Also saw this article from him after hearing the radio interview.

 

http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/673...ut-for-him

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<p style="margin-left:40px;">According to trusted sources, the Texans are initially leaning towards taking either Blake Bortles or Johnny Manziel with the top pick. Although Manziel would obviously be the choice of owner Bob McNair, O'Brien is not sold that Manziel possesses the work ethic and intangibles necessary to be the face of a franchise. 

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<p style="margin-left:40px;">As mentioned above, it has been suggested that the Texans may take a pass rusher with the first selection and try to select their quarterback in the second or third rounds. While this is definitely a possibility, it makes more sense to take a quarterback first overall if they believe one has frontline starter traits/tools, as waiting is a huge risk. Selecting Bortles with the first pick makes the most sense if they are not completely comfortable with Manziel's maturity and mental makeup.

 

Again, it sounds like the only thing driving the selection of any of these QBs high, is ironically, fear.  Not that anyone is definitely sold on any these QBs.  Because if any of these QBs were bonafide franchise guys, there would be no hesitation about taking one.  And as they say, there's no reason to be coy about it if you have the first pick of the draft.  Seems to me as if they know who they are willing to take, but are just dangling the pick out there in case anyone wants to trade for it.  But again, that's not something you would do if that pick will get you the franchise QB you need.

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