faba Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Updated: Jan. 7, 2006, 1:40 PM ET With Carr in place, Texans to take BushESPN.com news services The Houston Texans will select USC running back Reggie Bush with the No. 1 pick in this April's NFL draft, pending the formality of Bush announcing that he is turning pro, team and league sources told Chris Mortensen. Bush Almost nothing will change that course, the sources say, even after the Texans received word Friday from an intermediary representing Texas quarterback Vince Young that the Houston native is leaning strongly to also going pro. The Texans will pick up an $8 million option on quarterback David Carr, who was the expansion team's first draft pick four years ago. Texans owner Bob McNair made the decision after getting extensive evaluations from various sources that strongly endorsed Carr, including a favorable report from Dan Reeves, the former longtime NFL coach hired last month as a consultant. USC's Matt Leinart, who could have been the first pick a year ago had he turned pro after his junior season, still remains the consensus top quarterback in the NFL draft, even if Young comes out. For Leinart, he is likely to be the choice of the New Orleans Saints at No. 2 with Young projected to the Tennessee Titans at No. 3. Young would be mentored by Titans quarterback Steve McNair, who is hoping to sign a new contract with the club for the 2006 season. Leinart also would be desirable to Tennessee, where his former USC offensive coordinator Norm Chow is now calling plays for the Titans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 even more reason for the jets to trade down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 With the top three picks Bush, Leinart and Young The question might become do we pick OT at 4 as probably the next best player in Ferguson or trade down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 With the top three picks Bush, Leinart and Young The question might become do we pick OT at 4 as probably the next best player in Ferguson or trade down i'd trade down and try to get 2 1st round picks then they could get one of the 5 good LT's + either williams white or cutler... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 It's not just a matter of trading down. Will there be a big enough stud on the board that teams will salivate over him and pay a kings ransom to move up? I don't see it and if D'Brickashaw is such a player we should just pick him ourselves. Either way, we are not getting 2 #1's for the spot. Only Bradway pays that much, we would probably get an extra #6 to move down 10 spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 It's not just a matter of trading down. Will there be a big enough stud on the board that teams will salivate over him and pay a kings ransom to move up? I don't see it and if D'Brickashaw is such a player we should just pick him ourselves. Either way, we are not getting 2 #1's for the spot. Only Bradway pays that much, we would probably get an extra #6 to move down 10 spots.if we can't get a 2 1's then it would have to be a player + that teams 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I get this feeling that Bush may turn out to be like Terry Metcalf..I don't think he's a every down back in the NFL!! He's too Fragile! Charles White and a host of others looked great at USC but did squat in the Pro's..I like his running mate better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I get this feeling that Bush may turn out to be like Terry Metcalf..I don't think he's a every down back in the NFL!! He's too Fragile! Charles White and a host of others looked great at USC but did squat in the Pro's..I like his running mate better! Bingo!! The Texans are idiots for drafting him when they have Domanick Davis there already. Bush won't make it 3 weeks behind that offensive line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj meadowlands Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 We stay put at 4 and draft Deangelo Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennFoley Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Wow, we missed out on VY! Thanks Justin Miller.. 3 potential hall of famers in this draft, and the Jets come out with pick #4.. *Sigh*.. I'd give an arm and a leg for VY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Wow, we missed out on VY! Thanks Justin Miller.. 3 potential hall of famers in this draft, and the Jets come out with pick #4.. *Sigh*.. I'd give an arm and a leg for VY You consider 3 college players potential Hall of Famers??? Go back and look at the top 3 picks of the drafts of the past ten years and let us know how many are going to the HOF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 We stay put at 4 and draft Deangelo Williams.they could trade down a few spots and still get williams or lendale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj meadowlands Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 they could trade down a few spots and still get williams or lendale. I don't think so. Deangelo will go top 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I don't think so. Deangelo will go top 5 you gotta wait to see if A lendale comes out and B who comes out of the combine looking the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 We stay put at 4 and draft Deangelo Williams. Dude, DEANGELO WILLIAMS at #4? I'd kill Bradway if he passed on Dbrickashaw Ferguson for some small, avg speed, high mileaged, small school back with an injury history. (Deangelo Williams) If the top 3 are Bush, Leinart and Young Then its Dbrickashaw Ferguson at #4..........or Lendale White. We cant go wrong with either one. Deangelo at #4 is a HUGE reach, and his bust factor is pretty high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennFoley Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Dude, DEANGELO WILLIAMS at #4? I'd kill Bradway if he passed on Dbrickashaw Ferguson for some small, avg speed, high mileaged, small school back with an injury history. (Deangelo Williams) If the top 3 are Bush, Leinart and Young Then its Dbrickashaw Ferguson at #4..........or Lendale White. We cant go wrong with either one. Deangelo at #4 is a HUGE reach, and his bust factor is pretty high. How is his bust factor high? He obviously was healthy enough to set the NCAA record in rushing yards so I don't understand your argument there? D'Angello has speed, power, elusivenss, and a prototypical HB size(5'10 220) Hes around the same size as Shaun Alexander so hes not a small speed back.. Reggie Bush is the small speed back.. Barton, Lendale White has a MUCH higher bust factor then Williams does.. White is 6'2.. That is too tall for an NFL RB.. He won't get any leverage, and will be easy to take down.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 How is his bust factor high? He obviously was healthy enough to set the NCAA record in rushing yards so I don't understand your argument there? D'Angello has speed, power, elusivenss, and a prototypical HB size(5'10 220) Hes around the same size as Shaun Alexander so hes not a small speed back.. Reggie Bush is the small speed back.. Barton, Lendale White has a MUCH higher bust factor then Williams does.. White is 6'2.. That is too tall for an NFL RB.. He won't get any leverage, and will be easy to take down.. When I was touting Williams the other day, did you not chime in and say "Williams runs a 4.6 40"? I agree that I would love to have Williams, I am just wondering what inspired this 180. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 How is his bust factor high? He obviously was healthy enough to set the NCAA record in rushing yards so I don't understand your argument there? D'Angello has speed, power, elusivenss, and a prototypical HB size(5'10 220) Hes around the same size as Shaun Alexander so hes not a small speed back.. Reggie Bush is the small speed back.. Barton, Lendale White has a MUCH higher bust factor then Williams does.. White is 6'2.. That is too tall for an NFL RB.. He won't get any leverage, and will be easy to take down.. Small school Injury History Has taken a pounding (over 1,000 college carries) Not very strong or very fast HUGE REACH at #4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Jets need to take "The Brick", it is their biggest need. Otherwise we should trade all of our picks for future considerations. Because with Bradway picking there is no reason to shell out signing bonuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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