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Lechler, Miller just as an extremely emergent situation?Pardon me if I haven't been keeping up, but has anyone figured out who the 3rd string QB is yet?
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Lechler, Miller just as an extremely emergent situation?Pardon me if I haven't been keeping up, but has anyone figured out who the 3rd string QB is yet?
If you've got a strong roster.isn't it a good thing to not have too many undrafted free agents?
We have six RBs on the team but no 3rd string QB.
Someone explain this to me.
The ones that surprise me are Brandon Weeden, Dres Anderson, and Lonnie Ballentine.Mike Catapano
RaShaun Allen
Erik Austell
Sio Moore
Malik Smith
Dayon Pratt
Marcus Leak
K.J. Dillon
Evan Baylis
Gimel President
Robert Nelson
Brandon Weeden
Nick Novak
Dres Anderson
Josh Walker
Avery Williams
Riley McCarron
Eric Lee
Denzel Rice
Tony Washington
Dare Ogunbowale
Eli Ankou
Justin Hardee
Laurence Gibson
Chad Slade
Germone Hopper
David Quessenberry
Matthew Godin
Wendall Williams
Shakeel Rashad
Lonnie Ballentine
The only way I can explain it is that some stupid fools are making the decisions. It was a big mistake to cut Weeden (the logical backup QB) and a mistake to cut Williams and keep Hunt. When they cut Weeden they must have expected to sign another QB from somebody's practice squad. If they can get Peterman, I'll agree, but that move could have waited.We have six RBs on the team but no 3rd string QB.
Someone explain this to me.
We have six RBs on the team but no 3rd string QB.
Someone explain this to me.
Surprised we kept Dunn on DL. I thought there were several other guys that looked better. Todman is probably only on the squad until Hunt gets healthy.
Also with Tom Savage's injury past it makes me really nervous to carry only two QBs. If he goes down (let's say Savage tears his ACL during Week 1 against the Jaguars), all of a sudden Deshsun Watson is starting and then what? Shane Lechlar as a backup QB? Brian Cushing as a third-string emergency QB? We would likely sign Weeden again at that point or any available free agent quarterbacks?We have six RBs on the team but no 3rd string QB.
Someone explain this to me.
I have a right to be concerned with the Houston Texans quarterback situation. Usually I'm a positive guy but I can't be in this situation. Bill O'Brien hasn't gotten the position right since he's been here. I also don't trust his playcalling.geesh BOP, you're either Over the Top or everything will suck forever and the season hasn't even started yet for any Houston pro sports team
I have a right to be concerned with the Houston Texans quarterback situation. Usually I'm a positive guy but I can't be in this situation. Bill O'Brien hasn't gotten the position right since he's been here. I also don't trust his playcalling.
I was a big Gary Kubiak fan (also a big Wade Phillips fan) and very high on the Texans trying to sign Peyton Manning back when he was a free agent and his Indy days were over. Had we done what I wanted them to do we'd likely have won a Super Bowl or two, instead of the Broncos.
The past is over. I just don't trust Bob McNair or Rick Smith. We've had so many talented teams over the years but all we have to show for it is an 0-3 divisional round record in the playoffs. Three wild-card wins. Is that our ceiling?
I'm very positive and excited about the Astros and Rockets...
But the Texans don't breed that type of joy for me anymore.
We've had chances to build something special but blew it.
Preseason stats? Worthless for a QB, IMO.Watson sacked 5 times..Savage 2.
I'm not gonna debate you..let's wait and see how Savage plays before we anoint Watson. I like him but Savage based on what we have seen fits what OBrien wants. We need to see both with full compliment of #1s against #1 opponents.Also go back and watch the film closely.
Look at how many sacks Watson avoided.
Not that it matters being the preseason but still...
A few of them he made positive plays out of.
The O-Line play (backups) was absolutely dreadful as well.
Savage played with the first-team offense.
One of those two sacks was a coverage sack.
Dude held onto the ball way too long inside the pocket!!!
Watson was running for his life for the most part.
I want to see Watson have more first-team reps.
No more heroic wins by guys brought in from the street?If we lose Savage and Watson in the same game, doesn't really matter who the 3rd QB is the seasons over.
Fair enough. Like I said I'm willing to cheer for Tom Savage and I'll support him entering this season. But this is a make or break year for him. He's a free agent to be next off-season.I'm not gonna debate you..let's wait and see how Savage plays before we anoint Watson. I like him but Savage based on what we have seen fits what OBrien wants. We need to see both with full compliment of #1s against #1 opponents.
Don't worry, they will both be in the tub together.Also go back and watch the film closely.
Look at how many sacks Watson avoided.
Not that it matters being the preseason but still...
A few of them he made positive plays out of.
The O-Line play (backups) was absolutely dreadful as well.
Put Savage with our backup O-Line and he's sacked 9 or 10 times!
Savage played with the first-team offense.
One of those two sacks was a coverage sack.
Dude held onto the ball way too long inside the pocket!!!
Watson was running for his life for the most part.
I want to see Watson have more first-team reps.
I last played Right Tackls in college at Sam Houston State years ago.
I'm probably better than the Texans backup OTs. LOL (joke)
Let's not hope for both of them to fail this year!Don't worry, they will both be in the tub together.
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I hate to be a Debbie downer, so, whatever you say.Let's not hope for both of them to fail this year!
Otherwise we may be in for a 5-11 or 4-12 season.
Our defense, by itself, can likely win four or five games.
With average QB play we're likely AFC South champions again.
100% agree. If Savage has very good year he plays and gets big money..somewhere. Bad season and it is low ball avg guy contract elsewhere but not Houston. I will be drafting a QB 2018 regardless.Fair enough. Like I said I'm willing to cheer for Tom Savage and I'll support him entering this season. But this is a make or break year for him. He's a free agent to be next off-season.
His four-year rookie deal is already entering a contract year. So if he fails miserably or gets hurt, yet again, I honestly wouldn't re-sign him after the 2017 season ends unless he becomes a Jason Garrett type player (career backup and bookworm on the field). Deshaun Watson is clearly our future franchise quarterback. We invested way too much to land him.
how about " let's not hope for either to fail?" please?Let's not hope for both of them to fail this year!
Otherwise we may be in for a 5-11 or 4-12 season.
Our defense, by itself, can likely win four or five games.
With average QB play we're likely AFC South champions again.
We have six RBs on the team but no 3rd string QB.
Someone explain this to me.
We have six RBs on the team but no 3rd string QB.
Someone explain this to me.
Braxton Miller could be the 3rd QB with a limited play book in an emergency situation.
FINAL 53
OFFENSE (25)
Quarterbacks (2)
Tom Savage, r-Deshaun Watson
Running backs (6)
Lamar Miller, r-D’Onta Foreman, Alfred Blue, Akeem Hunt, Tyler Ervin, Jordan Todman
Wide receivers (5)
DeAndre Hopkins, Braxton Miller, Bruce Ellington, i-Will Fuller, s-Jaelen Strong
Tight ends (3)
C.J. Fiedorowicz, Ryan Griffin, Stephen Anderson
Linemen (9)
Kendall Lamm, Breno Giacomini, Chris Clark, r-Julién Davenport
Xavier Su’a-Filo, Jeff Allen, Nick Martin, Greg Mancz, r-Kyle Fuller.
DEFENSE (25)
Linemen (6)
J.J. Watt, D.J. Reader, Christian Covington, r-Carlos Watkins, Joel Heath, Brandon Dunn
Linebackers (9)
Jadeveon Clowney, Whitney Mercilus, Brian Cushing, Benardrick McKinney, Brennan Scarlett, Brian Peters, Ufomba Kamalu, r-Zach Cunningham, r-Dylan Cole
Cornerbacks (5)
Johnathan Joseph, Kareem Jackson, Kevin Johnson, r-Treston Decoud, r-Dee Virgin
Safeties (5)
Andre Hal, Corey Moore, Eddie Pleasant, Marcus Gilchrist, Kurtis Drummond
SPECIALISTS (3)
Kicker
Ka’imi Fairbairn
Punter
Shane Lechler
Snapper
Jon Weeks
Good catch.I don't see Prosch on your list. Didn't they just extend him?
I don't see Prosch on your list. Didn't they just extend him?
Darn good catch! Thanks.I don't see Prosch on your list. Didn't they just extend him?
There's a discrepancy somewhere because heath is still listed on the roster which has 53 players. He's not on the position list which also has 53. Someone is there who shouldn't be.
You have OFFENSE (26) but there's only 25 listed.
Defense (24) but you left off Heath.
It should be 25 on offense and defense.
OFFENSE (25):
Quarterback (2): Tom Savage, Deshaun Watson.
Running Back (6): Lamar Miller, D’Onta Foreman, Tyler Ervin, Alfred Blue, Akeem Hunt, Jordan Todman.
Fullback (1): Jay Prosch.
Wide Receiver (4): DeAndre Hopkins, Will Fuller, Braxton Miller, Bruce Ellington.
Tight End (3): C.J. Fiedorowicz, Ryan Griffin, Stephen Anderson.
Offensive Line (9): Nick Martin, Chris Clark, Kendall Lamm, Greg Mancz, Jeff Allen, Xavier Su’a-Filo, Breno Giacomini, Julien Davenport, Kyle Fuller.
DEFENSE (25):
Defensive Line (8): J.J. Watt, Jadeveon Clowney, Christian Covington, D.J. Reader, Carlos Watkins, Brandon Dunn, Ufomba Kamalu, JOEL HEATH.
Inside Linebacker (5): Brian Cushing, Benardrick McKinney, Zach Cunningham, Dylan Cole, Brian Peters.
Outside Linebacker (2): Whitney Mercilus, Brennan Scarlett.
Cornerbacks (5): Johnathan Joseph, Kareem Jackson, Kevin Johnson, Treston Decoud, Dee Virgin.
Safety (5): Andre Hal, Corey Moore, Eddie Pleasant, Marcus Gilchrist, Kurtis Drummond.
SPECIAL TEAMS (3):
Kicker (1): Ka’imi Fairbairn.
Punter (1): Shane Lechler.
Long Snapper (1): Jon Weeks.
Pardon me if I haven't been keeping up, but has anyone figured out who the 3rd string QB is yet?
Preseason stats? Worthless for a QB, IMO.
Then again it made Matt Flynn a very rich man!
Tom Savage = 4th year in the NFL. 0 career TD passes. Our front office had more faith in Brock Osweiler going into last year! If Savage were any good we wouldn't have overpaid for Big Os in the first place.
The bigger the game the better Watson plays.
That's even been the case during his collegiate career.
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Having only two QBs on the roster is not uncommon in the NFL. In 2013, 14 teams in the NFL had only 2 QBs on the 53 man roster. Because BOB has enough confidence in Watson to make him the no. 2 QB, Weeden became expendable and his roster spot can be used for a player who will actually see the field. I hate to see Weeden gone, but I think it was the right decision. Talent on the field is better than talent on the roster that will (hopefully) never see the field. If we get to the third string QB, our season is likely over and it doesn't matter anyway.