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[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?