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Schaub well prepared | chron.com
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Nice article. 
Music to my ears. So many of the seeds planted in the off-season can grow into fruit bearing plants. I've got a feeling that Shaub's dedication to practice and the team in general will pay huge dividends down the road. This is what leaders do, and one of the reasons why people follow accordingly.
Music to my ears. So many of the seeds planted in the off-season can grow into fruit bearing plants. I've got a feeling that Shaub's dedication to practice and the team in general will pay huge dividends down the road. This is what leaders do, and one of the reasons why people follow accordingly.
Porky
Hall of Fame
Not surprised at all to be honest. I will be laughing when all these "washed up" posters have to eat crow.
Why did Carr get your benefit of the doubt but Shaub doesn't now? You are holding the mediocrity of our previous QB against our new starter, and that's not really fair to Shaub.
The difference now is that Kubiak picked Shaub, while he was 'stuck' with Carr. Shaub knows this system, both in college and ATL, and has the skills to run the system. Carr could never be a successful WCO QB. The upgrades at QB are numerous, IMO.
I certainly understand your pessimism after five losing seasons, but I just don't share it at this point in time.
jerek
Pro Hobbyist
I guess my point is that this is very little information to go on or be excited about right now. The intent was not to compare Schaub to Carr but to highlight how these early reports are mostly unsubstantial. I thought Carr looked great in camp last year myself and made unwarranted predictions based on that limited glimpse.
I guess I see this not as being a killjoy but encouraging patience and not getting our hopes up too soon. I like Kubiak and Smith and they're batting a high percentage right now, but they also picked up Eric Moulds last year. Their choices aren't infallible and while I remain cautiously optimistic, it is no secret that I am skeptical about Schaub. Perhaps I am overcompensating?
However rest assured that I too believe this franchise is heading strongly in the right direction. We're really looking at waaay too long before the season starts up.
Texans_Chick
Utopian Dreamer
These articles make me kinda giggle.
Off season is a time for puff, and appears that all off-season articles about Schaub are going to be about his leadership and work ethic.
But then there is the subtext that all Texans fans are reading into them is:
David Carr was sheltered and given special privileges, was a family man who didn't spend enough time at the facility, and hung out with his dad too much during work hours instead of hanging out with his teammates and being both a leader and a leader by example.
Whether or not that is true, false or somewhere in the middle, it's what most Texans fans really think when they see articles like this.
Please, I am not trying to turn this into a DC thread at all. I am just pointing out the obvious subtext.
I just hope that the work and the leadership and the blah blah blah, translates to what goes out on the field.
It does remind me of the talk I heard Sage Rosenfels give last year about what he learned early on in his career. That one of his coaches took him aside and told him that there are rules, and then there are the unwritten rules that QBs follow. One of those unwritten rules mean you have to come early and stay later than everyone else. Have to say that when I heard Rosenfels talking about that, it was hard not to think about DC's start with the team.
The Texans PR machine needs to be careful not to oversell this Schaub as hardworker/leader thing. At some point it gets a little goofy and redundant.
Off season is a time for puff, and appears that all off-season articles about Schaub are going to be about his leadership and work ethic.
But then there is the subtext that all Texans fans are reading into them is:
David Carr was sheltered and given special privileges, was a family man who didn't spend enough time at the facility, and hung out with his dad too much during work hours instead of hanging out with his teammates and being both a leader and a leader by example.
Whether or not that is true, false or somewhere in the middle, it's what most Texans fans really think when they see articles like this.
Please, I am not trying to turn this into a DC thread at all. I am just pointing out the obvious subtext.
I just hope that the work and the leadership and the blah blah blah, translates to what goes out on the field.
It does remind me of the talk I heard Sage Rosenfels give last year about what he learned early on in his career. That one of his coaches took him aside and told him that there are rules, and then there are the unwritten rules that QBs follow. One of those unwritten rules mean you have to come early and stay later than everyone else. Have to say that when I heard Rosenfels talking about that, it was hard not to think about DC's start with the team.
The Texans PR machine needs to be careful not to oversell this Schaub as hardworker/leader thing. At some point it gets a little goofy and redundant.
hollywood_texan
All Pro
I agree with the view of the article is a puff piece and we have all heard this before.
Even though, it's not directly said, I get the real impression Schuab will be imploying the "the buck stops here" when it comes to the success of the offense. Which means, the offensive line excuse will not be valid while he is the starting QB.
Even though, it's not directly said, I get the real impression Schuab will be imploying the "the buck stops here" when it comes to the success of the offense. Which means, the offensive line excuse will not be valid while he is the starting QB.
infantrycak
Hall of Fame
Hopefully he won't need no stinkin' excuses.
TexansSeminole
Hall of Fame
I am thinking about things alot like you are. But I have always been the type to not really completely believe something until I see it.
Just on a practical note concerning the fundamental X's & O's, the WCO is based upon timing patterns. And the more a QB and WR corps put into learning each other and working out together, the greater the chance that these timing patterns will be successful plays on the field.
And this is one of the keys to the 'leadership' angle: being prepared. If a team knows that the QB has put in his time on the practice field, weight room, and film study, then he has a higher chance of earning their respect. Respect = confidence, which leads to the cohesiveness of the team itself.
In crunch time, a receiver knowing where his QB is going to throw, and a QB knowing where his receiver is going to be, especially after audibles to take advantage of match-ups with the defense, can be the difference in winning a game or losing it.
The news from our off-season workouts and practice is what has me optimistic, because our QB is doing the things that the elite QBs do. I'm not putting him up there (yet), but the fact is that he is on the right track.
hollywood_texan
All Pro
Yep.
I guess what I was trying to say is that I think you have a better chance succeeding or doing better than you can possbily imagine if you don't rely on built-in excuses and take more responsibility for your involvment in whatever you are doing.
It's kind of the attitude nothing will stop me, I don't care what's in front of me.
I sense that in his quotes, and that is what really makes me optimistic about Schuab. The mental aspect for an NFL QB is so critical, and it appears he has that!
kiwitexansfan
Hall of Fame
Puff piece or not, I have liked everything I have heard about Schaub off the field. He sounds like a great addition to the team culture.
Whether he can QB on the field is something we will see come regular season with the heat on.
Till then however I am basking in the subtle glow of leadership that Schaub is emanating.
Whether he can QB on the field is something we will see come regular season with the heat on.
Till then however I am basking in the subtle glow of leadership that Schaub is emanating.
Well, I was over optimistic through the 2004 season, but that changed after watching the coaches totally kill the growth the team had made up to that year by changing the offense, shuffling personnel for no apparent reason, etc. and taning 2005. I'm now a seeing-is-believing-guy when I see puff pieces like this, even from good sources.
I'm trying to get better though.
I'm trying to get better though.
Malloy
Hall of Fame
Bump - old thread.
Leadership is overrated.
Leadership is overrated.
Second Honeymoon
Hall of Fame
Bump - old thread.
Leadership is overrated.
so is ability, dedication, intelligence, team comraderie, field vision, work ethic/commitment, and love for the game.
hollywood_texan
All Pro
Unless you wear two gloves on the sidelines as a backup QB.
I am looking forward to some quotes from that guy!
Yeah, we were real morons for thinking Schaub could really improve this team...well, maybe not in hindsight.
Seriously, I was told on many occassions that I'm crazy for believing a QB can make so many aspects of the team better. But I've seen it happen on other teams, so I never doubted it could happen here, too.
I'm never one to dredge up old threads, but I think it's warranted after being called a fool.
Second Honeymoon
Hall of Fame
Yeah, we were real morons for thinking Schaub could really improve this team...well, maybe not in hindsight.
Seriously, I was told on many occassions that I'm crazy for believing a QB can make so many aspects of the team better. But I've seen it happen on other teams, so I never doubted it could happen here, too.
I'm never one to dredge up old threads, but I think it's warranted after being called a fool.
Yeah, maybe we can finally put to bed the plethora of OL excuses once and for all...
Second Honeymoon
Hall of Fame
Ya, but how can we give up 2 second round picks for a guy who has been a career backup?
Signed,
Clueless board posters.
I'm still trying to decide if David Carr is Michael Jackson or Micky Mouse.
well chances are that DC isn't into kiddie porn so I don't think he is Michael Jackson.
my Steelers fan friend who I watch Sunday Ticket with said that Carr looked like Marlo Thomas from 'That Girl'. Those who arent as old as us may not get it but his little flip haircut screams Marlo. Carr looks like Tommy Lee and Marlo Thomas' hair had a baby.
GlassHalfFull
Hall of Fame
Ya, but how can we give up 2 second round picks for a guy who has been a career backup?
Signed,
Clueless board posters.
Check out the Falcons mb http://boards.atlantafalcons.com/index.php?showforum=2
Schaub is featured in two of their threads. LOL
Porky
Hall of Fame
His hair looked like he was ready to pose for the cover of GQ, and his hands looked like Micky Mouse. It's like he is the human fly, except in this case he is the human Micky Mouse, slowly morphing. Personally, dumbo might be a more fitting moniker for him.
Oh wait, this just in. Here is a sideline picture from yesterday -
Second Honeymoon
Hall of Fame
His hair looked like he was ready to pose for the cover of GQ, and his hands looked like Micky Mouse. It's like he is the human fly, except in this case he is the human Micky Mouse, slowly morphing. Personally, dumbo might be a more fitting moniker for him.
Oh wait, this just in. Here is a sideline picture from yesterday -
yeah it was pretty nice seeing him wear another team's uniform, i gotta admit. felt really good and that along with his GQ shoot on the Panther's bench. if you were trying to win a spot and actually play football, wouldn't you be up with the coaches doing signals, ingesting the offense first-hand, and working with the QB above you. After all, they are paying you, David.....though not as much as we threw away on ya
i get the mickey mouse reference now, i am a bit slow on the uptake this afternoon. white gloves...duh. i was half expecting him to lead a marching band during halftime. he could twirl those things in the air and catch em and stuff. he could just have fun...after all that is what its all about. i bet that would be sweet.
Ya, but how can we give up 2 second round picks for a guy who has been a career backup?
Signed,
Clueless board posters.
I'm still trying to decide if David Carr is Michael Jackson or Micky Mouse.
You're so mean.
Those mime gloves will help him feel the pressure!
On the old TT board, as we discuss option for a new QB, Shaft75 & I were among those who did not mind to trade for Schaub and give him the chance to compete for the starting spot.
What I did not like is the combination of the draft picks involved and the money we pay out. Risk vs. reward.
You look at Leinart and his 6 yr $51 M deal.
We are paying Schaub as much as that.
Except Leinart contract has an escalator clause which states that if he's injured or for some reason cannot play in one of the first 4 years, he would leave quite a big chunk of that money on the table.
So, in looking at options, I mentioned signing Garcia and draft Kevin Kolb.
Garcia deal with the Bucs was for about the same money, but only if he leads the Bucs to the play-offs.
Garcia is currently playing well for the Bucs. But that is expected of him.
ie., less risk both financially and personel wise.
In the meanwhile, Kolb is wowing the eagles fans in every aspect of his game.
His 4 yr contract is $4.32 M with $2.6M guaranteed, I believe.
Somebody mentioned Garcia didn't want to sign with the Texans the year before, most likely because of the $$$ put on the table at the time, IMO.
We can always trade down 2 spots and give away the 2nd pick in 08 to guarantee the results.
Just the same, I stated that I will support any QB who wears a Texan uniform and that we have enough talent and depth this year to be very competitive with either Schaub or Rosenfels at the helm if need be.
The only point, which I assume that many of the people who were apprehensive most likely was making, is that will Schaub be the franchise QB that we've been looking for. It is more than reasonable to be cautious about that move.
Will he be good enough to lead us deep into the playoffs and hopefully the SB in a couple of years or three, or four?
By mid-season this year, we are suppposed to lift that expansion tag and throw it in the dump. Now we should raise the bar, and start having lofty expectation of the team just like fans of any other team in the NFL.
And many of those teams that have high hope still have questions regarding their QB for one reason or another: the Eagles, the Bears, the Ravens to name a few.
Even Mcnabb, and Mcnair are still scrutinized, so why not Schaub.
On the other hand, JMO, Schaub has the benefit of the doubt for at least this season. One and half year at most.
I continue to support him, and wants him to do well, and will become a believer when he really shows me he's capable of the aforementioned task.
That doesn't mean we can't call him out for making a bone head decision.
Even Warren Moon made those mistakes, years after he had been in the NFL.
He'd get called out but he was also appreciated for all the great plays he made.
What I did not like is the combination of the draft picks involved and the money we pay out. Risk vs. reward.
You look at Leinart and his 6 yr $51 M deal.
We are paying Schaub as much as that.
Except Leinart contract has an escalator clause which states that if he's injured or for some reason cannot play in one of the first 4 years, he would leave quite a big chunk of that money on the table.
So, in looking at options, I mentioned signing Garcia and draft Kevin Kolb.
Garcia deal with the Bucs was for about the same money, but only if he leads the Bucs to the play-offs.
Garcia is currently playing well for the Bucs. But that is expected of him.
ie., less risk both financially and personel wise.
In the meanwhile, Kolb is wowing the eagles fans in every aspect of his game.
His 4 yr contract is $4.32 M with $2.6M guaranteed, I believe.
Somebody mentioned Garcia didn't want to sign with the Texans the year before, most likely because of the $$$ put on the table at the time, IMO.
We can always trade down 2 spots and give away the 2nd pick in 08 to guarantee the results.
Just the same, I stated that I will support any QB who wears a Texan uniform and that we have enough talent and depth this year to be very competitive with either Schaub or Rosenfels at the helm if need be.
The only point, which I assume that many of the people who were apprehensive most likely was making, is that will Schaub be the franchise QB that we've been looking for. It is more than reasonable to be cautious about that move.
Will he be good enough to lead us deep into the playoffs and hopefully the SB in a couple of years or three, or four?
By mid-season this year, we are suppposed to lift that expansion tag and throw it in the dump. Now we should raise the bar, and start having lofty expectation of the team just like fans of any other team in the NFL.
And many of those teams that have high hope still have questions regarding their QB for one reason or another: the Eagles, the Bears, the Ravens to name a few.
Even Mcnabb, and Mcnair are still scrutinized, so why not Schaub.
On the other hand, JMO, Schaub has the benefit of the doubt for at least this season. One and half year at most.
I continue to support him, and wants him to do well, and will become a believer when he really shows me he's capable of the aforementioned task.
That doesn't mean we can't call him out for making a bone head decision.
Even Warren Moon made those mistakes, years after he had been in the NFL.
He'd get called out but he was also appreciated for all the great plays he made.
On the old TT board, as we discuss option for a new QB, Shaft75 & I were among those who did not mind to trade for Schaub and give him the chance to compete for the starting spot.
What I did not like is the combination of the draft picks involved and the money we pay out. Risk vs. reward.
You look at Leinart and his 6 yr $51 M deal.
We are paying Schaub as much as that.
Except Leinart contract has an escalator clause which states that if he's injured or for some reason cannot play in one of the first 4 years, he would leave quite a big chunk of that money on the table.
So, in looking at options, I mentioned signing Garcia and draft Kevin Kolb.
Garcia deal with the Bucs was for about the same money, but only if he leads the Bucs to the play-offs.
Garcia is currently playing well for the Bucs. But that is expected of him.
ie., less risk both financially and personel wise.
In the meanwhile, Kolb is wowing the eagles fans in every aspect of his game.
His 4 yr contract is $4.32 M with $2.6M guaranteed, I believe.
Somebody mentioned Garcia didn't want to sign with the Texans the year before, most likely because of the $$$ put on the table at the time, IMO.
We can always trade down 2 spots and give away the 2nd pick in 08 to guarantee the results.
Just the same, I stated that I will support any QB who wears a Texan uniform and that we have enough talent and depth this year to be very competitive with either Schaub or Rosenfels at the helm if need be.
The only point, which I assume that many of the people who were apprehensive most likely was making, is that will Schaub be the franchise QB that we've been looking for. It is more than reasonable to be cautious about that move.
Will he be good enough to lead us deep into the playoffs and hopefully the SB in a couple of years or three, or four?
By mid-season this year, we are suppposed to lift that expansion tag and throw it in the dump. Now we should raise the bar, and start having lofty expectation of the team just like fans of any other team in the NFL.
And many of those teams that have high hope still have questions regarding their QB for one reason or another: the Eagles, the Bears, the Ravens to name a few.
Even Mcnabb, and Mcnair are still scrutinized, so why not Schaub.
On the other hand, JMO, Schaub has the benefit of the doubt for at least this season. One and half year at most.
I continue to support him, and wants him to do well, and will become a believer when he really shows me he's capable of the aforementioned task.
That doesn't mean we can't call him out for making a bone head decision.
Even Warren Moon made those mistakes, years after he had been in the NFL.
He'd get called out but he was also appreciated for all the great plays he made.
Wait, isn't Matt making less than $10 million guaranteed? Houston got a guy whose been in the league for 3 years (and drawn rave reviews from Atlanta and GMs around the league alike) for the equivalent of a low 20s first round pick, and paid him less than $10 million guaranteed and you think that may have been too much to give up? Mark my words: I guarantee you Matt will have a better career than Leinart, Alex Smith, or Brady Quinn. And he proved in college that he was better than Philip Rivers, who had far more weapons at his disposal and 4 years of starting experience. Granted, I'm a Texans convert because of Matt, but someday you'll realize how great of a bargain we got.
When that day come, I will rejoice!
You can tell, I like bargains!
Well there's always a risk, but in this case, it's my firm belief that it was well worth taking.
Matt did look quite good in the two games.
In my book, he's ahead of the curve.
Many good qualities one would look for in a QB. Poise, quick decision and release, to name a few.
I hope he takes it to the next level.
A couple of times, (I think) he can use a little more patience. He does have other nice targets.
Don't want him to get into the habit of relying on just old reliable #80
Look at PM and Brady.
If it was true like you said, then the expectations are not unfounded, are they?
In my book, he's ahead of the curve.
Many good qualities one would look for in a QB. Poise, quick decision and release, to name a few.
I hope he takes it to the next level.
A couple of times, (I think) he can use a little more patience. He does have other nice targets.
Don't want him to get into the habit of relying on just old reliable #80
Look at PM and Brady.
If it was true like you said, then the expectations are not unfounded, are they?
Malloy
Hall of Fame
You're so mean.
Those mime gloves will help him feel the pressure!
Damn you DB, I was about to suggest the mime myself
Texans_Chick
Utopian Dreamer
His hair reminds me of this:
I really do hate talking about the hair and the jazz hands, but gee, that is not what an NFL starting QB is supposed to look like. And the way he slagged the Texans afterwards with all his so good to be going to a real team comments, he deserved a long day.
Or as I said at FanHouse (links in original):
Deadspin was more brutal on this last point:
Ouch.
I really do hate talking about the hair and the jazz hands, but gee, that is not what an NFL starting QB is supposed to look like. And the way he slagged the Texans afterwards with all his so good to be going to a real team comments, he deserved a long day.
Or as I said at FanHouse (links in original):
Deadspin was more brutal on this last point:
Ouch.
edo783
Hall of Fame
I liked the Schaub pick at the time, but didn't like giving up the two second round picks. In retrospect.....might wind up being one of the biggest bargins in the NFL. Could be as big as the Favre trade. Funny thing how both were done by Atlanta. And we thought Charley screwed the pooch on deals.