BRB From The NFL Combine: LEAVE PERRISH ALONE!!

by riversmccown on Feb 28, 2010 12:29 PM CST in News

Welcome to Day 4 of the NFL Combine, where the crowds have dissipated and the remaining media is busy writing their wrap-up pieces. I've been here about 2 hours and we've only had 2 podium-worthy speakers. I chose to enter the Perrish Cox melee rather than deal with Oklahoma cornerback Dominique Franks, and I think I made the wrong decision.

I really doubt that Cox is actually on the Texans draft board by the end of the combine. He might be the second-most talented cornerback in the draft after Florida's Joe Haden, but his off-field distractions are going to, in the words of Oakland A's GM Billy Beane, "put a milo on him." He's got three children with three different women, he was arrested in 2008, and was suspended for Oklahoma State's bowl game this year.

There are quite a few players in the draft with off-field incidents, but Cox seemed almost completely unaware of the repercussions of his actions. Throughout his media interview he repeatedly referred to teams talking about his off-field problems as "harassing" him. He also revealed that when he was suspended from the bowl game for missing curfew, he'd actually been admonished earlier in the week (with teammates) for missing one. "Met with my girlfriend at the time, it was a bad choice, I couldn't quite get back in time," he acknowledged.

It's a shame, because he might be the best fit for the Texans in terms of skill, scheme (he said Oklahoma State played about "50-50" zone and man), and need. But referring to teams having questions about his off-field character after the incidents he's been through as "harassing" him makes it seem unlikely to me that he'll actually be on the Texans board.

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I’m a big supporter of having high character guys on the team, so I agree, fuck a guy like that who doesnt realize how good he has it.

Be judgmental about the actions of the past, be hopeful about the actions of the future. -The Homers Creed

by DaGoaT on Feb 28, 2010 10:35 AM CST reply actions

Perrish Cox...

you idiot.

by TexansDC on Feb 28, 2010 11:25 AM CST reply actions

Wow

I had heard about the curfew incident and didn’t think it was a big deal because it didn’t seem like a trend. This guy now sounds like he’s going to end up like Cromartie. No thanks.

Luckily, there are still plenty of other quality CBs to grab in the second round.

by theaxeeffect4311 on Feb 28, 2010 11:53 AM CST reply actions

so maybe

he’s available in the 3rd or 4th?

Dunta's weightspeed was too low

by texanphil on Feb 28, 2010 12:35 PM CST reply actions

still, i'd rather not have him

what a waste of talent.

by typhoon.infamous on Feb 28, 2010 12:35 PM CST up reply actions

Not unless the Bengals trade their second

- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter

by riversmccown on Feb 28, 2010 12:56 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Color me interested in Ben Tate

5’11’’, 225 (similar size to Clinton Portis), 26 reps (most by a RB), 4.45 40 time….video shows him as a North/South runner (doesn’t do a lot of dancing, I like)….mid-round projections entering the Combine.

by TexansDC on Feb 28, 2010 1:34 PM CST reply actions

I agree with this

I think we would have to pull the trigger in the second. If we could get him or even hardesty in the third that would be great.

But I think either spiller with the first and if not that then we will have to get one in the second.

I’m pretty confident that our first two picks end up being a RB and CB/S

by AllenOU on Feb 28, 2010 2:00 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

No offense

but I hope you’re wrong.

Defense, Defense is what I hope for.

by TexansDC on Feb 28, 2010 2:29 PM CST up reply actions

Let me clarify

I meant more along the lines of IF we want one of the top guys that it will have to be in the top two rounds. I think by our third rounder most of them if not all will be gone.

I personally think they should take a FS and CB with the first two picks. Or DT if they really like one….

by AllenOU on Feb 28, 2010 3:04 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

I'd rather keep Wilson at FS

and snag Myron Rolle in round 4. Rolle doesn’t have starter expectations immediately, but by the time Wilson goes down we’ll have someone who can play.

by TexansDC on Feb 28, 2010 9:24 PM CST up reply actions

Grab Myron!

I heard the interview Mike and Mike did with Myron Rolle. The guy is well spoken, polite, a Rhodes Scholar, future doctor and loves football. Who ever drafts him has a stud in the making.

Cox on the other hand .. what a waste. Too talented to be that dumb.

by jagur12 on Feb 28, 2010 11:47 PM CST up reply actions

There are some...

who devalue Myron because he is intelligent and has outside interests. I think calling a potential pick too smart and too mature is the dumbest line of reasoning in football history.

Steve Young completed his law degree while playing football. Rolle can have a career (which only last til 35ish) and then enter in medicine with tons of money and publicity for the rest of his life. Having him in Houston? Well, that’s a perfect match for all parties. Position of need, high character guy, and a city with a great medical background.

by TexansDC on Mar 1, 2010 12:39 AM CST up reply actions

It just means we could grab him lower on the board

I can’t believe how people look down on him for going back to school to learn. I think it’s smart of the guy to plan ahead because football will not last forever. But like you’ve pointed out, he’ll take some time to mold.

by theaxeeffect4311 on Mar 1, 2010 1:09 AM CST up reply actions

If he came to Houston, he’d have that time. Either a year behind Wilson or whenever Wilson went down. He’s in great shape, smart guy, and definitely is a worker. I’d be more than happy with Rolle. Guys like that are driven by people who doubt them.

by TexansDC on Mar 1, 2010 1:20 AM CST up reply actions

My only concern with Rolle

Is that I wonder if his studies will cause long-term stress for a team drafting him. Possibly skipping a camp here or there while dealing with Oxford and such.

I’ve got no concerns about him as a player or his motivation. He had a TERRIFIC combine interview.

- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter

by riversmccown on Mar 1, 2010 3:33 AM CST up reply actions

I think by now he's got to have some stress relief system down

If he doesn’t, football is…he can yell, knock the piss outta people, and go nuts.

by TexansDC on Mar 1, 2010 10:46 AM CST up reply actions

Just got out that the Cardinals will release Antrel Rolle.. maybe we could get our FS there.

And Ben Tate is a very interesting prospect, especially with todays work out results.. Toby Gerhart actually surprised me with his 4.5 40..

But my favourite is Ryan Mathews.. think he would fit perfect in our offence.. and he runs a 4.45!

Die hard Texan fan from the heart of Denmark!

by zala on Feb 28, 2010 2:46 PM CST up reply actions

Mathews

Is going to require a first rounder or a first round swap, from what I hear.

- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter

by riversmccown on Feb 28, 2010 2:57 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

What about Montario Hardesty? He should be a great zone one cut and go runner with good hands – do you know what grade he’s got?

Die hard Texan fan from the heart of Denmark!

by zala on Feb 28, 2010 3:00 PM CST up reply actions

I imagine Hardesty

Is going to go around the 3-5 area.

- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter

by riversmccown on Feb 28, 2010 4:17 PM CST up reply actions

Montario Hardesty

Will end up going in the 50-70 range. If the Texans decide to go defense in the 1st, then Hardesty would be a great pick in the 2nd.

If they decide to go defense – defense, then I think Toby Gerhart, Ben Tate, or Anthony Dixon could be an option in the 3rd.

One way or another they’ll grab a tough young RB in the first three rounds.

by carsonwayne on Feb 28, 2010 9:23 PM CST up reply actions

I really

Don’t want us to pick any offensive players until the third round. We need a CB and a DT in the first two rounds, and I feel like there’s more depth in the RB class.

by JimboTexan on Mar 1, 2010 11:34 AM CST up reply actions

Everyone's penciling him into a ZBS team

Question is if it’ll be Houston, Seattle, or Washington in the mid-rounds.

by TexansDC on Feb 28, 2010 9:24 PM CST up reply actions

Maybe with San diego

If spiller falls to us…..

by AllenOU on Feb 28, 2010 3:07 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

A sub 4.3 40

ensures Spiller’s gone by pick 13.

by TexansDC on Feb 28, 2010 4:39 PM CST up reply actions

I could see Antrelle Rolle in a Texans uniform

But I would still take a FS later in the draft to back him up, probably somewhere in the 4th or 5th round. Then again, maybe we might see some production out of Troy Nolan if he doesn’t end up on the IR again. If we pick up Rolle, look for the Texans to look at OL, RB, & CB (in no particular order)

I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.

by The Night Owl on Feb 28, 2010 8:48 PM CST up reply actions

hahahaha no goal for you

by HoustonTransplant on Feb 28, 2010 4:22 PM CST reply actions

damnit….wrong thread
re: crosby breakaway. fuck that guy

by HoustonTransplant on Feb 28, 2010 4:24 PM CST up reply actions

Planning on

Having a wrap-up thread posted early in the morning. Maybe in the early AM’s. I need rest badly.

Also will have a special treat for you guys next week, some of it might leak out earlier, but it’s something that was specifically requested by someone before i left.

- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter

by riversmccown on Feb 28, 2010 5:29 PM CST reply actions