devilwoman Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 it may be a question...not sure if anyone has seen this or not... Texans | R. Bush not a lock to be No. 1 draft pick? Mon, 17 Apr 2006 17:38:45 -0700 Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports there is now legitimate reason, for the first time, to think that USC RB Reggie Bush is not going to be wind up with the Houston Texans, the team that currently holds the No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick. This does not come from one source or from one team. This comes from multiple sources, from across the league, without any agenda to push. As of Monday, April 17, the Texans had not had any contract discussions with Bush and his representatives. When Bush was in Houston, a certain segment of the organization never introduced itself to the running back. The Texans know they have a dependable running back and kick return man, the two spots Bush fills. A person in the Bush camp said Monday, "Do I have a feeling that Reggie is going to Houston? No, I have a feeling that he's not." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 they like Mario Williams...alot...as do alot of teams.. I think they are taking the smart route and trading down.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I would be shocked if Bush doesnt go to Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 We are hearing more propaganda now than in White House press briefings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I would be shocked if Bush doesnt go to Houston. 1424235[/snapback] This would indeed be shocking. Who would trade up to #1? It would have to either Green bay to take bush or the Jets to take a qb or bush. I could be wrong, but I don't see either team giving up that much to move up. Even if Houston is somewhat cool on bush, i think they're going to be 'stuck' with him, if that's the right word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Trading down has been and continues to be their best option. They need so much and granted could be upgrading by getting Bush. But by no means is DD a bad back, in fact he's been borderline great. And they have a solid kick returner already (name slips my mind the rookie). trade down, get more picks and guys you actually need and will fill a larger hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Well, obviously trading down is always and option. But if they dont trade down, they will take Bush at 1.1... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Comon the guy has NFL alumni all over him if he isn't taken 1st then flip the Texans unless they trade the pick in which flip that team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Comon the guy has NFL alumni all over him if he isn't taken 1st then flip the Texans unless they trade the pick in which flip that team. 1424270[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Comon the guy has NFL alumni all over him if he isn't taken 1st then flip the Texans unless they trade the pick in which flip that team. 1424270[/snapback] I know this was supposed to mean something. Just not sure what that something was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Trade down with or to whom? Conjecture is nice but where's the other half:WHO makes the trade? Denver? I don't think it's the Jets because they need to rebuild, and using their 5 picks in the top 97 is a Belicheck/Parcells move that Mangini would seem set to make not dropping all those eggs in one basket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravage Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Trade down with or to whom? Conjecture is nice but where's the other half:WHO makes the trade? Denver? Totally agree. Who wants to trade up? Who is able to trade up? Lovely theory that the Texans will trade down. But with who is the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 (edited) Couldn't the titans, Green Bay or the San Fran. all use an upgrade at RB. I really don't know each teams entire situation. but it seems if the titans traded up and got Bush they could in fact go with Volek if they didn't want to keep Mcnair around and get a QB later in the draft to mold. GB could start him immediately over the sorry bunch they have their now and then maybe Favre would make a decision (probably come back). San Fran could definitely use Bush to upgrade their RB spot as I'm not even sure they have one and that would take some pressure off Alex smith. I could definitely be off my rocker as many of these teams need help in many other areas and could probably ill-afford giving up multiple picks for just 1 guy. They might not even have cap room, I really don't know. Just thinking? Edited April 18, 2006 by irish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 This is the actual article from NFL.com Draftees are up, down and all around By Adam Schefter Special to NFL.com Adam Schefter's "Around the League" reports and commentaries can be seen regularly on NFL Total Access. (April 17, 2006) -- For the first time, there is legitimate reason to think that USC running back Reggie Bush is not going to be wind up in Houston, the city that currently holds the No. 1 overall pick. Reggie Bush could still go to Houston, or another team, at No. 1 This does not come from one source or from one team. This comes from multiple sources, from across the league, without any agenda to push. The mounting evidence includes this: As of Monday, the Texans had not had any contract discussions with Bush and his representatives. None. Yet the Texans have approached North Carolina State defensive end Mario Williams, trying to see if he would be receptive to discussing a deal. But the evidence goes beyond contracts. When Bush was in Houston, a certain segment of the organization never introduced itself to the running back. This might not be unusual, but if the organization was convinced it was taking a certain player, it should be rolling out the welcome mat with everyone trying to make the player feel as at home as possible. This, according to those who know Bush, did not happen. Then there is the simple and significant matter of need. Within the past year, the Texans signed running back Domanick Davis to a long-term extension. They also drafted wide receiver Jerome Mathis, the return man who went to the Pro Bowl during his rookie season. The Texans know they have a dependable running back and return man, the two spots Bush fills. Houston's greater need is at defensive end, and, just as much, at left tackle, a position that could be filled by Virginia's D'Brickashaw Ferguson, who is expected to go in the top four picks. Yet whether Houston winds up with Williams or Ferguson is unknown. What is known is that Bush no longer is a lock for Houston. As a person in the Bush camp said Monday, "Do I have a feeling that Reggie is going to Houston? No, I have a feeling that he's not." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicster Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Couldn't the titans, Green Bay or the San Fran. all use an upgrade at RB. I really don't know each teams entire situation. but it seems if the titans traded up and got Bush they could in fact go with Volek if they didn't want to keep Mcnair around and get a QB later in the draft to mold. GB could start him immediately over the sorry bunch they have their now and then maybe Favre would make a decision (probably come back). San Fran could definitely use Bush to upgrade their RB spot as I'm not even sure they have one and that would take some pressure off Alex smith. I could definitely be off my rocker as many of these teams need help in many other areas and could probably ill-afford giving up multiple picks for just 1 guy. They might not even have cap room, I really don't know. Just thinking? 1424338[/snapback] Unless I missed something, didn't Ahman Green resign for another year? Didn't Gado show flashes that he can be a competent back? Davenport has also re-upped and was also showing signs of ability. Am I missing something completely here? Green Bay has a lot of positional needs, but I think that running back is one of the least in terms of need. I'll give you that Green is no spring chicken, Gado may be a flash in the pan, and Davenport has shown limited potential, but to call the Green Bay running back position a "Sorry" group is just misinformed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 This would indeed be shocking. Who would trade up to #1? It would have to either Green bay to take bush or the Jets to take a qb or bush. I could be wrong, but I don't see either team giving up that much to move up. Even if Houston is somewhat cool on bush, i think they're going to be 'stuck' with him, if that's the right word. 1424239[/snapback] +1, very similar to what happened last year with Alex Smith and the 49ers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 it may be a question...not sure if anyone has seen this or not...Texans | R. Bush not a lock to be No. 1 draft pick? Mon, 17 Apr 2006 17:38:45 -0700 Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports there is now legitimate reason, for the first time, to think that USC RB Reggie Bush is not going to be wind up with the Houston Texans, the team that currently holds the No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick. This does not come from one source or from one team. This comes from multiple sources, from across the league, without any agenda to push. As of Monday, April 17, the Texans had not had any contract discussions with Bush and his representatives. When Bush was in Houston, a certain segment of the organization never introduced itself to the running back. The Texans know they have a dependable running back and kick return man, the two spots Bush fills. A person in the Bush camp said Monday, "Do I have a feeling that Reggie is going to Houston? No, I have a feeling that he's not." 1424229[/snapback] Been saying this forever. The Texans have a RB in D.D. and when he is hurt J.Ws. Why waste it on another RB when you need to address your line? Just the way I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Been saying this forever. The Texans have a RB in D.D. and when he is hurt J.Ws.Why waste it on another RB when you need to address your line? Just the way I see it. 1424437[/snapback] Join the club cliaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Been saying this forever. The Texans have a RB in D.D. and when he is hurt J.Ws.Why waste it on another RB when you need to address your line? Just the way I see it. 1424437[/snapback] Unless I missed it, Jonathan Wells is a free agent that the Texans have not resigned. And they have had plenty of time to do it if they wanted him back. Wells is not officially a Texan right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalboyd Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Unless I missed it, Jonathan Wells is a free agent that the Texans have not resigned. And they have had plenty of time to do it if they wanted him back. Wells is not officially a Texan right now. 1424455[/snapback] So u saying make him a the most expensive 3rd down RB in the history of the game becaus Wells has not resigned? OR D.D. the most expensive either way they both will have HUGE contracts. Didnt DD just sign a extention (sp) how so we forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I highly doubt they'll trade down, but I could see them selecting a different player first overall. As I've said before, Bush may end up being a Hall-of-Famer, but talent projections being fairly equal (as they always are), either Williams or Ferguson would be a much better investment for the Texans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 So u saying make him a the most expensive 3rd down RB in the history of the game becaus Wells has not resigned? OR D.D. the most expensive either way they both will have HUGE contracts. Didnt DD just sign a extention (sp) how so we forget. 1424471[/snapback] Yeah, DD signed an extension. But it wasn't for hugh money. 5 years, $22 million. And it's got 4 years left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 The biggest thing is, GB and SF don't have enough to spare to trade up. Obveously if Bush went to SF or GB it could imedietly turn those teams around, both with second year QBs, and overall decent teams stuck in a rebuilding phase. But because they're in the rebuilding phase, they arn't going to be willing to give much up. I think someone needs to be ballsy here and pull a Ditka. There are a handfull of teams out there that need Bush, they just need to get the confidence to make the move for him, whether its GB, SF, or any other team. Its unfortunate that HOU is one of the only teams in the league that dosn't need Bush, while everyone else is drooling over him... I'm sure SF really regrets not losing the Bush Bowl now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wirehairman Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Would the #5 pick and Javon Walker for the #1 pick and maybe Jabar Gaffney really be that far fetched? Houston would still have a chance to land Williams or Brick at #5 and one of the best WR corps in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 If Javon Walker = 2nd round pick, there is NO WAY 1.05 + 2nd round pick = 1.01 (with or without Gaffney). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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