Houston Texans Sign Veteran QB Jake Delhomme
by Neal Coolong on Nov 29, 2011 5:11 PM EST
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PrintIt was pretty obvious the Texans would have to sign a veteran to at least back up rookie T.J. Yates at quarterback.
It's interesting to find out they chose Jake Delhomme, a journeyman who last played in Cleveland in 2010.
Delhomme started four games for the Browns last season, compiling a 2-2 record that seemed to be in spite of him as opposed to because of him. He threw two touchdowns to seven interceptions in 149 attempts, and a passer rating of 62.4.
He was injured early in the Browns season, but came in rescue for Seneca Wallace in Week 5 against Atlanta. Then rookie Colt McCoy got the nod the next week against Pittsburgh.
Delhomme is reported to have beaten out another veteran, Jeff Garcia, for the job that's been wide open since starter Matt Schaub and Matt Leinart both suffered season-ending injuries. Yates will be the starter, the Texans say, more than likely due to his familiarity (albeit limited) experience in their offense.
Houston is currently the top seed in the AFC, and leads the Titans by two games in the AFC South. The Texans are the league's only franchise never to have qualified for the playoffs, and even with the savage rash of injuries they've taken to key players (Mario Williams is out for the year and Andre Johnson missed six games with a hamstring injury), they're poised to clinch a berth despite this set-back.
They have the games best rushing attack, and one of the top defensive units. They also have a key win over Pittsburgh from Week 4, and while unlikely to come to it, would beat Pittsburgh out for a wild card spot.
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Houston better served with....
Jeff Garcia.
Impose your will.
I always felt like Jeff Garcia was offensively underrated. He must have been an asshole or something.
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by John Stephens on Nov 30, 2011 8:54 AM EST up reply actions
I have always had a pretty high opinion of Garcia and wondered why he couldn't keep a job
Seemed dot me he got the job done on most occasions and is definitely a better QB than Delhomme, I don’t remember Garcia having multiple 5 int games and I don’t remember Delhomme EVER scrambling out of trouble, hell, I would love to have Garcia as a back up on our squad.
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by MDSTEELERSFAN on Nov 30, 2011 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
"Seemed to me" wow...
"My mentality is singular in that I want to be world champs each and every year, so that's what we work toward. I have a tough time acknowledging levels of success short of that. That's just how I'm wired." - Mike Tomlin
by MDSTEELERSFAN on Nov 30, 2011 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
I feel like we’ve had a Jeff Garcia discussion on this board before.
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by John Stephens on Nov 30, 2011 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
I may have missed it, I know I haven't been involved in one
"My mentality is singular in that I want to be world champs each and every year, so that's what we work toward. I have a tough time acknowledging levels of success short of that. That's just how I'm wired." - Mike Tomlin
by MDSTEELERSFAN on Nov 30, 2011 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
Bye the bye- Houston wins the division- short of the drug cartels of Mexico kidnapping the team on a charter flight.
Impose your will.
I don't think people doubt that
What they doubt, and rightfully so, is their ability to win in January with any of the healthy QB’s currently on their roster.
But, maybe Delhomme got all the playoff suckitude out of his system back in Jan. of ’09; Garcia 2005 would be a good option, but even in QB years, that guy is too old.
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by lottwasgangsta on Nov 29, 2011 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
For once I disagree LWG
Garcia was always in great physical shape unlike a lot of QB’s, I think that will take him a lot further than your average guy, hell, limp noodle TestiesVerdes (pun intended) played till he was like 41 and he was never in the shape Garcia was in.
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by MDSTEELERSFAN on Nov 30, 2011 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
I disagreed with you earlier!
We are making progress :)
I have no doubt that Garcia is in great physical shape for his age. And, being that he broke into the NFL at, like, 28, he has fewer miles on him than most his age.
BUT: I really liked the dude, both when he played for the Niners, and after, but from what I’ve seen of him in recent years, he’s not what he once was, and he didn’t have all the physical tools to begin with, in terms of arm; his mobility and escapability were what helped him excel, and passing 40, and taking a lot of NFL hits doesn’t help that.
We won’t know apparently, because they signed Delhomme; curious to see how he does on a team where he isn’t asked to do too much.
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by lottwasgangsta on Nov 30, 2011 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
LOL
I could see that his skills have diminished, I still say he would be a great backup for us. :-)
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by MDSTEELERSFAN on Nov 30, 2011 1:40 PM EST up reply actions
More rust
He should have more rust than the entire city of Cleveland. At least they did not bring Brett Favre into the running. Jamarcus Russell is still available. Maybe KC will pick him up.
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by The 58 Standard on Nov 29, 2011 7:05 PM EST reply actions
KC already has orton
doubt theyd bring in another guy at this point
lol
there you go with that “Favre” nonsense again
I think the problem with Garrard is that he won’t budge on the money he makes. Or that team would be on the hook for the money he was supposed to make this year. I know there was something to it. Could also be his back problems. But Favre? Is it just because he’s a fellow southern boy?
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they need to pay up while they got the chance
Houston has never made the playoffs. The first year they have a real chance to make the playoffs, they don’t have a qb for a playoff run. Spend the money.
Garrard because I think he could lead them on a playoff run, even if, expensive.
Farve because I know he can lead them on a playoff run, though he does bring a circus with him. And of course he is expensive.
Great defense and great running game. Best WR in the game some say. Perfect opportunity for somebody to step in and succeed. But it ain’t delhomme……..
by steeler fever on Nov 29, 2011 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
Garrad is out for the season
had a herniated disk in his neck and needed surgery
I'm getting tired of saying this: Dick LeBeau’s system is so complex very few rookies can make an impact.
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unless of course
that defense injures an opposing star player…
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Boy I would love to play Houston in our WC game
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I still think
we don’t play a WC game. We win out and the rat-birds will lose one to Cleveland or someone else they out match on paper.
by Larrybob8187 on Nov 30, 2011 9:08 AM EST up reply actions
I'm still concerned
about playing that many road games in a row. We end the season on the road, I would probably rest my valuable players that game, we most likely won’t need it.
I love the Steelers.
by tannofsteel84 on Nov 30, 2011 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
Assuming the team
performs like it’s capable of between now and then.
I think they probably get the 5 seed, and the first wild card. Oddly enough, that gives them at least a reasonable chance of playing…the Oakland Raiders. Every Steelers fan who remembers the 70’ could get excited about that!
I see them losing to the 49ers, the Ravens losing to the Bengals, and the AFC North getting both wild cards. I would be irritated to see the Broncos, Titans, or Jets make it.
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by lottwasgangsta on Dec 1, 2011 12:08 AM EST up reply actions
I think Jake
is a good fit for Houston. His best years in Carolina came when they had a dominant defense and a power running game. When they tried to go all “Bruce Arians” and make Jake an elite pass-first QB, he failed. I think he will be just fine with that defense and Foster running.
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