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

[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

[Arky]

Originally Posted by 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

Yay! If true, once and for all, give the guy some time (several games) to show what he's got.....

[WMH]

I'm actually kinda surprised at the move. Not saying that's not what I wanted to see, but I am surprised he pulled the trigger this quick. I had week 6 in our office pool.....dammit.

Hope the kid does decent, and we don't have this go back and forth all season.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by WMH

I'm actually kinda surprised at the move.

I'm surprised to, I'm surprised for the second time in 4 days ! O'Brien is looking very confused, indecisive, and inept on this whole QB shuffle deal.