What coach or gm said that Texas players are soft? I'm tending to agree with him somewhat because I can't think of a single Texas player drafted in the past 6-7 yrs in the top 3 rnds that have actually been better than average in the NFL.

It's a good thought. At this point, I just don't see any reason to invest in a RB when you don't have an offensive line to get him holes to run through. And given how easy it is to find RBs these days (most teams seem to have 2-3 who can run well), a RB needs to be Adrian Peterson good to justify using a high first round pick, especially a top 5 pick.

Beginning of the second round, that's a different story. And I think there will be some real good players available there. But even though I hate to go in terms of position of need instead of BPA, I would much, much rather go for the top Center or Guard on the board than a RB. Unless the Guards/Centers are grossly overvalued or there is an absolute guarantee of a superstar in the 2nd and 3rd rounds, I think you have to draft two offensive linemen in those rounds.

You make a good point about impact Safetys. I remember the Colts SuperBowl year, their D looked like crap until Bob Sanders came back, but when he was in there it seemed liked their entire D improved. I'd prefer an impact SS, LB or DT w/ our first pick. But real problem is that O-line is really hanging the rest of the team out to dry. If we can fill the O-line's needs with FA's and mid rounders, I'm all for it, but I still think it needs to be priority #1 . I also agree about WR not being an absolute key ingredient. What amazing WR's did we have in 2003? Gonzo and Priest and Kennison are the only notable ones and 2 of them aren't even WR's.

Sorry, edited my post. I meant to say 3rd round not 1st. No, my point is that I think this guy will availible in the 3rd because of his school, but he's got great talent. Sometimes he does look like an AP type of back.

So does Dez have the speed we need or is he a Bowe type with more talent?

I would stay away from Dez Bryant. He just has two many red flags mainly from where he went to school. Spread offense, OSU's WR busts (Woods, Bowman), and he is not Calvin Johnson, not even close.

Casey Hampton, Ricky Williams (geez, that dude can still flat out run) and Leonard Davis

From what I'm hearing, Deez is not coming out.

Ok I''l give you 2. Williams was at Texas late 90's.

Avoid Texas players at all costs

Agree. And add to it that he's got the taint of Neon Deon about him now...pass. If I wanted a Dez Bryant type of receiver, I'd rather go with Brandon LaFell of LSU, Arellious Benn of Illinois, Mike Williams of Syracuse or Dez Briscoe of KU.


But because we have Bowe, I think that a possession/slot receiver like Eric Decker of Minnesota would be a better addition than a #1 type guy. Hell, I'd take Kerry Meier at this point. At least the guy is a tough ass sob that can catch a ball over the middle. Probably get him cheap in the draft too. (FA/7th?)

Aaron Ross of the Giants, Justin Blalock (Guard for Falcons). Is Huff soft?

A little early, but Cedric Benson has been showing some promise in Cincy.

This kid's ties to Deion Sanders can't be a good thing. I'm sorry, while a great corner at one time, Neon is a psychological problem to the Nth degree. Association with that guy in a mentor/tutor role just baffles me. First, you get suspended from football. Then I have to hear that this is why? That's a situation where I look at Crabtree, with the Eugene Parker scenario...add this, some water, stir and you get ridiculous.

We need a breakout WR, this is true. Bowe is not it. Bowe is good, I wouldn't advocate moving him, he's our "Boldin", if you will. We need the spark, we really need a legit threat to break the play open and one that can get DEEEEEP.

I would also argue that this defense needs an identifier. We need a force in the middle of our defense. We need a NT and a MLB that make QB/RBs think twice.

Ideally on a team laden with talent bowe would play that possession receiver role