Mario Williams has all the makings of a dominant defensive end and
impact player up front, there’s no debating that. His upside is enormous and
justifiably he has All Pro potential. But why the Texans chose to sign him
before the draft even began will always be questioned. While he has some
limitations as an every down ball carrier, Reggie Bush was easily the better
player in this draft, and was passed up for reasons still in question. DeMeco Ryans was good value at the top of round two and could quickly start at
weak-side linebacker. Charles Spencer was also a solid pick where
drafted, though we question the initial decision by the Texans to use him at
left tackle. If he regains prior form and becomes completely healthy there is no
doubt Eric Winston was great value in round three. He’ll offer the
versatility to be used at both offensive tackle positions.
Soon after the draft was completed the Texans said "goodbye" to
Charley Casserly, who the team dismissed. We can’t say we blame them. Moves
such as the trade for Philip Buchannon last year as well as never getting a
blind side tackle for David Carr set this franchise back.
|
Rd |
Sel# |
Player |
Pos. |
School |
|
1 |
1 |
Mario Williams |
DE |
North Carolina St |
|
2 |
33 |
DeMeco Ryans |
OLB |
Alabama |
|
3 |
65 |
Charles Spencer |
OT |
Pittsburgh |
|
3 |
66 |
Eric Winston |
OT |
Miami (Fla.) |
|
4 |
98 |
Owen Daniels |
TE |
Wisconsin |
|
6 |
170 |
Wali Lundy |
RB |
Virginia |
|
7 |
251 |
David Anderson |
WR |
Colorado St |