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Originally Posted by Bigtinylittle
I don't think Orakpo will still be on the board at 15. If he is, I will be surprised if we pass him up. I think an improved pass rush is the Texans number one need, and I think Kubiak and Smith agree.
I also don't see Sanchez as a top ten pick. He had a tremendous amount of offensive talent surrounding him this year, and in my opinion should have looked better.
Also, we were lucky enough to be able to trade down last year. If can do it this year too, that would be my preference, but I doubt if we get a good enough offer.
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Certainly a pass rusher opposite Mario is a priority but I am not so sure that we invest another first round pick in a DL. That would make 5 in 6 years. That would tie up a substantial amount of money in our Dline, more than is already tied up in the front four.
I think they go another position in the first round and then come back in the second for a pass rush specialist like MJ, or Jerry Hughes, in the second or third round. Most likely the second.
As far as Orakpo goes, he is a talent, and could just as easily be selected in the top 15, but I think if faced with teh decision between Orakpo and Mays, for the reasons stated, we would go with Mays.
Sanchez is shooting up charts after his rose bowl performance and could easily be selected in the top 10, by his "home town" team (or just about), if you recall the 49ers wanted to make this exact selection with Matt Lienart but he didn't come out that year. They could also go defense with Singletary at the helm and look for an impact player there.