Reflecting on the 2006 Draft: Mario Williams Was the Right Choice

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Looking back at the 2006 Draft, the Houston Texans were heavily criticized for taking defensive end Mario Williams over the famous USC running back Reggie Bush.

Todd McShay said the Texans worst pick of the 2006 draft was, of course, Mario Williams. McShay's explanation was that, "Williams is cheaper and fits a much bigger position of need, but passing on USC running back Reggie Bush with the No. 1 overall selection was a mistake that the Texans might never live down".

So far, the Texans are living it down. 

Gene Wojciechowski of ESPN was quoted as saying, "Houston could have chosen USC tailback Reggie Bush, but instead got sloppy drunk on "measureables" and potential rather than actual production. Hel-lo, did you see how many contrails and broken ankles Bush left behind this season?"

Looking back, I think the Texans may have been sober making the decision. Maybe the Texans should have drafted QB Vince Young?

Today, when talking about the 2006 draft, the Texans are smiling saying, "I told you so."

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