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Originally Posted by nunusguy
I'm still of the opinion that the Texans could go first round on such a player, though unlikely to be at 15. I sure dunno, but Kollar may think Schobel when he sees Barwin or Maybin and say he's gotta have the guy to make his defense really effective ? And we know Antonio Smith isn't that guy, as reports are he won't even be on the edge in passing situations.
Lack of mention by the Texans of still needing such a player is starting to get obvious ?
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Well I'm pretty sure they won't spend a first rounder on a situational player. Probably not a second either. And I just don't think they gave Smith big bucks just to sit him on the bench.
What I CAN see them doing, though, is getting a first round linebacker to use at DE in passing situations and use him at linebacker the rest of the time. What worries me is I'm doubting there's a linebacker in the middle or late first round who is a sure bet to excell at that combination. Actually, the farther back the Texans can trade in the first round, the more comfortable I will be with this draft. I wouldn't even mind seeing them give up their first round altogether for some lower picks.