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[Roy P]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

Take the best prospect in the DT, Oline, & CB categories over Weatherspoon even if the Mizzou backer is a couple clicks higher in the Texans overall BPA ratings. Each of those 3 areas are both significantly higher need positions & of higher positional value than another LB, which is already our strongest defensive group with DeMeco & Cushing.

I'd take Dan Williams at #20, but I'm not in any hurry to grab Odrick or Brian Price either. The quick twitch 3-Tech with 1st round grades like Travis Johnson and Amobe Okoye have made me shy away from that. I also like Tyson Alualu just as well.

I've already mentioned that I'm not thrilled with the CB prospects with "1st round" grades. The way our needs line up and the way the mock drafts are falling in line, we are in the trade down zone.

Don't worry too much about the Texans drafting Sean Weatherspoon. I'm sure they won't, I like him to much for that to happen. He reminds me of Karlos Dansby who is much like having another SS on the field. Did you see him cover Dexter McCluster in the Senior Bowl?

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by Roy P

I'd take Dan Williams at #20, but I'm not in any hurry to grab Odrick or Brian Price either. The quick twitch 3-Tech with 1st round grades like Travis Johnson and Amobe Okoye have made me shy away from that. I also like Tyson Alualu just as well.

OK here's something I've got some confusion about ? It's my impression that by most accounts Shaun Cody played well in his first year with the team last year and some feel that he was our best DT in 2009 ? Not a standout, not
a steller performer but he done good, basically ? It's also my understanding that Cody is basically a 3-Tech/1-gap kinda DT and yet he played the nose
position, usually next to Okoye or Antonie Smith in nickel schemes ?
The Z-man also played at nose when they rotated.
Anyway here's the question I'm leading up to: are the Texans indifferent about having a true NT type (like Dan Williams) in their DLine and therefor not of the mind to make a concerted effort to acquire one thru the Draft or FA, or are they really interested in having a bonifide NT.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

Anyway here's the question I'm leading up to: are the Texans indifferent about having a true NT type (like Dan Williams) in their DLine and therefor not of the mind to make a concerted effort to acquire one thru the Draft or FA, or are they really interested in having a bonifide NT.

That's a good question. One that the coaches only know the answer to. It's hard to get a good read on what type players the defense would best utilize. In my own estimation, the USC defense that Pete Carroll has been running would give us a clue or some insight.

Shaun Cody and Brian Cushing came from that system, so that may be a reason as to why they excelled so quickly while being "new comers" to the team. Knowing responsibilities and scheme is helpful. This is why I wouldn't be too surprised if we looked at Taylor Mays, if he's still available at #20.

Many of us fans have been wanting a larger, double-team eating, run-stuffing, NT for a while. Just as we have wanted a better coverage, ball-hawking, FS for longer than the GM has. However, OUR vision doesn't necessarly match what the Texans staff want. On the other hand, they may want what we've been crowing about, but just haven't been able to acquire. Therefore, they've had to get by with the players they have on the roster. Who knows?