Official 2014 NFL Draft - Round 2 & 3 Thread

[popanot]

I'm starting to suspect the Mallett rumors are more media and Pats driven. Being that he's in the last year of his contract, if you trade for him, you have to start him in order to see what you have. And if that's the case, they wasted $8MM on Fitz. The only way Mallett works is if you get him for a cheap pick and he's signs a cheap, super cap friendly extension. But again, you've probably burnt $8MM on Fitz that could've went elsewhere. Smith and BOB have to see this, right?

Personally, I think they'll draft one of these rookies sooner or later and hope they strike gold. If not, pray they're in position for a top QB in 2015.

[Joe Joe]

Originally Posted by popanot

I'm starting to suspect the Mallett rumors are more media and Pats driven. Being that he's in the last year of his contract, if you trade for him, you have to start him in order to see what you have. And if that's the case, they wasted $8MM on Fitz. The only way Mallett works is if you get him for a cheap pick and he's signs a cheap, super cap friendly extension. But again, you've probably burnt $8MM on Fitz that could've went elsewhere. Smith and BOB have to see this, right?

Personally, I think they'll draft one of these rookies sooner or later and hope they strike gold. If not, pray they're in position for a top QB in 2015.

If the Texans aren't in position to take a QB next season, something will have went horribly right this coming season.

[popanot]

Originally Posted by Joe Joe

If the Texans aren't in position to take a QB next season, something will have went horribly right this coming season.

Is .500 ball horribly right? End up at pick 12+ in 2015 and we might have a hard time getting a top QB.

[Joe Joe]

Originally Posted by popanot

Is .500 ball horribly right? End up at pick 12+ in 2015 and we might have a hard time getting a top QB.

No QB and play .500...I would consider that horribly right. Also, at 12 would likely have be as good a chance at a QB as any in this draft.

[barrett]

If I can get Mallet for one of our 6ths I am not against it. I heard a report yesterday he was willing to add a year to his deal to get it done. Under those circumstances I am for it. And it still wouldn't stop me from drafting Murray/McCarron/Mettenberger/Savage if one is left in the 6th.

As for Fitzpatrick, backup QBs are paid what he is paid these days. If he is your backup this year at that salary you are fine. If you accidentally solve your QB with Mallet or a 6th round guy, you can cut Fitzpatrick, eat the cap hit, and still spend less in 2015 at QB than almost any team in the league. If you are drafting your QB in 2015, then Fitzpatrick is not a bad option as a veteran backup. Either way, I really don't see Fitzpatrick or the $8 million as a problem.

[popanot]

Re Mallett: I fully understand they likely signed Ftiz before they even thought about Mallett and wasting $8MM is secondary. However, signing Fitz also implies they were wanting to draft a QB, and probably high. While things can change, it just adds to my thought that Mallett just doesn't make sense.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by popanot

I'm starting to suspect the Mallett rumors are more media and Pats driven. Being that he's in the last year of his contract, if you trade for him, you have to start him in order to see what you have. And if that's the case, they wasted $8MM on Fitz. The only way Mallett works is if you get him for a cheap pick and he's signs a cheap, super cap friendly extension. But again, you've probably burnt $8MM on Fitz that could've went elsewhere. Smith and BOB have to see this, right?

Personally, I think they'll draft one of these rookies sooner or later and hope they strike gold. If not, pray they're in position for a top QB in 2015.

Negatory ! Let's pray we aren't in position for a top QB in 2015.