Official 2009 NFL Draft Rounds 6-7 Thread

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by TexanJedi

Another DB. I hope younger Gibbs can do something with them, but while I know it's a 7th rounder, I am not impressed.

Why not C.J. Spillman?

[Nconroe]

Rashad Jennings must of really messed up, lot of teams had him pretty high on their board. Hope he gets a chance as UDFA I think.

[TexanJedi]

I was looking at McLain's blog and he claims the backs the Texans wanted were Shonn Greene (65 overall to NYJ) and Glen Coffee (74 overall to SF). It could be a blessing in disguise since I think Caldwell will become a mainstay. And who knows what back gets cut between now and training camp.

[popanot]

For the average fan such as myself who really doesn't follow college football or player scouting all that much, I have to say (IMHO) that that was one bizzare second day for the Texans. I guess they have a plan, but I sure as hell I can't see what it is yet. Lots of question marks with where those players fit into the scheme and our long-term plans. And in the short-term, how they improve us for '10. I guess it all hinges upon Cushing and Barwin, though.

[Nconroe]

As another just average fan, I guess I was ok thru 4th round. Guess after that usually not to much anyway as expectation. If first three picks work out great, we should be better soon.

[popanot]

I do like the Caldwell pick. I just think it will take him a year or two before he's ready. But then again, they threw Brown into the fire and he did OK. I can't say I really dislike any of their other picks. I just don't fully see the big picture with those guys yet. Maybe that will clear up in the coming weeks and in TC. I thought for sure we'd come away with another OL and LB, and certainly a RB.

[TexanJedi]

Originally Posted by popanot

I do like the Caldwell pick. I just think it will take him a year or two before he's ready. But then again, they threw Brown into the fire and he did OK. I can't say I really dislike any of their other picks. I just don't fully see the big picture with those guys yet. Maybe that will clear up in the coming weeks and in TC. I thought for sure we'd come away with another OL and LB, and certainly a RB.

I have watched Antoine most of his career at "Bama and he is strong and very smart. I would kind of be surprised if he did not force Myers or Briesel to the bench early.

[Keith]

To me, Day 2 has been defined with the Casey selection. A great pick, a great fit, and a verrrrryyy interesting sitch as the team deals with Owen Daniels' contract, having just re-signed Dreesen for three more years.

Time will tell how RB will be addressed. A trade before training camp would not surprise me at all. Just a question as to the target and the compensation.

[TexanJedi]

I can only laugh, the Jags take a flier on Rashad Jennings in the 7th.