Dontari Poe Could be the NT of the future for the Texans

It is 2012 NFL Mock draft season now, although we’ve been in the game the whole year and our readers have seen our opinions forever, with that in mind I thought I would search the web at some other 2012 NFL mock drafts to see what kind of picks are happening for the Houston Texans. The  Texans are one of the most intriguing teams in the 2012 N.F.L. draft. With a very talented young defense and a potent offense it could be argued that of all the teams in the draft, the Texans have the fewest needs. What then will they do? In order to delve into this answer I went around the web and found some mock drafts that might give an indication into what people think, at the very least, the Texans should do in the draft.

nepatriotsdraft.com

Selection: Dontari Poe, NT, Memphis

Explanation: Relatively young and inexperienced, but he has the size (350+ pounds) and explosion necessary to play in the 3-4 or 4-3.

Drafttek.com

Dratek uses an online simulator to come up with their picks which is based off of their big board and the positional needs input into the simulator by a “team expert”.

Selection: Jonathan Martin, T, Stanford Cardinal

Explanation:

If Jonathan Martin falls this far in the 1st round, Bob McNair should hire Carl Lewis to sprint the card to the podium – what a perfect fit! Martin at LOT allows incumbent Duane Brown to move inside to his more natural position of OG and 2011 draft choice Derek Newton should be ready to push ROT Eric Winston for a starting position, giving the Texans a pair of talented bookends for the next decade. Martin understands pressure, having protected Andrew Luck’s blind side for the past few years, and is athletic with natural bend, lateral agility and good foot quickness. He plays with a wide base which allows him to establish a strong anchor against bull rushes and combines football intelligence with a bit of a nasty, mean streak (which old Long Ball loves in his Big Uglies). This one draft choice improves the Texan OL at more than one position!

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Jesse’s Giants are red hot right now, facing a Green Bay Packers team that barely skipped a beat when Matt Flynn took over as the quarterback in week 17.

My Broncos are getting ready for their second battle with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, a team that beat the Broncos earlier this season on Denver’s home field.

There are some other intriguing matchups this weekend, specifically the matchup taking place in San Francisco with arguably the best defense in the conference (SF) and the best offense (NO).

The Houston Texans will also try and beat the Baltimore Ravens on their home field, something that has not been done so far this season, as Baltimore is 8-0 on their home field.

Now, on to the predictions.

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Kendall Wright could Bring a Dynamic element to the Texans offense

The Houston Texans had universally one of the best drafts of last season immediately after the draft. J.J. Watt has played immediate dividends and Tyler Yates the QB drafted in the 5th round has been useful as a replacement for Schuab and Matt Leinart.

Will they have the same kind of success this year?

I believe, and correct me if I’m wrong Texans fans-that the Texans have all of their picks. Right now the Texans would be picking in the mid twenties.

Click on the names for the scouting reports.

1st round: Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor Bears

Kendall Wright is an excellent complement to Andre Johnson at wide receiver. Wright has sure hands, makes a ton of catches at Baylor and has blazing speed. The speed of Wright could force teams to ocassionally leave Johnson’s side in single coverage. A combination of Wright and Johnson could be lethal.

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Will they get In?

The 2012 NFL season is winding down and the playoff picture is becoming clearer every week.  Last week I discussed the AFC/NFC North picture.  This week we will discuss the disappointing AFC/NFC South conference playoff picture.  We will go into remaining schedules and predictions.

AFC South

Indianapolis Colts: The Packers are not the only team striving for perfection.  The Colts are trying to achieve a feat that only the 08 Lions were able to do….go 0-16.  Currently the Colts are 0-12 and they even brought in the man who was the QB for the Lions during that stretch, Dan Orlovsky.  Games versus the Ravens, Titans, and Texans are for sure losses.  It will all come down to the last game at Jacksonville for the Colts to win a game this season. Colts are devoid of talent at all levels and Andrew Luck alone will not be able to turn this team around.

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My Fantasy Preparations      Record 4-0

Opponent

Green Hornet

Record 0-4

 Transactions:

            This week the Dallas Cowboys have a bye week so I was stuck without a defense.  Normally I wouldn’t care since my opponent is 0-4 and I seem to be doing okay…but Jacoby Ford has done nothing and does not seem to be getting over his groin injury so I cut him and added the Houston Texans defense.  Funny enough the Texans defense is scoring about 5 more points a week than the Cowboys so when this week is over I might have a tough decision on my hands.  I will be looking to add running back depth soon as well.  I love Ray Rice and Darren McFadden as my starters.  However, Steven Ridley and Ben Tate are good but do not get enough opportunities and Marshawn Lynch has done nothing.      

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Is Mr. Luck Packing His Bags For Kansas? (Picture courtesy of The110Report)

1. Kansas City Chiefs: Andrew Luck, Quarterback, Stanford

The Chiefs will start fresh next season with a new quarterback under center along with getting both Jamaal Charles and Eric Berry back from their injuries.

2. Indianapolis Colts: Matt Kalil, Offensive Tackle, USC

Protecting Peyton Manning will be a key next season for the Colts. He will be coming off a few neck injuries that can’t be risked by a shaky offensive line.

3. Seattle Seahawks: Matt Barkley, Quarterback, USC

Both Tarvaris Jackson and Charlie Whitehurst aren’t the Seahawks now or in the future. Got to wonder if Pete Carroll is already planning the reunion party since he was the coach at USC during Matt Barkley’s freshman year.

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Will it Last?

How many times do we see a team or a player exceed expectations in a football game and we think, there is no way that can last?  That player is either too young or not that good; that team had an easy week or the ball just bounced the right way.  Most times it does not last, but every so often those early signs are premonitions of what is to come.  In this weekly column we will look at 3 players and 3 teams who jumped out this weekend and forecast whether or not the player/team had a lucky game or whether or not it is a positive sign for the future.

Players

1. Kenny Britt:    Through two weeks in a new system with a new QB, Kenny Britt has been unstoppable.  His numbers: 14 receptions, 271 yards, and 3 Touchdowns are making his teammates and numerous fantasy owners happy.  Why is there some trepidation?  Two reasons: First he has shown these kinds of outbursts before and has fizzled out (think last season’s huge game against the Eaglesminor bouts with the law. He also has had some ).  Secondly the two secondaries he faced were average at best with Baltimore (minus Jimmy Smith) and Jacksonville.  Now that’s not to say Britt won’t have his best season this year.  Hasselbeck is by far the best QB Britt has played. This is also Britt’s  third season as a Pro which tends to be a WR’s coming out party.  I think he will enjoy a memorable season.   Will Last, though numbers will go slightly down.

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