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The Earl of Texas

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  1. 7 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

    Rojo or ringo, bears can’t take them both 

    Bears took a CB yesterday so unlikely they take one today.

    Ringo and then either Roschon or LB. San Fran killed folks while our OC was there with the Wilson/Mostert combo but we signed Singletary in FA so don’t get your hopes up.

    Our best hope of landing a Longhorn is taking Ojomo, which I do think will happen. We had a Top 30 visit with him and he’s in the mode of Ryans likes in DL. 🤘

  2. 1 hour ago, Helobious said:

    It would if Ewers and Manning had played in basically the same system as Young, like all the recent flame out Ohio St QBs have. Unstoppable in college, can’t hack it in the pros. All of them.

    You could say the same of Bama QBs:

    Tua (jury out)

    Mac Jones (not looking good)

    Greg McElroy

    John Parker Wilson

    Brodie Croyle

    AJ McCarron

     

    But I looked over your profile and didn’t see you bagging on Bryce Young.

  3. 4 minutes ago, Wulaw Horn said:

    https://theathletic.com/4455444/2023/04/27/nfl-draft-s2-cognition-cj-stroud-bryce-young/?amp=1
     

    Here’s the article. Feel free to agree or disagree. I think it’s going to be industry best practices inside of 5 years. 

    From the industry that felt it was best practice to ask Dez Bryant whether or not his mother was a prostitute, to ask multiple prospects if they were gay or not, that asked prospects if they found their own mother attractive, and once asked a prospect if they had to choose a murder weapon, would they go knife or gun... You're painting the NFL as a think tank, when they could just as easily be painted as the drunk tank.

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  4. Unsurprisingly, draft grades waiver between "they paid too much" to "they got two great players", and sometimes both:

    From NFL.com:

    Spoiler
    Grade
    B+
     

    Houston Texans

    Draft picks

     

    Analysis: After so much chatter that Houston would pass on a quarterback at No. 2, the Texans made the smart move of using the pick on the second-best passer in the draft. Stroud is an accurate thrower who brings more mobility to the position than some might suggest. The Deshaun Watson trade netted the Texans the 12th overall selection, which they bundled to jump up to No. 3 overall for Anderson. They gave up a second-round pick this year (No. 33) and first- and third-round selections next year (getting a ’23 fourth-rounder back in the deal) to grab the stud pass rusher. I believe that’s too big of a price to pay, even for a talent like Anderson. 

    Pro Football Focus:

    Spoiler

    R1 (2) HOUSTON TEXANS: QB C.J. STROUD, OHIO STATE

    Pick Grade: Very Good

    After a lot of speculation that they would pass on a signal-caller, the Texans ultimately select the second-ranked quarterback on the PFF big board. Stroud earned a 92.2 PFF grade in 2021, tying with Bryce Young, and he was the seventh-highest-graded player at the position this past season.


    R1 (3) HOUSTON TEXANS (VIA AZ): EDGE WILL ANDERSON JR., ALABAMA

    Pick Grade: Good

    The Texans shock everyone and move up to No. 3 to select the top edge defender on the PFF big board. Anderson produced a PFF grade of 89.8 in 2021 and 83.6 in 2022 and racked up 207 total pressures in three years at Alabama. Houston lands a top player, but they pay a steep price.

    Yahoo Sports:

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    2. Houston Texans: C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State — The Texans stayed put and made the most logical pick at this point. They kept their draft capital and still ended up with a top-flight quarterback in Stroud. If his performance against Georgia is who he can be moving forward, this is a slam dunk. He checks off all the boxes. Grade: B+

    3. Houston Texans (from Arizona Cardinals): Will Anderson Jr., EDGE, Alabama — Anderson is arguably the best defensive player in the draft, but the Texans gave up a lot of draft capital to move up for his services, including trading their 2024 first-round pick to acquire him. He's a sure bet to be a star and the Texans have a pick from the Browns to buffer their loss of draft capital. The loss of draft capital is the only thing knocking this grade down from an A+. Grade: A-

    Bleacher Report:

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    C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State

    Strengths: Precision passer, deadly from a clean pocket, gets the ball out quickly, takes what's available and doesn't force passes

    Weaknesses: Muddied pockets limit effectiveness, athleticism was never on full display at collegiate level, can be fooled by post-snap coverage realignments

    C.J. Stroud's game feels like watching smooth jazz being played out on the field yet, ironically, it sometimes lacks the creativity often found within the musical discipline.

    Everything comes easily. Stroud's mechanics are compact. His throwing stroke is tight and efficient. His footwork in his drops is quick and on point. The two-time Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year thrives when working in rhythm and on time.

    The biggest concern throughout his evaluation is how he handles pressure and what occurs when the structure of a play breaks down around him.

    While those perceived issues persisted through two seasons despite an 85-to-12 touchdown-to-interception ratio, Stroud's performance against the Georgia Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff semifinal put most of them to rest.

    In arguably the best single-game effort from any prospect in this year's draft class, Stroud deftly navigated the pressure and overwhelming state of the Bulldogs' vaunted defense. The quarterback made play after play to keep his team in the game when the Buckeyes had no right to be. Ultimately, he threw for 348 yards and four touchdowns in the 42-41 loss.

    The Houston Texans made the logical choice by addressing the game's most important position. With all of the predraft bluster of the team bypassing a quarterback, someone in the organization understood the franchise's previous standing with Davis Mills as its top quarterback option. Stroud emerged as QB1 in this year's class, according to Bleacher Report's Scouting Department. League evaluators loved his makeup, too. "Might be the cleanest prospect," an NFL exec told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. "Prototypical size (6'3", 214), arm, accuracy. Maybe not a premium athlete but might be a little underrated in that regard. He's impressive."

    The Texans needed a quarterback since they decided to move on from Deshaun Watson, and Stroud can immediately thrive in an offense with a strong offensive line and Dameon Pierce behind (or beside him). Plus, the Texans have another first-round selection to further address roster concerns.

    Grade: A

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    3. Houston Texans (via Arizona)

    3 OF 31

     

     
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    Will Anderson Jr., Edge, Alabama

    Strengths: Quick first step, heavy hands, physical at the point of attack, equally good in both phases of the game, disciplined defender, excellent when stunting and on slants thanks to elite lateral ability, high motor

    Weaknesses: Not quite as flexible off edge as some elite pass-rushers

    Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. is a historically good prospect, hence why he's the Bleacher Report Scouting Department's No. 1 overall player in the class. When compared to some of the best defenders of the last 15 years, Anderson has them all beat. The two-time SEC Defensive Player of the Year proved to be more productive than fellow early entrants Jadeveon Clowney, Myles Garrett and Travon Walker–all of whom went No. 1 overall in their respective draft classes.

    Anderson, who played three seasons for the Crimson Tide, even posted more career sacks than Aaron Donald and tackles for loss than Ndamukong Suh when both of those dominant collegiate defenders played four years. A certain level of intimidation exists because Anderson is such a well-rounded prospect.

    "He's like Derrick Thomas. He has great get-off and length," an anonymous coach told The Athletic's Bruce Feldman.

    "When we played against Myles Garrett, we said, 'Let's run right at him.' The thing with Will is he's equally good against the run. He's hard to chip. You try to put two guys on him, and he does just as good a job of twisting and moving."

    The Houston Texans are not messing around one bit. First, the organization lands its franchise quarterback in Ohio State's C.J. Stroud. Then, it doubles back by trading to the third overall pick to get its defensive centerpiece in Anderson. Arizona received this year's 12th overall pick, the 33rd overall selection, next year's first- and third-round picks. DeMeco Ryans made a massive statement that the Texans are no longer rebuilding. They're here to compete for the AFC South. A better start can't be imagined after landing the class' QB1 and No. 1 overall prospect.

    Cue the video, "I want you to put the word out there, that we back up."

    Grade: A+

     

    CBS Sports:

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    2. Texans: C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State

    Grade: B

    They had to take the shot at the quarterback, so it's the smart thing to do. I would have taken Will Levis, but I get it. Stroud has the ability to become a good starting quarterback. 

    3. Texans: Will Anderson Jr., EDGE, Alabama

    Grade: B-

    They gave up a ton to get him. He better be Von Miller. I don't think he is that. He's a good player, but is he dynamic? No. He doesn't seem like a great fit in their scheme. 

    The Ringer:

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    C.J. STROUD

    QUARTERBACKOHIO STATE
    C.J. Stroud
    HEIGHT 6'3"
    WEIGHT 214
     
    YEAR JUNIOR
    AGE 21.5
    2022 STATS
    Based on 13 games played
    • Touchdowns
      41TDS
    • Interceptions
      6INTS
    • Yards
      3688YDS
    • Yards Per Attempt
      9.5YPA
    • Passer Rating
      177.7RTG
    COMBINE RESULTS
    • Arm length32 5/8"
    • Hand size10"
    Not tested: 40-yard dash, Vertical jump, Bench press, Broad jump, 3-cone drill, 20-yard shuttlePercentiles are calculated based on how a player performed compared to his position group across the past 10 combines.
    VIDEO: IS C.J. STROUD THE MOST TALENTED PASSER IN THE 2023 NFL DRAFT?
    HOUSTON TEXANSA+

    Reason prevails! Despite a litany of reports connecting the Texans to a bevy of non-quarterbacks over the past week, Houston smartly addresses the most critical position in all of sports—and they do it with my highest-ranked passer. Stroud is a hyper-accurate and well-rounded signal-caller who plays with a steely demeanor. He’ll have to prove he can further develop as an out-of-structure playmaker, but he’s got the tools to quickly establish himself as the Texans’ starter.

    WILL ANDERSON JR.

    EDGE RUSHERALABAMA
    Will Anderson Jr.
    HEIGHT 6'4"
    WEIGHT 253
     
    YEAR JUNIOR
    AGE 21.6
    2022 STATS
    Based on 13 games played
    • Tackles
      51TKLS
    • Interceptions
      17TFL
    • Sacks
      10SACKS
    COMBINE RESULTS
    • 40-yard dash4.6s
       
      67th Percentile
    • Arm length33 7/8"
    • Hand size9 7/8"
    Not tested: Vertical jump, Bench press, Broad jump, 3-cone drill, 20-yard shuttlePercentiles are calculated based on how a player performed compared to his position group across the past 10 combines.
    HOUSTON TEXANSC+

    Well, Houston has officially blasted off. After taking my second-ranked player in C.J. Stroud at no. 2, the Texans trade back up and grab my top-ranked player in Anderson. The former Crimson Tide star is a plug-and-play starter who checks all the boxes you’re looking for at the edge rusher position, boasting athleticism, length, power, and a history of high-level production. But the Texans had to give up a veritable treasure trove of picks to make this move, sending the Cardinals no. 12 and no. 33 along with a 2024 first-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick (getting back no. 105). I love Anderson, but that’s a steep, steep price to pay for any non-quarterback—especially when you’re a rebuilding team with holes to fill everywhere. I’ve got to dock them pretty harshly on value.

     

  5. Levis just got passed on by every team in the league. He’s a classic “well he sucks at the actual game but he took his shirt off and threw a ball with no defenders 69 yards so we drafted him” GM trap. You are free to leave your Levis Pro Bowl fantasies in the overhead compartment until that plane actually arrives at its terminal.

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  6. 6 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

    but they bet entire farm on Anderson. I think they unwisely offered the best possible deal for Arizona, and  of course they accepted immediately. 

     

    Uhhhh yeah man, we got it the first few times you said it. You ‘strenuously objected’ and its noted for the record.

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