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I like Clowney. He's a project, but with good upside.
The problem is that we also took a project at WR with Jones...and neither are capable red zone threats. Apparently Thompson believes he can score with a bunch of slow ass TEs and six foot even WRs.
Walker just seems slow and weak to me, I was never really impressed imo.
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious." - Vince Lombardi
I have a big problem with the depth on this team after Sherman left. I have a big problem with giving up picks to take junk and having 4 starters out of 4 years of drafting.
I have a big problem because when you strip your dpeth you have to pay big bucks for average players and then you can't afford the ones you really want to keep.
I understand those who want the holes patched imediately but I'm giving examples of why I htink Thompson might not have to deal with that in the future because he didn't burn his picks and depth trying to win at all future costs NOW.
All good points. Hopefully he's choosing the right guys like he did last year
TERD Buckley over Troy Vincent, Robert Ferguson over Chris Chambers, Kevn King instead of TJ Watt, and now, RICH GANNON, over JIMMY JIMMY JIMMY LEONARD. Thank you FLOWER
10 picks to go until we add 3 more players
I hope 2 of them are TE Patrick and RB Walker
Patrick would be a very good pick in the 6th......Patrick, Scott and David Irons?
It's very probably we will have never heard of 2 out of the 3 picks.
I'd like to see the TE though; probably means it won't happen though.
TERD Buckley over Troy Vincent, Robert Ferguson over Chris Chambers, Kevn King instead of TJ Watt, and now, RICH GANNON, over JIMMY JIMMY JIMMY LEONARD. Thank you FLOWER
All good points. Hopefully he's choosing the right guys like he did last year
You're always going to pick at least a couple of stinkers, like that clown in the 4th last year from TCU who didn't make it out of camp. And these lower picks are really long shots.
Ask me how this draft went sometime in 2010. Till then, it's pretty much just speculation.
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious." - Vince Lombardi
Scouts Grade: 67 Selected by: Houston Texans
Round: 6
Pick (Overall): 9(183)
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Strengths: Possesses an outstanding combination of size and straight-line speed. He is thickly built and fills hard versus the run. Shows good closing burst when coming forward. Also can make up some ground when the ball is in the air. He diagnoses plays quickly and shows above average ball skills. A natural playmaker that also seems to come up with clutch plays in crucial situations. Very good starting experience. Has shown good durability throughout his career. He has developed into a leader on and off the field.
Weaknesses: Comes from the mid-major level of competition. Is somewhat stiff in the hips and lacks ideal athletic ability. Shows great speed on a straight-line, but struggles to change directions fluidly in space. He's big but he doesn't play as big as his size would indicate. He is not an explosive striker. He will take some poor angles in run support, which leads to him lunging and missing tackles in space. He also needs to improve his technique as a tackler. He lowers his head too often and seems to be a concussion waiting to happen.
Overall: Wendling was redshirted in 2002 before playing in all 12 games (one start) in 2003 and registering 17 total tackles, one pass breakup, one forced fumble, and two blocked kicks. In 2004, he started all 12 games and finished the season with 89 total tackles, three interceptions, six pass breakups, and three fumble recoveries. Wendling started all 11 games in 2005, recording 75 total tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack, three interceptions, three pass breakups, and two forced fumbles. He started all 12 games in 2006, registering 78 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries returning one for a touchdown. Wendling also rushed six fake punts for 119 yards and returned 11 kicks for 202 yards, helping him earn first team All-Mountain West accolades as a senior.
Wendling's combination of size and straight-line speed are outstanding. He also impresses with his instincts and leadership. However, he is a bit of an enigma because he doesn't play as physical as his "measurables" would indicate. While Wendling is a good athlete for his size, he's only a decent athlete for the type of "finesse" game he plays by NFL standards. He does not show the explosive power or toughness to make a successful transition to outside linebacker and he has just decent fluidity for a true safety. His lack of experience in man-to-man coverage is also concerning. Overall, while his upside is intriguing, we're not convinced Wendling is worth drafting before Day 2.
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