Mario Williams agrees to contract with Texans, will go #1 overall... - Page 7

**jAZ** · 04-28-2006, 06:22 PM

ESPN just reported this "breaking" news. I didn't see a thread, sorry if it's a dupe.

Ultra Peanut · 04-28-2006, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Jones

This is the NFL equivalent of passing on Michael Jordan for Sam Bowie.

If Bowie hadn't had such shitty luck with his health...

Ultra Peanut · 04-28-2006, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Tennessee doesn't even have one good RB...henry and brown aren't sh*t.

The fact of the matter is that if Houston's fb people were really smart, they would have traded down to 4 and taken tha' brick. They need to try and save Carr's life. Davis is a serviceable enough back, and with what Houston would get for moving down, they'd be able to pick up probably a 2nd and a 5th rounder to try and draft some more O-line and defense. If this is true this is a stupid, stupid move. Taking Bush was a Sonny Corleone move, trading down to take tha Brick and get extra picks is a Michael Corleone move, and drafting Mario Williams at #1 is a Fredo Corleone move.

Agreed.

Ultra Peanut · 04-28-2006, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chief4life

Tennesee will not draft bush they are going QB mark it down.

And if Floyd Reese gets his way, it'll be Young.

tk13 · 04-28-2006, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

If Bowie hadn't had such shitty luck with his health...

Well on top of that, at least Portland had Clyde Drexler... not MJ but a great, great player at the position. Dominick Davis is an okay RB but he's not the basketball equivalent of Clyde Drexler.

chubychecker · 04-28-2006, 11:26 PM

but bush is not the equivalent of MJ either. Give me a break.

Ultra Peanut · 04-28-2006, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

Well on top of that, at least Portland had Clyde Drexler... not MJ but a great, great player at the position. Dominick Davis is an okay RB but he's not the basketball equivalent of Clyde Drexler.

Domanick "the--wait, what rhymes with Domanick?

**Mr. Kotter** · 04-28-2006, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

Domanick "the--wait, what rhymes with Domanick?

Flick-a-bic?

Ultra Peanut · 04-28-2006, 11:39 PM

Is Domanick gonna have to choke a bitch?

**RealSNR** · 04-28-2006, 11:56 PM

Does this screw up the QB situation in the draft? Is it possible Cutler could fall to us?

Eleazar · 04-28-2006, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Does this screw up the QB situation in the draft? Is it possible Cutler could fall to us?

I think there are too many QB-poor teams ahead of us.

chubychecker · 04-28-2006, 11:58 PM

Too early to tell but probably not; looks like picks no 1 and 2 are just going to switch hands.

whtgldwldr · 04-29-2006, 12:08 AM

I personally believe that Mario Williams has an amazing chance at becoming a perennial all-pro for the texans...a better chance than Reggie Bush.

HE's not all hype...he has alot of talent, but i havent seen anything to prove that he can carry the load in the NFL. If he couldnt carry the load in the NCAA, how in the hell is he going to carry a team against paid professionals? It doesnt click in my mind, I could be horribly...horribly wrong, time will tell.

But for my money, I'd rather have Williams...especially if I'm the texans. I like Domanick Davis.

As far as who will draft Bush. I dont think NO can, when they need something to compliment Drew Brees. Titans have a shot at it, but they NEED to draft a QB, because McNair is gone either this year or the next, I think Vince Young would fit them the best...The jets could use a running back, but i wouldnt want to spent countless millions of dollars for a third-down back who will sit on the bench for Curtis Martin. Its more likely they'll get Ferguson, or a quarterback...

So, who the hell knows where bush is going. Someone will trade up for him because of the hype, but i dont know who. But I think the texans are doing the right thing here, no matter how stupid it may seem.

**Mr. Kotter** · 04-29-2006, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Does this screw up the QB situation in the draft? Is it possible Cutler could fall to us?

MN takes Cutler ahead of us, if he's still on the board.

Miles · 04-29-2006, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by chubychecker

Too early to tell but probably not; looks like picks no 1 and 2 are just going to switch hands.

Mario is already signed.

beer bacon · 04-29-2006, 12:23 AM

Drafting Mario is better for winning football games, but not drafting Bush could get Houston burnt to the ground. If Houston drafts a good tackle and interior O-linemen with their 2nd and third round pick they could be much better next season.

They already have a good running back, but it doesn't matter how good the back is if he can't take two steps with the ball without getting smothered by defenders. Bush probably would have put up pretty mediocre stats behind that line. Even if he did put up good stats, does anyone remember Tomlinson in 2002-2003? He was one of the top three backs both those seasons, but the team was still horrible.

Houston is already pretty decent at the offensive skill positions with Davis, Carr, and Johnson. An O-line that can actually block and a defense that can actually stop somebody will do much more towards making Houston into a competitive team then Bush would have.

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04-29-2006, 12:08 AM	#102
whtgldwldr Analyst Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Me live at Missouri Casino cash: $10004925	I personally believe that Mario Williams has an amazing chance at becoming a perennial all-pro for the texans...a better chance than Reggie Bush. HE's not all hype...he has alot of talent, but i havent seen anything to prove that he can carry the load in the NFL. If he couldnt carry the load in the NCAA, how in the hell is he going to carry a team against paid professionals? It doesnt click in my mind, I could be horribly...horribly wrong, time will tell. But for my money, I'd rather have Williams...especially if I'm the texans. I like Domanick Davis. As far as who will draft Bush. I dont think NO can, when they need something to compliment Drew Brees. Titans have a shot at it, but they NEED to draft a QB, because McNair is gone either this year or the next, I think Vince Young would fit them the best...The jets could use a running back, but i wouldnt want to spent countless millions of dollars for a third-down back who will sit on the bench for Curtis Martin. Its more likely they'll get Ferguson, or a quarterback... So, who the hell knows where bush is going. Someone will trade up for him because of the hype, but i dont know who. But I think the texans are doing the right thing here, no matter how stupid it may seem. __________________ I am a firm supporter of Kris "Bigfoot" Wilson, we need more from #84.
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04-29-2006, 12:23 AM	#105
beer bacon WHAT Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $10019545	Drafting Mario is better for winning football games, but not drafting Bush could get Houston burnt to the ground. If Houston drafts a good tackle and interior O-linemen with their 2nd and third round pick they could be much better next season. They already have a good running back, but it doesn't matter how good the back is if he can't take two steps with the ball without getting smothered by defenders. Bush probably would have put up pretty mediocre stats behind that line. Even if he did put up good stats, does anyone remember Tomlinson in 2002-2003? He was one of the top three backs both those seasons, but the team was still horrible. Houston is already pretty decent at the offensive skill positions with Davis, Carr, and Johnson. An O-line that can actually block and a defense that can actually stop somebody will do much more towards making Houston into a competitive team then Bush would have.
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