Let's Talk 2016 Texans Draft

[nunusguy]

Since the total value, according to the "NFL Draft Value Charts", of our first 3 picks in this Draft are approximately equivalent to the 10th overall pick in the Draft, so our options are clearly limited, very limited. So if we were to seriously consider moving further up into the first round of the Draft than the 10th pick then we also have to consider including future year picks (including first rounders) and then a team is really into mortgaging their future for a franchise QB. So if we go that route forget about filling other needs like drafting high a stud running back this year. And I don't see any promising options at QB in free agency this year ?
So the Texans are gonna have to do a lot of research and some soul searching in the offseason to set their long-term priorities.

[Keith]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

So if we were to seriously consider moving further up into the first round of the Draft than the 10th pick then we also have to consider including future year picks (including first rounders) and then a team is really into mortgaging their future for a franchise QB. So if we go that route forget about filling other needs like drafting high a stud running back this year. And I don't see any promising options at QB in free agency this year ?

If you draft the right QB, then the mortgage is worth it. How high the team theoretically moves up depends on how comfortable they are with the top 5 (Goff, Lynch, Cook, Wentz, Hack in some order) QB prospects. If they really love just one, then they should consider moving up. If at least 3 or 4 would work, then probably sit and watch most of the first 20 picks.

Unlike stud QBs, stud RBs are found all over. I'd be more concerned about not having the round 2-3 pick available for a TE, but even still, there's bound to be prospects in the mid rounds far better than what is already on the roster.

Can't let pick value dictate your QB needs. This is how the Texans got XSF over a QB.

[barrett]

I'd be willing to offer all of our 2nd-4th round picks through the end of Rick Smith's tenure as GM. It's not like those picks have had any value on his watch.