Comments on: Texans take Whitney Mercilus at 26

By: billhicks666

billhicks666 — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:45:59 +0000

Would love to see them land Coby Fleener too, but not having to move up and give up picks. Fleener will be going to Indianapolis anyway with the second pick in Round 2, so forget it.

By: galvestontexans

galvestontexans — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:20:39 +0000

I think it was a good pick. We need a WR and TE in the next 2 rounds. Would love to see them trade up and get Coby from Stanford.

By: htowntexan

htowntexan — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:06:01 +0000

Hard not to like this guy–he should give us some good depth on D. That said, I would have preferred to see a WR or O-Lineman that had a more realistic shot of starting by the middle of the season. Next rounds….

By: texaninc

texaninc — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:02:04 +0000

“Slow down there Texans fans…If Kubes and co. don’t get some CBs in there to replace the loss of Allen and to at least compete with Jackson it.s going to be a long season.”

Yeah a long season just like last year…into the middle of the playoffs. You can’t have 2 OLB’s in Phillips defense, and this guy gives us three good options, plus either Barwin or Mercilus can move inside on 3rd downs. I will be happy to “suffer” with another top 5 defense.

By: raqaiw

raqaiw — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:14:14 +0000

Slow down there Texans fans. This guy may not even see the field much with Barwin and Reed on the edges. He’s a bit small to play inside,so he won’t be taking over Smith’s DE spot,and Watt’s spot is secure. Also,as long as Jackson is on the corner the defense will suffer. Let’s also hope Sharpton or whomever else they draft can replace Ryans. If Kubes and co. don’t get some CBs in there to replace the loss of Allen and to at least compete with Jackson it.s going to be a long season.

By: whitemike55

whitemike55 — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:33:46 +0000

In Wade we trust!!!!

By: djaehne

djaehne — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:20:38 +0000

Great name for a dominating defensive player.
His jersey will sell like crazy in Houston. Already looks like a great pick up for a great defense!

By: avoidtheboyd

avoidtheboyd — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:12:27 +0000

I want a “MERCILESS” jersey

By: texans3four

texans3four — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:06:48 +0000

Another “high motor player” like JJ Watt and Reed from last years draft! Great pick.

By: rickastleydancemoves

rickastleydancemoves — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:50:08 +0000

@bearsrulepackdrool

I think I saw some thunt.

By: jluns275

jluns275 — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:48:19 +0000

Texans add even more firepower to an already formidable front 7.
Expect playoffs again with a healthy Matt Schaub.

By: flsnupe

flsnupe — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:40:08 +0000

Looks like the Texans are building a dominant defense. Getting a pass rusher with this upside is unreal at 26, and there are still plenty of value on the board to get the wr and the lineman.

By: drglory

drglory — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:35:46 +0000

Omfg, can’t believe he fell to us, unbelievable, couldn’t be happier

By: bearsrulepackdrool

bearsrulepackdrool — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:33:08 +0000

Needs to tell his family member to pull her skirt down on national tv. Before she end up on WorldStarHipHop.