Top 10 Texans Draft Busts - #7: Antwaun Molden

by bigfatdrunk on Apr 7, 2011 2:00 PM CDT in News

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Does anybody remember our pass defense last year? Or have you gone to a doctor to have those memories erased? Before you jump, take a gander at Antwaun Molden's scouting report and see how dead-on accurate it turned out to be.

Much like drafting the sixth tight end for your roster, drafting a cornerback who can't actually cover is a bad thing. So, this alleged cornerback has a grand total of 35 (!!!) defensive snaps over three years, garnering a whopping total of two tackles in those snaps. Considering he has 28 combined tackles in his career, this means 26 of these came on special teams. You can't spend a 3rd Round pick on a not-so-special special teams player.

Worst of all, while our defensive backs were melting down like a stick of butter on I-10 last year, Molden was nowhere to be found. And if Molden couldn't break into the secondary last year, into one of the worst secondaries in NFL history, is there any reason to believe he justifies his 3rd Round pick status?

There's been a lot of discussion as to what qualifies as a bust. Antwaun Molden is a bust.

Next three picks after Molden: Bryan Smith, Philadelphia Eagles; Early Doucet, Arizona Cardinals, DaJuan Morgan, Kansas City Chiefs. The 3rd and 4th rounds were incredibly productive in the draft.

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Antwaun Molden's best days are ahead of him!

He may be Wade’s secret weapon of the future….

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on Apr 7, 2011 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs

Okay, now that I have built up my expectations....BUST!

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on Apr 7, 2011 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions

You get 1 point

For guessing him on the last thread. You can use that point and redeem it for a BRB t-shirt at your leisure.

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by bigfatdrunk on Apr 7, 2011 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Tim won't make t shirts

by AllenOU on Apr 7, 2011 2:17 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Just one point

What’s a t-shirt worth; about 3,000 points?

I’m going to take a stab at No. 6 on your list and guess Vernand Morency, only because we are running out of 3rd rounders that didn’t pan out into superstars. I can think of possibly two others in that draft range, but I’ll throw Vernand in there because he was drafted when the Texans needed a RB and he couldn’t even beat out Ron Dayne.

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by Rip Jersey on Apr 7, 2011 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions

I'll be stunned if Tony Hollings doesn't make the list.

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by UprootedTexan on Apr 7, 2011 2:46 PM CDT reply actions

Why anyone thought he was more than a 5th rounder

I have no idea. He has got to be a bust for a 3rd rounder! Just because of the scouting report.

My name is Barry - I am from Texas

by Barryfromtexas on Apr 7, 2011 2:47 PM CDT reply actions

Throwing my hat out there

I’m going to have to go ahead and guess Jason Babin as top failure based on what we gave up for him. I think the fact that he played well for beezlebud’s army makes him an even further bust for the Texans.

by CoogmanSam on Apr 7, 2011 4:26 PM CDT reply actions

and Coogman Sam downs a whole twelv-pack of Bud Light on one post!

Ding! Ding1 Ding!

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by Rip Jersey on Apr 7, 2011 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions

You know...

I’m failing to see why Carr gets a pass in this scenario, while Babin (and I assume Travis Johnson) are going to get roasted.

I just don’t see the distinction there. But we shall discuss that soon, I’m sure.

by Nashmeister on Apr 7, 2011 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions

You know...

You could go do a FanPost of your own, and it wouldn’t offend me in the least. This is fun, I have to admit.

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by bigfatdrunk on Apr 7, 2011 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions

I can't write a scholarly, objective article on Carr.

It just degenerates into a hate-filled rant about how he made Houston football nigh unwatchable for years. It’s just… too soon. The wounds haven’t healed.

by Nashmeister on Apr 7, 2011 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs

I LOLed

I hear ya, man. I hear ya.

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by bigfatdrunk on Apr 7, 2011 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Write the hate-filled rant then

Let the wound bleed all over the screen…. to not do that would be cheating us of the truth.

I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.

by Rip Jersey on Apr 7, 2011 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions

My therapist told me not to.

Every time I’m reminded of David Carr taking snaps for the Texans, I’m supposed to look at a photo of adorable kittens until the rage subsides.

by Nashmeister on Apr 7, 2011 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions

There's your lead-in...now run with it!

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by Rip Jersey on Apr 7, 2011 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions

What a perfect lead in

Kittens for Mittens Therapy!

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by Barryfromtexas on Apr 8, 2011 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

I believe we have a title for the article ^^

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by Shake on Apr 8, 2011 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Here Here!

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by Hydroshock on Apr 7, 2011 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions

I think you have to weigh what we gave up for him vs. performance

I never thought he was that bad for us. He did have 14 sacks in 43 career games, which is way more than anyone else we have had for a three year period other than Mario. Marginal for the 27th overall pick, but man did we give up a lot for him. To give us another kick in the pants, we traded him in because we put Anthony Weaver in his spot.

by Drill Sarge on Apr 7, 2011 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions