Texans and Tim Couch - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

burntheends · 09-05-2004

Would it be worth it to try to make a deal with Tim Couch. I am not sure how reasonable it would be but the Texans could use a decent back-up QB (I'm not too fond of Tony Banks),

**texasguy346** · 09-05-2004

I don't think Tim Couch is a decent backup QB, and apparently GB didn't think so either. I'd take Tony Banks over Couch anytime.

Guid2000 · 09-05-2004

Couch is pretty worthless. He has some type of chronic arm weakness problem. I don't like Banks much either, but he is better than couch.

TexanBacker93 · 09-05-2004

I caught a couple of the Packers games on NFL Network. Ragone and Banks are both better options than Couch.

Hervoyel · 09-05-2004

I'm not a Couch hater. I'm not a fan either but I don't think he's absolutely "done". I do think that his career is one of those long term resurrection jobs that you don't see happen very often. Mostly I think that's because of his head. How screwed up do you think he is upstairs and how long do you think he'd have to sit at 3rd before you got that mess straightened out?

That's the problem. In the old days he'd be the kind of reclamaition project that Al Davis might pick up (IF he had a stronger arm so this is kind of hypothetical really) and let sit for a couple of years at the 3 and then the 2. Or he'd go up to Canada (That may very well happen) and get his head back together to earn himself another shot.

He'll get a call from someone, somewhere. QB is so thin around the league that he'll be riding pine for somebody this year. He won't be getting any better doing it though in most of the places that will call.

Hottoddie · 09-05-2004

I wonder if Palmer could help him? Sign him to the practice squad & let Palmer work with him for a year or two. Maybe, Casserly can turn him into an extra draft pick or two.

**scourge** · 09-05-2004

I dont think thats possible

Hervoyel · 09-05-2004

I don't either. I'm not real clear on the Practice Squad rules but I don't believe that you could place Couch on one. I could be wrong about that but I just don't know. I don't think that would help him anyway. I believe his biggest problem is in his head though and I don't think a spot on a Practice Squad (even if it were possible) is going to be the solution to that. Someone with an aging #1 and a solid #2 is going to have to pick him, put him on their 53 and let coach him back to effectiveness. That's assuming he's willing to start over again. Then if he can get his confidence back and if he's got it in him he'll have to beat that #2 out before his chance to start again comes when their starter retires. It's a long term project.

The best spot for him to do that was Green Bay but they've obviously decided that it isn't going ot happen so where does that leave him? Waiting for someone to call who loses a signal caller this year.

Keldar · 09-05-2004

Please, no Tim Slouch here. I think we have done a good job so far of avoiding UNDER-achievers.(with the exception of J. Wells)

**utahmark** · 09-05-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabbat00

Please, no Tim Slouch here. I think we have done a good job so far of avoiding UNDER-achievers.(with the exception of J. Wells)

Wells was a 4th round draft choice. hes already lived up to expectations. anything else he does is gravey.

El Tejano · 09-05-2004

Dudes we're talking about Tim Couch!!!! The dude got cut from Green Bay for a reason.

**edo783** · 09-06-2004

This guy has the smell of fall about him...............Leafs He seems to be a crybaby, constantly complaining of boo boos and apears to have an overinflated perception of himself. That kind of guy naturally wouldn't fit as a backup to Ironman Brett and wouldn't be able to hold Davids Jock. Let him go play with the money he has sucked up and leave the rest of the NFL to actually play football.

Keldar · 09-06-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by markbeth

Wells was a 4th round draft choice. hes already lived up to expectations. anything else he does is gravey.

I guess my expectations were higher. Under-achiever still applies. I hear he has improved this year, but who can tell? Since he now has the injury bug. I will be happy to change my mind if he comes out trying harder this year, all year.

Livid13 · 09-06-2004

He was brought to Green Bay as a backup for Farvre. The fact that he was cut, says it all!

STEEL BLUE TEXANS · 09-06-2004

Tim Couch was awful during the preseason. He got booed off the field against the Seachickens!

TexanExile · 09-06-2004

He got cut by 2 teams in 1 offseason. Danger!

Look, we're OK at backup, assuming Tony Banks stops screwing up and gets back to the way he played last year. I'd rather take my chances with a guy like Banks, who knows our system inside and out, than go for damaged goods like Couch at this late stage.

noxiousdog · 09-07-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guid2000

Couch is pretty worthless. He has some type of chronic arm weakness problem.

Casserly confirmed that on the radio this morning. If healthy, he could be a backup (or better), but he's not healthy.

09-05-2004	#5
Hervoyel The Right Track Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 47 Posts: 12,870 Rep Power: 57501	I'm not a Couch hater. I'm not a fan either but I don't think he's absolutely "done". I do think that his career is one of those long term resurrection jobs that you don't see happen very often. Mostly I think that's because of his head. How screwed up do you think he is upstairs and how long do you think he'd have to sit at 3rd before you got that mess straightened out? That's the problem. In the old days he'd be the kind of reclamaition project that Al Davis might pick up (IF he had a stronger arm so this is kind of hypothetical really) and let sit for a couple of years at the 3 and then the 2. Or he'd go up to Canada (That may very well happen) and get his head back together to earn himself another shot. He'll get a call from someone, somewhere. QB is so thin around the league that he'll be riding pine for somebody this year. He won't be getting any better doing it though in most of the places that will call. __________________ A wise man once said "...well at this point it's all been hashed out and you either see it or don't. Hoping for a win next week" - HTown2ATX

09-05-2004	#8
Hervoyel The Right Track Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 47 Posts: 12,870 Rep Power: 57501	I don't either. I'm not real clear on the Practice Squad rules but I don't believe that you could place Couch on one. I could be wrong about that but I just don't know. I don't think that would help him anyway. I believe his biggest problem is in his head though and I don't think a spot on a Practice Squad (even if it were possible) is going to be the solution to that. Someone with an aging #1 and a solid #2 is going to have to pick him, put him on their 53 and let coach him back to effectiveness. That's assuming he's willing to start over again. Then if he can get his confidence back and if he's got it in him he'll have to beat that #2 out before his chance to start again comes when their starter retires. It's a long term project. The best spot for him to do that was Green Bay but they've obviously decided that it isn't going ot happen so where does that leave him? Waiting for someone to call who loses a signal caller this year. __________________ A wise man once said "...well at this point it's all been hashed out and you either see it or don't. Hoping for a win next week" - HTown2ATX

09-06-2004	#12
edo783 Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, again. Posts: 7,700 Rep Power: 4640	This guy has the smell of fall about him...............Leafs He seems to be a crybaby, constantly complaining of boo boos and apears to have an overinflated perception of himself. That kind of guy naturally wouldn't fit as a backup to Ironman Brett and wouldn't be able to hold Davids Jock. Let him go play with the money he has sucked up and leave the rest of the NFL to actually play football. __________________ De Oppresso Liber

09-06-2004	#14
Livid13 Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: Austin Age: 58 Posts: 137 Rep Power: 30	Tim Ouch He was brought to Green Bay as a backup for Farvre. The fact that he was cut, says it all!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

09-05-2004	#1
burntheends Rookie Join Date: Aug 2004 Age: 28 Posts: 59 Rep Power: 0	Texans and Tim Couch Would it be worth it to try to make a deal with Tim Couch. I am not sure how reasonable it would be but the Texans could use a decent back-up QB (I'm not too fond of Tony Banks),

09-05-2004	#2
texasguy346 Mod Squad Join Date: May 2004 Location: Deer Park, TX Age: 30 Posts: 7,066 Rep Power: 2881	I don't think Tim Couch is a decent backup QB, and apparently GB didn't think so either. I'd take Tony Banks over Couch anytime.

09-05-2004	#3
Guid2000 Rookie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bridge City, TX Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Couch is pretty worthless. He has some type of chronic arm weakness problem. I don't like Banks much either, but he is better than couch.

09-05-2004	#4
TexanBacker93 Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cypress, TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,618 Rep Power: 3447	I caught a couple of the Packers games on NFL Network. Ragone and Banks are both better options than Couch.

09-05-2004	#6
Hottoddie Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Location: Houston Age: 54 Posts: 1,205 Rep Power: 503	I wonder if Palmer could help him? Sign him to the practice squad & let Palmer work with him for a year or two. Maybe, Casserly can turn him into an extra draft pick or two.

09-05-2004	#7
scourge Digression King Join Date: May 2004 Location: stealth ghetto Age: 35 Posts: 1,719 Rep Power: 2290	I dont think thats possible

09-05-2004	#9
Keldar Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 351 Rep Power: 10	Please, no Tim Slouch here. I think we have done a good job so far of avoiding UNDER-achievers.(with the exception of J. Wells)

09-05-2004	#11
El Tejano Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,748 Rep Power: 6842	Dudes we're talking about Tim Couch!!!! The dude got cut from Green Bay for a reason.

09-06-2004	#15
STEEL BLUE TEXANS Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sugar Land, Texas Age: 30 Posts: 5,327 Rep Power: 1832	Tim Couch was awful during the preseason. He got booed off the field against the Seachickens!

09-06-2004	#16
TexanExile Too Far Away Join Date: May 2004 Location: Singapore Age: 41 Posts: 1,568 Rep Power: 1757	He got cut by 2 teams in 1 offseason. Danger! Look, we're OK at backup, assuming Tony Banks stops screwing up and gets back to the way he played last year. I'd rather take my chances with a guy like Banks, who knows our system inside and out, than go for damaged goods like Couch at this late stage.

Remove advertisements Sponsored links

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)