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04-03-2009, 08:53 PM
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The question then becomes, who is worthy of trading up for? My top guy is Aaron Curry. While I understand that many experts agree that this guy is a top 5 pick, at worst, there is a slim chance he could fall on draft day. Curry would fill a need and be the BPA. Next in line would be Brian Orakpo or Everette Brown. The problem is that we spent some pretty good money on Antonio Smith to play DE opposite of Mario Williams. Would the Texans really give up a 3rd round pick plus additional guaranteed money for a "situational pass-rusher" after signing Smith? That seems to be steep price to pay after already paying. I wouldn't imagine the team vying for the services of Jeremy Maclin, even if I do love the idea of having him replace Jacoby Jones as our returner. This team is wanting to make an impact on the defensive side of the ball, come Hell or high water. So, who is a top prospect who may fall out of the top 10 that would make an impact on defense. The pot smoking, run stuffing, 330lbs+ NT. Raji may be on the board and Denver would probably love to see him at #12. So, in order for BJ to don a Texans jersey, that may require a trade up. While I can see the potential impact Raji may provide, I have to make one thing perfectly clear: Raji is NOT Vince Wilfok. Wilfork was a 323lbs prospect who ran a 5.08-40, 4.50-shuttle, 7.62-cone, with 36 reps on the bench. In comparison, Raji did 5.12-40, 4.68-shuttle, 7.90-cone, with 33 reps. Wilfork also was selected #21 overall without a history of marijuana usage and academic suspension. So, Curry is a player who I would definitely trade up to get from #11. Orakpo is more realistic but not from a Texans point of view. Raji is the most probable, but I'd have my doubts.
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Originally Posted by chuck I'm just sitting here thinking (pacing, actually) that whatever my issues with Kubiak he is apparently a goddam genius at tutoring quarterbacks. 
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