Official 2012 NFL Draft Round 1 Thread

[HPF Bob]

Well, McClain was right. Mercilous Mercilus. NFL Network is shocked but I'm not. He sounds like a great fit as long as he's not a one-year wonder. I don't think the Texans believed he'd be there.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Well, McClain was right. Mercilous Mercilus. NFL Network is shocked but I'm not. He sounds like a great fit as long as he's not a one-year wonder. I don't think the Texans believed he'd be there.

I seem to remember some guy named Clay Matthews who was also a one-year wonder at USC.
Why did the NFL Network say they were shocked - they want us to take a WR ?

[chuck]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

I seem to remember some guy named Clay Matthews who was also a one-year wonder at USC.
Why did the NFL Network say they were shocked - they want us to take a WR ?

Because Maycock is a dumbass. He thought we'd take the TE from Stanford. He was sure of it, in fact. Everyone knew they'd go OLB. Except Maycock. Hell, even McClain knew it would be OLB and he's effectively shut out.

[TheMatrix31]

If this guy is high-motor and high-character, I'll be happy. Let's see what he can do.

[HPF Bob]

Bronco fans wanted Doug Martin and now the Bucs just picked him with the choice the Broncos traded to them. Much weeping and gnashing of teeth. NYG follows that with David Wilson.

Fleener, J. Martin, Hill, Glenn, Konz, Randle still around as round 2 begins. If you wanted an OL, could be a good time to trade up.

[chuck]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Bronco fans wanted Doug Martin and now the Bucs just picked him with the choice the Broncos traded to them. Much weeping and gnashing of teeth. NYG follows that with David Wilson.

Fleener, J. Martin, Hill, Glenn, Konz, Randle still around as round 2 begins. If you wanted an OL, could be a good time to trade up.

I'm surprised at the number of RBs that were picked and the number of OL that weren't.

[Warren]

Originally Posted by TheMatrix31

If this guy is high-motor and high-character, I'll be happy.

That seems to be the case:
"plays until the whistle"
"good second-effort production"
"motivated to support his hardworking, Haitian immigrant parents"
"well-liked and respected by his teammates"

[chuck]

Originally Posted by Warren

That seems to be the case:
"plays until the whistle"
"good second-effort production"
"motivated to support his hardworking, Haitian immigrant parents"
"well-liked and respected by his teammates"

He's got seven vowels in his name. But there are only five vowels total. Yet he's missing at least one pure vowel.

Confusing.

[HPF Bob]

Originally Posted by chuck

He's got seven vowels in his name. But there are only five vowels total. Yet he's missing at least one pure vowel.

Confusing.

But it's the first name that counts. W-H-I-T-N-E-Y. If he didn't have the N, he could join the Cracker Sack Attack.

[HPF Bob]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

Why did the NFL Network say they were shocked - they want us to take a WR ?

Mayock had his chest puffed and claimed it either had to be Hill or Fleener. Once the pick was announced, he went on a riff about how the offense needs more weapons.

[chuck]

Mercilus is not the most impressive guy I've ever seen on film.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

I seem to remember some guy named Clay Matthews who was also a one-year wonder at USC.
Why did the NFL Network say they were shocked - they want us to take a WR ?

Wow...I could work for the Packers.....Matthews, Raji, and now Perry were all three of the top "My Guys". I hope we can get WR Hill. Amazed AJ Jenkins went so early..I pegged him for 2nd-3rd round type WR.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by Roy P

Wow...I could work for the Packers.....Matthews, Raji, and now Perry were all three of the top "My Guys". I hope we can get WR Hill. Amazed AJ Jenkins went so early..I pegged him for 2nd-3rd round type WR.

You liked our pick but preferred Perry ? Why ? Apparently Wade disagrees with you since he had the choice ?
Jenkin was maybe the fastest receiver in the Draft, along with Hill. And Hill and
Randle are both still there - very encouraging.
We are off to a good start, I'm real happy with our first-rounder.
But still trying to get over the Irvin pick in the top half of the first - stunning !

[HPF Bob]

The more I read on Mercilus, the more I like the pick. He hasn't played all that much football so he's got a lot of upside on technique. Very strong, nimble hands despite missing one fingertip. Big wingspan will help swat down passes. Played soccer in high school which means he's already skilled at changing directions quickly and pursuing. He's probably worthless in pass coverage but so was Mario. He's not developed as a run defender either but he projects like a Demarcus Ware at the position and we all know Ware really was asked to do just one thing.

[chuck]

Well! That was a rousing session of bulletin board activity. There were upwards of three or four members participating. Thanks, Ric, for all you did.

[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.

[painekiller]

I was driving throw rural Virginia while the draft was going on. My nephew was giving me a blow by blow. It looked like a stud OL guy might fall into our laps but at the last minute that dream was squashed. I had seen McClain talking about Mercilus, I had no opinion of the guy. I had wanted McClellin, when he was taken earlier I was lost. I had no idea who we would take.

As it stands a solid pick, raw kid with a huge upside. Nice.

Rick Smith is doing a solid job.