Mock Draft Mania!

by Tim on Jan 10, 2008 10:02 PM CST in News

Because the playoffs are WAY overrated, and April 26, 2008 is approaching quicker with every passing second, here are a few mock draft sites to whet your appetite:

Draft Tek
Hail Redskins (this site links to dozens of other mock draft sites)
My NFL Draft
NFL Draft Dog
Rivals
Walter Football
Mocking The Draft (the official SB Nation draft and scouting site)

Enjoy, and as always...chime in with your thoughts on what the Texans should and/or will do on April 26, 2008 and April 27, 2008 (as well as any other mock draft sites you recommend).

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drafting

they got us drafting
mendenhall rb
jon steweart rb x2
gosder cherilus ot
desean jackson wr

i doubt we go desean, even though it would be really fun with AJ, davis, walter and desean, i dont see it

since we just hired gibbs and acquired his zone blocking expertise i think the colossal gosder cherilus (6-7, 319) is a long shot.

we have 5 rbs like you pointed out in an earlier post, and not many people here seem to think that well draft a rb. Rick smith, kubes, and gibbs all started working in Denver around the same time and ended their tenures in `06, `06, and `01 respectively. and in the broncos drafts of '94-'05 they drafted zero rbs in the first round, one in the second, and two in the third. So im also going to go with no running back with the number 18 pick.

Personally, I would trade sage, travis, and our 1st and 3rd round picks to Miami and pick up Dorsey. Crisis averted.

by pweco113 on Jan 11, 2008 2:35 AM CST reply actions

If we take Desean Jackson...

I'm burning the practice bubble to the ground.

by MDC on Jan 11, 2008 8:13 AM CST up reply actions

Re: Drafting

I agree with every damn thing you wrote, particularly about the potential trade. Hell, if Parcells would take Tr. Johnson off our hands, I'd even offer to throw in a handful of "retro" Carr, D. Davis, and J. Mathis (God, I hope) jerseys.

And great point about the zone blocking scheme. I've been pretty strong in my belief that we'll got LT at No. 18, but Gibbs' hire changes everything. Zone blocking historically requires lighter, quicker personnel; I'm not sure if that would affect our desire to take a LT at No. 18. I'm beginning to think that we're going DB (unless someone falls in our lap, a la Amobi last year) in the first round. And I'd be happy as a pig in fecal matter if we did that.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Jan 11, 2008 9:39 AM CST up reply actions

Another One

Arm Chair GM is another summary site, showing different mock draft links and when they were last updated.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Jan 11, 2008 7:44 AM CST reply actions

DB

I'm all in with the DB.

This site shows the only OL drafted 1st during the Kubiak years at Denver:

http://nflhistory.net/shared/draft1.asp?Team=13&Year=2003

Peruse the other years and note the early emphasis on defense.

by TexasOutlaw on Jan 11, 2008 4:35 PM CST reply actions

Great Find, Outlaw

With that history in mind, you'd definitely have to figure that Smithiak is leaning heavily toward going defense, and considering the gaping holes in our secondary...it pretty much has to be DB.

The question becomes, then: Who? Kenny Phillips? Talib? Given Dunta's uncertain health and ability to contribute at CB next year, it makes sense to me that we'd go CB over S.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Jan 12, 2008 11:33 AM CST up reply actions

Man...

if I'd have read these comments, I'd have saved myself some digging for Gibbs' draft record. Live and learn.

I think I am still a little too optimistic about Dunta, so I am leaning S over CB. Of course, I would actually prefer a nose tackle, but that might cause riots and lynch mobs and the like.

by MDC on Jan 12, 2008 12:07 PM CST up reply actions

If we trade down

and Gholston or Campbell is there, then I would love that. I know that surel isn't popular amongst the other fans, but we need another pass rusher. I admit that it would be a lot for the salary cap, but I can surely dream.

by Triple347 on Jan 12, 2008 1:22 PM CST up reply actions

Agree and disagree

I agree that we need to upgrade over Anthony Weaver. However I think the more pressing need on that line is a big, space-eating DT who would free up Mario and Amobi simultaneously.

One guy I am beginning to covet? Frank Okam.

Of the two you mentioned, however, I prefer Campbell over Gholston for at least three reasons. 1. I hate OSU. 2. Campbell has a much cooler last name. 3. Gholston is a little too small (6-4, 255) for my taste whereas Campbell (6-8, 280) is freakish.

by MDC on Jan 12, 2008 4:43 PM CST up reply actions

I totally agree

about needing a space-eater in the middle, but are there really any DT's that are first round worthy that are NT? I Okam big enough to handle that? You are right though, b/c if we do not get a space eater, not only will Amobi and Mario suffer, but DeMeco will get killed.

by Triple347 on Jan 12, 2008 6:01 PM CST up reply actions

Okam

is the only one I've seen so far that could possibly be worth a first. And at 6-4, 325, he's not exactly Sam Adams.

There are always guys like Terrance Taylor (Michigan) and Pat Sims (Auburn) and Fili Moala (USC). (I doubt Moala is there at 18.)

by MDC on Jan 12, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions

New RB on the radar

Steve Slaton out of West Va is declaring early. Looking at this year's class, I think it's all but garunteed we wait until the 3rd round.

Some teams play games on Sunday...ours goes to War. Go Texans!!!

by JMPeffer on Jan 14, 2008 12:10 PM CST reply actions

yep

It's just too bad this isn't the year of the DB instead.

We can be critical of the draft picks, but in the end we always support the new Texan.

by Shake on Jan 14, 2008 12:36 PM CST up reply actions

Another one to consider...

is Tatum Bell. Home run ability, and he knows the system. AND Kubiak supposedly likes him.

by bigfatdrunk on Jan 14, 2008 12:15 PM CST reply actions

Jones and McFadden...

...making it official today.

Wow, Arkansas football will suck as bad as the rest of the state.

by bigfatdrunk on Jan 14, 2008 2:37 PM CST reply actions

Wait...

so I am not cool enough on my own to save the state?

by MDC on Jan 14, 2008 2:38 PM CST up reply actions

RB answer and draft

Anyone for UFA Michael Turner this year? Would solve a lot of problems and would be a great fit....enables us to go DB/OT in 1st round and 3rd rounds w/o worrying about a RB...looking at possible picks for 1st round:

Aquib Talib
Mike Jenkins
Kenny Phillips
Ryan Clady
Gosder Childers (however its spelled)
Jeff Otah (could shoot up draft boards)
Sam Baker

3rd Round:

Jack Ikegwanu (cb, wisco)
Kirk Barton, OT, Ohio St.

Any other suggestions?

by the way i would still love jacob hester as a fb/hybrid pick in rd 3 or 4

by curtisdisco on Jan 14, 2008 3:37 PM CST reply actions