Quote:I rank the Texans next, but not because I'm being a homer and think that the Titans didn't draft well. It's because O'Brien and Smith said that they would overhaul the offense and finally add speed no matter what, and they did just that. They were very bold and aggressive, even though trading up a couple of spots twice seemed dumb to a lot of people, I liked it because it showed that OB and Smith intended to get the guys they wanted and they refused to be undermined no matter what. I liked the Fuller pick mainly because it's nice that opposing defenses won't always be able to stack the box with both safeties or double team Hopkins anymore, which was a huge issue for us last season. His hands are concerning, but that could improve over time. Martin should solidify the line and I think Braxton was a weird, bold pick, but he does have tremendous upside and is fiery so he could be at least a dangerous returner starting off. We maybe could have tried harder to look for a DE opposite Watt, but it's still hard to complain about a faster offense. Now it's all up to Brock. I give ours a B+.

 

What I don't really get though, is that nearly everyone player the Texans took is really a project/developmental pick. Yes they got speed guys, but they are also guys with very questionable hands, route running, or vision. Yes they got a great athlete/offensive weapon but has only been playing WR for 1 year so he is very questionable. Most rookie WR don't bust out like the 2014 class. How many of them really make an impact this year? 

Sure you now have an option to punish teams for double teaming Hopkins, but will they be able to make those big plays this year or in 2-3 years?

 

Even on their defensive players may only get time because they don't have legit veterans to play the positions right now. Only Martin can truly be marked down to be expected to make any impact this season. 

 

Given their defense is aging and Osweiler will be expected to produce immediately because "he's a veteran", I feel their plan may not work.

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