Let's Talk 2016 Texans Draft

[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]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

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

Yeah, I'd take Lynch/Wentz/Cook there over anybody. Guess I should have said if the QB's are gone I'd take Stanley over Elliott. I like Elliott and think we need RB, but I don't take one in RD1.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by popanot

Yeah, I'd take Lynch/Wentz/Cook there over anybody. Guess I should have said if the QB's are gone I'd take Stanley over Elliott. I like Elliott and think we need RB, but I don't take one in RD1.

How is Elliott out of the backfield?

O'Brien built a whole offense around Foster last year and showed a great ability to get the most out of an offensive weapon, regardless of position. It is probably one of his best coaching points to date.