Houston Texans 2006 NFL Draft Review
05.11.06 (11:31 am) [edit]
1 - Mario Williams, DE, N.C. State (6-7, 295); 2 - DeMeco Ryans, OLB, Alabama (6-1, 236); 3 - Charles Spencer, OL, Pittsburgh (6-5, 352); 3 - Eric Winston, T, Miami (FL) (6-7, 310); 4 - Owen Daniels, TE, Wisconsin (6-3, 253); 6 - Wali Lundy, RB, Virginia (5-11, 213); 7 - David Anderson, WR, Colorado State (5-10, 192)
Analysis: Mouths are still agape over the Texans' decision to draft Williams instead of Reggie Bush, and it will probably be at least three years until a fully-formed assessment of the choice can be offered. It is indisputable that the selection of Williams and Ryans upgrades a pass rush that has been one of the league's worst in recent years. New Houston head coach Gary Kubiak will need Spencer and Winston to compete for starting jobs right away, in order to help keep David Carr upright. Daniels will get a shot at tight end for a team that has never been able to find a playmaker at that position. Lundy might go down in history as the running back Houston selected instead of Reggie Bush, though his ability to even make the team is a major question mark.
Bottom Line: The decision to draft Williams instead of Bush will probably go down as a blunder, but overall, the Texans did improve themselves significantly over the weekend.
Analysis: Mouths are still agape over the Texans' decision to draft Williams instead of Reggie Bush, and it will probably be at least three years until a fully-formed assessment of the choice can be offered. It is indisputable that the selection of Williams and Ryans upgrades a pass rush that has been one of the league's worst in recent years. New Houston head coach Gary Kubiak will need Spencer and Winston to compete for starting jobs right away, in order to help keep David Carr upright. Daniels will get a shot at tight end for a team that has never been able to find a playmaker at that position. Lundy might go down in history as the running back Houston selected instead of Reggie Bush, though his ability to even make the team is a major question mark.
Bottom Line: The decision to draft Williams instead of Bush will probably go down as a blunder, but overall, the Texans did improve themselves significantly over the weekend.