Quote:I'm sure the reporting here is completely accurate, and that nobody is floating misinformation from the Texans front office.

 

It's possible that by saying they're looking at Manziel or Bortles, they're really thinking Bridgewater or Clowney, and this is just another head fake.  Teams aren't going to tip their hands.

 

They know there are teams looking at Manziel and Bortles.  They might think that by floating this out there, one of those teams, namely Cleveland, might be willing to move up and get their guy if they feel he won't be there when they pick. 

 

If they want Bridgewater or Clowney, then trading down to 4 could be a big mistake though.

 

1: Cleveland takes Manziel

2: St. Louis takes Clowney OR trades down with team who takes Clowney

3: Jaguars take Bridgewater

4: Texans end up with Bortles I guess


Would make more sense if they were hoping to get Bortles, but want to trade down with Cleveland IMO.  Smokescreen on Manziel, especially with the hiring of Kyle Shanahan in Cleveland.  Bortles as their true target would let them move down to 4.

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