I hear you but if Houston doesnt see a Franchise QB in this draft (which is pretty weak at the qb position) I think it would be foolish to take one purely based on need. Unfortunately, I think we may miss out on Clowney for this very reason
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Clowney is a definite possibility. Yet, I think Houston believes they slip into the 2014 playoffs Maybe they can get to the playoffs with Ryan Fitzpatrick and Clowney. But, if Houston want's one this years top 4 QB' they'll have to pick him in the first round.
I don't think Houston ends up with a top 10 pick next year. Vegas has the Houston Texan's over under at 8.5 wins.
What about this logic train of thought?
If Houston attempts to trade down, that would mean they don't want Jadeveon Clowney. Right?
Suppose Snead wants trade down too. If team X , wants to trade up for Jadeveon Clowney, Snead can and probably would undercut Houston's asking price. And that team could still pick Clowney with the 2nd pick. Does that make sense?
Therefore, if Houston makes a trade down, and the team they trade with takes a QB, we know the Rams want Clowney, because Snead would have undercut Houston's asking price, and the Rams will keep their #2 pick and take Jadeveon Clowney.
So either Houston takes Clowney with #1 pick, or the Rams or a team that traded with the Rams takes Clowney at 2. Therefore, it's very unlikely Clowney slips past #2.
Please feel free to tear apart my twisted logic, or add your own addendum. I'm not saying the above will happen. I'm just supposing.