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Checklist: GM Rick Smith on what to look for in QB

Apr 21, 2017 at 07:48 AM

There are many things the Texans look for in drafting a quarterback.

General manager Rick Smith pinpointed 10 of them during a Friday press conference at NRG Stadium.

"I've been asked that question a lot," Smith said. "I think there are a lot of variables that go into successful quarterback play."

In his words, here's a checklist of what Smith and the Texans need to see when picking a quarterback in the

NFL Draft.

"Leadership is one."

"Work ethic"

"The ability to rally people"

"The ability to be able to command a room"

"The ability to handle adversity"

"The arm strength"

"The athletic ability"

"There's certain size – height, weight and speed – parameters that ideally we look for"

"His playing history"

"The style of offense that he has come from"

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