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Old 04-25-2006, 10:39 AM   #1
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Default M. Smith says Williams over Bush -- great article!

Michael Smith offers a well thought out argument for picking Williams...an argument showing clear Patriots tendencies.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft0...ael&id=2419503
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Excellent read near the end when they get into the DE assignments at NC State, I think that is another plus for Lawson.
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Excellent read near the end when they get into the DE assignments at NC State, I think that is another plus for Lawson.
Good read..I know Smith was trashed by many on ESPN..but I think he is correct.
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I agree.I think a DE is more important to winning games especially in post season than a RB.

And if you play in the same division as Peyton, then you need a good pass rushing DE. Going head to head offensively with the COlts, Manning offense vs Bush offense, will not get Houston the Division title, IMO. SLowing down the Colts O might.
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I remember we won our first Super Bowl with super-slow Antwoine Smith. A serviceable RB is an easier commodity to acquire than a top-flight, freakishly athletic DE.

A team needs a great defense or a great QB to win the Super Bowl. Great RBs can be neutralized by good defenses.
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No. No. No. Have you guys not seen Bush play or something? How could you not take Bush #1?
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Interesting read/point. I could swear I heard sombody else say the same thing yesterday. NFL network maybe?
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No. No. No. Have you guys not seen Bush play or something? How could you not take Bush #1?
Because a great DE has more impact on a game than a great RB?

If a RB could make the difference, then Priest Holmes, Ladalien Tomlinson, Ricky WIlliams, Edgerrin James, Shaun Alexander, Curtis Martin, etc etc etc would all have mulitple rings. Fact is, a RB helps, helps a lot, but is not what makes or breaks a team.

Antowain (Pokey) Smith is all you need.
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Ideally Houston would probably like to trade down & select Ferguson. However it's unlikely they will find a team willing to give up multiple 1st day picks. The Jets are the only one's in a realistic position to do so.
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No. No. No. Have you guys not seen Bush play or something? How could you not take Bush #1?
Easily, drafting for Houston I'd take Mario, D'Brick, A.J., and Vernon over him, and probably Ngata and Huff too. Yeh, the kid is a freak of nature and fun to watch, but I'm just a tortoise kind of guy looking for the finish line.
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