Williams should have big impact on defense
Even if he doesn't put up gaudy sack totals as a rookie, No. 1 overall pick Mario Williams will have a big impact on the Texans' defense, writes Michael Smith.
Originally Published: August 4, 2006
By
Michael Smith | ESPN.com
HOUSTON Here are five observations from the Texans' July 31 and Aug. 1 practices:
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If for some reason you still question the logic of the Texans selecting Mario Williams first overall over Reggie Bush or Vince Young all you need to do is pay a visit to Reliant Stadium and watch Williams practice, watch him move. In fact, all you need to do, really, is look at Williams. He is the definition of a specimen.
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Michael Smith joined ESPN in July 2004 as a National Football League senior writer for ESPN.com, covering league news and major events such as the NFL Draft, NFL Playoffs and the Super Bowl, and continues to write breaking news stories. He is also a correspondent for E:60, ESPN's first multi-themed prime-time newsmagazine program, which debuted October 2007.
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