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Texans Down 'N Dirty: Free Agents Galore

Not much Texans related news today, so I'll quickly shower you with some random links.

Tony Pauline of SI breaks down the DB performances at the combine. Notably, Earl Thomas did very well for himself by weighing in at 208 pounds, while also reiterating the belief that he's a ballhawk in position drills. On the flip side, Joe Haden's poor 40 time (4.58 range) could cause him to slip. Malcolm Jenkins, who was widely considered to be the top cornerback heading into the draft last year, had a similar 40 time and slipped all the way to 14th where the Saints grabbed him. Interesting to look back and note that Jenkins was picked one slot before the Texans took Brian Cushing. If the Saints had taken a player other than either of those two, the Texans would have had to decide between Jenkins and Cush man. Given the controversy surrounding D-Rob at the time (he was in the process of threatening to hold out), would the Texans have taken Jenkins had he fallen? I for one am glad things worked out the way they did.

Pat Kirwan of NFL.com put out his first mock draft of the off-season. He has Thomas, who many are hoping the Texans pick to shore up their free safety issues, off the board at #12 to the Dolphins, who are in desperate need of a playmaking safety. Kirwan has the Texans taking Boise State CB Kyle Wilson. Here's Rivers' take on him from his time at the Combine.

Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State: Wilson praised his brother a lot of this press conference, and said he'd helped him get into college football by sending a recruiting video to all the top 50 teams.  He thought that "level of competition" between BCS auto-bid conferences and non-auto-bid conferences was pretty negligible.  Wilson thought his time in the WAC, playing against all those spread offenses, will help him in the NFL.

Considering our CB situation (Brice McCain is our third corner as of today), I wouldn't mind a CB such as Wilson. He seems like a fairly good playmaker (five interceptions his junior year) with solid coverage skills.

Kirwan also lists his top 50 free agents of this off-season. Of those of potential interest to the Texans (though really, who has any idea), Thomas Jones is fourth, Ryan Clark is eighth, and Leigh Bodden is thirteenth. Oh, and there's that Dunta Robinson guy. He sounds pretty familiar. He's seventh. If I had it my way, he wouldn't be on this list.

Have a great day everyone.

Poll
Had Cushing and Jenkins both been available at pick #15 last year, who would Rick Smith have taken?
Jenkins - we sorely needed a CB at the time
36 votes
Cushing - Smith had his eyes set on him all throughout
156 votes
F*** Dunta
142 votes

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Cush, no doubt.

But personally, I’d have taken Jenkins. Damn good thing that I’m not the GM…

Oh, and speculate no longer. For I had an NFL draft dream last night! Yes, it’s sad. Don’t judge. But the results are in. We drafted a 6’6" back-up CB out of Notre Dame. There was outrage on these boards. We barely used any of our allotted time, too. They announced it about ten seconds after the team before us drafted. Smithiak must have really had their eyes set on him…

by Nashmeister on Mar 3, 2010 8:17 AM CST reply actions  

As good as Kyle Wilson is

I would rather go OT in the first. To me, Wilson is the best of the second round talent of CBs and because of the shortage of CBs behind Haden, has been thrust into the first round.

by theaxeeffect4311 on Mar 3, 2010 8:46 AM CST reply actions  

its setting up nicely

for us to be able to take best player available.

The only two positions I’d avoid in the first are DE and QB.

So its a good thing that we have a lot of holes?

Dunta's weightspeed was too low

by texanphil on Mar 3, 2010 10:14 AM CST up reply actions  

Option #3

Because you know, fuck Dunta.

by Jordann on Mar 3, 2010 9:20 AM CST reply actions   2 recs

I agree

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

by The Night Owl on Mar 3, 2010 12:38 PM CST up reply actions  

Cards stmulus

Guess they want to pay for the NFL version of “Cash for clunkers” and park this one in their house of Cards:

http://twitter.com/kentsomers/status/9938391069

by Xetuoh on Mar 3, 2010 3:25 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

league minimum?

I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?

by Rip Jersey on Mar 3, 2010 3:27 PM CST up reply actions  

Panthers just..

Got this just now from Adam Schefters twitter:

“Teams that need CB help take note: Panthers placed a 2nd-round tender on CB Richard Marshal”

Isn’t he worth more than that?

Die hard Texan fan from the heart of Denmark!

by zala on Mar 3, 2010 4:26 PM CST reply actions  

CB Jonathan Wade is out there on the FA Market

Would the Texans take a chance on him at CB?

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

by The Night Owl on Mar 3, 2010 6:16 PM CST reply actions  

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