Despite passing on Bush, Texans drafted well
The Texans, Jets and Packers took different approaches to the draft, but they made wise selections that should have them on the right track.
Originally Published: May 4, 2006
By Jeremy Green | Scouts Inc.
The NFL draft is a time of excitement, but it's also a time of long days and nights as you prepare for the big weekend. It can be a tough transition for some teams moving from the season into the postseason. However, for teams with stability, that transition can be much easier.
That can't be said for the nine new head coaches (excluding Kansas City's Herm Edwards) this season. The majority of them were hired in late January to early February, giving them only two to three months to put together coaching staffs and prepare for the NFL draft.
While a lot of the new head coaches did a solid job, three really stood out from the others.
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From inside analysis from Scouts Inc. to reports from Len Pasquarelli, John Clayton and Michael Smith, ESPN.com had the draft covered.
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• Pasquarelli: D dominates
• Smith: Thoughts on Round 1
• Inside analysis:
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• Pasquarelli: Character matters
• Green: Money sways Texans![]()
• Clayton: OTs popular on Day 1
• Wojciechowski: Texans did what?
• Scouts: Draft Q&A![]()
• SportsNation: Vote | Grades
• Photo gallery: First-round picks
• Complete 2006 draft coverage
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• Pasquarelli: 2006 draft wrap
• Smith: Vick says he's matured
• Inside analysis:
• Clayton: Skier Bloom drafted
• McShay: Players who slipped
• Clayton: Vets sent packing
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