Hoyer Named Starting QB [Benched Week 2 - Mallett to Start]

[Joshua]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Joshua is hinting we'll be too good to draft a premier QB until 2017 at the soonest.

That's not what I'm saying. What I'm saying is that all we've tried with the QB position are retreads (Fitz, Hoyer) and extremely low probability gambles (Mallett, Savage, etc.). The position is too important to basically hope for a miracle, which is all that we've done for the last 2 years. Instead, we used the first pick of the 2nd round on XSF, who plays arguably the lowest position of value on the football field and will make virtually no impact on the win total even if he pans out (which right now does not look good).


My point about 2017 was that, even if we spend a high draft pick next year (1st or 2nd round), he'll still be a rookie in 2016 so you can't expect too much from him. Thus, I don't see any reasonable way we can expect quality QB play any earlier than 2017.

[Nconroe]

So I was thinking all three , Hoyer, Mallett, Savage were having a reasonable showing so far. Not disappointing at all. It is only the second preseason game.

I thought Hoyer not better than Mallett or Savage, but more experience so he starts for now.

And Mallett and Savage both still young with plenty upside to grow.

I suppose time will tell.

As far as early draft, if you don't yet have your oline, WR, RB, then your qb not matter how good will get killed.

Maybe we could have drafted a qb early last year, hindsight will tell in a couple of years.

[nunusguy]

Mallet is not at practice today because of "personal reasons" according to O'Brien. Who knows what that means, but he was clearly upset the other day when he was named the backup and not starting QB.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

Mallet is not at practice today because of "personal reasons" according to O'Brien. Who knows what that means, but he was clearly upset the other day when he was named the backup and not starting QB.

PDS ‏@PatDStat 26m26 minutes ago
Ryan Mallett showed up late to practice today. Was sent home by O’Brien is expected back to practice tomorrow. #Texans

[Arky]

Starting to wonder a little about OB. He's doing some really good things for the team but he may need to work on his people skills a bit..... Today reminded me of that semi-famous spat he got into with Brady a few years back...



What's interesting in the video is Hoyer (in parka) jumps in between them....

Also, Aaron Hernandez make an appearance....

[WMH]

Originally Posted by Arky

Starting to wonder a little about OB. He's doing some really good things for the team but he may need to work on his people skills a bit..... Today reminded me of that semi-famous spat he got into with Brady a few years back...



What's interesting in the video is Hoyer (in parka) jumps in between them....

Also, Aaron Hernandez make an appearance....

He's an ego maniac. Which is fine if he wins. When they start losing, he'll get run out of choir boy town.

[popanot]

If this team needed anything (other than a QB) it is someone who is rough around the edges and has the balls to stand up to players, coaches, and yes, hopefully the GM and owner when necessary. I can't imagine Kubiak ruffled too many feathers at Kirby.