The Texans and head coach/general manager Bill O’Brien haven’t been afraid to make deals this offseason, and they might not be done just yet. Houston, whose first pick currently sits at No. 40 overall, has called teams with an eye towards moving back into the first round, as Dianna Russini of ESPN.com tweets.
Frankly, it’s difficult to believe the Texans have the draft capital required to make any sort of significant move up the board. Previous trades have left their reserve of 2020 and 2021 picks relatively barren. This year, Houston has only two selections (Nos. 40 and 90) within the top-100 picks. In 2021, the club doesn’t have a first- or second-round pick.
Of course, the Texans could attempt other variations of trade proposals. Houston could consider reaching even further into the future and start trading 2022 selections, for example, or send a veteran player along in a potential deal. O’Brien, to be sure, has complete control in Houston and hasn’t been afraid to make all-in trades in the very recent past.
Bill O’Brien (the GM) is the NFL’s version of Jerry DiPoto.
At least DiPoto has the capability to make good trades on occasion
That was my thought too, and he’s done a good job rebuilding Seattle’s system. But he’s also made a lot of boneheaded moves too.
Dipoto is like any hitter in baseball. He makes a 100 trades and if he ends up with 30 positives it makes his average look good
Perfect comparison
Except O’Brien has won his division 4 out of 6 years
He wasn’t the GM for 6 years only the last year.
QB give up?
Well, I guess Watson is getting traded then huh?
Pats would make that trade. 23rd overall for Watson straight up.
I’d guess that “O’Brien wants to make a trade” might be the phrase that strikes the most fear in the heart of any Texans fan…
It’s certainly not appealing to them, that’s for sure.
If you’re going to get fired before the 2022 draft anyway, there’s no real harm in trading some other guy’s picks at this point.
In that case they should consider trading DeAndre Hopkins. One of the best WR’s in the world should be able to bring back at least a single first round pick, right?
Oh wait…
Maybe O’Brien can trade himself for a coach to he named later?
Watson to New England for our first round pick.
Then why not get AZ first round pick in this draft to go with David Johnson…BOB = bum
Seattle likes to trade down. Makes sense to trade for their first.
Vikes give #25 for #40, #90 and 3rd next year.