Texans hire new defensive coordinator
01-13-2009, 01:23 PM
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Frank says he wants to simplify the defense so that they can play faster and create more turnovers. He wants to have an attacking defense that puts pressure on an offense.
Hopefully we have another good draft and get some production from our defense.
Hopefully we have another good draft and get some production from our defense.
01-14-2009, 01:29 AM
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In order of importance I would say it goes DE, S, DT, LB, RB, CB.
I can't imagine our first three picks in the draft not being on the defensive side of the ball. The only way I see anything different is if we get a RB in the second or third round, but we would have to grade him out really really high to do that.
Defense starts up front and we need another pass rusher opposite of Mario. We also need a dominating DT, but Frank Bush will help Okoye become a very big player for us. Coming out of college Rod Marinelli said Okoye was the best lineman in the draft if you want quick lineman that can shoot the gaps, which is just how Frank Bush wants to play. If Okoye can stay healthy I think we'll see him have a great season.
Taylor Mays from USC is staying put for his senior season so I'd be willing to bet we pick up a DE in the first round.
I can't imagine our first three picks in the draft not being on the defensive side of the ball. The only way I see anything different is if we get a RB in the second or third round, but we would have to grade him out really really high to do that.
Defense starts up front and we need another pass rusher opposite of Mario. We also need a dominating DT, but Frank Bush will help Okoye become a very big player for us. Coming out of college Rod Marinelli said Okoye was the best lineman in the draft if you want quick lineman that can shoot the gaps, which is just how Frank Bush wants to play. If Okoye can stay healthy I think we'll see him have a great season.
Taylor Mays from USC is staying put for his senior season so I'd be willing to bet we pick up a DE in the first round.
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In order of importance I would say it goes DE, S, DT, LB, RB, CB.
I can't imagine our first three picks in the draft not being on the defensive side of the ball. The only way I see anything different is if we get a RB in the second or third round, but we would have to grade him out really really high to do that.
Defense starts up front and we need another pass rusher opposite of Mario. We also need a dominating DT, but Frank Bush will help Okoye become a very big player for us. Coming out of college Rod Marinelli said Okoye was the best lineman in the draft if you want quick lineman that can shoot the gaps, which is just how Frank Bush wants to play. If Okoye can stay healthy I think we'll see him have a great season.
Taylor Mays from USC is staying put for his senior season so I'd be willing to bet we pick up a DE in the first round.
I can't imagine our first three picks in the draft not being on the defensive side of the ball. The only way I see anything different is if we get a RB in the second or third round, but we would have to grade him out really really high to do that.
Defense starts up front and we need another pass rusher opposite of Mario. We also need a dominating DT, but Frank Bush will help Okoye become a very big player for us. Coming out of college Rod Marinelli said Okoye was the best lineman in the draft if you want quick lineman that can shoot the gaps, which is just how Frank Bush wants to play. If Okoye can stay healthy I think we'll see him have a great season.
Taylor Mays from USC is staying put for his senior season so I'd be willing to bet we pick up a DE in the first round.
A good safety is a must too....
LB's or CB's next....if all our LB's stay healthy we are pretty good there...
Would like to see us pick an RB bigger than Slaton (like say 210lb+)...someone that can give Slaton a breather and at the same time be able to pound the defense some....
I think Bush was a good pick as a D.C....makes the transition smooth and he was actually Gary K's pick originally before R. Smith....