Originally Posted by
brdempsey69
It would similar to the Cleveland Browns, back in January of 1970, trading home-town star WR Paul Warfield to Miami for the #3 overall pick in the draft so the Browns could take Purdue QB Mike Phipps. That trade backfired on the Browns as Phipps was a dud and the Browns never recovered from Warfield's loss and became patsies, while the Dolphins went to the playoffs all 5 years that Warfield was there including 3 Super Bowl appearances.
If Houston did acquire Alex, they would automatically jump up and become contenders in their division. But like you said, it won't happen.