Did you know Connor Barwin led all Rookie DLinemen in Sacks ?

[nunusguy]

The Houston Texans defensive end posted 4.5 sacks last year while playing primarily on passing downs, posting the highest sacks total among all rookie defensive linemen from last year's draft class. But what makes that accomplishment even more special is that the seven rookie defensive linemen who were selected before Barwin collectively logged 4.5 sacks. And the draft's top two defensive end picks--Kansas City's Tyson Jackson and Buffalo's Aaron Maybin--didn't have a single sack between the two of them.
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[ArlingtonTexan]

Yes. I did.

[nunusguy]

"And the draft's top two defensive end picks--Kansas City's Tyson Jackson and Buffalo's Aaron Maybin--didn't have a single sack between the two of them."
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That's the truly stunning stat I learned in this article. And Jackson was the #3 overall pick in last years Draft. That seemed to be a huge price to pay for
any 3-4 downlineman, but then to have him not get a single sack. And of course OLBs are the primary pass-rushers in that defense, but a team that invests such a high pick on a downlineman I'm sure expects him to make some contribution to sack-totals.

[Joe Joe]

The Texans need to find about another 10 sacks this season. Hopefully, Barwin can play more to add another pass rusher to the field. Smith and Barwin both had better sack numbers after the halfway point in the season. I'm hopeful the Texans can get a good 1st/2nd down DT. Mario, Okoye, Smith, and Barwin should be an adequate front line on third downs if they aren't worn out on 1st and second downs.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by Joe Joe

The Texans need to find about another 10 sacks this season. Hopefully, Barwin can play more to add another pass rusher to the field. Smith and Barwin both had better sack numbers after the halfway point in the season. I'm hopeful the Texans can get a good 1st/2nd down DT. Mario, Okoye, Smith, and Barwin should be an adequate front line on third downs if they aren't worn out on 1st and second downs.

Can you say Dan Williams in the 1st?

or

Tyson Alualu or Lamarr Houston in the 2nd?

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by painekiller

Can you say Dan Williams in the 1st?

or

Tyson Alualu or Lamarr Houston in the 2nd?

I really like the idea of Geno Atkins in the 3rd and Linval Joseph in the 4th. Of course that means I'll need an OL, DB, and RB in the first 3 rounds (assuming we trade back up in the 3rd).

Joseph ties up two blockers and gets push up the middle. Atkins attacks the gaps, like Okoye was supposed to do. That allows Mario and Barwin one-on-one matchups which means, we'll be able to get pressure with the front 4!!! Now, just imagine blitzing Cushing, Ryans, or the WILL.

[Joe Joe]

Originally Posted by painekiller

Can you say Dan Williams in the 1st?

or

Tyson Alualu or Lamarr Houston in the 2nd?

I've not seen Alualu, but the other two would mostly be great additions. I think Price may be more what the Texans are looking for in the first round over Williams.