Texans Prefer Mahomes, Watson?

[chuck]

I'm beginning to think two things, one is that Kaaya might be the best fit and if so you could wait on him. Two is that BOB needs to win now and given that he will want to draft someone at 25 that can contribute right away and that won't be a quarterback.

[popanot]

Mahomes in RD1 scares the crap out of me. I'd almost rather take OL and see who's there in RD2. Move up if necessary. I honestly don't see much difference between Mahomes and Kizer and I think Kizer or Davis will be there around our RD2 pick. I'd take Chad Kelly in RD 6 or 7.

[HPF Bob]

CBS Sports' six-reporter mocks have three taking Davis Webb in Round 1 then one each for Watson, Bolles and Lamp. Just sayin'.

[Warren]

FWIW, I heard an interview with Mahomes and in response to a question about his gunslinger reputation he basically said that's how you have to play to have a chance in those Big 12 shootouts and he understands the NFL is a different game.

The thing about Kelly is that he's had repeated incidents of knuckleheadedness, rather than a lapse or two in judgment. I get the idea of taking a flyer on him late based on talent, but you have to wonder if he hasn't shown by now that he is who he is and he's not going to turn it around.

I also heard an interview with former Eagles and Browns personnel guy Joe Banner who said that they've done studies of what traits in a QB most often lead to NFL success and the top three are accuracy, intelligence, and leadership. That's consistent with what Keith pointed out O'Brien has said was important and I know I've heard of at least one similar study by a team where they found that accuracy, intelligence, and toughness were most important.

[bikerack]

The buzz inside NRG today is that if Watson makes it past Arizona at 13, the Texans will start trying to move up to get him.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by bikerack

The buzz inside NRG today is that if Watson makes it past Arizona at 13, the Texans will start trying to move up to get him.

That's meaningless 'buzz'. Anything coming out to the media tells other teams exactly what they need to do to get/stay in front of the Texans. No way do the Texans leak that unless it's misinformation.

[bikerack]

Originally Posted by barrett

That's meaningless 'buzz'. Anything coming out to the media tells other teams exactly what they need to do to get/stay in front of the Texans. No way do the Texans leak that unless it's misinformation.

It wasn't released to the media. I have a friend who works for the team...during draft season, he is involved in breaking down game tape, setting up the draft room, etc. He won't tell me everything but he will give me bits and pieces from time to time.

My previous post was his understanding of what is going on inside the org from conversations he was involved with today. Take it or leave it...was just passing on what I had heard. No offense to this board, but if it was more popular, I wouldn't have shared it.

[Nconroe]

Watson about only QB coming out this year with a winning record , be great if we get him.

[chuck]

I too greatly prefer a smaller group of guys to a clutchfans style fkwitfest. But I wouldn't mind maybe doubling the group of active posters, if only because sometimes it feels like we're the most tenurd guys at the nursing home, you know, sitting around in our cardigans telling each other the same story for the twenty fifth time.

Buford wouldn't have a cardigan, of course. He'd probably have an oversized Broncos sweatshirt. And white Reeboks. With velcro. Hell, that's most likely how he's dressed right now.

Anyway, I welcome the new posters.

[Keith]

Originally Posted by bikerack

The buzz inside NRG today is that if Watson makes it past Arizona at 13, the Texans will start trying to move up to get him.

Tweet this morning:

Ian Rapoport‏ @RapSheet
If Deshaun Watson is there in late 1, keep an eye on the #Texans. His visit was overwhelmingly positive for all. He loved it, team did, too.

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/857269155300560903

[painekiller]

So when did Ian become a member of our board?