If I were the Houston Texans

[Nirvana]

I'd trade my 3rd round pick (and throw in a 5th as a sweetener) to the Patriots for Ryan Mallett (who O'Brien loves) and then trade slightly down in the 1st to get way more than that back. I could then use that 1st round pick on a guy like Anthony Barr, plus have the additional picks I got in the trade.

Let's say the Falcons want Clowney and trade up with the Texans to grab him. That's moving from the 6 spot (1600 points) to the 1 spot (3,000 points). If the Falcons just traded their first 3 picks, that's worth 2,360 points. I take that deal if I'm the Texans.

Mallett probably has as good a chance as Bortles or Manziel or Bridgewater. O'Brien knows this or else he'd not be in talks right now about getting Mallett.

 

[Nirvana]

 

[jnday]

I always liked Mallet and the Pats got a steal when drafting him in the third round. I figured that Mallet would follow in Brady's footsteps and be the starter after Brady's retirement. The Pars must not think so or they wouldn't be trading him.

 

[Fredd]

hmm, if Houston gets a QB pre-draft, it will certainly impact the first round of the draft...that could make things more interesting for Dallas...and, in a mock or two, you see Carr going in the first round...


love the draft and the potential it brings for entertainment (and that is what the team is all about)!

 

[Gaede]

If I were the Texans, I'd probably do the same thing. Drop down a couple spots and grab Mack.

 

[visionary]

I hope the texans do this because it will set them back at least 2 years
Mallett is a statue with a huge windup throw

In their place I would go with bridgewater who I think is the best QB in this draft and a long term NFL starter

 

[KB1122]

What are the odds of having two elite quarterbacks on the same team? Very poor.

 

[texbumthelife]

I always liked Mallet and the Pats got a steal when drafting him in the third round. I figured that Mallet would follow in Brady's footsteps and be the starter after Brady's retirement. The Pars must not think so or they wouldn't be trading him.

I think its more about seeing the window close and mortgaging the future for the present.

 

[manster4ever]

I don't like Mallett...he's a dolt, going back to college. However, O'Brien knows a little more about it than me so we shall see..

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

What a great move for Houston if they land Mallett and Draft Clowney. There'd be a new Sheriff in Town, not a Cowboy but still a Texan.

If the Trade doesn't materialize you still select Clowney to team with Watts....it'd be the best Defensive duo going on the DL.