CB Kareem Jackson, Round 1, #20 Overall

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by TexanJedi

Someone pointed out that it was telling the Patriots and Ravens passed on the opportunity to select Kyle Wilson, New England preferring McCourty and Baltimore trading out. Those two teams seem to know what they are doing when it comes to the draft

I agree with this....

[kRocket]

I don't mind the Jackson pick, but with all the trading going on all around #20 and Jackson's perceived ranking IMO we could have traded around a bit and promoted a later round pick and still come out with K. Jackson if he was who we wanted. People were paying pretty well for picks later than ours.

It seems over the last few years the Texan management is not very good and A. trading picks or B. amassing additional picks. I am not sure the reason. Other teams seem to perpetually have additional picks coming from trades while we just let players go to find their own place to play.

[Joe Joe]

Originally Posted by kRocket

I don't mind the Jackson pick, but with all the trading going on all around #20 and Jackson's perceived ranking IMO we could have traded around a bit and promoted a later round pick and still come out with K. Jackson if he was who we wanted. People were paying pretty well for picks later than ours.

It seems over the last few years the Texan management is not very good and A. trading picks or B. amassing additional picks. I am not sure the reason. Other teams seem to perpetually have additional picks coming from trades while we just let players go to find their own place to play.

For teams to acquire picks..other teams have to give them up. I'm not complaining about Cushing, Barwin, and Brown. The Texans did have an additional pick last draft and got an extra sixth this season. I think if the Texans didn't have holes, it would be easier for them to take the New England approach.

I think by not having two starting CBs going into this draft put them in a position of pressure. I am hopeful that after this draft, the Texans won't have a glowing need.

[kRocket]

Originally Posted by Joe Joe

.......I think by not having two starting CBs going into this draft put them in a position of pressure. I am hopeful that after this draft, the Texans won't have a glowing need.

I am willing to buy that. I also believe our management doesn't have the NFL connections that NE, Miami and Dallas has also.

[Blitzwood]

I love this pick!

KJ was the most NFL ready CB available at 20.

Jackson defended some of the best WR's in college football on a consistent basis playing in the SEC. Also, Alabama ranked i#1 in the nation on pass defense last year, What's not to like?
They won the national title last year, what more does one have to accomplish?

Not to mention, Jackson had to lineup against Julio Jones everyday in practice under the scrutiny of Saban Nick, he's a plug and play type player, IMO.

Wilson and McCourty , simply put, weren't exposed to the level of competition that Jackson was during his three years at Alabama...

Great Job Gary and Rick.
Now, lets get Lamar Houston in the 2nd, J. Dwyer in the 3rd, and M. Lewis in the 4th

[NBT]

I must admit I was rather surprised when KJ was called with WIlson and McCourty still there. But one thing I have learned with this administration is not to second guess them.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by NBT

I must admit I was rather surprised when KJ was called with WIlson and McCourty still there. But one thing I have learned with this administration is not to second guess them.

AMEN. Right now, he is the greatest thing sinced sliced bread. Come 9/12, if Garcon or Wayne turn him into toast, then I'm gonna be pissed. Till that happens.....whatever Smithiak says/does is OK by me.

[TexicanMexican]

Originally Posted by painekiller

Jackson is the most ready to play today of the 3 CBs I had targeted for us, but IMO his upside is not as high as Wilson's. McCourty was passed by our guys for some reason, so I have to assume Ray Rhodes liked the Saben trained junior better than the other two, and I will trust his track record over mine.

I think that was the reason for the pick. Trying to make the playoffs now calls for someone ready to step in and start rather than waiting a year or two for the player to get up to potential. I like up side but with Robinson gone the need is now rather than later for a quality starter. If Jackson is the player then I have no problem with the pick.