Texans backup quarterback Ryan Mallett isnt exactly campaigning to unseat starter Ryan Fitzpatrick. But he says hell be ready if thats what happens.
After coach Bill OBrien said this week that Mallett is putting in work in practice and getting better, Mallett said hell be ready to go if OBrien hands him the ball.
If it happens, it happens, Mallett said, via the Houston Chronicle. Ill be ready. Ill be prepared. I prepare like Im the starter. I have since Ive been in the NFL. Ive just got to continue to do that and be ready when my numbers called.
Mallett has never started an NFL game and has barely played, getting just a bit of mop-up duty during his three seasons as Tom Bradys backup in New England. But OBrien, who coached in New England during Malletts rookie year, has praised his work in the film room, and seems to agree with Malletts self-assessment that hell be ready. Theres a very good chance that at some point soon, OBrien will call on Mallett and well all see just how ready he is.