Houston Texans Forecast
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Houston Texans (2-14)
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(1) Reggie Bush, RB. USC
(33) Eric Winston, OT. Miami
(65) Gerris Wilkinson, LB. Georgia Tech
(66) Darryl Tapp, DE. Virginia Tech
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The Houston Texans are bad. They are real bad. Interestingly enough, for being such a poor team, they possess one of the best QB/WR/RB combinations in the league. David Carr, Andre Johnson, and Dominick Davis are all young and talented. Unfortunately for them, their offensive line is horrific. The pass protection is non-existent. If you don't know the names Glen Earl and CC Brown, don't feel bad. Brown and Earl are the current starting safeties in Houston. Needless to say, an upgrade would be well accepted in that department.
(1) Reggie Bush, RB. USC
It has become consensus opinion that the Texans will be drafting Reggie Bush come draft day. He is electrifying. His 4.33 speed is elite for any position. His pass catching skills are excellent, and he excels as a return man. Nevertheless, this pick still bothers me. The Texans do not need a running back. In fact, they just signed Dominick Davis to a 6-year/$21m contract at the beginning of last season. Both Bush and Davis are undersized pass catchers. The value Bush carries as a return man is negated by the abilities of the young Pro Bowl returner, Jerome Mathis. If Reggie Bush was not in the draft class, Houston would pass on a running back during all seven rounds. Regardless, the pick is Reggie Bush. He is magical on the field. It seems strange to say this about the #1 pick, but Bush exhibits excellent, pure value here.
(33) Eric Winston, OT. Miami
It is amazing to think that Dominick Davis has run so well behind an incompetent offensive line. Of all the needs the Texans have, offensive line leads the charge significantly. Eric Winston is coming off of major knee surgery in 2004. Questions regarding his health have been answered slowly, but surely, and he now appears firmly in the first-round mix. Should he return to full form, he would be an absolute steal for the Texans. Winston is big at 6'7"/310 and very fast (4.94). He is athletic and physical, able to block anyone and everyone both in traffic and in space. Eric Winston would present the perfect solution to the team's left tackle issue. He would increase the effectiveness of the running game and -more importantly- protect David Carr.
(65) Gerris Wilkinson, LB. Georgia Tech
Switching to the 4-3, the Texans will need to add a linebacker that is more traditional. Gerris Wilkinson is a prototypical 4-3 linebacker who would fit perfect in their new scheme. Wilkinson is of good size at 6'3"/233, with impressive strength and agility to boot. His 4.72 timed speed is deceptive, as he has exhibited sideline-to-sideline range. He is althetic and explosive, and both fast and quick. Most of all, Wilkinson is an excellent blitzer that knows how to get to the quarterback. Given his measureables, he has enormous potential. Wilkinson would be an excellent athlete to add to the deficient Texans defense.
(66) Darryl Tapp, DE. Virginia Tech
It is no secret that the Texans were interested in acquiring John Abraham from the Jets during this off-season. Unwilling to part with their first overall pick, the Texans made no deal. The needs on the defensive side of the ball for this team are plentiful. After addressing their immediate need at safety, any impending value at any defensive position (including another safety), would be worth taking. Daryl Tapp is an undersized (6'2"/262) pass rushing machine. He has a motor that just does not stop, and he pursues the ball excellently. He is a hard worker that is technically sound. While Tapp lacks ideal height, he has the strength, speed, and polish game necessary to have success immediately at the next level. A pure value pick, Tapp will supply a pass rush similar to that of John Abraham, who was desired.
(*) D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT. Virginia
The Texans need pass protection help badly. D'Brickashaw Ferguson is the best offensive line prospect in ten years. His drawn comparisons to Walter Jones and Orlando Pace are justified. His footwork is incredible, making him one of the most elite pass blocking prospects ever. This is exactly what the Houston Texans need. Forget Reggie Bush. Dominick Davis can put up 1,400 yards on the ground and catch 40-50 passes every year. Even though the Saints targetting Ferguson means there is no longer an opportunity of trading down to acquire him, sack up and make the pick at #1. Brick dominates a facet of the game that presents your biggest team need. Get your guy: D'Brickashaw Ferguson.
Houston Texans (2-14)
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(1) Reggie Bush, RB. USC
(33) Eric Winston, OT. Miami
(65) Gerris Wilkinson, LB. Georgia Tech
(66) Darryl Tapp, DE. Virginia Tech
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The Houston Texans are bad. They are real bad. Interestingly enough, for being such a poor team, they possess one of the best QB/WR/RB combinations in the league. David Carr, Andre Johnson, and Dominick Davis are all young and talented. Unfortunately for them, their offensive line is horrific. The pass protection is non-existent. If you don't know the names Glen Earl and CC Brown, don't feel bad. Brown and Earl are the current starting safeties in Houston. Needless to say, an upgrade would be well accepted in that department.
Reggie Bush is the best player available by bounds
(1) Reggie Bush, RB. USC
It has become consensus opinion that the Texans will be drafting Reggie Bush come draft day. He is electrifying. His 4.33 speed is elite for any position. His pass catching skills are excellent, and he excels as a return man. Nevertheless, this pick still bothers me. The Texans do not need a running back. In fact, they just signed Dominick Davis to a 6-year/$21m contract at the beginning of last season. Both Bush and Davis are undersized pass catchers. The value Bush carries as a return man is negated by the abilities of the young Pro Bowl returner, Jerome Mathis. If Reggie Bush was not in the draft class, Houston would pass on a running back during all seven rounds. Regardless, the pick is Reggie Bush. He is magical on the field. It seems strange to say this about the #1 pick, but Bush exhibits excellent, pure value here.
Simply put, the Texans need help up front
(33) Eric Winston, OT. Miami
It is amazing to think that Dominick Davis has run so well behind an incompetent offensive line. Of all the needs the Texans have, offensive line leads the charge significantly. Eric Winston is coming off of major knee surgery in 2004. Questions regarding his health have been answered slowly, but surely, and he now appears firmly in the first-round mix. Should he return to full form, he would be an absolute steal for the Texans. Winston is big at 6'7"/310 and very fast (4.94). He is athletic and physical, able to block anyone and everyone both in traffic and in space. Eric Winston would present the perfect solution to the team's left tackle issue. He would increase the effectiveness of the running game and -more importantly- protect David Carr.
Gerris Wilkinson is a traditional linebacker,
perfect for the transition from the 3-4 to the 4-3
(65) Gerris Wilkinson, LB. Georgia Tech
Switching to the 4-3, the Texans will need to add a linebacker that is more traditional. Gerris Wilkinson is a prototypical 4-3 linebacker who would fit perfect in their new scheme. Wilkinson is of good size at 6'3"/233, with impressive strength and agility to boot. His 4.72 timed speed is deceptive, as he has exhibited sideline-to-sideline range. He is althetic and explosive, and both fast and quick. Most of all, Wilkinson is an excellent blitzer that knows how to get to the quarterback. Given his measureables, he has enormous potential. Wilkinson would be an excellent athlete to add to the deficient Texans defense.
(66) Darryl Tapp, DE. Virginia Tech
It is no secret that the Texans were interested in acquiring John Abraham from the Jets during this off-season. Unwilling to part with their first overall pick, the Texans made no deal. The needs on the defensive side of the ball for this team are plentiful. After addressing their immediate need at safety, any impending value at any defensive position (including another safety), would be worth taking. Daryl Tapp is an undersized (6'2"/262) pass rushing machine. He has a motor that just does not stop, and he pursues the ball excellently. He is a hard worker that is technically sound. While Tapp lacks ideal height, he has the strength, speed, and polish game necessary to have success immediately at the next level. A pure value pick, Tapp will supply a pass rush similar to that of John Abraham, who was desired.
Among elite prospects, D'Brickashaw Ferguson
makes the most sense for Houston.
(*) D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT. Virginia
The Texans need pass protection help badly. D'Brickashaw Ferguson is the best offensive line prospect in ten years. His drawn comparisons to Walter Jones and Orlando Pace are justified. His footwork is incredible, making him one of the most elite pass blocking prospects ever. This is exactly what the Houston Texans need. Forget Reggie Bush. Dominick Davis can put up 1,400 yards on the ground and catch 40-50 passes every year. Even though the Saints targetting Ferguson means there is no longer an opportunity of trading down to acquire him, sack up and make the pick at #1. Brick dominates a facet of the game that presents your biggest team need. Get your guy: D'Brickashaw Ferguson.