think he deserves to have a few people in his corner, since he was royally bent over on this dog-fighting deal.
Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.
I'm meh about Vick coming back
He did the time, maybe he learned a lesson. He’s square with the house and deserves a chance to make a living. If he fails, so be it. If he helps the Cokeboys to fail, even better.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Apr 9, 2009 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Poor Choices
Clint Stintim? A second rounder at best? Come on. I chose the “offensive player” category because I didn’t like the choices. I don’t want ‘roiders like Cushing and Mathews. Vontae Davis is not listed. He’d be a consideration, but I have to go with Knowshon Moreno, the best talent at this point in the draft. The Texans need a great complementary running back. He’s the guy. If he’s still around, take him. And frankly, I wouldn’t take any of the rest of those cheating stiffs in the first round. Take Clint with your second round pick.
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There's plenty of depth in the running back department this year
I see no reason to use a high-rounder on a running back who is essentially going to be a complementary back.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Apr 9, 2009 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Bobba Fett, So You'd Take Michael Johnson...
Who has no football talent? He’s a combine warrior. And the Texans just got a DE in free agency. Cushing or Mathews, who everyone bromanced here and didn’t vote for in earlier picks so they’d be available now (I saw that implicit voting agenda), would be understandable. Moreno is the best player available.
The true test in the life of a Texans fan is how gracefully you endure it.
You're right.
ZERO football talent for Johnson. I’m so glad you’re here to clear all this up for us.
Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.
That's right.
ZERO football talent for Johnson. The guy’s a bust waiting to happen.
The true test in the life of a Texans fan is how gracefully you endure it.
Reality Check
You’re always guilty until proven innocent in this country. Don’t be so naive.
The true test in the life of a Texans fan is how gracefully you endure it.
Clown Shoe
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Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.
by beefy on Apr 9, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I totally agree
Sincerely,
The U.S. Constitution
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by tehGrindCrusher on Apr 9, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
We won't know if he's a combine warrior
Until we see him take the field and play. People used to say that about Mario Williams too.
You’re right, we did add a DE in free agency. However, that doesn’t mean that we can’t use more pass rushers — look at what that did for the Giants. They had a secondary that Petey Faggins could have started on and they won the Super Bowl largely on the strength of their pass rush. If some huge U/T were around (like BJ Raji) I’d prefer him, but I don’t see that happening.
Moreno may be the best player available but that doesn’t meant that he’s the best player for the Texans, particularly because the Texans can pick other RBs that fit their scheme as well/better than Moreno in later rounds at a fraction of the price.
What the Texans really should do, imo, is take the best player available on the defensive side of the ball. In my opinion Johnson would be the best choice (based on what we’ve been given to choose from) but I wouldn’t be disappointed with any defensive player really.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Apr 9, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I should have held a vote
To compile the candidates to vote for.
Let's get the Texans a better fight song.
WOW
Moreno and Sintim w/ our 1st and 2nd rounder? Talk about a successful draft…can you imagine an offense featuring Dre, Super Steve, Moreno, OD, and Kevin Walters EVERY down….LMAO woooooooooow Kyle Shanahan would have an orgasm.
wow
The steriod allegations for Clay matthews were false!!!
Mathews III
Zero votes for Washington.
Ten votes for New Orleans.
55% of the vote for the Texans.
Looks to me like people were holding out for something.
You should rename the BRB Mock Draft to the BRB Dream Draft.
The true test in the life of a Texans fan is how gracefully you endure it.
Yeah
I would think the Saints would take Matthews over Jenkins, though that’s purely speculation. After all, Sharper is 33 and declining fast.
Washington, though, should take OL help with their pick. But remember who their owner is…. Michael Johnson anyone?
"I'm just looking forward to something great happening in the city of Houston" - Tracy McGrady
Still waiting...
It came down to Smith vs. Matthews
And Eugene Wilson provided solid safety play last year. I know he’s 29, but it seems he can hold the fort down for at least another year, enough so that it makes drafting a FS in the first round less of a need (though 2nd round would seem to me the perfect place to address the need). I like Smith a lot though and would by no means be disappointed if we took him under certain circumstances.
Also, while Smith would certainly provide needed help to the secondary, Matthews provides boosts to the run defense, pass defense, and subsequently, the secondary. I’m on the “pass rush helps the secondary, but secondary doesn’t help the pass rush” bandwagon.
We’ll see though. Either one would be great to have.
"I'm just looking forward to something great happening in the city of Houston" - Tracy McGrady
Still waiting...
Matthews
If innocent will probably be gone by this time with all the scouts are saying about him.
It takes a big man to walk away, but a bigger man to break his freaking jaw!
15th Pick should be SECONDARY
I’d go with Malcolm Jenkins, CB/Ohio State. The Texans have 8 picks in this draft. I see their first 2 picks being defense. CB and then LB. However they may try to pick up RB Shonn Greene from Iowa with their second pick. Everyone’s talking about how they need a compliment to Steve Slaton, which is true… but people seem to have forgotten about Chris Brown whom the Texans signed from the Titans last year. He’s coming back from an injury this year and could be enough to take the weight off of Slaton. But, they will still select a RB in the draft, I just don’t know when. CB has to be first though. And Jenkins is the best available…
Why was Vontae Davis a choice for New Orleans,
but not for the Texans? We need secondary and i think he is a bigger attraction than Sean Smith. If Vontae Davis was a choice for the Texans i would have picked him. I think we need a re-do with Davis as a choice at #15
Waiting for the day Houston gets some sports respect.
Why bother?
You know Matthews would win anyway, he has become this blog’s crack addiction.
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by last texans fan on Apr 9, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
You know its not that I dislike Matthews
But I really just don’t like the idea of stacking all of our chips on a guy who played at the elephant position last year in college and we’re talking about making him our SLB in the NFL a much more challenging arena. Don’t get me wrong the elephant takes a ton of talent to play but I think if Matthews’ coaches at USC thought he was the best linebacker on their team they would have given him Cushing’s job, and they know him better than any of us.
And by the way, one of the reasons they stuck him where they did is because of his difficulties in coverage, something that will be magnified at the pro level.
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by last texans fan on Apr 9, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
demeco ryans
was an OLB in college, so your statement that
they know him better than any of us
isn’t quite as convincing as it sounds.
He just may be BPA when we are on the clock, and if thats the case and we take him, I will be cool with that. But I’m on the BPA offense or defense bandwagon, minus QB of course.
Where’s the space-eating punter choice?
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
There's a big difference
In changing a SLB…especially one as talented and proven as Ryans and converting him to a MLB and Matthews case. Matthews was a WLB practically converted into a defensive lineman by USC, and now being talked about as our SLB… a position and honor he hasn’t held since maybe high school.
It means he has brutal pass rush (or as one scout put it at least “one really good move”) sure, but if you want a solid well rounded linebacker for your strong side you may want to look elsewhere, Matthews would be a project there, especially in pass coverage.
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by last texans fan on Apr 9, 2009 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually
Matthews was a safety in high school. Which might be why Mayock said he looked like one in coverage at his Pro Day. They don’t have very many highlights, but if you go to NFL.com you can see all 3 USC LB’s run coverage drills. From the little that’s shown, Matthews definitely looked the best to me.
Let's get the Texans a better fight song.
That is Interesting
But we’ll see in a few months. Pro Day is one thing, his collegiate career is another.
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by last texans fan on Apr 10, 2009 9:09 AM CDT up reply actions
but it's not like Cushing "sucked"
in college, Cushing was a stud. Now when we isolate him from games and test his measurables, his previously screwed up knee and everything else it gives fans a chance to break down a player who otherwise was SICK in college. USC’s defense for the greater part of last year was #1 and i believe ended up being the best defense in college, large part to Cushing and Mauluga whom many people are tending to rate lower than Matthews as the draft gets closer, yet production wise they afformentioned Cushing and Rey were disgusting good last year. Cushing’s steroid and “body by supplement” allegations are hurting him, but if you’re arguing about his passion, intelligence, versatility, and production on the field, he didn’t give Pete Carrol a chance to replace him, b/c he was just that good last year. I’m not a huge Cushing fan, but give the guy credit for playing well in college. Which one ends up being the better pro, however, seems like a shot in the dark to me…
I didn't include Davis
because Tim included him four times in his polls about who BRB fans wanted the Texans to draft, and he recieved 5%, 7%, 5%, and 3%. Also, if you want to talk about inconsistency and combine heroes, that’s Davis. Has anyone ever heard of his brother Vernon?
As for BRB being addicted to Clay, it’s more an issue of liking him more than the alternatives. Cushing is coming into the league with a couple of serious injuries to his legs already. Wells has a penchant for letting injuries keep him off the field, but even if he didn’t, why draft a RB that early? We drafted Slaton in the third round and looked what happened? We’ll draft a RB in the mid rounds, and we’ll sign another before training camp. The whole purpose of the zone blocking scheme is that it doesn’t require the type of RB that needs to change direction to find the whole, it takes the kind of RB that hit’s the whole no matter what. You don’t need that in the fist round. Gibbs’ system was the most successful in Denver. Besides Clinton Portis, when did Denver ever need a first round RB?
Let's get the Texans a better fight song.
Not Addicted? :)
“I know the knee jerk reaction is to click Matthews and be done with it…” – TransientTexan
That’s practically the same thing they put on the side of cigarette packs. And he is crushing the competition at the time of this posting by a whopping margin of 98 votes, or over 3x as many votes as the next runner up…and that’s even with your warning label attached.
I have no interest in drafting a RB in round 1, I just like Cushing and Jenkins or a trade down better here.
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by last texans fan on Apr 9, 2009 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
That's cool
I just wanted people to think about who they wanted, but if they did so and still wanted Matthews then great. That’s exactly what I did. I played devil’s advocate and still couldn’t convince myself that anyone else would be better here. Having said that though, I would love a trade down, but even more I would love a trade UP in the second round. There are at least 3 or 4 guys that will be there in the beginning of the second that will probably not be there by our second round pick that I would love to have. We’ll just have to wait a couple of weeks and see.
Let's get the Texans a better fight song.
Going with Cushing
because of his intense work ethic, readiness and brilliant play-making capabilities. Remember, guys, just because Bruce Matthews is a Texans staffer, doesn’t mean that the team is obligated to selected Clay.
Moreover, the big talk on Clay is that he has elusive “upside.” As chatter on the Texans suggests that they are a brink playoff team this year with a dynamic offensive and a suspect defense, WHY jeopardize our post-season potential with a project player.
We nailed our DeMeco pick in selecting a PROVEN college player with extra-ordinary work ethic and leadership qualities (see: DeMeco leading the Texans D by the midway point of his rookie season). Let’s do the same thing by drafting Cushing. Pairing two intense playmakers in the same rung of the defense could not only create a nightmare situation for opposing running backs, but also have positive spillover effects on a frustratingly inactive (though talented) defensive line.
Michael Johnson is the pick
The additions of Antonio Smith, Shaun Cody and now Cato June give us just enough depth to provide us the flexibility to draft a high-ceiling player who does not necessarily have to contribute on a full time basis at first. Johnson could prove to be a huge asset as a 3rd down specialist early on with the potential to develop into a prime time player for years to come. The Texans FO has shown a knack for finding talent at the LB position past the first round so I don’t expect them to take one here. Why risk the 15th pick on one of two fairly low ceiling players such as Cushing/Matthews who could turn into Bobby Carpenter part II? I’m buying Johnson.
That's fair
But going with that line of thinking, Johnson could be Vernon Gholston 2.0. I don’t think he will be, but that’s that easiest comparison to make if youu want to be a naysayer.
Let's get the Texans a better fight song.
but it kinda makes his point
Johnson is a risk, but we have Smith pegged as the starter, limiting our liability with taking a chance on Johnson at 15.
Since our needs are taken care of, this would be a great pick, IMO.
The good thing about our offseason is I feel good about a lot of guys in our draft, since our biggest needs are filled.
Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.
this is EXACTLY why we trade up
and draft ORAKPO. If we’re talking about a calculated “risk/reward” ratio, neither Matthews, Cushing, nor Michael Johnson have as high of an “r/r” then my boy Orakpo. Following ur logic (which I like btw), ur saying take the guy w/ the HIGHEST possible upside and ease him into our defense w/ the hope that our veterans can not only take over, but bring him along slowly yet powerfully as the season wears on, kinda like how Justin Tuck blossomed towards the end of the postseason 2 yrs ago and now is a nightmare at DE. If that’s the case, cut your “guessing” and take a high motor, super talented, ridiculously athletic, versatile, big 12 battle-tested, OLB/DE hybrid that has no character issues and is a hometown boy. It’s A NO BRAINER especially considering we can test Orakpo and see whether he can fit in as a pass rush specialist or he can solidly make the switch to SLB. I dunno, it almost makes too much sense to happen, but I sure as heck hope it happens.
I could also very much see secondary...
B/c let’s face it, Dunta is probably gone after the season. It wouldn’t surprise me to see Smith take a DB here with the way the offseason moves have been shaping up. He A.) needs a contingency plan in case his knee acts up again and B.) needs a plan in case he dominates, we make the playoffs, and he becomes too expensive for us to keep. I can totally see another team throwing Deangelo Hall money at Dunta. Given the doubt surrounding our secondary to begin with I almost expect Smith to go with a DB at #15. Who that person is remains to be seen…
Interesting
If we were drafting for Safety in this situation (with these players left on the board) I would go with Sean Smith. If we were drafting for CB, it would be Darius Butler. Vontae Davis is a better athlete, but I personally wouldn’t want a head case like that in my locker room.
Having said that though, I think they’’ll give guys like Bennet and Molden a chance to prove themselves and therefore will not take a CB in the first round.
Let's get the Texans a better fight song.
I really think they are going to go secondary
We all know our secondary was bad last year and that was with very little blitzing. This year if we are gambling more with the blitz it will expose our secondary. Weve signed linebackers and d-lineman in free agency but we havent signed any new db’s.
Waiting for the day Houston gets some sports respect.
Malcolm, Rey, or Knowshon
If the Texans stay put at 15, I’d prefer Malcolm Jenkins over any other player. He has the ability to step in and play nickel-CB immediately, and can transition into a future star at FS.
Rey Maualuga is just an animal who would finally bring an intimidating presence to our defense.
Knowshon Moreno is simply the perfect back for this offense. He runs with authority, protects his QB, and catches the ball like a WR. Most importantly – he’s a finisher in the redzone. We have the 21st ranked scoring offense in the league and desperately need his talent. We would instantly become a top-ten scoring team in the NFL with Moreno on our roster. Did I mention he never fumbled in two years as a starting RB in the SEC?
DT
I’m sorry to say, but a DT in the first round like Jerry Peria. He looks like a beast that will collapse or destroy the pocket from the inside because Mario will bring the QB to him.
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