Matt Leinart Signs One-Year Deal With Texans
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by distant_texans_fan on Sep 6, 2010 8:49 AM CDT reply actions
at first I was like, whatever, maybe he is better than DanO
But then I realized this has to mean that unless we are cutting DanO – which doesn’t seem likely – we are now going to be carrying 3 QBs. So is this where the last roster spot is going towards?
oh, and totally off-topic
But anyone else notice that both Travis Johnson and Fred Bennett are on the Charger’s final 53 (at least for now)?
times have changed
used to, nobody wanted our castoffs. In this case we got some return on one of the guys, and the other guy couldn’t make it on a roster even without the greatest cornerback in franchise history anyone older than age 25 as competition.
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
I think Bennett has a chance over there
San Diego always did a pretty good job of jamming receivers at the line; something that Bennett aught to be well-suited for. Methinks it’s how they befuddled Peyton Manning a couple times in the playoffs.
I always wondered why we drafted 6’0", 200-lb. CBs three years in a row, then tried to make them play finesse coverage.
by Nashmeister on Sep 6, 2010 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sigh
No kidding, man. No kidding.
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by bigfatdrunk on Sep 6, 2010 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
man
here I was, all kinda happy that for once, somebody was taking our castoffs instead of us taking other peoples. WE’RE A BIG BOY TEAM NOW.
And then you brought me back down to earth. Such is being a Texans fan, I suppose.
Looks like it.
Of course it doesn’t really matter since QB3 is exempted on gameday. It’s almost like a free roster spot.
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter | SB Nation Houston | Battle Red Blog
its free in the active gameday roster sense
so you can bring 45+ your 3rd QB, but not in the 53-man sense, right? Although, I guess that might be where we can use that last PS position (for whoever eventually gets cut from the 53-man roster).
DiehardChris said it best
This is about Kubiak’s ego. He probably thinks he can fix Leinart a la “My Fair Lady.” Instead of sucking champagne off a dude’s crouch (not that there’s anything wrong with that), he’ll be sipping Earl Grey with Houston’s glitterati. Or something. I don’t freaking know.
Leinart is still deeply buried as the third QB for now, and I seriously doubt he’ll ever learn the playbook.
With a h/t to Rivers: If Schaub is hurt, we are screwed.
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I do feel a bit more secure at Backup QB with Leinart there. The best we can hope for is never seeing either take the field all year.
"A ringing single for David Eckstein who, in my view, is the perfect size for an American male." -Bob Costas
Just like he can fix Dan'O
Hows that going?
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by distant_texans_fan on Sep 6, 2010 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions
What BFD/DHC said
Kubes is like a high school cheerleader when it comes to dating signing broken QBs. No matter how shitty he treated his last girlfriend team, you think that your the person who can “fix” him.
If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?
sounds like shake could use some fixin'....
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
The only guaranteed money in Leinhart's contract...
…should be $1,000 for every second he can do a kegstand.
You guys just need to understand that sometimes a player needs a change of scenery. Change helps you become better. Expect him to really be a better player now.
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What happens when an unstoppable force meets three defensive players? THIS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpWqMqrZwTU
by TexansForever on Sep 6, 2010 9:02 AM CDT reply actions 6 recs
Sometimes
I <3 you.
PS: I need a new graph for my avatar.
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Yeah, now that everyone agrees that Andre Johnson is the best WR you sure do.
Co-signed
R Wayne & L Fitzgerald
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by distant_texans_fan on Sep 6, 2010 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Ya I know. Been thinking about 2010 topics for graphs...or perhaps an exciting plunge into the world of Venn Diagrams!
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
What happens when an unstoppable force meets three defensive players? THIS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpWqMqrZwTU
by TexansForever on Sep 6, 2010 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions
yea ala Ryan Leaf and Tim Couch and Adam PacMan Jones
Not every athlete is worth saving. Especially an immature QB with a weak arm and bad decision making.
by Coleman Price on Sep 6, 2010 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
No more making fun of us for having VY,
You’ve got the next worst thing!! Hahahaha
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by Aditya T (smashville) on Sep 6, 2010 9:09 AM CDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
I mean, LOOK AT THIS!
Even these guys are scoring off us!
I’m going to go eat a gallon of ice cream and cry.
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Though, I guess the difference is...
We don’t actually think Leinart is good.
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by bigfatdrunk on Sep 6, 2010 9:13 AM CDT up reply actions 8 recs
This is true.
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I've rec'ed every reply in this thread except this one.
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lol rivers
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
What happens when an unstoppable force meets three defensive players? THIS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpWqMqrZwTU
by TexansForever on Sep 6, 2010 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Only if you VY bash harder.
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What kind of ice cream?
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: I just passed 60,000 total comments this week. It takes a special skill to be one of the most obsessive fans on a sports blog for obsessive fans.
Boring.
Go with chocolate chip. Then put some chocolate syrup on it.
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Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: I just passed 60,000 total comments this week. It takes a special skill to be one of the most obsessive fans on a sports blog for obsessive fans.
I was not aware of this.
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Yeah it something that came up
during the pre-season game. It’s like every sentence they would use the word "vanilla’ to describe their offense.
and defense
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Oh no....we still get to make fun of VY. Until we START Matt Leinart anyway. Then we are truly on even ground.
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
What happens when an unstoppable force meets three defensive players? THIS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpWqMqrZwTU
by TexansForever on Sep 6, 2010 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions 6 recs
I Will NEVER
stop making fun of VY.
EVER.
by Mike Kerns on Sep 6, 2010 9:18 AM CDT up reply actions 6 recs
VY better than Mattilda
Ok, having VY is also better than having herpes.
by Farmer Fran on Sep 6, 2010 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
If this is bringing out the VY stuff
Man, I can only imagine what’s going to happen when we actually play the BESF’s in November…given that VY is still the starter and not off selling sausage in the parking lot after he gets butthurt when the fans boo him again.
Yea we still get to make fun
Reason you still have upper hand in bad decisions is cause yall still think VY is the answer to the future.
by Coleman Price on Sep 6, 2010 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
on the positive side
At least our backup QB will think we’re better than every team we play… even on weeks we lose.
Though Kubes needs to introduce him to the media as “Vince”
On a serious note
DanO just wasn’t cutting it. Schaub was very unhappy with the fold on his towels. Perhaps with Leinart’s lefthanded technique, all will be good again….
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
by Rip Jersey on Sep 6, 2010 9:26 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
week 15 conversation.
matt: alright matty boy…. run trips left mother goose waggle waggle on three!
schaubby: WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?
matt: it’s cool baby… just run it.
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Maybe we can now cut dan o and resign booty!
You can't fix Dumb or being a VYFB
by Texans-Brocos on Sep 6, 2010 9:31 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Doubt it
Remember, even Sexy Rexy looked fantastical against the 3’s & 4’s in the preseason.
If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?
The sex cannon has a solid backup rill
You can't fix Dumb or being a VYFB
by Texans-Brocos on Sep 6, 2010 9:46 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Roll()
You can't fix Dumb or being a VYFB
by Texans-Brocos on Sep 6, 2010 9:46 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
iPhone suckage
And I would like to have him back as the backup here.
You can't fix Dumb or being a VYFB
by Texans-Brocos on Sep 6, 2010 9:47 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
See. It is the iPhone.
It’s evil, and changes “what” to “fuck” now on mine
by AllenOU on Sep 6, 2010 10:21 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I hear Jeff George is still out there looking for a job
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Hey, Guys
I just had the weirdest dream. In my dream, our beloved Texans signed Matt Fricking Leinart despite all evidence indicating that he can’t play QB in the NFL. Makes no sense, right? I’m pretty sure it was just the unfortunate result of four hours spent sniffing ammonia.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...
by Tim on Sep 6, 2010 9:53 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
That's pretty early in the morning to be cooking crack....
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Aside from Matt Schaub and Sage Rosenfels (to a much lesser extent)
anyone we’ve paid to play QB can’t play QB.
"Lord, beer me strength."
I think David Carr just shed a tear reading that.
"A ringing single for David Eckstein who, in my view, is the perfect size for an American male." -Bob Costas
I think there is a real opportunity here
This guy could potentially Out-Rosencopter even the Great Sage Rosenfels. I mean, who knows what terrible follies this guy is capable of? Solid comedic depth right there. We just needed to give him a platform from which to suck.
If Schaub goes down
Whoever has Leinart in the JWML might be sitting on some gold
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
by The Night Owl on Sep 6, 2010 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions
well I hope who ever is sitting on the gold
wipes when they’re thru.
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,…….
by WhiskeyR on Sep 6, 2010 10:04 AM CDT reply actions 9 recs
7 Rec's. No replies.
Oh wait. Shit. 1 reply.
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by LoneSpot on Sep 7, 2010 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
no one replied yet
because he put it so eloquently, none was needed
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by HoustonTransplant on Sep 8, 2010 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions
So...
if Leinart loses the backup spot in the greatest position battle ever, is he still the better qb?
I think you know the answer to that one
He’ll probably hold a pressie just to let you know…
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
With a Smirnoff Ice in hand no doubt
"A ringing single for David Eckstein who, in my view, is the perfect size for an American male." -Bob Costas
Attempt to point out positives
He was a top ten pick, and has all the tangibles and talent to play in the NFL.
Guy is still young, and maybe being further away from cali will help him
He is a better fit for our system than the semi spread in zona.
He would be protected on the blind side by Winston, whom is are best lineman IMO
There are SOME positives, and he never stepped out of the back of the end zone for a safety, or led is team to 0-16
by AllenOU on Sep 6, 2010 10:28 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Well
Leinart: 70.8 QB Rating, 14 TDs to 20 INTs.
Orlovsky: 71.3 QB Rating, 8 TDs to 8 INTs.
The offensive lines Leinart has played behind are far, far superiour to those Orlovsky did. On the field of battle, at least, Orlovsky has the edge.
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Debatable.
I know the Lions had an absymal team as a whole, but the Cardinals offensive line has been horrendous for many, many, years.
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by riversmccown on Sep 6, 2010 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm just trying to be positive
The guy has the talent. Kubiak IMO is 2 for three on QBs with the texans. Rosenfels and schaub both got better, and dan o hasn’t been worse, just hasn’t progressed like some people, not anyone here, thought.
I feel alot more comfortable now having him over dan o. He could get some mop up duty after we are up on the colts 31-10
by AllenOU on Sep 6, 2010 10:42 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Dan-o never had the surrounding talent inside and out that Mattilda had in Zona
Book em Dan-O
by Coleman Price on Sep 6, 2010 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Shitty line..
But Calvin Johnson ain’t no slouch, and the running games probably weren’t much different.
Everyone is calling him a checkdown charlie
So we can bring in some more tight ends right? Positive + 1
by BrownCrayon on Sep 6, 2010 9:33 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Maybe it's just my arrogant outsider perspective.
But Leinart at USC did have one thing that Dan O didn’t on Offense to make himself look good. His name is Reggae Boosh. In other words, Leinart would not have been successful at SC without our favorite draft bust. If Dan O had a good RB in the backfield, and made a sub-big-time college throw once a game, he would of been the one drafted in the first round. Oh well, until either of the two step on the field (hopefully in like 11 years or so when teh Shaub retires, or hopefully way later.) we’ll know how our backups were. Remember even Steve Young was a backup qb once (bad reference, i know.)
"Do you ever feel more like you do now then when you got there?"
I can't agree with this
Matt was a big time recruit and even without bush and white he was a stud in college. You don’t win a Heisman throwing check downs to your RB. Dan o was no where near the recruit or prospect leinart was.
But you make a good point about playmakers, and dan o doesn’t ever get to throw to andre or OD.
Leinart > orlovsky, and it’s not close IMO.
I hope for our sake I’m completely right about this as well.
But BFD throwing the career stats out there really hurts my case
by AllenOU on Sep 6, 2010 10:57 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Frankly I am just glad our two backups have had in game experience now.
I mean, it could be worse, we could have two rookies that just look at the playbook and say “I’m 12 and I don’t even know what this is.” (props to whoever gets the reference)
"Do you ever feel more like you do now then when you got there?"
I'm waiting to hear what Kubiak has to say about it all
Is Leinart coming in to compete for the QB2 spot? I want to know what the expectations are. Leinart would have to buy-in otherwise he wouldn’t sign the contract.
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Sorry, man
Also, I just watched the 2006 Rose Bowl for the eleventy billionth time the other night, and I remember thinking the entire game: I cannot believe people think Leinart is a 1st round pick. I thought the same about Bust, too. I felt like they were completely system players.
So, when you consider I’ve long been biased against them, I’m not exactly taking a neutral line.
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How many beers have you killed just rewatching that game, I wonder?
And, do you hoot and holler at the same plays every time? God, that must be special!
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
I plead the 5th
Answer to your first question: Is kajillion a number?
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Yes.
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Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: I just passed 60,000 total comments this week. It takes a special skill to be one of the most obsessive fans on a sports blog for obsessive fans.
Hmmmm
Then I guess it was a lot of beer.
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Here is a very important question
Did you see Reggae Boosh throw the illegal forward pass near the end of the game?
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by distant_texans_fan on Sep 6, 2010 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Houston just signed Leinart
for the fans could make fun of him for the 06 Rose Bowl.
"Call me Snake"
And for all of these comments...
Pro Bowl MVP Matt Schaub is still the starting QB, but that’s okay that his name hasn’t been mentioned…he’ll begin reminding people in less than a week.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Is that before or after he gets passed up for a pro bowl again?
"A ringing single for David Eckstein who, in my view, is the perfect size for an American male." -Bob Costas
VY is a two time pro bowler
I’ve long since forgotten about using that as a measuring stick
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See the report here:
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Doin stuff so nasty that you have to do it twice to confirm the level of nasty!!
He lost me on slide # 2 when he said...
“Manning has arguably the best receiving corps in the league with Steve Smith, Mario Manningham, and Hakeem Nicks highlighting the position”
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by TexansForever on Sep 6, 2010 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
SAT Time!!!
BleacherReport:Sports News::Matt Leinart:HOF
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Bleacher Report sucks in general.
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You lost me
when I saw the link and it said “bleacherreport.com”
by Jordann on Sep 6, 2010 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's nice that we can all agree
that Bleacher Report sucks.
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by Cassieper on Sep 6, 2010 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
He quit it already
I think he lasted like three months.
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Like im ever going to
let him forget about that mistake.
by Jordann on Sep 6, 2010 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
TEXANS GOT THE STEAL OF THE YEAR
LEINERT WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD TEXANS TO A SUPERBOWL. GOT A RAW DEAL IN ARIZONA. TEXANS JUST GOT THEIR SUPERBOWL QB. TAKE THAT TO THE BANK.
Anyone see a guy come through here in a card jersey withan afro and bermud shorts on screaming crazy shit? A patient ecaped earlier and we think he might have headed his way.
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
What happens when an unstoppable force meets three defensive players? THIS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpWqMqrZwTU
by TexansForever on Sep 6, 2010 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
And what do you base this on?
Leinart can’t even sniff Schaub’s jock, much less hold it.
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In his defense
If you did all the drugs he did, you wouldn’t be able to sniff anymore either.
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Cogent, Thorough, Insightful
I’m sold.
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by MDC on Sep 7, 2010 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
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