Harrison and Barber

NBT · #1 12-25-2008, 05:52 PM

Of course we don't yet know who the junior eligibles, and 3rd year red shirt sophomores are, that are going to declare, but Mays or Moore would suit me fine in the first round. I would love to see us pull another trade down for extra picks trick, but that doesn't come along every year.

Harrison hasn't excited me either, but C.C. Brown didn't do much until his third year, so........ The Barber kid just hasn't had enough reps to register one way or another. I agree that Wilson has looked the best at FS. We've had some injuries in the safeties this year, so this has to be an area we have to strengthen for next year.

NBT · #2 12-29-2008, 12:29 PM

Happy to say, Barber had a good game yesterday against Chicago.

idymoe · #3 12-29-2008, 05:00 PM

That was a very nice play to break up the TD to Olsen. Also, actually getting a sack on a blitz was nice.

nero THE zero · #4 12-29-2008, 08:59 PM

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That was a very nice play to break up the TD to Olsen. Also, actually getting a sack on a blitz was nice.

Yea, I thought Orton's head was detached from his body for a second there.

Arky · #5 12-31-2008, 12:40 PM

A couple of days ago, Kubes was asked on the radio who his "unexpected contributors" were this year. On the offensive side, he named Slaton. On the defensive side, he named Barber....

This makes me think the Texans may not go after a safety in the early rounds of the draft or possibly, not at all....

NBT · #6 12-31-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Arky

A couple of days ago, Kubes was asked on the radio who his "unexpected contributors" were this year. On the offensive side, he named Slaton. On the defensive side, he named Barber....

This makes me think the Texans may not go after a safety in the early rounds of the draft or possibly, not at all....

I now agree Arky, but with Barber not really able to get on the field until the last game, let's not get premature here. Maybe not the first pick now, but I still think both safeties are still a chronic need.

Arky · #7 01-01-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by NBT

I now agree Arky, but with Barber not really able to get on the field until the last game, let's not get premature here. Maybe not the first pick now, but I still think both safeties are still a chronic need.

With all due respect, I don't share the chronic need. Barber had 5 tackles in the Oakland game and then the big sack in the Bears game. He had numerous other games with a tackle or two but I think mostly from special teams play. The staff apparently really likes him so I see him getting more time - possibly starting next year. I'm speculating that they won't pick a safety early due to his and Eugene Wilson's good play. Ferguson, who did OK, might be back. Maybe if a BPA is a safety, they might ... but who knows?.... We'll see.....

cadams · #8 12-31-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NBT

I would love to see us pull another trade down for extra picks trick, but that doesn't come along every year.

I agree with this. Fortunately, I think sitting at the 15 pick could be a great spot for trading down. That is right in that area where a top 10 type guy could slip to due to a run on a certain position which could cause a team in the 20-25 range to be willing to part with their #1 and a 3rd rounder to get someone like that. Pretty much the situation the Texans fell into at #17 last year.