How will Mario Williams of the Texans be an immediate impact for the team??
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i realy don't think he's as good as people believe. he's gonna have a real struggle facing better o-lines and quicker backs and quarter backs. i think he'll be ok in his rookie year and gradualy become better as his career get's longer. but i seriously don't think he's #1 overall
567586
I think what you are asking is, will the presence of Reggie Bush drive ticket sales, and allow the team to turn a profit in New Orleans?\n\nI would have to say that, initially, that would be the case.  Everybody will want to see how he performs in his rookie season.  If he doesn't produce, or if the Saints don't put a competitive team on the field, then New Orleans might lose its team to another city.
578133
I think the Texans are losing a great football person. I have always been a Redskins fan, and I can say that he was a major reason the team was so successful in Gibbs' first era
472286
The Texans are 5 yrs old.  You dont build a franchise around a DE...what moron made that decision.  I am not a Bush Fan cause I am a Horns Fan.  But you cant deny the fact that he is a big play guy.  He is a threat at RB, WR, KR, PR and anything else he decides to do.  Young is a great QB but the Texans have aready invested 5 yrs in Carr.  They should have taken Bush and build their franchise around Carr, Bush and Davis....what complete idiot takes a DE with the 1st pick in the draft....whats the best he is going to contribute...a sack a game?
62139
jetsman..if the texans dont grap him them saints wont they have 2 good backs.one just was hurt for the year the titans have two good backs they where hurt all year though..are the jets number 4?they may go qb though
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 .
397364
I heard this analysis and it made sense to me.\n\nTake the names out of it.  Houston needs lots of help, especially defense and on the offensive line.\n\nWould you rather have a guy that can contribute 60-70 plays a game or one that would be able to contribute only 15-20 plays a game.\n\nBush is special, but he can only help when he touches the ball.  He is not a workhorse that can carry the load of 30-35 carries per game, but Williams will be able to run every play on defense, as he is not just a pass rusher, but a great run stopper as well.\n\nAll this was done as a football decision, not just because of a highlight reel.
148725
The texans will take Bush.\n\nHow could you not take the best offensive weopen to come out since Barry Sanders.
456689
It will go like this:\n\n1.) Texans- Reggie Bush (RB USC)\n2.) Saints- Mario Williams (DE NC ST)\n3.) Titans- Vince Young (QB Texas)\n4.) Jets- D'Brickashaw Ferguson (OL Virginia)\n5.) Packers- AJ Hawk (OLB Ohio St.)\n6.) 49ers- Vernon Davis (TE Maryland)\n7.) Raiders- Matt Leinart (QB USC)\n8.) Bills- Broderick Bunkley (DT Fla. st.)\n9.) Lions- Michael Huff (S Texas)\n10.) Cardinals- Jay Cutler (QB Vandy)\n\nTo me Jay Cutler is the most overrated play in the entire draft. Workouts dont mean everything. He won 11 games in 2 years at Vanderbilt. To me, if he were so great they would have won more games. I think that the steal of the draft will be Jimmy Williams (CB Virginia Tech). He is so fast and such a great cover corner that he will be able to shut down recievers with his speed and leaping ability. Kind of like another VT CB who has done pretty well for himself in the NFL...Pro Bowler from the Atlanta Falcons DeAngelo Hall.
1163857
He will only be as good as his O-Line.  If given a good Line then I'd say he'll rush for 800 yrds or more.  He has the speed and vision of a back but durability and strength he lacks.
401347
They should have taken Bush. I know they need defense, but the fans wanted Bush or Young. The Texans said no to Young, so the fans were ok with Bush. Then the Texans sign Williams. He better be the next Bruce Smith or Julius Peppers or the fans will be disappointed.
267124
one man cannot make that much of a difference on a team, especially since he came back already last year and they lost in the playoffs.  however the pats will be good because they are a great organization which is concerned about getting maximum talent cheap and they draft well.
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
973548
Taylor.  He had a bad game last week but do not bench him for Williams.  As you said, WIlliams hasn't done much and the 49ers do not have a good run defense.
405201
If I were Houston I would pick Mario Williams, based on what I have learned and I know. Read this column that support my view :\nhttp://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft06/columns/story?columnist=smith_michael&id=2419503
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.
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Yes & Yes.  Whether you like T.O. or not you have to be honest and admit that he will help any team he is on.  He will have an impact for sure and the Cowboys will do better this year.