Could Sage be auditioning as trade bait the rest of season?

[TheRealJoker]

Do any of you guys think that if Sage plays very well to close out the season we will receive offers for our backup qb in the offseason for a team in need of a veteran qb that can step in and start right away?

I wouldn't want to trade Sage but if a team offers the right price it would be hard not to. I mean, if he plays well enough over these last 4 games where a team like the Bears offer their 2nd round pick (ala AJ Feely to Dolphins a few years back) then it would be hard not to take that deal even though reliable backup QBs are hard to find and Schaub's durability issues in 06.

[nunusguy]

Given the problem Schaub has staying on the field because of continually getting hurt, I would imagine the Texans price for Sage is escalating as we
post to this thread.

[Double Barrel]

I wouldn't trade Sage right now. We need a competent backup QB in 2008, especially in light of injury concerns with Schaub and the fact that we have yet to get consistent pass protection from week to week.

[Dallas_Texan]

Originally Posted by TheRealJoker

Do any of you guys think that if Sage plays very well to close out the season we will receive offers for our backup qb in the offseason for a team in need of a veteran qb that can step in and start right away?

I wouldn't want to trade Sage but if a team offers the right price it would be hard not to. I mean, if he plays well enough over these last 4 games where a team like the Bears offer their 2nd round pick (ala AJ Feely to Dolphins a few years back) then it would be hard not to take that deal even though reliable backup QBs are hard to find and Schaub's durability issues in 06.

That's why I wouldn't. Schaub seems (I may be wrong, you can't guage a hit from the stands) but he seems to be more fragile than we thought. The last thing we want is to get caught without a backup right now. But if he has a shot to start somewhere, I would love for him to get a shot too. He's earned it. ---Only if we get a second rounder or better though.....otherwise there will be riots!

[TheRealJoker]

I agree that we shouldn't trade Sage, but everyone has their price and to me Sage's price is a 2nd round pick. That's high for a backup qb imo (yes, I know we traded twice that for Schaub!!!) and I doubt most teams would go for it (unless Sage plays lights out the rest of the season) but its high because I think that's how valuable he is to this football team.

[TheRealJoker]

Who do you guys see as possibilities to make this trade? IMO:

Bears, Jets, Falcons, 49ers, Bills, Ravens, Chiefs, and Panthers are all gonna be in the market for a QB next season and are therefore all in the running for our backup QB who is gonna light up the league these last 4 games!!!

[Andrew6]

as many holes as we need to fill right now I wouldn't say trading Sage for a few draft picks wouldn't be a bad idea. Kubiak beleives in a building a team through the draft and what better way than to get more draft picks. This coming draft should have alot of good prospects. If houston can pick up someones #1 & #2 picks in next draft or even 2 #2's I'd say it'd be worth it. They can even pick up a QB in the draft to train up.

[TheRealJoker]

There's lots of talent to be had in the 2nd round of an NFL draft. Sure you can get your busts like any other but i'd gladly risk getting a Tony Hollings or Jabar Gaffney to get the next DeMeco Ryans or Marcus Mcneil (pro bowl LT Chargers 2nd round same draft).

[Texanfan4ever]

Originally Posted by Dallas_Texan

That's why I wouldn't. Schaub seems (I may be wrong, you can't guage a hit from the stands) but he seems to be more fragile than we thought. The last thing we want is to get caught without a backup right now. But if he has a shot to start somewhere, I would love for him to get a shot too. He's earned it. ---Only if we get a second rounder or better though.....otherwise there will be riots!

FIrst off, Matt's two injuries were late helmet hits, one from Haynesworth in the last Titan's game, and the other really late hit from that other *****, who I can't think of his name, who should be suspended. That doesn't make him fragile. AND it wasn't the lines fault.

Now SUnday, Odom should have never been able to get to Matt. That was a missed block. Still doesn't make him fragile.

As far as Sage, that would be a big loss if he left.

[hollywood_texan]

Originally Posted by TheRealJoker

There's lots of talent to be had in the 2nd round of an NFL draft. Sure you can get your busts like any other but i'd gladly risk getting a Tony Hollings or Jabar Gaffney to get the next DeMeco Ryans or Marcus Mcneil (pro bowl LT Chargers 2nd round same draft).

Jabar Gaffney is not a bust.

He is doing very well with the Patriots. He caught the game winning TD last night!

[kastofsna]

Gaffney was a bust with Houston.

[YellerLotYeller]

Originally Posted by hollywood_texan

Jabar Gaffney is not a bust.

He is doing very well with the Patriots. He caught the game winning TD last night!

Thanks for reminding us.....

[TheRealJoker]

Originally Posted by kastofsna

Gaffney was a bust with Houston.

Which is why he was included in my example of 2nd round busts we've had...although admittedly there are many choices other than Gaffney

[powerfuldragon]

hope not. i like having sage as a #2

[TheRealJoker]

Originally Posted by powerfuldragon

hope not. i like having sage as a #2

As does everyone else, but i'd enjoy having another DeMeco or a pro bowl LT more.

[The1ApplePie]

See what kind of numbers he can put up. If he can stay healthy and put up numbers like Schaub, then trading him would be stupid.

Give him a chance to beat out Fragile Matty in the offseason, and go from there.

[powerfuldragon]

Originally Posted by TheRealJoker

As does everyone else, but i'd enjoy having another DeMeco or a pro bowl LT more.

you saying mareyo is going to hawaii?

[Errant Hothy]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

Given the problem Schaub has staying on the field because of continually getting hurt, I would imagine the Texans price for Sage is escalating as we
post to this thread.

I think upgrading along the o-line would help this tremendously, but I know that is a minority viewpoint in Houston.

[austintexanite]

I don't think we should trade Sage unless a team is offering a 2nd rounder. However, I severly doubt that.

[Imatexanfan]

Man I hope we keep 'em he's the best back up I've seen ever.

They trade 'em and thats it, McNair its on.