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No problem at all. The Texans decided to move in this direction and they should go all the way with it.
Sage has been a career back up.
Would you rather see Sage and him fight it out?
I think our team just made the point that if the QB isn't getting it done then they're going to make a change. The previous regime made a point of never questioning the notion that Carr was the QB and would continue to be the QB. In one year Kubiak benched Carr in favor of his backup (once) and then opted to go get somebody else once the season was over.
I have no problem with them handing the keys to Schaub because I'm certain that they'll yank them right out of his hands if he flops. No, that won't help them keep their jobs but then sticking with "The Chosen One" didn't do much for Smith and Kubiaks predecessors job security either.
again for conversational sake...
what makes Schaub a better player than Sage?
I am in no way shape or form bashing the decision of the Texans, I am just curious on what everyones thought on what makes him the new golden boy (as a fan perspective) besides of what the front office has said.. did we buy into the hype or could it be legit?
Yes, they bought into the hype. And whatever else they were looking at... game film and interviews.
Legit? Won't know until the pads start popping under the big lights.
When I heard about his Contract, I had no doubt he'd be dubbed the "Starter". I believe the general consensus in the league, is that he is ready to start.
But I don't like that they came out and said he will be the starter.
I am like you TK on thisWhen I heard about his Contract, I had no doubt he'd be dubbed the "Starter". I believe the general consensus in the league, is that he is ready to start.
But I don't like that they came out and said he will be the starter.
And giving up two second rounders to get him didn't tell everyone he was the starter?
I have a concern about his mobility and our leaky line. Time will tell if it's a valid concern. Should be solid in the offense as he ran the WCO in college(at least some varient of is what I heard) and has all the training/experience of 4 NFL camps plus some NFL play time in the WCO. If we can keep him upright, I suspect he will do very well.
Giving up two 2nd round picks means he is our future at QB. Doesn't mean that he'll start right out of the gate.
No, because it can't get any worse than it was in the <shudders> Carr Era..
The organization's comment about Schaub being the starter is for me only a preliminary statement, the immediate plan, subject to change if needed.
I'm fairly certain that if Schaub should stink it up in training camp, Sage or third QB would get the chance.
I would dare say Schaub knows the offense better than Sage .
no, i've always liked schaub and at the end of the season when i found out he was a FA i was hoping the texans would sign him. then i saw he was a rfa and realized it was doubtful. considering the price it cost and his contract it raises a few red flags, especially if he's a bust, but if he's worth it i'll be more than happy. of course he won't be able to do much more than carr if the oline stays the same. it'll 5 more years and schaub will be carr part 2 and blamed for the losses when the problem (from day 1) has been the oline situation.
In hindsight handing Carr the keys *feels a pun in there somewhere* wasn't the right thing obv.
I think our line is going to look a lot better with Schaub behind the wheel. I can't imagine him curling up in the fetal position the minute he sees a jersey from the opponent.
My biggest concern is the 'length' of the leash that our starting QB is put on! I'm fine as long as Kubiak is willing to 'yank' the qb or any other player that is not performing. I don't mean on a game by game basis but surely not for once in five years...
again for conversational sake...
what makes Schaub a better player than Sage?
both are backups.. Schaub has played in 38 games in a career
52.7 percent of passes for a YPA of 6.42 with 6 td's and 6 ints and passer rating of 69.2
http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/493050
sage 17 games 54 percent and a ypa of 7.02 with 9 tds and 7int passer rating of 77percent
http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/235151
I am in no way shape or form bashing the decision of the Texans, I am just curious on what everyones thought on what makes him the new golden boy (as a fan perspective) besides of what the front office has said.. did we buy into the hype or could it be legit?
No, just give him the job. Kubiak says he's very capable. (He said that last year too.) Don't go too far Sage.
No, the guy seems comfortable with our WCO-style offense and is ready to step in and be the captain of his own team again. I am excited about him starting next year and I am also glad we have a capable quarterback (Sage) to step in if needed.
With all the talk of competing for positions, the quarterback position is still a sacred cow and people tiptoe around discussions about "competing for the job". It is a leadership position and causes too many disruptions when it is changed.
Also, I am thrilled at the prospect of having a quarterback who seems capable of leading a TWO MINUTE DRILL. That was the most telling indication that something was wrong when the offense when they had to dumb it down so much that we couldn't even run a freaking two minute drill.
I understand what your saying...they are both backups. What separates Schaub from Sage is their paychecks.