Texans are starting to get hyped up throughout the league. We have a ton of talent. off topic, I think Cushing out plays his contract this year. They should be fighting it out with Denver as the best defense if Watt can be himself this year.
I do not see how Weeden (or someone like him) does not make the 53 man cut as the 3rd QB. The Texans the last two seasons have had trouble keeping QB1 and QB2 healthy and productive. Other than that it is hard to argue with SoT 53 man roster. As casual fans, some of the last cuts have more to do with special teams play than we consider.
They only took two last year. Weeden hasn't been playing and Savage has looked fine so I'm sure they are comfortable with him as the backup. If anything you want a 3rd QB to be a developmental guy, not just another veteran. They save some money on the cap by cutting him and there is a good chance that he or someone like him will be available should they need to go get a vet. Let's not pretend that Weeden is anything special. OBrien has gotten solid production basically out of every QB he's run through his system except for Ryan Mallett so I would not cut a WR or a RB that you want to keep in order to pay Weeden $1million for nothing.
Yeah but the way I see it, if you have that much injury problems at QB, you could always pick Weeden back up off the couch later, it's not like he's gonna get a job elsewhere. Hell for that matter, why not pick up TJ Yates? With as much talent as the Texans have at the WR and RB positions, those roster spots are at a premium, I'd cut Weeden to keep an extra RB or WR.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Texans cut rookie defensive lineman Ra'Zahn Howard, according to a source</p>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/770308525268492288">August 29, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Weeden doesn't need to take up a roster spot. That's a total waste when we could keep something that can actually help us. Also, I wouldn't be upset if Shorts doesn't make it...i also wouldn't be upset if he makes it, so I'm indifferent there.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a> cut Josh Lenz.</p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/770314098152275968">August 29, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Texans are cutting linebacker Ryan Langford</p>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/770317443315019776">August 29, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a> release OT Matt Pierson</p>— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/status/770316824344879106">August 29, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="cy" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a> cut WR Josh Lenz, OLB Carlos Thompson & OT Arturo Uzdavinis</p>— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/status/770321630270631936">August 29, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The situation with Josh Lenz has to do with his practice squad eligibility. He has spent 3 years on practice squads. Out of options per CBA.</p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/770322572651143168">August 29, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Texans letting Lenz go early to see if he can latch on with another team. His camp happen a year too late. Any other, he has a legit chance.</p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/770322736854011904">August 29, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Two years in a row the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a> have had a rookie FA make the roster as the 4th OLB. Jason Anrkah in 2014, Carlos Thompson in 2015.</p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/770323301960908800">August 29, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Both Ankrah and Thompson were cut the following season after making the 53-man roster. Looks like Scarlett could possibly be #3 in 3 years.</p>— PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/770323483616215040">August 29, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Derek Newton expected to return to practice this week from hamstring injury</p>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/770336065987174400">August 29, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> That's good news, the quicker the O line gets healthy, the more dominant the offense can be.
He's not worthless, his skills just don't fit this team. He's an awesome goal line, third down back but he has no speed. If he's cut I hope he catches on he can be a solid player
