bilbobag said:
Agree, Levis goes to Indy.
So we're not picking him at 2?
bilbobag said:
Agree, Levis goes to Indy.
No comment on Lance I guess?bilbobag said:
Agree, Levis goes to Indy.
I watched it for the first time last night. It was corny AF, but entertaining lolAg_07 said:
Anyone else gonna watch Draft Day tonight to get in the mood?
I know it's a corny movie but it's one that I actually enjoy just for the entertainment aspect.
Bobby Jimbo said:I watched it for the first time last night. It was corny AF, but entertaining lolAg_07 said:
Anyone else gonna watch Draft Day tonight to get in the mood?
I know it's a corny movie but it's one that I actually enjoy just for the entertainment aspect.
Here's what I think that compensation package looks like between Arizona & Houston pic.twitter.com/om1KDoyzFp
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) April 27, 2023
scd88 said:
I don't like that at all, mainly because draft picks are opportunities to fill holes. The fewer you have, the fewer holes you fill. HOU needs picks.
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Silly season!
https://985thesportshub.com/listicle/reddit-rumor-is-mac-jones-potentially-on-the-move-to-the-texans/
Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network) has them trading up to 3.
Stroud at 2, Anderson at 3Here's what I think that compensation package looks like between Arizona & Houston pic.twitter.com/om1KDoyzFp
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) April 27, 2023
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https://www.click2houston.com/sports/2023/04/27/nfl-sources-texans-most-likely-draft-scenarios-focus-on-will-anderson-tyree-wilson-and-why-they-may-pass-on-qb/
With Young unavailable to acquire, the Texans may indeed pass on a quarterback with their second overall pick.
The Texans have evaluated and considered Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud for months, including hosting him for a visit at NRG Stadium, interviewing him at the NFL scouting combine and scouting his campus Pro Day workout. Stroud excelled for the Buckeyes, but he isn't the Texans' first choice at quarterback as he ranked behind Young on their draft board and other NFL teams seeking a quarterback.
Multiple sources anticipate the Texans opting to go with a defensive end instead of Stroud with those opinions echoed throughout the past month and this week.
One league source notered Wednesday night that the Texans have conducted significant due diligence in recent days and weeks about Stroud and have debated the merits of potentially drafting him. They have also discussed, should they not pick Stroud, how they might obtain a quarterback in the draft or via a trade given the wide gamut of opinions on Stroud, a tall, strong-armed pocket passer who showed some ability to go off-script during an impressive performance against Georgia's elite defense.
If the Texans were to draft Stroud, sources emphasized, it would be considered a major surprise at this point and a departure from the direction they've been headed in during the latter stages of the draft process.
Where will Stroud wind up if the Texans don't pick him? The Tennessee Titans are exploring a potential trade up to the Arizona Cardinals' third overall selection with Stroud their target, according to league sources.
Contrary to speculation, including an unfounded Reddit rumor, the Texans are not expected to draft Kentucky quarterback Will Levis at No. 2 or No. 12, per sources. And the Texans didn't conduct a visit or private workout with Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson and are not expected to draft him, per sources.
The Texans do have a high opinion of Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker, per sources. Hooker visited them directly after the NFL scouring combine, and might not be available for their 33rd overall pick in the second round. Hooker is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and is expected to be able to practice in some capacity by August and play at some point this season. The highest spot for Hooker might go in the first round, per sources, would be the Minnesota Vikings' No. 23 overall pick.
Although the Texans have a strong comfort zone with Anderson, who visited them, the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions, from a football and character standpoint, there are legitimate questions about whether his ceiling is high enough to justify the pick.
The two-time consensus All-American and Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Year is regarded as more of a pure fit as a stand-up 3-4 outside linebacker rather than a classic 4-3 defensive end who plays with his hand in the dirt.
Those factors are why the Texans have contemplated drafting Texas Tech defensive end Tyree Wilson.
Coog97 said:
So, to summarize, the Texans don't like anyone but Bryce Young.
Guess they shouldn't have blown that #1 pick, huh?
"blow the pick"? #1 or #2 pick doesn't matter. the same difference!!! SO.****ING.STUPID!!Coog97 said:
So, to summarize, the Texans don't like anyone but Bryce Young.
Guess they shouldn't have blown that #1 pick, huh?
It's right there in black and white.AustinCountyAg said:"blow the pick"? #1 or #2 pick doesn't matter. the same difference!!! SO.****ING.STUPID!!Coog97 said:
So, to summarize, the Texans don't like anyone but Bryce Young.
Guess they shouldn't have blown that #1 pick, huh?
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2) Will Anderson Jr., OLB, Alabama
I struggled with what to do here. Are the Texans really going to pass up a quarterback here? Will they trot out Davis Mills again next season? Could they find a veteran passer via trade (or take one with their other first-rounder?) I'm hearing Houston will take an edge rusher, either Anderson or Tyree Wilson (Texas Tech), unless it throws everyone a curveball. I like Anderson much more than Wilson, and that's the direction I'd go.
12) Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
I'm going to re-do some of this mock draft based on new intel, and it starts with Richardson to Houston. If he makes it to No. 12, I think he could be the pick. The Texans could get their edge rusher and their quarterback in the top 12.
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Dane Brugler
2. Houston Texans: Will Anderson Jr.
This is really where the draft starts. Will the Texans take a quarterback or defensive cornerstone? And which player? My guess is they pass on the passer and take the player who dominated the SEC the past three seasons.
12. Houston Texans (via CLE): Will Levis, QB, Kentucky
There has been plenty of noise that Levis could be the pick at No. 2 for the Texans, which would be a big shock. Here it would make more sense.
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Peter Schrager
2. Will Anderson Jr. - I've wavered between Anderson, Tyree Wilson and C.J. Stroud in this slot. At the end of the day, the Texans need talent all over. I've been told by an NFL general manager that Anderson is the "safest" pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and rebuilding Houston can't go wrong with that. The back-to-back reigning SEC Defensive Player of the Year is also an amazing kid off the field. DeMeco Ryans' Texans are poised to run a ball-control offense. If they don't absolutely love a QB, they don't need to take one here. Anderson is the pick in my final mock, despite hearing -- and saying -- plenty about Wilson at No. 2 over the past month. Ugh!
Has Texans trading 12 to Seattle for 20 & 52
20. Jordan Addison - I'll put Addison here, knowing that any of the WR-needy teams outside the top 20 could be coming up to get him. I don't think Addison escapes the top 20, though. The Texans need a WR almost as much as they need a QB. I've been told receiver might be the pick at No. 12 if they stay there. Yes, Houston could indeed close Thursday night without a new quarterback.
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Daniel Jeremiah
2. C.J. Stroud - There is a lot of information swirling around this pick, but I keep coming back to common sense. Houston needs a quarterback, and Stroud's the best one available at No 2.
3. Will Anderson - It's no secret that Arizona wants to trade out of No. 3, and it's no secret that Houston is seriously considering an edge rusher with the second pick. Both teams get what they want in this scenario. Houston now has a pillar on each side of the ball.
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Lance Zierlein
2. Will Anderson - This one is likely to come down to a choice between two edge rushers: Anderson and Tyree Wilson. If the Texans are OK with Wilson's medicals, he might be the front-runner, but Anderson has better college production, high football character and is the safer pick.
12. Peter Skoronski - If the Texans take Will Anderson Jr. over Tyree Wilson at No. 2, then see Wilson still available here, it might be extremely difficult for them to bypass double-dipping on edge rushers. However, Skoronski could help steady the offensive line while offering tackle/guard versatility on the right side.
I still believe that you need to keep an eye on Trey Lance and Mac Jones. It wouldn’t shock me if the Texans looked in the middle rounds for a quarterback. Clearly, in this scenario, they would need to have a plan for 2024 season and off-season. https://t.co/qY1r3aR878
— Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein) April 27, 2023