In 2007 did we have anything to look forward to? Were there any expectations? Situation is quite a bit different in 2013.
You could make the argument that this team is worse than the 2007 team. Cause they certainly are recordwise. So far, the W/L record of Keenum's opponents is better than Schaub's as well. Of course the situations are different (Keenum, for example, was thrust into this position midseason after a year on practice squad... while Schaub was groomed and had an entire offseason to prep). Expectations or not, if you weren't ready to toss Schaub overboard after year 1, you shouldn't be ready to toss Keenum aside right now either. Lest ye be a hippy crit.
I'm ready to give up on Keenum now because he isn't the guy. He was never going to be the guy. We have an opportunity to draft the best quarterback in the draft this year. That gives me much more confidence than Keenum. Do you honestly want Keenum to be the Houston Texans' starting quarterback? I don't care about what Schaub did in his first 7 games. I just want the Texans to win, and Keenum has shown essentially zero tools that make me believe that he can lead us to a Super Bowl win.
Spoiler <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Phillips: "I'm gonna do the very best job I can. I have been a head coach & interim HC before and I'm familiar with the situation." <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/statuses/410140375404134400">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Phillips: I'm going to try to influence some things offensively that I think I can help with. I'm going to be a well-rounded coach. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/statuses/410140758063083520">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Phillips: The team's a little bit uptight, to me. All the pressure has been put on themselves. We just need to just go out and play. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/statuses/410141517844475904">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"When you're thrown in there, it's a lot harder. It's a quicker mold." -Phillips on if last 3 games should be indicator of his HC ability.</p>— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/statuses/410142342742437888">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wade Phillips on Marciano firing: That was a team decision. Interim special teams coach Lig was here. (Ligashesky) has some ideas. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Deepi Sidhu (@DeepSlant) <a href="https://twitter.com/DeepSlant/statuses/410140673695043585">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Phillips on Swearinger: He's already been given the message. It's hurting your team. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Deepi Sidhu (@DeepSlant) <a href="https://twitter.com/DeepSlant/statuses/410141003073724416">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Phillips says Keenum's starts are not a trial basis, but an evaluation. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Deepi Sidhu (@DeepSlant) <a href="https://twitter.com/DeepSlant/statuses/410141267130318848">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>When asked if he would return as DC if not hired as HC, Wade says, jokingly: If you say that, they won't hire you as head coach. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Deepi Sidhu (@DeepSlant) <a href="https://twitter.com/DeepSlant/statuses/410142710860115968">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wade Phillips at podium. Reserve QB TJ Yates has a "back problem". <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Drew Dougherty (@DoughertyDrew) <a href="https://twitter.com/DoughertyDrew/statuses/410139654055133184">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"We've been great friends. I appreciate him hiring me."- Phillips on being affected personally by Kubiak's firing. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Drew Dougherty (@DoughertyDrew) <a href="https://twitter.com/DoughertyDrew/statuses/410139884561498112">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"I've talked to him and we've texted." - Phillips on whether or not he's spoken with Gary Kubiak. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Drew Dougherty (@DoughertyDrew) <a href="https://twitter.com/DoughertyDrew/statuses/410140558334513152">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Phillips: I'll delegate some defensive duties, and have a role in offensive/special teams as well. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Drew Dougherty (@DoughertyDrew) <a href="https://twitter.com/DoughertyDrew/statuses/410140703352565760">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"I think Case needs to go through some of the rough times in order to get stronger in some areas."- Phillips on <a href="https://twitter.com/casekeenum7">@casekeenum7</a>.</p>— Drew Dougherty (@DoughertyDrew) <a href="https://twitter.com/DoughertyDrew/statuses/410140929329082368">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wade: Any questions? <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Dale Robertson (@sportywineguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportywineguy/statuses/410139531779010561">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wade: This is a lot different. Was just keeping seat warm last time. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Dale Robertson (@sportywineguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportywineguy/statuses/410139715455971328">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wade: Firing affects you personally because he's a great friend. Familes are close. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Dale Robertson (@sportywineguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportywineguy/statuses/410139862885752833">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wade: I'm right in the middle of it. I'm up to my rear in alligators. I'm going to do best job I can." Won't discuss future plans. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Dale Robertson (@sportywineguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportywineguy/statuses/410140311105835008">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wade: I'm going to try to get this team on the right track. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Dale Robertson (@sportywineguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportywineguy/statuses/410140467578540032">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wade: Naming Keenum starter also "a team decision." Case needs to go through tough times to get better. Not trial, an evaluation." <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Dale Robertson (@sportywineguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportywineguy/statuses/410140945053917184">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wade: I think "I have something to give" as a head coach, here or elsewhere. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Dale Robertson (@sportywineguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportywineguy/statuses/410141584110673920">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wade: It's a simple game. You need to know what to do and how to do it" in response to a question about Eddie Pleasant. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Dale Robertson (@sportywineguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportywineguy/statuses/410141795142893568">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wade on injuries: T.J. Yates has a back issue. That's only injury he's aware of. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Dale Robertson (@sportywineguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportywineguy/statuses/410142417787318272">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Asked how T. J. got hurt, Wade said: "I don't know. Sitting on the bench, I guess." He's got Bum's sense of humor. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Dale Robertson (@sportywineguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportywineguy/statuses/410142623991877633">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a>' Wade Phillips said it was a "team decision" to start Case Keenum final three games. Keenum needs to be able to prove he can win.</p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronBrianSmith) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronBrianSmith/statuses/410140933489819648">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a>' Wade Phillips: "If you look at the record, I think I've got a lot to offer as a head coach." <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NFL&src=hash">#NFL</a></p>— Brian T. Smith (@ChronBrianSmith) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChronBrianSmith/statuses/410141582537392128">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I asked if Rick Dennison will call plays. Wade Phillips said he'll meet with him today to discuss that. I take that as maybe not. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) <a href="https://twitter.com/taniaganguli/statuses/410141303654338561">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"You lose 11 in a row, they're going to make changes." J.J. Watt. Said he understands the business side. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaro) <a href="https://twitter.com/DZangaro/statuses/410144022179872768">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"Everybody's responsible for what's happened here." -- Watt <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a></p>— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaro) <a href="https://twitter.com/DZangaro/statuses/410144173304864768">December 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
"I understand the business side of the game" has become an overused saying, and I'm not sure most of the athletes even know what they mean when they say it. Firing Kubiak has nothing to do with "the business side". Mr. Mcnair's bottom line is doing just fine. He was fired because he's a terrible football coach and our team is 2-11. It's "the football side".
