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Schaub may play Monday Night!!!!!

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub has already started his lobbying effort to return to the field, and coach Gary Kubiak is watching and listening.

After missing just three starts with a torn medial collateral ligament in his left knee, Schaub is taking a number of repetitions in practice this week. He has made such progress in the past week that Kubiak is leaving open the possibility that Schaub may play against the Jaguars on Monday Night Football.

"They aren't having me do any more (in practice) than I feel I can go out there and do right now," Schaub said. "I feel like I can do a whole lot more too. It's really feeling good. I guess I'm kind of surprising myself at how well I've come along, given the time.

"I feel like I'm getting to the point where I can go out there and play. We just have to see how it goes in the next couple of days. I feel like I can go out there and do my job."

Originally, the Texans said Schaub would miss two to four weeks. Kubiak pointed out Thursday that this is the fourth week and Schaub is "on schedule."

"I think there's a chance (he will play Monday), but I think we've got to be smart and know that he can go out there and do all of the things he can do on a normal basis," Kubiak said.
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I don't know whether to be glad or mad. I'm playing Sage instead of MS on my FF team this week. I NEED TO WIN to win my division. Regardless, I'm in the playoffs so I guess it really does not matter. Sage has already cost me two games. Might do better without a QB.
 
Does this mean the QB is NOT going to be throwing to the other team?

I'm all for that.
 
im not sure he'll make it this week but id like it if he did

sage has already shown hes not our guy long term... we need to find out if matt is and that means playing as many games as possible this season
 
No way he plays on Monday. They just want to make JAX prep for him.

Just sort of like how they were kind of cagey about Andre Johnson maybe playing against the Colts last year the week after he hurt his knee. Even though he was hobbling around in a brace.

Given Kubiak's comments, I wouldn't be surprised if Schaub is still in street clothes.

I am happier hearing the reports saying that Slaton feels fine.
 
damn...I am glad people are now going to give Schaub a shot.....it got very old listening to everyone whine about how much better Sage is than Schaub.....I guess this little stretch of having Rosenfels as qb made everyone realize that we had it much better with Schaub in the game.
 
Just part of the chess game that goes on being an NFL head coach. The most that Matt will be is the back up. If Rosenfail really screws the pooch, maybe he gets in, but I doubt it. (not that Rosenfail would screw the pooch mind you)
 
My feelings are that if this is not a statement of intended deception, and Schaub is allowed to return this early and takes any direct shot to his knee, we will be quickly looking for his personalized stretcher.............and likely a major new QB investment for next year.
 
there is no way matt is playing this monday maybe to backup sage if he screws up

thats only if hes 100% if not he might just be a third stringer for just one game
 
After reading the quotes from Schaub and seeing the video from the team site Matt seems to be legitimately optimistic about playing Monday. 2-4 weeks was the timetable from the beginning, its been 3, am I the only one who thinks its not so crazy for him to suit up and play this week?

As far as the injury is concerned, wasn't the ligament torn? What is going to change and make it more safe to play next week or the week after? If the danger is to the remaining ligaments in the knee won't a brace stabilize those?

Maybe I'm just desperate for some better play from the QB positions but I'd like to see him play on Monday. He needs more game experience in the worst way and it would be nice to see him play through pain.
 
Thorn said:
Does this mean the QB is NOT going to be throwing to the other team?

I'm all for that.
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LOL! Sad, but true.

I hope he returns. Our first game on MNF would be nice to win, and I think we have a better chance with MS behind center.
 
kcdoubleeagle said:
damn...I am glad people are now going to give Schaub a shot.....it got very old listening to everyone whine about how much better Sage is than Schaub.....I guess this little stretch of having Rosenfels as qb made everyone realize that we had it much better with Schaub in the game.
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To me, when all is said and done I look and see the same result. When Jeff Garcia was looking for a job I thought we should go after him. Sage, Schaub = what's the difference?
 
Maddict5 said:
schaub doesnt make nearly as many boneheaded throws... usually his turnovers resulted (bar miami) from pressure from very good defenses
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Again, what's the end result? I agree with you and think your observation is right on, but the result is the same. My opinion is both aren't going to take us anywhere.
 
edo783 said:
If Rosenfail really screws the pooch, maybe he gets in, but I doubt it. (not that Rosenfail would screw the pooch mind you)
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Rosenfail might try to screw the pooch, but he would likely be off target and end up screwing the pooch's ear.
 
gary said:
Are you allowed to go without a QB?
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In my league we have to call in our lineup one hour before the first game of the week. Thursday games always mess things up because teams can change their starters before the Sun/Mon games. When Matt went down with his knee injury I picked up Sage (stupid move, but not much left that was any better.) So yes, we can play without a QB.
 
I think Schaub will dress, but as a backup. Probably will really only be there to serve a reminder to Sage that the possibility of getting pulled is there.

The real question is, if Sage is Sage, then will the chants at Reliant be for Schaub?
 
If this doesn't fool average fans, then what make people think it'll fool NFL coaches. Point is, why even bother writing up this article/mentioning the possible comeback if it's not going to fool anybody?

Anyways, this is the best news I heard all week... if he does indeed plays. I cannot stand any week of Rosenfailllls.

Something funny though, usually when a article like this comes out there'll be fan saying "No!! Kubiak better not play Schaub. He freakin stinks. Sage is wayyyy better". Where are those crazy, funny, delusional fans. I want some laughs.
 
Maybe Matt's jealous that Rosencopter did well last season on Thursday night so he wants a little piece of the limelight.
 
So now a national audience will get a chance to see Matt crying on the turf every time a defender gets close to him?

Not matter if its Tweedle-Dum or Tweedle-Dee behind center, as long as they can toss poorly thrown deep balls to Andre and let him make plays we should be good.:splits:
 
I love the title of this thread.

Sums up the Matt Schaub experiment: "Schaub MAY play Monday Night!!!"

He'll just get hurt again. If you were forced to bet your mortgage on whether Schaub would become the QB he was thought to be...or, bet upon the likelihood that he will get hurt (again) and be on the bench (again)...which one would you place your mortgage upon?

We need a QB in the worst way. But...Kubiak will go down with the ship (Schaub) by sticking with him through next year. Kubiak is stubborn AND loyal to a fault.
 
kcdoubleeagle said:
damn...I am glad people are now going to give Schaub a shot.....it got very old listening to everyone whine about how much better Sage is than Schaub.....I guess this little stretch of having Rosenfels as qb made everyone realize that we had it much better with Schaub in the game.
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I just hope when Schaub feels 100% he shook off the give away flu.
 
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