Texans' Current Draft Position: 9-13

[kRocket]

I hope that this year we don't have a meaningless run at the end of the season to move us into draft mediocrity again. a couple of wins turned to losses last year moved us down considerably in the draft and maybe out of the running for a top-notch player. Remember that position runs throughout the rounds.

[HPF Bob]

With three weeks to go:

1. Carolina (1-12)
2. Cincinnati (2-11)
3. Denver (3-10)
Buffalo (3-10)
Detroit (3-10)
6. Arizona (4-9)
Dallas (4-9)
8. Washington (5-8)
Minnesota (5-8)
San Francisco (5-8)
HOUSTON (5-8)
Cleveland (5-8)
Tennessee (5-8)

The Titans are actually -3 in the W-L but +26 in pt. differential.

PK is right that SOS determines the tiebreaker for the draft which tends to kill us because it is the worst SOS that gets priority and the AFC South is traditionally a strong division, although not so much this year.

[NBT]

What we need in the Draft is a head hunting excellent coverage FS, and that can be had in the mid first round. After that I still want a DT that can collapse the QB pocket on 3rd downs.

[TheMatrix31]

I want wins. Considering two of our last three games are against teams we f'n hate......I want wins. I don't care about draft position if it means we can beat the hell out of the Titans and cost Jacksoffville a playoff spot.

[HPF Bob]

Originally Posted by TheMatrix31

I want wins. Considering two of our last three games are against teams we f'n hate......I want wins. I don't care about draft position if it means we can beat the hell out of the Titans and cost Jacksoffville a playoff spot.

Sweeping the Titans has its appeal but how will that feel when they draft the defensive player we wanted this spring?

And, if we cost Jacksoffville a playoff spot, all we do is let the even more despised Colts back in.

The real conflict for me is the Broncos game. How do I root when both teams need to lose?

[popanot]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

The real conflict for me is the Broncos game. How do I root when both teams need to lose?

I think I'd be rooting for the Broncos to lose if I were a fan of both teams. The Texans are going to be in that BPA no-man's land anyway as far as draft position.

[chuck]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

How do I root when both teams need to lose?

Don't worry, one of them will.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by NBT

What we need in the Draft is a head hunting excellent coverage FS, and that can be had in the mid first round. After that I still want a DT that can collapse the QB pocket on 3rd downs.

I guess it doesn't matter if there are any safeties worth a top 15 pick, go ahead and take one cause we need it.

Currently I do not have safety worth a 1st round pick. I would draft CB Brandon Harris at our current draft position, and move Quin or Jackson to FS. Monday night showed what Pollard can do if used correctly. He needs to be around the line of scrimmage and attaching.

[Nconroe]

Yeah, Pollard looked like an all-Pro this last game, first time they cut him loose at the line all year for some reason.

[NBT]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

Yeah, Pollard looked like an all-Pro this last game, first time they cut him loose at the line all year for some reason.

But in those zone defenses we have been using, Pollard couldn't cover a WR, much less a TE, with a blanket. Good tackler, no cover is the rap on our SS.

[ArlingtonTexan]

Well we're moving on up

[NBT]

Originally Posted by painekiller

I guess it doesn't matter if there are any safeties worth a top 15 pick, go ahead and take one cause we need it.

Currently I do not have safety worth a 1st round pick. I would draft CB Brandon Harris at our current draft position, and move Quin or Jackson to FS. Monday night showed what Pollard can do if used correctly. He needs to be around the line of scrimmage and attaching.

PK, come on now, don't put words in my mouth. I was only saying what I thought was one of our primary needs. It certainly does matter "where" we draft them. At this point in time (a long way from the draft) I was making the point that we were really weak at the FS position. I hope for it to be addressed in a smart fashion this time around.

[HPF Bob]

Well, the Vikings just gave us a little help with their Tuesday night win in Philly. Guess those guys can play in the snow, after all!

Now if the Lions can beat the Vikes off their short week, that will be even better.