Dan Orlovsky Is Your New Backup QB

by Tim on Mar 1, 2009 2:45 PM CST in News Comment 13 comments

John McClain and Adam Schefter (tip o' the cap to DreKeem for the FanPost as well) report that Dan Orlovksy has signed with your Houston Texans to be the backup to Matt Schaub. From Schefter:

Orlovsky received a three-year, $9.15 million contract with a $2.4 million signing bonus. The Broncos also were interested in Orlovsky, a four-year NFL veteran who started seven games for the Lions in 2008, but Denver was outbid by Houston.

Like our former backup QB, Orlovsky is probably best known for a single infamous play. Unlike Sage, Orlovsky is only 25 years old and comes to Houston knowing full well that he's not going to be the starting quarterback here. More on this later, but I like this move. Opine in the Comments below regarding your thoughts about the newest Texan.

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So...

This means that McShay was wrong and we’re not drafting Sanchez? lol.

"I'm just looking forward to something great happening in the city of Houston" - Tracy McGrady

Still waiting...

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know." - The Dream #34

by DreKeem on Mar 1, 2009 3:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That was a pick destined to be mocked big time, what a dweeb

McShay obviously did absolutely zero research when he had us going for a backup QB that would have cost us a ton of money to sign. Either that or he is not a member of the Matt Schaub fan club, again showing that he knows nothing about the Texans. That pick would only have made sense if it were the first part of a trade with Detroit or someone else with a QB need. ESPN should roast him for that bit of stupidity.

Orlovsky made a positive impression at Reliant this year when he madde a game out of what should have been a laugher when he tossed a 96 yard TD to Calvin Johnson, who was very loosley covered by soon to be ex?? Texan Petey Faggins. Dan is a good pickup; 25 years old with good size, knows he is #2 & is OK with it, and much better than any other backup QB’s we had on the roster.

by oiler-texan diehard on Mar 1, 2009 9:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

good pickup

young qb with some decent starting experience, and who knows his role. Sure, he could’ve blurted, “Yeah, well… Shaub’s GUARANTEED to miss a few games a year, so this might as well be a starting gig…” but he didn’t. Good times.

Bacon tastes good... Pork chops taste good.

by beefy on Mar 1, 2009 4:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Lions fan here...

You have a very good backup QB here. Dan-O may have a low ceiling, but he has a high floor too. He’s always had a good attitude being on the bench, and when he became the starter for a while last season, he seemed to be the only QB who consistently tried to get the ball to Calvin Johnson. He takes care of the ball pretty well and knows who his playmakers are. I don’t think he’ll attempt another “112 yard pass” either.

A lot of us were really hoping he’d get the start in Detroit in 2009 sine he performed by far the best out of the five QB’s we had to play, but it just wasn’t to be.

by n4ry4 on Mar 2, 2009 8:47 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aifulCRgQEw

Good Luck Guys…

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by drinkyourmilkshake on Mar 2, 2009 9:13 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Tell Me

Which characteristic is worse as a backup, lack of situational awareness (Orlovsky)

or fragility

Let's get the Texans a better fight song.

by Jake on Mar 2, 2009 10:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

hahah,

I guess my thought would be you can hope a guys stays healthy, but your hopes and prayers aren’t gonna make anyone less stupid…

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by drinkyourmilkshake on Mar 3, 2009 12:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I like (and called) this

To me, if Orlovsky can show flashes on the worst team in NFL history, then he surely has enough talent to be the backup to Matt Schaub. Let’s not forget that Kubiak is a bit of a quarterback wiz, and can surely maximize Dan’s potential.

by Leein3D on Mar 2, 2009 11:04 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I just wish he wasn't so costly

I like that we got him as the backup – but the cost kind of surprised me.

I mean, he’s literally twice as expensive as Sage, and obviously not nearly as good of a backup (at least right now).

Luckily, I have total faith and trust in Kubiak and his QB Guru skills. DannO will get better just because of that.

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Mar 2, 2009 1:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Chris - did we overpay for Antonio Smith too?

by oiler-texan diehard on Mar 2, 2009 2:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry - disregard, I just saw your comment on the Smith thread.

Makes sense that you cannot sign decent free agents early AND get a good deal.

by oiler-texan diehard on Mar 2, 2009 2:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Don Banks calls Orlovsky's deal "astounding"

"Orlovsky deal astounds

Maybe the most astounding contract I’ve seen handed out so far in free agency is not the Albert Haynesworth deal in Washington, it’s the Dan Orlovsky signing in Houston. The Texans reportedly gave the ex-Lions quarterback a three-year deal worth $9.15 million, including a $2.4 million signing bonus, to take over the backup spot that was vacated by the trade of Sage Rosenfels to Minnesota.

Are you kidding me? More than $3 million per year for the guy who forgot that NFL end zones are only 10 yards deep? (Okay, that’s a cheap shot, but tell me you weren’t going to say it if I didn’t?) Denver was reportedly interested in Orlovsky, but were the Broncos interested in him at anywhere near that price, or did the Texans in essence bid almost against themselves?

With Chris Simms still out there, with Byron Leftwich, Jeff Garcia, Rex Grossman, and J.P. Losman all still available, the Texans made Orlovsky their priority after getting a free-agent visit from Patrick Ramsey on Friday? I just don’t get it. The guy went 0-7 as the Lions starter, and probably cost them the game they had the best shot of winning all season, that 12-10 loss at Minnesota when he ran out of bounds for a safety.
—Don Banks (4:15 p.m. ET) "

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/02/27/signings/index.html?bcnn=yes

- tyler

by bullpen116 on Mar 2, 2009 4:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That article reeks of ignorance.

Orlovsky is as young or younger than any of the guys he listed. He’s also been in the league a few years and has some starts under his belt. However, he doesn’t want to be the starter like almost all of the guys he listed.

Leftwich, Garcia, and Losman want to start. Simms and Grossman I believe at least want a chance to compete for a starting job.

He also has more upside than just about everyone on that list. Leftwich doesn’t fit this system at all with his slow delivery. I’ve got to think Garcia and Grossman are just about tapped out. I would’ve entertained Simms, but I actually think Orlovsky has a lot of potential. The guy put up decent numbers on an awful team.

by Leein3D on Mar 2, 2009 5:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs