Put it in the bank: Mohamed Sanu

[Joshua]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

And let's not forget the Texans were thought to be looking DT last April and we chose Watt but that wasn't the name people expected. Brooks Reed was also a choice few people expected. Smith seems good at being quiet about the guys he really wants.

It does seem like since Smith arrived the Texans have generally gone with the expected position in the 1st round, but the actual player has been a surprise.

[NBT]

Originally Posted by Joshua

It does seem like since Smith arrived the Texans have generally gone with the expected position in the 1st round, but the actual player has been a surprise.

The expected position, but not the exact player. A lot of people are experts before the Draft, but actual events usually prove them wrong. Furthermore, the position was due to the fact that we were woeful in so many areas. We have now reached the luxury of drafting exactly whoever is the best player available when it comes our time to draft.

[Nconroe]

Next week will be the NFL combine so then we get to see who's star is rising and who's isn't. more to talk about atleast as combine progresses.

[NBT]

And likely, Sanu will up his draft prospects at the Combine, and he will be nowhere near where we will be drafting, unless we trade up. I hope the scouts really do their homwork, beause now that we are drafting up there with the big boys we are really going to have to mine for the "Diamonds in the Dirt".

.......On the other hand NFL network Mike Mayock is saying that Sanu may not get separation in the NFL because the DBs are so much bigger and faster, and stronger. He thinks Sanu will last to the second round.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

Next week will be the NFL combine so then we get to see who's star is rising and who's isn't. more to talk about atleast as combine progresses.

That always cracks me up....A guys stock can/will rise and fall based on what he does in a t-shirt and shorts.

[edo783]

Originally Posted by WMH

That always cracks me up....A guys stock can/will rise and fall based on what he does in a t-shirt and shorts.

Yup, I don't understand why they don't put them in full gear and then run the same tests. That would at least have some sort of connection to what they will be doing on the job.

[NBT]

You put on pads to block and tackle, right? Isn't there a league rule against that until they are signed?

I don't see the big deal. They will show in their dexterity, foot speed, bending ability, route running, etc., what they are capable of doing, so what the hell would be the benefit of putting them in pads?

[WMH]

Originally Posted by NBT

You put on pads to block and tackle, right? Isn't there a league rule against that until they are signed?

I don't see the big deal. They will show in their dexterity, foot speed, bending ability, route running, etc., what they are capable of doing, so what the hell would be the benefit of putting them in pads?

What's the benefit of them running in shorts and T-shirts for 40 yards in a straight line? IMO, not much, yet these kids are absolutely scrutinzed for the difference between a 4.49 and a 4.50 forty.

Some of the other drills make perfect sense, but I've never understood the whole 40 thing. Do we need to know how fast he is....absolutely. Can you tell me the difference between a "4.4" and a "4.5" guy? Doubtful. And when will they run in a straight line for 40 yards?

But, that's the way its always been......

Just an amusing observation to me.