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

[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.

[Arky]

Originally Posted by 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.

Agreed and I think that's what our team of "good-boys" needs (although I would balk at getting in the owner's face neck burnin', jaws-a-flappin'). Being a super-alpha head coach is not a requirement to be successful and there's a long list of smart, somewhat passive but successful head coaches.

At this point in time, OB is just what the doctor ordered. I think the problem comes when a coach crosses over into tyranny. And a tyrant perceived to be making poor decisions usually doesn't last very long.... (see Caesar, Caligula, Nero, etc.)

[Warren]

I'm hoping that Mallett being late to practice was an honest screw up and not him pouting because he only needs to remember back a year to realize he'll probably get a chance this season.

I don't see O'Brien as an egomaniac. For example, when talking about the draft he's always very deferential to Rick Smith, even though I suspect that O'Brien has a lot of say in the draft room. Compare that to how a true egomaniac like Jerry Jones operates. By the way, O'Brien's explanation of that video was that Brady had just thrown a pick and was chewing out a receiver they'd signed just a few days before for running a bad route. He said that while the route wasn't great, Brady threw a bad pass and O'Brien didn't like Brady bitching and not taking responsibility. Both Brady and O'Brien said afterwards it was no big deal and they have a good relationship.

As far as the future at QB, one name to keep in mind for next year is Drew Brees. The Saints are in terrible cap shape and after this year cutting or trading him would save them more than it would cost in dead money. He's a staunch union guy so he's unlikely to take a pay cut to stay, especially on a team that will probably be in rebuilding mode. He's not exactly a youngster but if the Texans think they're a QB away they'd have to consider it.

[nunusguy]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet · 14m14 minutes ago
Sources: #Texans are poised to make a quarterback change. They are preparing to play with QB Ryan Mallett as their starter vs. the #Panthers
Per Rapaports Twitter