Official 2012 NFL Draft Round 1 Thread

[Keith]

Sorry, missed the festivities tonight managing my son's weeknight baseball game. Remember the good ol' days when this draft used to be a 16-hour weekend marathon?

Here's video the official site is hosting from NFLN's coverage of the Texans selection.

http://www.houstontexans.com/media-l...2-c3b79dec00b2

Personally, I'm thrilled with the pick. I love adding pass rush. This guy's burst is nice. Watching this team play defense on third and long is going to be fun.

I just can't believe the team picks Mercilus, and there is not a single reference in here to Mersilus... aka James Allen. Shameful.

[Warren]

Originally Posted by Keith

I just can't believe the team picks Mercilus, and there is not a single reference in here to Mersilus... aka James Allen. Shameful.

Wow, I totally missed that. I hang my head in disgrace. My mind was filled with lame Flash Gordon references... like that it would be awesome if next year the Texans drafted LSU's Barkevious Mingo as the almost ideal bookend for Mercilus...

[Nconroe]

I think this is a great pick, 16 sacks, 9 forced fumbles, 6'4", 260, junior. Our pass rush should be really good ongoing.

I had to visit a friend in hospital who had surgery last night.

I guess best of WR or OL coming in rnd 2 and 3.

[HPF Bob]

All these "I couldn't be there" stories makes me question whether the NFL made a mistake trying to make the draft a three-day prime time event. I know they'll never go back to a Sat-Sun weekend but I wish they would.

As for Mercilus, it's a great pick because he'll cost so much less than Mario and he doesn't have to start right away. I can't wait to see what he's like after a year of being coached up. He's big enough to be a DE on third downs and a rush OLB on earlier downs. I also like all the forced fumbles. He says he has a knack for knowing when to strip and that's a great quality to have.

Since Martin and Glenn are still there, I wonder if the Texans might not be tempted to trade up in the second round with one of their 4ths to get the guy they want. I could see that happening.

[idymoe]

Wow. At this point, I am really happy with the pick. I did not think he would be available at 26. I also thought Cordy Glenn and J. Martin would be gone. Thought the pick could have been either one of those guys, or Nick Perry when the Texans were on the clock. I thought it was very exciting. I like Perry, but his motor isn't as consistent as Mercilus, from what I've read. Mercilus' back story is awesome, as well. He has overcome a lot, and I'm very happy for him. High motor, try hard guy with skills.

I'd like to ask the legion () of posters here, if they would be onboard with an interior defensive lineman in the 2nd round, if a very good one were there? One site is mocking the Texans taking Ta'amu in the second. Are you okay taking OL and WR in the 3rd and 4th rounds if a really good DL is there at their pick in the 2nd?

Some who might be available:

Ta'amu
Mike Martin
Devon Still
Jerel Worthy
Kendall Reyes
Brandon Thompson
Jared Crick
Andre Branch

[Roy P]

I am going to say we get WR Marvin Jones in the 2nd Round..but I would be just fine with taking Brandon Mosely to play RT and waiting for a WR like Nick Toon in the 3rd round.

[Roy P]

The Packers just took my NT Jerel Worthy to rotate with BJ Raji