Texans Reach Contract Agreement with Williams, will pick him No. 1

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 04-28-2006, 09:25 PM

It makes some sense. They already have D. Davis in the backfield and while he's no Reggie Bush, he's a pretty good back. They just better pray Mario Williams is at least as good as Julius Peppers and Reggie Bush isn't as good as his billing.

I don't agree with the move at all, but I can at least come up with some arguments in favor of this move. It's probably boneheaded, but only time will tell.

FRPLG · 04-28-2006, 09:25 PM

I have heard numerous scouts who are outside of NFL teams mention that they think Williams is way overrated. In fact two of them when sent to scout the wolfpack for the respective orgs said had they not explicitly known to watch him they would not have noticed him much at all.

This is a terrible mistake.

How do you pass on a guy who is considered one of the best prospects to come into the draft in years?

Stupidity.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 04-28-2006, 09:27 PM

I retract my previous comments. I just read they paid Williams $54 million a year for 6 years! A $9 million per year end (even if it is backloaded)?!?!?! He'd better be the next Reggie White at that kind of money.

Crazy, absolutely crazy.

Daseal · 04-28-2006, 09:31 PM

Am I the only one that things reggie Bush is a part-time player at best in the NFL? I guess Ill have to wait and see, but I question if hes as great as everyone thinks.

itvnetop · 04-28-2006, 09:32 PM

i think the fear of pulling off a sam bowie mistake would make any texan fan crazy right now...

jdlea · 04-28-2006, 09:32 PM

This is f*ckin ridiculous. Mario Williams? How does having a horrible O Line translate into selecting a DE?! If they're not taking Bush, it should be Ferguson. This doesn't make any sense to me...

Mario Williams has the potential to be the 06 version of Sam Bowie.

I hope not, for his sake, and I realize Reggie may not be the amazing back he was at USC, but I can't pass him up if I'm Houston.

hooskins · 04-28-2006, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

Am I the only one that things reggie Bush is a part-time player at best in the NFL? I guess Ill have to wait and see, but I question if hes as great as everyone thinks.

I argee with you, he isnt going to be as amazing as he was in college, plus I think the Texans really need a defensive player, rather than another back. In my eyes this does make sense. Now I dont know if they tried to trade down, because that may have been the right thing to do in this case, so they still get Williams, and something more out of it.

FRPLG · 04-28-2006, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

Am I the only one that things reggie Bush is a part-time player at best in the NFL? I guess Ill have to wait and see, but I question if hes as great as everyone thinks.

The guy is the real deal. I don't usually get jacked up about guys but after seeing play 5 or 6 times it was obvious he was the best player on the field by far. The guy is a pro-bowler from day one even on a bad team.

The luckiest team in history? New Orleans Saints. About time something good happened to that place. Who knew they'd end up with the de facto first pick because Houston has signed up to make another mistake with their first pick. Wow. Just wow.

FRPLG · 04-28-2006, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hooskins

I argee with you, he isnt going to be as amazing as he was in college, plus I think the Texans really need a defensive player, rather than another back. In my eyes this does make sense. Now I dont know if they tried to trade down, because that may have been the right thing to do in this case, so they still get Williams, and something more out of it.

Then they should have traded down and gotten a few picks. Seriously. Do you all think Williams is going to be a more valuable pro than Bush?

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 04-28-2006, 09:49 PM

I don't think Reggie Bush is a part time back. Is he big? No. Will L. White be playing beside him? No. But, he's still a special player who should and will get his fair share of carries.

itvnetop · 04-28-2006, 09:51 PM

i think what some people are missing is that whoever drafts bush isn't drafting him to be an every down running back for a running system (like an eddie george)... coordinators see what he did at SC- where there were many weapons to distribute the rock. it's his presence on the field that makes this pick so unique... he can catch the ball out of the backfield or split out wide like faulk. that is where his value lies- his perceived threat on offense. And that's enough to help out the entire offensive unit- tight ends, receivers, qb...

Frost · 04-28-2006, 09:51 PM

no williams no way,, this is bad,, i still cant belive it :confused-,, i just dont get it,,, i know it has nothing to do with the house thats for sure,, is it because of how much money he wanted ?
by the way what time does the draft start

diehardskin2982 · 04-28-2006, 09:56 PM

our mock draft is wrong already

hooskins · 04-28-2006, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I don't think Reggie Bush is a part time back. Is he big? No. Will L. White be playing beside him? No. But, he's still a special player who should and will get his fair share of carries.

I still really do not feel he is going to be the next Barry Sanders.

steveo395 · 04-28-2006, 10:06 PM

Bush is so overrated, hes just fast...i cant believe some people could compare him to barry sanders

idk if mario williams was worth the number one pick but he will help their team more than bush...D'brickashaw would have been the best pick for them

and domanick davis is a great running back...his stats arent that great, but he's had a few injuries and he's been running behind the worst o-line in the league

04-28-2006, 09:25 PM	#16
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	Re: Texans Reach Contract Agreement with Williams, will pick him No. 1 It makes some sense. They already have D. Davis in the backfield and while he's no Reggie Bush, he's a pretty good back. They just better pray Mario Williams is at least as good as Julius Peppers and Reggie Bush isn't as good as his billing. I don't agree with the move at all, but I can at least come up with some arguments in favor of this move. It's probably boneheaded, but only time will tell.

04-28-2006, 09:25 PM	#17
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Texans Reach Contract Agreement with Williams, will pick him No. 1 I have heard numerous scouts who are outside of NFL teams mention that they think Williams is way overrated. In fact two of them when sent to scout the wolfpack for the respective orgs said had they not explicitly known to watch him they would not have noticed him much at all. This is a terrible mistake. How do you pass on a guy who is considered one of the best prospects to come into the draft in years? Stupidity.

04-28-2006, 09:27 PM	#18
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	Re: Texans Reach Contract Agreement with Williams, will pick him No. 1 I retract my previous comments. I just read they paid Williams $54 million a year for 6 years! A $9 million per year end (even if it is backloaded)?!?!?! He'd better be the next Reggie White at that kind of money. Crazy, absolutely crazy.

04-28-2006, 09:31 PM	#19
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Re: Texans Reach Contract Agreement with Williams, will pick him No. 1 Am I the only one that things reggie Bush is a part-time player at best in the NFL? I guess Ill have to wait and see, but I question if hes as great as everyone thinks. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

04-28-2006, 09:32 PM	#20
itvnetop Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 47 Posts: 3,007	Re: Texans Reach Contract Agreement with Williams, will pick him No. 1 i think the fear of pulling off a sam bowie mistake would make any texan fan crazy right now...

04-28-2006, 09:32 PM	#21
jdlea Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,109	Re: Texans Reach Contract Agreement with Williams, will pick him No. 1 This is f*ckin ridiculous. Mario Williams? How does having a horrible O Line translate into selecting a DE?! If they're not taking Bush, it should be Ferguson. This doesn't make any sense to me... Mario Williams has the potential to be the 06 version of Sam Bowie. I hope not, for his sake, and I realize Reggie may not be the amazing back he was at USC, but I can't pass him up if I'm Houston.

04-28-2006, 09:49 PM	#25
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	Re: Texans Reach Contract Agreement with Williams, will pick him No. 1 I don't think Reggie Bush is a part time back. Is he big? No. Will L. White be playing beside him? No. But, he's still a special player who should and will get his fair share of carries.

04-28-2006, 09:51 PM	#26
itvnetop Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 47 Posts: 3,007	Re: Texans Reach Contract Agreement with Williams, will pick him No. 1 i think what some people are missing is that whoever drafts bush isn't drafting him to be an every down running back for a running system (like an eddie george)... coordinators see what he did at SC- where there were many weapons to distribute the rock. it's his presence on the field that makes this pick so unique... he can catch the ball out of the backfield or split out wide like faulk. that is where his value lies- his perceived threat on offense. And that's enough to help out the entire offensive unit- tight ends, receivers, qb...

04-28-2006, 09:51 PM	#27
Frost Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alexandria VA Age: 42 Posts: 301	Re: Texans Reach Contract Agreement with Williams, will pick him No. 1 no williams no way,, this is bad,, i still cant belive it :confused-,, i just dont get it,,, i know it has nothing to do with the house thats for sure,, is it because of how much money he wanted ? by the way what time does the draft start __________________ "He can run like Jerry Rice and hit like Night Train Lane" 21

04-28-2006, 09:56 PM	#28
diehardskin2982 Another Year, another mess. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,581	Re: Texans Reach Contract Agreement with Williams, will pick him No. 1 our mock draft is wrong already __________________ That got ugly fast

04-28-2006, 10:06 PM	#30
steveo395 The Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,674	Re: Texans Reach Contract Agreement with Williams, will pick him No. 1 Bush is so overrated, hes just fast...i cant believe some people could compare him to barry sanders idk if mario williams was worth the number one pick but he will help their team more than bush...D'brickashaw would have been the best pick for them and domanick davis is a great running back...his stats arent that great, but he's had a few injuries and he's been running behind the worst o-line in the league

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