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We have our HC, how should that impact FA and Draft decisions?

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by Shark44, Jan 31, 2023.

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Which choices do you think are best with Coach Ryans on board?

  1. FA1: Make 2 big signings and a few fringe additions.

    17 vote(s)
    29.3%

  2. FA2: Make 1 big addition, a couple of mid-tier players and fringe additions.

    13 vote(s)
    22.4%

  3. FA3: Add complimentary players in key positions, but don't go after big names.

    3 vote(s)
    5.2%

  4. D1: Take best QB at #2, best WR at #12, and fill out OL, DL, etc. with rest.

    25 vote(s)
    43.1%

  5. D2: Take BPA at #2, 12, 34 and with every pick.

    25 vote(s)
    43.1%

  6. D3: Hybrid take Carter or Anderson at #2, trade-up for a QB at #5-#6, then target talent and needs.

    2 vote(s)
    3.4%

  7. None of the above or other, layout your plan in post.

    5 vote(s)
    8.6%
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  1. Shark44

    Shark44 71er

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    Alrighty, we have Coach Ryans locked up for 6-years. How would you help him build our team in Year 1?

    He's obviously a defensive focused coach, that will now need to oversee the whole team. Does Caserio draft him a "franchise QB" at #2 or add him a defensive cornerstone?

    I'm leaning at FA1 and D3. I think if we can add a couple of impact veterans, they could potentially help turn the ship quicker. As for the draft, I really want Carter or Anderson to help shape our front 7, both of these guys look like absolute studs and game plan wreckers, which we need badly.

    There are many other factors and choices, but I didn't want to make this larger than it already is. What do y'all think?
     
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  2. Fulgore

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    FA1 & D1
     
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    I’m with grabbing Daron Payne and another big FA. TJ Edwards would be my pick. Grab Carter or Anderson at #2 and if possible trade up for Bryce or CJ.

    I heard this somewhere though so I’m actually not 100% on this.
     
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  4. liveguy

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    FA2 & D1
     
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  5. whag00

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    FA2/ D2

    I still want Bryce Young but if the new OC wants to give Mills a shot in a west coast offense I’d be okay with that too.
     
    #5 whag00, Jan 31, 2023
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  6. eliefor3

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    I would bring in atleast 1 othe qb to compete. I would be ok with a young player stuck behind a veteran like Jordan love or a vet like carr
     
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  7. Nook

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    Trade down from #2 to Indy or Carolina…. Then deal down from the Indy or Carolina pick for more picks, possibly to the Raiders… could end up with 3 or 4 first rounders.

    QB is obviously a big need but we have lots of holes to fill.
     
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  8. riko

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    This team has 11draft picks including pick 2. It is going to be a few years before the results come on but atleast they are after a few years of being a total mess on the right track again
     
    #8 riko, Jan 31, 2023
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  9. Phillyrocket

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    Sign DaRon Payne, (DT) Tremaine Edmunds or David Long (LB) and Nate Davis (G).

    Young at # 2
    Mayer at # 12

    Draft C, WR, edge, DL and LB with other picks.
     
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  10. TheFreak

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    Would be hilarious if Demeco wanted to stick with Mills. Does anyone actually think Purdy would have fared any better in this situation than Mills has?
     
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  11. Rudyc281

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    Sign Edmunds
    Sign Ward
    Draft Bryce / if we go the route of Carter or Anderson at 2 then sign Jimmy G or trade for Jordan Love
    Fill out the rest

    Next year we have
    2 first rounders again
    100+ mill in cap
     
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    This would not surprise me at all. Potentially a new OC a new style offence. Who knows, a different scheme and some more talent around can do wonders. You know why Purdy was good? Surrounded by stud playmakers. I suspect Mills might have fared much better if you put him in Purdy's spot on the 49's
    I am not advocating for this, but I can see it coming to pass.
     
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  13. Verbal Christ

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    Im going DL/OL and skill guys in the draft and looking at a stopgap like Jacoby Brissett at QB and FAs Ward and/or Moseley from SF.

    My first 7 picks would look something like this (according to my latest mock on PFN with no trades accepted so take that with a grain of salt)
    2 - Jalen Carter DT Georgia
    12- Tyree Wilson Edge Tx Tech
    33- Kayshon Boutte WR LSU
    65- Darnell Washington TE Georgia
    73- Owen Pappoe LB Auburn
    104- Tyler Steen OT Alabama
    138- Joe Tippmann C Wisconsin
     
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  14. liveguy

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    Im with this….even though i would be happy with Young as pick 2

    Someone like Brissett i think would be ok for a year.
     
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  15. Hemingway

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    Carter at 2, he will be a disrupter for the next decade. Bpa rest of draft. Add ol and defense in fa. Let mills and a cheap journeyman compete
     
    #15 Hemingway, Feb 1, 2023
  16. Damion Laverne

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    As long as Mills is not QB1 in 2023, I can roll with whatever we do
     
    #16 Damion Laverne, Feb 1, 2023
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  17. liveguy

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    Does Cooks now have a change of heart and stay?
     
    #17 liveguy, Feb 1, 2023
  18. JoeBarelyCares

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    I'd be down with this if we signed Jimmy G.
     
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  19. liveguy

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    Jimmy G STAYS HURT….

    No thanks.
     
    #19 liveguy, Feb 1, 2023
  20. TEXNIFICENT

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    He’d be good for holding down the fort until the young guy you draft is ready
     
    #20 TEXNIFICENT, Feb 1, 2023
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