Day two… I love it. Brooks Reed isn’t the top guy I would have taken in the second, but you bet he was on my list. Brandon Harris – that pick I absolutely LOVE. The Texans gave up their third and their fifth to the New England Patriots for Harris, who many feel has first round talent.
The Texans lost a pick, but I’m okay with that. They made a decision to trade up for a guy who they feel can make an impact right away, and I’m fine with that. I want guys who can PLAY on this team. I’m good with going for a specific talent over compiling bodies. Not so much in the first, and not normally in the second – but for a talent like Harris who I really thought was going to end up going in the first round – I love love love it. I’m happy.
So what’s the word? Do you think the Texans gave up too much to move up and nab Harris? I don’t. This guy’s gonna be a player. Reed I like too, but I love that the Texans showed some gumption and moved up to get a player. The defense has now been improved in three areas, defensive line, linebackers, and secondary.
We’ll see what day three brings.
Apr 30, 2011 at 02:10:51
I loved what they did on day two as well.
Apr 30, 2011 at 07:04:56
Finally, it looks like we are valuing talent that will help us win now rather than accumulating another 5th round tight end with upside (as I saw on another post). Athletic guys who meet glaring defensive needs; were productive college players against good competition; play with high motors; are strong; with no obvious character issues; and work hard…what’s not to like? I’m usually critical of Smith/Kubiak but not this year (no matter how the players pan out). Maybe Wade is making a difference. Give them an A for the draft so far (is there a strong safety in our future?) and let’s get this labor cr-p solved and PLAY.
Apr 30, 2011 at 09:35:50
I’m hoping for an ILB today (Matthews, Hertzlig). Depth and Special Teams. I’m not sure there’s a NT, WR or S that would be any better than we have. They’ll probably draft a FB, which means they’re not paying Leach. With the addition of the first 3 picks, Wade, and Ryans, Barwin, Cushing hopefully returning to form, our defense has a chance to be good. We still need a FA vet corner and safety.
Apr 30, 2011 at 13:39:35
2nd round picks start, 3rd round picks may start but make the team, 5th rounds end up on the practice squad or special teams. This was a very good move by the Texans.