Did the Texans make a mistake drafting Mario Williams?
398601
yes...should've drafted O-lineman or traded down for O-lineman plus another pick because teams would've given almost anything to get Bush.
1094713
the draft this year was very unpredictable. and there were a lot of trades. like most ppl didnt think that marcus williams would fall down to #22 goin 2 the new jersey nets. but thank god he did, cuz they needed a backup point guard
62771
Bush...it's easier to get a power running back then an all purpose yards running back like Reggie Bush.  While White had an exceptional game against Texas in the Rose Bowl, picking him first would be foolish.  You have to look at the whole enchilada when you pick up a RB.  Can my guy make catches? Do I have the offensive line to help make the holes needed for a PowerBack?  Well, the answer for the Texans is not yet.  Their offenisive line(while much improved) still is not good enough to provide the holes large enough for a straightforward power running game.  They need a RB like Bush who can not only run a finesse game, but catch a quick slant or out.  They need more options then just a power game.  The Jets would be more in line to pick up White w/ the 4th pick.  White's good, but not what the Texans need w/ their first pick.  Vince Young will also go before White as well as Leinart.
1029041
The draft gurus for each team should pick the player that will be the best asset to the team.  If, for example, the Indianapolis Colts had the first pick in this year's recent draft, they would have been foolish to pick up Vince Young or Matt Leinart, since they already have their starting QB in Peyton Manning.  The Houston Texans evaluated what they were lacking and decided that a big playmaker on Defense would help them out the most.  That is why they went with Mario Williams.  He may not be a better player than Leinart, Young, or Reggie Bush, but he was what was needed.  Clearly, you don't just draft the best players out there, but specifically which ones will fill the needs in your team's Depth Chart.\n\nFantasy drafts are the same way.  There may be some great QBs or RBs still on the boards, but you need to fill all of your positions so that you can have a starting lineup.\n\nYour comment about prestige and bonus money is valid, but the team owners and GMs should look to what is good for the team as a whole, not for the benefit for one up and coming prospect.
557726
Yes....they are.  Complete morons.  They picked a guy for their number one draft pick, who couldn't record a sack against three division three schools.  That is not a number one draft pick. Oh...and Reggie Bush was right there....but I guess Domanick Davis is the answer.  HHHHHAAAAA!
1128796
Jimmy Williams with their first pick isn't bad at all.  He and DeAngelo Hall will make a lot of offensive coordinators loose sleep over the next couple of seasons as they continue to get better.  But overall I don't think it was a great draft for them...   Maybe they should have stayed on a defensive train of thought instead of picking up 4 other mediocre offensive players.  They must be looking at making Shockley into a receiver, cause I doubt he will be a QB in the league if he even makes the roster at all.  They already have Matt Schaub and Byran Randle.  But maybe Norwood will work out if he can get consistant touches playing behind Dunn and Duckett.
362651
Erm, not sure what you mean about the Bills finally waking up, Moon? They did NOT conduct the greatest draft I've ever seen, though they did improve a bit on day two. Still, they made several reach picks and threw away a draft pick unnecessarily. They also passed up a chance to solve our quarterback problem by grabbing Matt Leinart when he dropped into their laps with the #8 overall pick. So, trust me, many of us in Bills country are pretty upset about this draft.\n\nAs to what I see happening next, well, the mini camp in May will introduce all the new draftees and hopefully begin the competition for quarterback (which will be settled in training camp and the preseason, assuming we can identify a starting QB at all). The Bills need a lot of work and I am still not happy with the decision to hire Dick Jauron over Mike Sherman as head coach, so this upcoming season (perhaps several seasons, alas) isn't looking too good. I'll keep you posted, ok? :)
306790
The Houston Texans said last week that they wanted to make sure whoever they drafted would be in camp on time. They did not believe that Reggie Bush's agent would accept their contract offer. Since they had Mario Williams rated almost equal and his agent was easier to deal with they knew they could get a deal done right away. Also the Texans have several good running backs and an awful pass rush. Now they have filled one of the key spots with the highest rated defensive lineman to come around in many years.
557912
Well considering the parity in the NFL , They have about a 25 % chance , Anything can happen . Pittsburgh looked like it might miss the playoffs and then rallied to win it all . If not they are on the right track . Getting the 6-7 monster Mario Williams was a good move and addressing a weak line in the second and third round was brilliant . As was getting Moulds from Buffalo . Carr has to step up and show some leadership if he does and with Davis and Moulds and Williams on D if they all play big then Houston will make the playoffs .
328203
only time will tell from this pick, but charlie casserly wanted to draft a defense...\n\nmy opinion: how the hell can you not draft the most dynamic player out of college the last 20 years???\n\nthis should mean that the texans will most likely get the 1st pick overall again, next year 2007!!!
29440
They'd be dumb not to draft Reggie Bush. They just signed Carr to a big contract so there's not need for Vince Young. Yes, they have Domanik Davis but lots of NFL teams have two good backs these days. Look at Dever (Tatum Bell and Mike Anderson) and Kansas City (Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson). Reggie Bush is going to be a great running back and the Texans can't afford to pass up on him.
92713
i think that it can go 2 ways. mostly all players that were fruitloops in hig school and college end up greeat. ladian thomilson, and vick for example. and he can make nuttin out of somthin but how do we know that he is that good in the big games. he didnt do good in the rosebowl. he might be a bad fit in houston though cuz there line aint to sharp and dominc davis is great.
672107
I think many Houston and Texas people are upset because they didn't get Bush.  Here is my positive theory:\nIf the Texans wanted to get short-term ticket sales, they would have gotten Bush.  If they even want to consider winning a superbowl within the next 5 years, they took Mario Williams. Bush is more talented, but the Texans already have a running back-Domanick Davis.  By the way the guy who answered the question b4 me, it's reggie bush not willaims....you may have made a mistake. and the Jet's Suck!!! I am a Pat fan!!!!!!!!
613617
I still can't believe they passed on Reggie Bush. I think that   Mario Williams may be just as good of a player but he has some big shoes to fill. The Texans attendance has gotten progressively worse since their first year and they need to sell tickets.  The fans were screaming for Vince Young but over a few months they warmed alittle to the idea of Bush only to not get either.  The QB and RB position have so many more measurable also it makes it very hard for a DE to keep up in popularity.  A QB has passer rating, yards, TD and YDs to be judged by and a RB has rushing yds, catches, tds and YDS/rush. All a DE has is sacks to be measured by.  Even if Mario Williams turns out to be the best DE of his era.  In order to be justified to Texans fans he also has to be better than Bush and Young which is unlikely.
305704
I would have taken young too, from what I remember that's one of the reasons he was so excited to go into the draft in the first place was to be picked by the Texans.  don't get me wrong, Williams could be a good player, but I don't think the right fit for the team.  I just hope for the sake of the fans that your coaching staff knows something ever one else doesn't or has some kind of a plan.\n\nalso with picking young that would be a boost for the fan base, hell it would make me excited to see a home town boy make the team as a #1 pick!\n\noh and join the packers fans! we have a blast win, or loose!  were else would you see sold out every game for even a crummy season and life long waiting lists for season tickets! lol I am on it but I will probably have to put my spot in my will to any kids or grand kids I may have lol/
383773
#1:Reggie Bush,I know the Texans have the ReturnMan Spot locked down(Jerome Mathis 66 Returns 1610 Yds 2 Tds,Rookie,Pro Bowl) but so many people r saying that Domanick Davis Is such a great back but he didnt have very good stats( 976 Yards and 2 rushing TDs;but he did have 4 recieving TDs) but that isnt good enough to win u many games and Reggie can produce much more than that.(Reppin SE 619!!!)\n\n#2:Saints;They cannot trade down,They should draft Mario Williams,NC State he has great potential and amazing talent he remind me of Julius Peppers who was drafted #2 overall\nand they are similar in size and playing style          (JP:6-7,283;MW:6-7,290)\n\n#3:Matt Leinart,Titans Offensive Coordinator Norm Chow was M.L.'s Oc at USC so he knows him pretty well and with Mc Nair Probably Leaving they'll need him..\n\nSE 619
12202
Presuming he enters the draft, I say the 49ers. The Texans may get the first pick, but they already have a decent RB in Domanick Davis. They'd probably trade down and draft Ferguson, the juggernaut offensive lineman. Houston needs protection up front. If that happens, the Niners have no reason not to pick Reggie Bush. I'm sure a lot of fans down there will go crazy if they land him.