Length to Impact and the 1st round

[Joe Joe]

Originally Posted by Roy P

Of those 3, RB has the shortest 'shelf-life' so, that's why I'd hate to take Ryan Mathews in the 1st round. My prob is I don't know which RB will be available in the 3rd round. So, yes, getting an extra 2nd round pick by trading down would be WONDERFUL. I'd probably go with something like....

1. CB Devin McCourty
2. OG Jon Asamoah
2. RB Ben Tate
3. DT Geno Atkins

RBs burn quickest, but also burn the brightest. Houston passed for the most yards last season. The only things missing from a dominating offense are a running game for which they need a RB and at least one more interior lineman. The Texans need the running game now. The defense was thirteenth last year and should be better as the best players are young. The defense also needs the offense to hold more time of possession.

While early first round may be too high for a RB, I don't think pick 20 is especially early considering the RB that should be available played in a very similar system and displays what the Texans attempt to do.