Let's Talk 2016 Texans Draft

[popanot]

Boy, we sure could use this type of talent at TE.

https://vine.co/v/iMvTpxE00qn

I'd seriously consider burning a #2 on this guy. A #3 for sure. Reminds me a lot of Jordan Reed, but faster. We could certainly use a Jordan Reed on this offense.

I think I'd go heavy offense in 2016. Preferably:

1. Carson Wentz
2. Corey Coleman
3. O.J. Howard (if he comes out and lasts this long)
4. Kenneth Dixon

After RD4 I'd start on the D. LB class is deep so there will probably be someone rated pretty high sitting there in RD5. Someone with some speed would be nice.

[Keith]

Any draft that addresses glaring holes at QB and TE would make me smile. Toss in a safety, an OL, and a pass rusher, and I'm .

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by popanot

Boy, we sure could use this type of talent at TE.

https://vine.co/v/iMvTpxE00qn

I'd seriously consider burning a #2 on this guy. A #3 for sure. Reminds me a lot of Jordan Reed, but faster. We could certainly use a Jordan Reed on this offense.

I think I'd go heavy offense in 2016. Preferably:

1. Carson Wentz
2. Corey Coleman
3. O.J. Howard (if he comes out and lasts this long)
4. Kenneth Dixon

After RD4 I'd start on the D. LB class is deep so there will probably be someone rated pretty high sitting there in RD5. Someone with some speed would be nice.

OK but we may not have a 2nd or third round pick left when and if O'brien/Smith package multiple picks to move up and draft their favored QB
in this Draft. I'm not saying it's probable that the Texans would put together a package like the Redskins did a few back to move up in the Draft and take RG3, but I'm just saying Bob McNair has got to be thinking to himself - "I want a SB ring, but hey I'm not getting any younger here and I still don't see any signs of a franchise QB for my teams roster".

[Nconroe]

We still have free agents and trades to impact draft order but does look like QB, TE, RB, WR on offense, perhaps Safety on defense might be biggest needs to fill somehow. Should be lots of fun speculating.

[popanot]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

OK but we may not have a 2nd or third round pick left when and if O'brien/Smith package multiple picks to move up and draft their favored QB
in this Draft.

I just don't see the Texans selling the farm and moving up high in the draft. However, I could see them moving up into the teens for Cook or Wentz, or, perhaps moving up the 2nd RD for someone like Hackenberg. And actually, I would not be surprised if they sat tight and used #22 on Hackenberg if Cook and Wentz are gone. I'm not advocating Hackenberg at #22 necessarily, but I could understand the logic if they did do that. IMO, this franchise is at the point where you gamble a low #1 if there is a QB there you like or think has the tools you can develop. Waiting until pick #43 and hoping that guy is still there is even a bigger gamble, IMO.

[HPF Bob]

Another in that line of great Penn State quarterbacks since, er, um, Chuck Fusina and the glory days of the USFL.

[popanot]

No way our #1 pick goes down like this if only 1 QB is taken before #22...

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blo...ide-receivers/

If it went down like that, I'd take Stanley over Elliott.

[Warren]

Needs:

1. QB. I’ve understood the reasoning of not taking a QB just to take a QB when they’re not sold on the guy due to the commitment that needs to be made to developing a young QB. However, they’ve now put themselves in the position of having to take a QB whether they’re sold on him or not unless a quality veteran starter becomes available.

2. Offensive playmakers. RB, WR, and TE, not necessarily in that order. 27th in 20+ yd. runs (7), and 20th in 40+ yd. runs (1). Foster will be 30 when next season starts and will be coming off yet another injury. Blue is solid but not special. 25th in 20+ yd. passes (46), and 24th in 40+ yd. passes (8). Hopkins can't do it all himself. Hopefully Strong will build on the flashes he's shown but a wouldn't pass on a potential WR weapon based solely on that. A legitimate receiving threat at TE would be something we haven't seen in a while.

[Nconroe]

Originally Posted by popanot

No way our #1 pick goes down like this if only 1 QB is taken before #22...

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blo...ide-receivers/

If it went down like that, I'd take Stanley over Elliott.

I'd be all over the QB from Memphis if draft went something like this. I think.

[popanot]

The hype machine is in full swing for the guy I wanted (Wentz). Some say he might be the 1rst QB off the board now. The one guy now who I think will there when we draft is Cook.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline · 11h11 hours ago
Word here at the Senior Bowl; MSU teammates have been less than effusive in their praise of quaterback Connor Cook.

Options might be take a chance on Cook and hope like hell he isn't a complete prima donna idiot or take a pass in RD1 and hope Hack (or somebody!) is there in RD2. Ugh...

EDIT: Pauline later added this tweet...

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline · 7m7 minutes ago
Effusive: marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion or enthusiasm <effusive praise>

And I was being kind.

[popanot]

John Harris - 30 Senior Bowl players to watch for Texans fans:

http://www.houstontexans.com/news/ar...0-5410c32db059

[Roy P]

I'm in agreement with most of what I have read here. If I became the GM for the Texans and wanted to hire some advisors, I would have to take a serious look at some of the people who post here. From my perspective, the 2 QBs who I would move up to #10 to draft are Goff or Wentz. However, it seems plausible that neither will be available. Lynch reminds me of the guy we have on the roster already, Savage. Cook is a hothead that likes himself too much. Not sure why he didn't want to play in Mobile, but he comes off as the kind of kid to be the next Ryan Leaf. So, the guy I want to draft is Dak Prescott. The question becomes when do I pull the trigger. At #22, I want the biggest impact player at a position of need. That points me to TE Hunter Henry. This Offense needs a TE in the mold of Rob Gronkowski, and since that is nearly impossible to find, you get the closest facsimile. In the 2nd round, I take a good hard look at RB Kenneth Dixon and hope Prescott is still available when I pick in the 3rd round. I'm not comparing Dixon to LT or Marshall Faulk, but to me he is a Matt Forte clone. You could have your every-down RB, or wait and select a 3rd down back like Kenyan Drake (who improves the Special Teams) or Aaron Green and then sign a UDFA like Auburn RB Peyton Barber or USC RB Tre Madden to be the short-yardage guy. I'm pleased with the development of Jaelen Strong, but wouldn't be opposed to adding another WR like Mich St Aaron Burbridge or SE Missouri St Paul McRoberts. Depending on what is available, I might draft 2 QBs if Jacoby Brisset of NC St was still there in the 6th round just to stash on the Practice Squad.

The QB position must be addressed. Hoyer must go and Savage must stay. If I don't trade up for Goff/Wentz, I inquire about the packages needed to trade for Jimmy Garoppolo of the Patriots or Ryan Nassib of the Giants. If those prices are too high, I sign Drew Stanton. He is serviceable and is the bridge until Prescott is ready and insurance if Savage is not.