[Speculation] Should the Texans Make a Trade for an Experienced (and Light) DE?

[Keith]

Originally Posted by papabear

I'm not sure if my mind could handle trading away another second round pick...and I would guess there would be a couple of people around here even more upset than me.

Yeah, costs something to get something. Can't say as though I am advocating it, just something I was thinking about in light of our new DL coach.

A second rounder isn't assured to bring success, but given the team's recent draft record, I wouldn't want to bet against them either. It's one reason why I might consider dangling someone else like Dunta instead of a pick. Dunta would be reunited with Capers if traded to Green Bay.

Kampman is getting up there, but some people seem able to ignore that age a little bit for Peppers. Also, consider that John Abraham maybe just posted his best season ever for the Falcons, six months or so older than Kampman.

And as good as the Texans may be at drafting, it is still a risky business. Kampman's value is bit easier to forecast in the short-term. Drafting young D-lineman is hard, and even if they work out, they often take years to develop. Does Kubiak have the luxury of time still like when he took other DLs like Mario and Amobi?