34th Overall Pick

[sdskinsfan2001]

Between our draft picks and free agency I'd like to see AT LEAST 2 new starting O-Linemen, a new starting ILB, and a new #3 CB (Assuming Amerson is now a starter, and Wilson is gone, which he has to be).

[Bucket]

No question. Cyril Richardson.

[joeyt56]

I think BPA is the way to go. But we must take advantage of the strength of this draft. The strongest parts of the draft will be OT and WR. Taking a stud OT that falls out of the 1st round would anchor our line across from Trent. We do desperately need another WR across from Garcon. D Adams, K Benjamin, J Mathews, or D Moncrief are all names to consider. This draft seems very weak at DL, maybe waiting until the 3rd/4th for a McCullers would be smart even tho I think our DE position needs a serious upgrade. As far a BPA goes is a Sefari-Jenkins at TE falls is be hard pressed to pass on such a potential stud who can not only catch the ball up the seam but can also block, thus improving our OL while simultaneously adding a weapon for RG3. A few small school studs who will surely rise through the draft process I will do a later post on with more info but for people to keep their eyes on are:

Pierre Desir CB Lindenwood
Billy Turner OT North Dakota State
Joe Don Dunkan TE (can't remember school name right now)

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by Bucket

No question. Cyril Richardson.

If he's still available, that would be my no-brainer selection too. But I think he'll be taken in the first round. Being 6-5, 340, and one of the top ranked OGs available will do that for you.

[The Goat]

I always like BPA approach to the draft, but we can't waste this pick on RB, FB, QB. And it'd be wise to really focus on OL given our lack of quality there.

[SkinzWin]

Texans open to trading first overall pick | National Football Post

Soon the rumor mill will start that the skins are trading rg3 and next years 1 and this years 2 for the 1 this year to take Johnny Football. Lol

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by SkinzWin

Texans open to trading first overall pick | National Football Post

Soon the rumor mill will start that the skins are trading rg3 and next years 1 and this years 2 for the 1 this year to take Johnny Football. Lol

Unwise move, in my opinion. If I'm the Texans, I keep that pick and take Bridgewater. McNair said, "Maybe we'll trade down and still get a quarterback that can do the job and get an outstanding defensive player." Perhaps so, but Houston needs an outstanding offensive player, namely QB, much more than an outstanding defensive player.

[skinsfan69]

[QUOTE=SirLK26;1053176]Unwise move, in my opinion. If I'm the Texans, I keep that pick and take Bridgewater. McNair said, "Maybe we'll trade down and still get a quarterback that can do the job and get an outstanding defensive player." Perhaps so, but Houston needs an outstanding offensive player, namely QB, much more than an outstanding defensive player.[/QUOTE

Schaub has had some good years. Is he done just after on bad year? I just don't get that. I would consider coaching him up, trading down and getting a few players. But it would be real tough to pass on such an accurate polished passer as Bridgewater. Or teaming up Watt and Cushing with Clowney. They have some hard decisions to make.

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Schaub has had some good years. Is he done just after on bad year? I just don't get that. I would consider coaching him up, trading down and getting a few players. But it would be real tough to pass on such an accurate polished passer as Bridgewater. Or teaming up Watt and Cushing with Clowney. They have some hard decisions to make.

I think a lot of Schaub's problems last year were due to playcalling and Duane Brown's injury. But he's already peaked, and I think even O'Brien would have trouble getting him to perform like he did in 2012. And he's already 32, so even if O'Brien would work his QB magic on Schaub and get him back to a Pro Bowl level, it would only last a few more years. Passing up a QB like Bridgewater would be a huge mistake, even if it meant getting a player like Clowney or Dennard. The QB position is the most important, and Bridgewater would immediately fill that hole; plus, being only 21, they would have a franchise QB longterm.

If McNair wants more high draft picks to take impact defensive players, he needs to trade Schaub away.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by SirLK26

I think a lot of Schaub's problems last year were due to playcalling and Duane Brown's injury. But he's already peaked, and I think even O'Brien would have trouble getting him to perform like he did in 2012. And he's already 32, so even if O'Brien would work his QB magic on Schaub and get him back to a Pro Bowl level, it would only last a few more years. Passing up a QB like Bridgewater would be a huge mistake, even if it meant getting a player like Clowney or Dennard. The QB position is the most important, and Bridgewater would immediately fill that hole; plus, being only 21, they would have a franchise QB longterm.

If McNair wants more high draft picks to take impact defensive players, he needs to trade Schaub away.

I would tend to agree. But Houston still has several good players in their prime. With a few tweaks they can be right back where they were. To me they're a win now type of team and that's why I think about keeping Schaub, coaching him up and add a few pieces. He's still in his early 30's so age would not be a factor. But as you said, real tough to pass on Bridgewater.

[skinsfaninok]

I think Houston's window has shut for a SB, the offense is older and foster is always hurt. They should deal him actually and keep Tate. Watt is really good but that's pretty much it on D, Cushing again is injury prone

[Lotus]

Schaub never got over the hump so neither did the Texans.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

So after 95% of the bowls have been played out there, is there anybody you guys like?

[Rev.SkinsFan]

Would live to take best available olineman with this pick, but...watching the Orange Bowl and would love to see Sammy Watkins across from Garcon. Dude is flat out ballin' and looks clearly like the best player on the field. He is electric.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Rev.SkinsFan

Would live to take best available olineman with this pick, but...watching the Orange Bowl and would love to see Sammy Watkins across from Garcon. Dude is flat out ballin' and looks clearly like the best player on the field. He is electric.

He will be LOOOOONG gone, before pick 34.