Welcome to Houston, Tyrod Taylor
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Texansphan
Football connoisseur
Texans are gonna trade Watson.
They will draft a QB high and he will learn behind TT.
They will draft a QB high and he will learn behind TT.
welsh texan
You may say I’m a dreamer but I’m not the only one
Ahh, beat me to it, mods can delete other thread.
Was nice having you Deshaun.
Was nice having you Deshaun.
Norg
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Nick aint drafting a QB hes trading back prob and getting more chips
TexansFan15
Veteran
I think it’d depend on who the trade partner was and what QBs were available at that pick.
Texazan
Our HOF 34
I think we all knew he was gone when this all started. The damage is done, just like he wanted. I hope he's a happy guy, pfft. Hopefully NC keeping it under wraps has gotten the bid pot stirred real well....
banned1976
sleeper mode
I feel that Taylor is stylistically more like Watson than say FA quarterback in Andy Dalton. It would only make sense to have Taylor backing up Watson than a pocket passer.
I think this looks more like Watson staying than leaving.
I think this looks more like Watson staying than leaving.
welsh texan
You may say I’m a dreamer but I’m not the only one
Seen it said else where...poor mans Lamar Jackson.
What the hale
texanhead08
All Pro
If Watson is dealt we could do a lot worse.
More of a poor man's Mike Vick..
Same hometown, same college, 9 years later, same build, same style.. just Vick was VICK.. and Tyrod has just been Tyrod.
Sources: Texans adding QB Taylor on 1-year deal
Former Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor reached agreement on a one-year deal worth up to $12.5 million with the Texans, sources told ESPN, giving Houston a contingency plan if Deshaun Watson holds out or the team opts to trade him.
www.espn.com
What a weird deal for him last year.
banned1976
sleeper mode
Smart move. In the event Watson decides to sit out, the Texans don't have to change their offense.
See ya DW4
Dont let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya.
Taking out the trash.
Dont let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya.
Taking out the trash.
Mr teX
Hall of Fame
Doesn’t have any bearing on the DW4 trade/no trade/whatever. Tyrod is here as a back up to whomever....but he can be an emergency starter in the event the DW4 situation resolves itself right before the season starts......that way you don’t have to drop a rookie in right away. Good solid signing.
Toro Bravo
Rookie
I like this signing. Great backup and adequate starter who doesn't turn the ball over.
Wrong thread. This was supposed to be in Tyrod Taylor thread
Wrong thread. This was supposed to be in Tyrod Taylor thread
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Still not quite sure why everyone seems to enjoy the inevitable departure of DW4 from the team, but doesn’t really hold the team somewhat responsible for him wanting to go, but to each their own I suppose. Tyrod Taylor can be serviceable for a year or so while the new kid, whoever that ends up being, sits and learns. I like the signing.
Mr teX
Hall of Fame
Who says we aren’t? Fact is, whatever happens, the Texans will still be playing football in 2021.
Texansballer74
The Marine
We needed a veteran quarterback who can backup D4 or take his place just in case he is traded.
If we do trade the spoiled one, you can draft Wilson and let him sit and learn.
Smart solid move
If we do trade the spoiled one, you can draft Wilson and let him sit and learn.
Smart solid move
banned1976
sleeper mode
It started off with Cal and Easterby receiving a majority of the blame but it's flipped a little against Watson as time dragged on without him addressing the issue with the fans.
Out of all the moves the Texans have made over the last week, this one may be the one that moves the needle the most in getting the two parties together. To me, this move gives me the most hope that Watson remains with the team and the offense will be able to pick up where it left off. I still feel that is the fastest route to being a playoff team again.
IMO, the Texans needed to be signing Tyrod Taylor as a veteran QB with a similar play style to Watson and familiar with Pep Hamilton. Doesn't signal anything but good roster construction to me.
CloakNNNdagger
Hall of Fame
Many players have been "screwed" by their FO in the past (although none with a $160 million severance package)..............and they still managed to stay classy, carry on with their team mates, and rise above it despite the "injustice."
ATXtexanfan
Hall of Fame
So much for tanking
There's an entire thread on this topic and if you dont understand after reading that thread you never will. I will make this easy to understand and move on so another thread doesn't get derailed.
Input doesn't= final say.
kiwitexansfan
Hall of Fame
Best backup we've had in a LONG time, perfect fit with his skill set and his fairly mistake-free play.
FireBOB
Waterboy
That's my theory too.
Texansballer74
The Marine
Bingo bingo bingo.
I like the signing
Has played in the offense and is a great person/mentor for a young QB. Has proven as a starter that he can take a team to the playoffs. Not a championship level QB but the best backup QB on the market. (Yes, he's better than Fitzmagic)
Has played in the offense and is a great person/mentor for a young QB. Has proven as a starter that he can take a team to the playoffs. Not a championship level QB but the best backup QB on the market. (Yes, he's better than Fitzmagic)
Texansphan
Football connoisseur
Depends on how much draft capital he can get for Watson and if a QB he really likes is available when they pick.
Texansphan
Football connoisseur
If Watson is upset with Texans hiring policymakers, player selections etc that resulted in a bad losing season he has to take some of the responsibility for that - it's not all on the FO and coaches as they aren't on the field.
Texian
Hall of Fame
Based on the cap figures alone the Texans are roughly over by $3MM - $5MM and if they planned to trade DW4 that would put them OVER by approx $14MM - $15MM (could be as high as $20MM). My guess is Texans are now planning on Watson sitting for a while. I'm not sure where they can find the money to trade Watson. It will be painful if they do. The cap now appears to be in Dire Straits.
Dejaview
All Pro
lol sorry but NC so totally owns you. He controls your whole dialogue lol.
Some things never change.
WolverineFan
Hall of Fame
Texans are never ever going to get fair value for Watson. 25 year old top 5 QB just now entering his prime and under contract for 5 more years? No team is going to give up the package required for that player because it would destroy their roster and nullify the move.
Dig in your heels and start Taylor if/when Watson sits out. Watson has no leverage. If he wanted to leave he shouldn't have signed the contract.
Texans went 4-12 with him last year. If he sits out then you try to compete but more likely end up collecting picks while recouping money from him. If he sits out entire year his contract tolls over and we start all over again.
There is nothing to lose by standing firm since you won't be getting fair value for the player anyway.
Dig in your heels and start Taylor if/when Watson sits out. Watson has no leverage. If he wanted to leave he shouldn't have signed the contract.
Texans went 4-12 with him last year. If he sits out then you try to compete but more likely end up collecting picks while recouping money from him. If he sits out entire year his contract tolls over and we start all over again.
There is nothing to lose by standing firm since you won't be getting fair value for the player anyway.
Texansphan
Football connoisseur
Disagree.
If Watson sees himself as the starter, Taylor won't see the field.
I think addressing the oline is a big positive move as is acquiring a strong talent in the return game and an upgrade at RB.
If they can bring Fuller back that will also help.
Texansphan
Football connoisseur
Good point.
I would add that if he wants to win that badly, he will realize he can't do that from the bench. Better to start at the beginning of the season than having to eat humble pie and ask to start during it.
michaelm
vox nihili
"up to $12 million".
Looks like a $6 million deal with incintives that make 12 mil possible.
That's not out of the question as backup money.
WolverineFan
Hall of Fame
It's $6M base with the rest built in incentives in the likely scenario he starts while Watson pouts about 'justice' from his million dollar mansion.
But if those incentives kick in, the Texans would be further in the hole regarding cap space.
Texian
Hall of Fame
Pretty much what I said in earlier post, cap wise Texans have pretty much locked themselves in to that position.
A great part of the tank.
Only 6 mil as a backup. For a guy that knows the new offense when DW4 sits out or traded. Only 12 mil if Tyrod is the starter and earns his most likely to be earned incentives.
Speedy
Former Yeller Dweller
I don’t see how it means Watson is gone, at least this year. I haven’t seen any updated cap numbers yet, but I heard on the radio today that they were somewhere around 1.8M remaining. And that was before Taylor was on the radar.
Sounds to me like they’re planning on digging in and riding this thing out with Watson.
Sounds to me like they’re planning on digging in and riding this thing out with Watson.