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ghz in pittsburgh
05-05-2014, 10:35 AM
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If <s>#</s>Texans (http://www.billszone.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash) pass on Jadeveon Clowney, it sets up incredible drama at No. 2. Do <s>#</s>Rams (http://www.billszone.com/search?q=%23Rams&src=hash) take the star pass-rusher? Or auction their pick off?

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I believe I read a version of this thought process in <s>@</s>theMMQB (http://www.billszone.com/theMMQB) 2 weeks ago (http://mmqb.si.com/2014/04/21/2014-nfl-draft-rumors-monday-morning-quarterback/ … (http://t.co/aXcV40DOKk)). Khalil Mack a name to watch this week.

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After discussing the topic with people familiar with Rick Smith, it doesn’t appear <s>#</s>Texans (http://www.billszone.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash) are 100% sold on Clowney. Thus, willing to trade

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In talking to people who know <s>#</s>Texans (http://www.billszone.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash) GM Rick Smith well, I no longer believe it’s a certainty that Jadeveon Clowney would be their 1st pick

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Texans have a number of South Carolina defensive coaches on its staff. Other than drumming up interest to a trade, what does that say about Clowney?
DraftBoy
05-05-2014, 10:45 AM
Nothing really.

Jason Braddock has already posted that Rick Smith told him months ago that he was going to blow smoke and leak stories to mislead the media and other teams. This all part of the process.
Mr. Miyagi
05-05-2014, 10:59 AM
Nothing really.

Jason Braddock has already posted that Rick Smith told him months ago that he was going to blow smoke and leak stories to mislead the media and other teams. This all part of the process.
If they have the first pick and don't have to worry about who's falling to them, why the need to have the smokescreen?
DraftBoy
05-05-2014, 11:07 AM
If they have the first pick and don't have to worry about who's falling to them, why the need to have the smokescreen?

Because somebody could offer to Ditka their draft for the pick, why not send up smoke signals to see what gets kicked up?
ghz in pittsburgh
05-05-2014, 12:28 PM
Because somebody could offer to Ditka their draft for the pick, why not send up smoke signals to see what gets kicked up?

I'm not sure. If Clowney is a Bruce Smith, you draft him no matter what. Polian mentioned crazy offer for Peyton's pick; Indy got offers more than RGIII for Luck's pick; all turned down. The bottom line is if you have enough conviction, you know you got a franchise altering player, you pick him. After all, getting more picks is a way to increase the chance you get such a player.

Regardless, it is safe to say Houston does not have such a conviction for Clowney, even with more inside knowledge than other teams ...
Skooby
05-05-2014, 12:41 PM
We're probably going to draft a safety & I'll need another TV.
stuckincincy
05-05-2014, 12:47 PM
We're probably going to draft a safety & I'll need another TV.

Ha-Ha.

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DraftBoy
05-05-2014, 12:51 PM
I'm not sure. If Clowney is a Bruce Smith, you draft him no matter what. Polian mentioned crazy offer for Peyton's pick; Indy got offers more than RGIII for Luck's pick; all turned down. The bottom line is if you have enough conviction, you know you got a franchise altering player, you pick him. After all, getting more picks is a way to increase the chance you get such a player.

Regardless, it is safe to say Houston does not have such a conviction for Clowney, even with more inside knowledge than other teams ...

Big difference between a franchise QB and a franchise pass rusher.