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A line and another red zone target (TE or big WR )

I couldn't get behind the paywall so I looked up this FA ranking, which has Samuel listed as #39 overall and #8 WR. So, does he qualify as a "top guy" or "middle class". I know that changes on a team-by-team basis, but IF he's the latter, it bodes well for us. I could see him betting on himself by signing a 1 deal. Might as well be with us. Then he can go head to head with Robinson for the long term deal next year. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-free-agency-2021-rankings-top-players-by-position/rlkvwo4o8n2h1alsqclgplvqu

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Exactly! Neither QB should be starting in the NFL. More impressive, IMO, is that we didn't force him the ball. CMC had > 1000 receiving yards in 2019 and Anderson had > 1000 last year. Samuel also put up solid numbers both years, 627 in 2019 and 851 in 2020.

I hit the time stamps you pointed out. I'm tempted to watch all 2+ hours, but need my job, lol. I do admire your enthusiasm though. Great post.

Sorry, I was intending to quote @MHS831 and highlighted where you quoted him.. I'm not really on the Jones train per se, I just think he's who will be left, and that's OK. I am not a fan of burning a bunch of draft picks to trade up.

I'm one of the few also. A couple of months ago, I was on the trade back a few and still get Jones train of thought, but, being the weird year that it is, that won't likely happen. Whoever we pick, it will be at 8.

I honestly think this will end up happening. Houston needs the picks more than it needs a disgruntled QB. They could get 2 and 23 and 34 THIS year. Not saying it works that way, but thats a lot of high end, low pay talent plus they get Zach Wilson. No brainer IMO.

DG did love him some big ole men, didn't he.

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I think Parsons will be a damned good football player, and may actually be BPA in this scenario. BUT, Slater, Lance and Farley are all still on the board at 8. I'm picking either of them.

Just out of curiosity, which 2? My rank, I'd say that Khalil was top 3 centers in the league for a long time, Olsen set several TE records playing, TD was the best feel good story in football, AND produced on the field. Luke and Cam were superstars, but had relatively short careers (I know, I know cam is still playing, but as a shell of his former awesomeness). CJ was a stud, but so are a lot of players.

Remember December when WE were debating whether it would be worth taking Wilson at 8??

I think you have to take him. #8 may seem high, but people WILL be reaching for QB's this year, and Jones has done nothing to show me that he can't be a long time starter in the NFL. He won't be the best player on the board in this scenario, but he will be the best QB.

Well it's settled then, draft a LT at 8 and Mond at 39. Chris Simms has spoken.

You just described 1/3 of the posters on here.

They can melt down JR's if they need scrap metal.

Don't worry, we signed Stephen Sullivan already. We're good.

I missed that comment, but yeah, it's refreshing.

Hell, we ALL know we need to get a QB. That's like saying the best way to invest is buy low, sell high...NO poo! As long as he isn't trying to dictate WHO we go after, I'm jiggy with him. I have basically taken his comments, so far, as saying he has Rhule's and Fitterer's backs if they want to go balls-to-the-wall after "their guy".

Texans don't want Jones or Lance.

I think we will have to reach if we want a QB at #8, too many teams wanting them this year. As much as I hate the idea of reaching for a pick, it's the reality if we want a QB this season. 2nd round grade or not, I'd be surprised if Wilson, Jones, Lawrence, Lance, and Fields weren't all taken in the top 15. Maybe top 10.