Texans-Falcons Trade In The Works?

[HPF Bob]

But we have known Casserly to be self-serving before. Not sure there was really no offers or if it is his way of excusing himself for selecting Carr.

[Joshua]

My gut says that there will be no trade before the draft and they'll take Clowney. The Texans will require more than anyone is willing to give to trade out of the No. 1 pick without knowing who is still on the board. However, their asking price may go down once the draft starts and they who's there. So, if say Mack or Manziel is there at No. 6, they might be willing to take less in return from Atlanta to pull the trigger. We'll know soon.

[popanot]

Originally Posted by Joshua

My gut says that there will be no trade before the draft and they'll take Clowney. The Texans will require more than anyone is willing to give to trade out of the No. 1 pick without knowing who is still on the board. However, their asking price may go down once the draft starts and they who's there. So, if say Mack or Manziel is there at No. 6, they might be willing to take less in return from Atlanta to pull the trigger. We'll know soon.

Totally agree with this. If a great offer is not there before the draft starts, they'll take Clowney and try to move him as the draft progresses. It's more difficult for the receiving team to do this sort of deal because of the draft pick and salary slotting, but the Manning/River trade shows it can be done and it should be slightly easier now that it's not such a massive financial investment a the top of the draft.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

But we have known Casserly to be self-serving before. Not sure there was really no offers or if it is his way of excusing himself for selecting Carr.

That's what the man said in an interview within the last couple weeks with a local radio station (610), and he didn't stutter. That's all I know, that's all I got on the subject.