Sports Kings Mock Draft 1.0

by Shaner021 on Jan 22, 2012 8:09 AM CST

Check out this mock draft & see who the Texans draft:

http://sports-kings.com/?page_id=8042

Feedback is always appreciated, good or bad, as there will be multiple versions done between now and the draft. Having fan input will definitely be taken into consideration for each mock. I am an avid tweeter & always try to respond to inputs or questions as they come up. Thanks!

Also, specifically for the Texans, I wrote an article on what their season might have looked like without the Schaub injury, comparing Schaub & Yates stats as well as the team's overall performance while each was under center:

http://sports-kings.com/?p=8235

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CB/S are listed as needs? Our Safety corp is actually rather deep especially if they brings Demps back. CB group is already full of very young players why add more?

And no thanks to a 5-10 190 pound WR in the 1st. You can find a WR with a similar build in a later round that could be just as good.

Prediction: 11-5 AFC South champions.

by Ethan Matz on Jan 22, 2012 9:23 AM CST reply actions

I think that's listed as a need purely for upgrading reasons

Barber could be gone, probably could use an upgrade over some guys, possibly Nolan & Kareem

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by The Night Owl on Jan 22, 2012 5:35 PM CST up reply actions

You make a good point; my rationale was they do need a stretcher to create more room for AJ. What do you think are the Texans biggest needs?

by Shaner021 on Jan 22, 2012 9:31 AM CST reply actions

Think you went right with a WR in the first.

I would place OG depth in there somewhere before corners and safety.

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by CFHTim on Jan 23, 2012 12:15 AM CST up reply actions

After WR, it's a toss up between NT & OG

I think it will depend on what happens in free agency

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by The Night Owl on Jan 24, 2012 3:32 AM CST up reply actions

Can't see them taking the small-ish Wright. WRs are too important in the Texans' scheme as run blockers.

It will be Sanu or some other, bigger guy.

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by FreedomRide on Jan 22, 2012 10:19 AM CST reply actions 2 recs

You're right.... he's too small to be the impact guy Kubes wants...

….and this dude has got to be capable when one day, hopefully far in to the future, becoming the #1 Wr when The Greatest hangs up his cleats.

WR for sure, but no way he takes Wright with Jones, Sanu, or Toon still on the board.

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by Ezekiel 25 17 on Jan 22, 2012 10:08 PM CST up reply actions

The only argument one can make for taking a guy like Wright

Is looking at Steve Smith in Carolina. He’s a demon against opposing defenses now that he has a legitimate QB throwing to him again.

My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.

by f22a4bandit on Jan 25, 2012 2:02 PM CST up reply actions

Wright is tempting.

The Texans are lacking a really scary, YAC speedster, and he would definitely fit that bill. I just think Kubiak will demand more blocking ability than he brings.

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by FreedomRide on Jan 25, 2012 2:10 PM CST up reply actions

As to what you said about the Colts at #1

there are 38 million reasons why Manning won’t be traded. Manning will almost certainly be cut, but you got the pick right.

by Bobbythegreat on Jan 22, 2012 10:25 AM CST reply actions

Jones, Sanu, Toon >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Wright

and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."

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Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Canton.

by Joe25 on Jan 22, 2012 11:17 AM CST reply actions

We will take Sanu, toon, or jones before we take Wright.

I believe quite strongly that Cleveland will take both RG3 and Wright and keep them together as long as possible.

by SoCalTexan on Jan 22, 2012 12:22 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

OLB First Round

The most important position for the 3-4 Defense is the OLB position. Mario will not be back next year. Too many other teams are willing to drive the Loomis truck to Mario’s house and sign him to a max contract. The Texans will not offer max contract when they already have a top defense without him. Without Mario there is no depth at the OLB position. At other positions of need we still have depth (NT, WR, G).

Round 1- OLB Whitney Mercilus/ Andre Branch

Round 2- WR Nick Toon/ Brian Quick

Round 3- NT Josh Chapman/ Kheeston Randall (Wade prefers lighter, faster NT’s)

Round 4- WR Joe Adams/ TY Hilton (speed receiver)

Round 5- OG Tom Comton/ Lucas Nix

Round 6- ILB Tank Carder/Demario Davis

Round 7-C William Vlacho

Don’t be surprised if Houston drafts a TE that they plan to use as a WR. A second corner is a position of need. The Texans have plenty of talent on the roster to compete for the 2nd CB position. The draft will not have talent to trump what the Texans already have at CB at the position they are drafting. They will be better off securing a CB in free agency such as Kansas City’s Brandon Carr.

by GCWTexans on Jan 30, 2012 10:44 PM CST reply actions

The cap is more flexible than you think

Between “not likely to be earned” bonuses set up as Mario gets into 14+ sacks, back loading the contract to pay more money in a bigger cap year, and clearing space by letting Leinart, Allen, and Fucoby go, getting all of our FA’s back this year should not be too difficult.

by SoCalTexan on Jan 31, 2012 1:54 PM CST up reply actions

Guaranty Vs. Incentive Based Compensation

Teams that use the 4-3 defense will be looking hard at Mario. Teams such as Buffalo, Seattle, Tampa Bay have the cap space and need a dominant DE. The Texans can offer an incentive based contract to Mario, but other teams can use their extra cap space and offer guaranteed money upfront with a big signing bonus. The Texans don’t have much cap space to play with and they need to sign their other players such as Foster, Myers, and Dreesen. Mario will be looking to beat the contract that Charles Johnson signed last year with over $32 million guaranteed. Players are getting smarter about their contracts and know that more guaranteed money upfront is in their best interests.

by GCWTexans on Jan 31, 2012 7:22 PM CST reply actions