I'd like it if that mock happened, 4 QB's are gone, but there are plenty of candidates remaining. It kind of sucks that Nix is gone, but that's almost a given.
I'm more convinced than ever -- the answer is Clowney, then take a QB in the 2nd or 3rd and rely on O'brien's superior QB development skills to lead us. Assuming Foster comes back strong, we really could really develop a similar model to Seattle: dominating defense + elite running game + game manager QB who doesn't screw things up.
when a new staff comes in they tend to wipe out, but what if Case could be that game manager for us? He can make the throws. All of his INTs came from the blitz something all rookies struggle with, especially with no running game and a screen game that could barely net a yard. Case was practically a rookie. whatever happens, happens, to quote mike Tyson. But I'm down with Defense with the first couple of picks.
Why can't it be Schaub? I think when O'brien has his open QB competition Schaub will win and will be our starting QB next year. I know the fans don't want to hear this but I think it's very likely. Add Clowney, build around a strong defense and running game and let the experienced Schaub play QB. It's the safe route and I think it's the most likely route.
If we're gonna go that route, then we'll sign Josh McCown or Matt Cassel and they'll win the job from Schaub.
That's fine, but if Schaub is done like many fans believe then why is he still on the team? Everyone on the Texans had an awful year last year. I believe there will be an open competition for QB and Schaub has a good chance of winning that. The new coach isn't looking at last year, he's looking at what he has to work with today.
Don't tell me nice try unless you know something I don't. Are you saying you are certain Schaub will not be on this roster next season? Based on his salary alone, I think the smart thing to do is just simply release him when the time comes, but I don't understand NFL contracts well enough to say for sure.
I am certain Schaub will not be on the roster next season and I am willing to place a tip jar bet on it if he isn't.
http://www.battleredblog.com/2014/1...ry-cap-analysis-matt-schaub-will-count-for-14 We will save over 10 million if we cut Schaub by June 1st. I am willing to place a bet on that for sure.
Actually I found someone who knows much more than me about this situation: http://www.stateofthetexans.com/blog/2014/02/17/the-texans-2014-plan-starts-with-matt-schaub/ The off-season moves have started around the NFL and the Houston Texans will be following suit soon enough. The 2014 plan for the Texans is being put in place by new Head Coach Bill O’Brien and General Manager Rick Smith by targeting potential free agent targets and setting their draft board. The biggest decision rests what the organization plans to do with Matt Schaub and his contract for the upcoming season. There has been plenty of discussion prior to the end of the season that Schaub could have spent his last season in Houston as the starting quarterback. The quarterback has three years remaining on his current deal, which still has guarantees of $10.5 million dollars of his $62 million dollar extension he signed prior to the start of the 2012 season. To make matters tougher, his cap numbers increase throughout the life of the contract starting next season at $14.125 million then to $17 million in 2015 and $19 million in 2016. Schaub’s low guarantees make the contract reasonable, but his high cap hits make it hard to think Schaub will have a future in Houston. As a franchise the Texans need to explore every option to save that $10.5 million off of Schaub’s contract, especially for a team that needs to make some moves to improve the depth of this team. Options for Matt Schaub and the Texans Ask Him to Take a Pay Cut With his poor play and his decline starting in the 2012 season, Schaub will more than likely not see the type of money he has on his contract again. If Bill O’Brien views Schaub as an option for the 2014 season, the Texans could ask him to take a pay cut to stay with the team. This is not a restructure, because the team’s best interest should be not to pay out the life of the contract. We know that Schaub will keep $10.5 million, but the Texans could easily drop his cap number to something more realistic and turn it into an incentive packed deal. The benefit of this is that Schaub can control his future to a point, especially the financials of his deal. By hitting the open market from getting cut, his financial future comes into question and at least this way he has “some” control. Find a Trade Partner This might seem like a far-fetched idea, but if the Texans could help facilitate a deal Schaub approves of it could work. The Texans could rework his deal (like above) for another team and give Schaub the chance to save money towards his deal. The Texans have to look at teams like the New York Jets and Oakland Raiders who might be looking for a capable starter for the short-term. If Schaub hit’s the open market, he will be looked at nothing more than a back up and getting paid as a backup. The Texans could also send money to the possible team to help move him, comparable to what the Denver Broncos did to Tim Tebow when he was traded to the New York Jets in 2012. The free agent quarterback market is soft this season, with very few options available and Schaub will have some value compared to the potential free agent quarterback group. The financials in a NFL trade can be a mess, and if Schaub does not want to redo his deal this option looks like the furthest possibility. Designate Him As a Post June 1st Cut The unfortunate thing for the Texans is that NFL teams know they are in over their heads with Schaub and his contract. His remaining cap numbers compared to his recent level of play have all signs pointing to Schaub’s exit from Houston. The Texans would be eating $10.5 million of Schaub’s contract spread over a two-year period, if and when he is designated as June 1st cut. If Schaub does not take a pay cut, the Texans will more than likely start the process of releases him so the team can start making moves for the upcoming season. The Texans 2014 roster movement does not start until a decision is made, and it looks like that choice will come with dead money too. With Bill O’Brien era ready to start in Houston, the financials and play make Schaub look expendable. Plus with March 11th coming soon with the new league year, the decision on Schaub should be coming soon.
Yeah, I'm not willing to place a bet on it after educating myself a bit more about his contract. Not 100% he's gone, but it seems like it would be the smart thing to do, but this organization doesn't always do the smart thing. If Schaub takes a pay cut though I could see him being on the roster for sure in 2014.
If Schaub does take a pay cut(extremely unlikely), he effectively becomes the 2014 starting QB for this team barring an injury. The team unfortunately got themselves in this mess for extending a guy coming of an ankle injury. Granted that the Texans continued to win in the 2012-13 campaign, the team couldve waited on his contract till the end of that season. Infact, it wouldve been the prudent thing to do(refer to Chicago and Cutler). Matt Schaub's terrible performance down the stretch of the 2012 season mightve undercut his value, and the Texans could've worked a more favorable deal. And after having such a terrible 2013 season, the impact on the franchise would've been much less. Instead they gave him a 26 mil guarantee- 62 million 4 year contract. That is totally on Rick Smith. (Infact he did it yet again with Brian Cushing) Bottom line: Schaub isnt taking anything less. A restructure might happen(unsure if it even makes a difference), but then again, there is zero incentive for Schaub to help the Texans. Schaub needs to be a post June cut.
