Hats off
to the Texans for having the cajones to
do what they did. By passing on Reggie
Bush, they made a statement that they
were going to fill their needs and that
they did. They got a potential stud
defensive end in Mario Williams, an
extremely productive linebacker in
DeMeco Ryans and two offensive linemen
who are still getting better in tackle
Eric Winston and guard/tackle Charles
Spencer. All that said we have to
downgrade the score simply because you
never ever pass on the franchise for
potential, and even if you were going to
you just know there was a trade to be
made there.
Overall
Grade: B- Would have been an A+ if it
were Bush instead of Williams.
Williams has outstanding speed off the edge. The best pass
rushing end coming out, he has been a starter since
he stepped on campus as a freshman. At 6'7 and 280
pounds Williams can play on the end or on the inside
as a tackle. Although with his quickness he most
likely will be an end in the NFL. Williams is considered
by some to be the second coming of Carolina's Julius
Peppers. His rare combination of height, strength
and overall athleticism is unheard of in someone 20
years old. Mario has been a starter in Raleigh since
his freshman year starting every game of his career
although he is still raw. The idea of him developing
technique to go along with his physical gifts is
scary...more
DeMeco has an
incredible burst for a linebacker that allows him to
close in in a big hurry. While he's been excellent
in run support, his strength may be dropping back
into coverage, running well with running backs and
tight ends very much like the Chiefs Derrick
Johnson. DeMeco is a guy who has really gotten lost
in all the great linebackers coming out in this
draft. One thing that makes him stand above his
peers in this draft is that he's been such a
high-character guy and a team leader...more
While he has very
good athletic ability and
competes hard on nearly every
snap, his technique needs so
much work that he gets beaten
way too often by lesser
athletes.
Eric has
great size and the intelligence to play the tackle
position, on the left or right. He is an all around
athlete with great agility for his tall stature.
Winston has great speed and quick feet. His big
problem is still coming back from the ACL injury
that cost him most of 2004 and affected his play in
2005. The question is what will be the long
term effects?...more
Lundy is a big,
strong running back with the
playing strength to keep his
feet vs. hard hits, break
tackles and gain yards after
contact when he runs
aggressively.
Anderson is tough
and highly competitive, and he
plays with the energy and effort
you do not see often in
receivers. He is a good athlete
with the hands and coordination
to make all the catches and has
shown a willingness to go into
traffic to make the tough catch.
