A Hater's Guide To The Texans Draft

He’s also going to be 65 when next season starts …"

He doesn’t have to PLAY defense Rivers… He’s COACHING the defense…
Yeah, this one went beyond cute…

As a fan since negative day one (yes, I have banners and pens that simply say Houston Football 2002), I have to say that I am disgruntled as ever with this franchise. I’ve sold my PSL’s and will not be having breakfast @ 1 Reliant Park even once this season, however I will still watch every game with that small glimmer of hope that my team can finally break through and be a respectable organization.

I’m not overly impressed with this draft either but considering the perceived limited talent in the class as a whole I believe they did about as well as they could. We won’t truly know until 2014 or so. If they can land 2-3 impact players on defense through free agency it should be enough to get the defense to the middle of the pack. Unless Scrabble ends up wearing the cowhead, Wade was likely the best offseason signing.

The main issue working against us fans is that Daddy Bob is making money hand-over-fist without making much effort to field a championship team. We may have to wait for Cal to take over before getting a winner here.

Thanks for letting me vent and go Texans.

I think Quin moving to safety would be great only if two things happen.
1.Sign a vet CB like we all said
2. sign Pollard back so saftey would not be a issue well SS.
Now with the brooks reed thing i think he will be great for us. How could you not like this pick. I mean who do you think would have been better for SOLB?

Houston’s goal for the 2011 NFL Draft was simple: Find as much talent for Wade Phillips’ defense as possible. Mission accomplished.

The Texans made great selections throughout the entire weekend. J.J. Watt will function as Phillips’ Phil Hansen, while Brooks Reed and Brandon Harris were steals in Round 2.

Houston’s defense will no longer be the laughing stock of the NFL. This team just improved exponentially, and at this point, I think it’ll be a huge upset if the Texans don’t make the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.

Overall 2011 NFL Draft Grade given on 5/1/11: A-

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We don’t still move him to safety if we don’t get a good FA CB, do we? He’s obviously our best corner. I’d want to be careful with that, too.

How well the Texans did – until at least the end of this year – if not in a couple of years. I got the feeling like some here that this time it looked like they knew what they were doing. I was a big Quinn guy, but maybe because I really like the “comeback” thing involved.

I am really looking forward to real Texans football this year – more so than ever. I tend to drink the Battle-Red drank at the beginning of the season – but I feel better about the Texans this year more than I have since 2002 (just having football)

My fear is that the NFL lockout-what-have-you will screw it up for everyone

I personally give this draft a B-. I they picked Fairley, it would have been an A. Nothing against Watt, I just can’t get the image of destruction out of my head that Fairley would have wreaked as Wade’s NT, ala Ratliff. Plus, Watt I likely depth at a position of our greatest strength. As for FAs, I see us needing a minimum of two quality DBs and possibly a NT. That’s three more needs than I believe they’ll fill.

Nothing is what last year looked like.

As for the safety issue I got 2 words: Matt Stevens.
Anything since is an improvement. At least that’s how I always figured the FO looked at the position.
How else could you explain it?

Two words for you; TONY ROBBINS

Thanks Rivers for bringing my ‘feel good’ draft sentiments into a soft landing. I for one think this draft coupled with our experienced coaching staff will definitely improve our defense (although we have no way to go but up with the kind of defense we had last year). We still need quality FA pickups for this defense. Will it be enough for a playoff ticket? I’m also skeptical. Will the 4-3-taught veterans and the ‘high-motor’ rookies be able to buy in to Wade’s def philosophy in time? We all would like to hope so. Small steps.

11 out of 13 were against weak competition. Of his 11 sacks, six came in two games against ACC doormats, two more against NCAA Football Championship Subdivision teams with losing records, and three against Bowl Subdivision winning teams.

The thing that I disagree most with is the thing with Reed. He converted from a HB to OLB in college. He’s a hell of an athlete. He did 30 reps at the combine, and his footwork at the combine, even if it was amazing, is better than being shitty. He’s still developing at the OLB spot, as is Watt at the DE/DT spot.

And the thing about Wade’s age is kind of ridiculous. I think you posted that just for the sake of negativity, which is what this post is all about, but it’s a pretty ignorant thing to post.

I think GQ will be fine at FS. His speed isn’t great, but it’s good enough. He has good instincts, and I think having developed his coverage skills while playing at CB will help him. The only concern I have, which is what you pointed out, is his inexperience. I think once he gets the hang of it, he’ll be fine. I think we’ll at least have some training camp, and all of Pre-Season to move him into that spot.

Harris is pro-ready. That’s what we all said about K-Jax last year, but I think Harris is different. Remember, this guy was projected as a mid-first round pick before last year’s college season. He underachieved, but his ’09 season was incredibly good, so he has the talent.

I’m pretty high on Keo right now. He has very good ball skills, and has great instincts. I think the only negative about him is his speed, but I think his play-making ability can overcome that. Besides, some people run faster while their playing on the field, not at the combine.

And as for Robert Quinn, I was very high on him. However, I wasn’t a fan after I heard some things about him. It also appeared on his gamefilm. First, he takes plays off, quite a few of them. He has all of the talent, but lacks a constant motor. Second, all of his production came against shitty competition. He didn’t show up against good competition.

Watt dominated when Wisconsin played Ohio State. He was matched up with an OT of the Buckeyes who’s projected to be a first rounder next year. Watt’s also a lot more versatile, meaning he can play anywhere on the DLine. Many people say Watt has hit his ceiling. That’s ridiculous. He’s only played DE for two full years. He’s got plenty of room to improve. Same goes for Reed at OLB.

This is a good, well-written post, but I fail to see the point of it, considering we’ve had one of our best drafts in franchise history. I don’t see why a pessimistic post like this should be published. I’ve never been this optimistic since maybe two years ago. Again, I fail to see the point of this post.

………….The Texans first three picks were off the charts. You guys should be dancing in the streets. With Reed, Watt, Williams, Barwin, etc…Holy crap that is awesome. Those guys right there can make almost any CB a pro bowler.
Good luck guys, you should enjoy yourselves much more this year.

But I gotta trust Wade knows what he is doing with these guys. If Wade thinks we are good enough on the line with these guys… who am I to question him?

I wasn’t all that happy with the Watt pick, but I do think he is going to be good. I loved the trade up to get Harris, so yeah I’m down. Plenty of work to do, but I like it. I still feel like an abused spouse, so my enthusiasm is not exactly off the charts.

1. True still no DT but we now have another DE who is very large to the point where he can play in the middle without getting pushed around like a regular DE. Also with one of the current DT’s on the roster playing in the middle, it gives Mario and Smith more rotations out which will keep them fresh during the game.

2. Brooks Reed doesn’t inspire much hope for you? Does Mark Anderson or Diles/Adibi? those are not edge rushers at all.. here we have a guy that CAN be great if he’s used and coached correctly. Even at his worst he’s an immediate upgrade over the filth we could be lining up.

3. GQ without any training or guidance > Ewww and Nolan/Barber. and if we get a FA, great.. if not then what’s it matter? our secondary remains the same but with rookies who are likely better than McCain / McManis / Molden etc.

4. LB DT S CB is 4. We drafted starting caliber DE (.5) LB (1) S (0 til proven 1) CB (1 [2 players who likely see alot of playing time]). thats 2.5/4 minimum.

My Scathing Review of your Scathing Review is that your too worried.

Your a Texans Fan. Distrust i can understand, but we drafted people that MADE SENSE. no TE Bullshit this year, we got great value on when we picked our people, and the people we got are projected to actually be decent if not good.

When things might be good, let them be good things. For all the bad things, drink Bleach.

This Has Been Confirmed: OSAMA BIN LADEN IS DEAD!!!!!!!!

I would’ve like Fairley and Bowers picked in the 1st and 2nd round over the guys we picked. Both of those guys, at some point, were projected to go #1. I feel like the Texans sacrificed talent to make “safe” picks. Oh well, what done is done. If it works out kool, if not then maybe the Texans will get rid of Kubiak. I see the Texans going 8-8 for the season and once again not good enough to get into the playoff, but not bad enough to get a possible franchise player

You have every right to be skeptical, and your presentation is logical. I disagree somewhat, l’m very optimistic about our moves for the long run, but l can certainly appreciate your valid skepticism.

I only want to add that Walsh-tree coaches tend to shy away from unathletic players on both sides of the ball (obese linemen, for instance).

Yeah, sometimes it drives me crazy, too.