I go as far as saying it was never the playcalling that was an issue, it was the QB who couldn't execute. But I can't be that biased against Matt Schaub who I still believe will go to a different team and put up decent numbers. It's just that he isn't the right QB for the system, he was until teams knew he can't run.
I don't want to overreact to 2 games and say he can be a franchise QB, so for me I still don't know long term if he's the guy. If he doesn't turn out to be, I would hate to go through another wasted season. I get your health concerns too.
Why do people have a hard time believing Keenum is the guy? Undrafted,perceived lack of arm strength(isnt the case,height? He seems to have all the intangibles you want in a qb with good mobility and a good arm. I think he is here to stay. He is already breaking records.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>No <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23texans&src=hash">#texans</a> news conference today . Players will comment at 3p. Wade Phillips not being made available as of now which is surprising.</p>— Randy McIlvoy (@RandyMcIlvoy) <a href="https://twitter.com/RandyMcIlvoy/statuses/397450910835556352">November 4, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Because I've seen guys have short term success and not be the answer for the longterm. It's really about the future, I need to see more than 2 games of this before I can label him a franchise starting QB.
He's smart. I think this is the play you can get used too. Something that stuck out to me was the run right before half where he saw 2 deep safety coverage/man. He knew what he was doing before the play started. Keenum had massive improvement on blitzes. Was impressed.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>All reports on Gary Kubiak are good, but we still don't know for sure if he'll be back this week and coaching at Arizona on Sunday.</p>— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/397461558210465792">November 4, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>DE Antonio Smith said he's not surprised bout Incognito suspension cause "you are what you are." He's been fined twice 4 Incognito incidents</p>— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/397471906917384192">November 4, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Ben Tate said his 4 cracked ribs make it "hard to breathe and laugh. I like to tell jokes and laugh. Maybe by Friday."</p>— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/397472693013843968">November 4, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Wade Phillips led <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a>' meetings today.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronBrianSmith) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronBrianSmith/statuses/397469415500820480">November 4, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a>' Ben Tate dealing with pain day after playing with four broken ribs. "It hurts, man." Plans to play vs. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23AzCardinals&src=hash">#AzCardinals</a>.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronBrianSmith) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronBrianSmith/statuses/397471672279654400">November 4, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Bob McNair's plan all along. "You fans wanted Kubiak gone. You got what you wished for! Here's Uncle Wade!!"
I bet McNair let's him interview for the job, out of respect, but I think it's time for a house cleaning. Fewer lifers and retreads and more fresh blood, young wiz kids for the front office, Morey types, and a hot shot coordinator from the pros or a rising star from college. Smart, young, and analytical.
while i want to clean house, i'm not sure it's smart to bring in a different offensive system with keenum doing so well. we've seen what changing systems does to young qbs.
I don't care how well Keenum plays, Kubiak must be fired. That is the single most important thing that must happen, this offseason, for the Texans to have any legitimate chance of ever reaching the SB. And Sleepy Head needs to be bold, no more safe comfortable choices.
