Texans-Falcons Trade In The Works?

Arky · #1 05-04-2014, 09:31 PM

Video - 2:35 mins.

Texans might pass on Clowney at 1.1

HPF Bob · #2 05-04-2014, 11:58 PM

Rick Smith says his draft board is already set. Bob McNair says the Texans still aren't sure. Who do you believe? One thing for certain is that McNair is sticking his nose in public comments regarding the draft as he has never done before. You don't suppose the boss has got Smith on a short leash now that Kubiak has been dismissed and is becoming more involved than in the past with personnel decisions?

I do think Mack probably fits the Texans 3-4 better than Clowney although, if Mario Williams can become a 3-4 OLB, certainly Clowney could. I would not be surprised if the Texans have two trade offers on the table and are waiting to see if either one sweetens the pot at the last minute for fear of missing out. One of those is almost certainly the Falcons and the other, I suspect, could be the always-baffling Raiders at #5. I have a hard time believing Houston would trade all the way down to Minnesota (#8) or the Bills (#9).

Other than Jake Matthews, Mack might be the least likely to bust as the #1 pick so there is some sense there. I still can't believe Manziel is being discussed other than for PR value of all the Aggie fans who are interested.

nunusguy · #3 05-05-2014, 07:35 AM

Charley Casserley has said the Texans did not get a single offer for their 1.1 in either the 2002 or 2006 Draft, so based upon that disclosure and even though it's now a less punitive CBA for rookies picked at the top of the Board than in past years, I'm still expecting the Texans to again use their 1.1 this year themselves. In the unlikely circumstances that they do agree to a trade, it will only be because they accept far less in exchange for their 1.1 than most everybody thinks it's worth.

HPF Bob · #4 05-05-2014, 10:59 AM

But we have known Casserly to be self-serving before. Not sure there was really no offers or if it is his way of excusing himself for selecting Carr.

Joshua · #5 05-05-2014, 11:56 AM

My gut says that there will be no trade before the draft and they'll take Clowney. The Texans will require more than anyone is willing to give to trade out of the No. 1 pick without knowing who is still on the board. However, their asking price may go down once the draft starts and they who's there. So, if say Mack or Manziel is there at No. 6, they might be willing to take less in return from Atlanta to pull the trigger. We'll know soon.

popanot · #6 05-05-2014, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshua

My gut says that there will be no trade before the draft and they'll take Clowney. The Texans will require more than anyone is willing to give to trade out of the No. 1 pick without knowing who is still on the board. However, their asking price may go down once the draft starts and they who's there. So, if say Mack or Manziel is there at No. 6, they might be willing to take less in return from Atlanta to pull the trigger. We'll know soon.

Totally agree with this. If a great offer is not there before the draft starts, they'll take Clowney and try to move him as the draft progresses. It's more difficult for the receiving team to do this sort of deal because of the draft pick and salary slotting, but the Manning/River trade shows it can be done and it should be slightly easier now that it's not such a massive financial investment a the top of the draft.

nunusguy · #7 05-05-2014, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HPF Bob

But we have known Casserly to be self-serving before. Not sure there was really no offers or if it is his way of excusing himself for selecting Carr.

That's what the man said in an interview within the last couple weeks with a local radio station (610), and he didn't stutter. That's all I know, that's all I got on the subject.