[SteveRyan]

Am I the only one who thinks this is a little odd?

Maybe I have a misunderstanding of how it works, but I thought that TJ Yates was just filling in for Schaub until a solid replacement is found.

Instead, they find a solid replacement, but make their rookie QB the starter and put the 8 season veteran on 2nd string.

Why are they relying on this kid to win the AFC South for them?

[Astros148]

jake is a turnover machine, we just need a QB who can manage our games as we have foster/tate and a solid D

[LT Profits]

Plus Delhomme has only been there a week. As long as Yates doesn't turn the ball over, really no reason to sit him. Houston's great defense and running game can carry a mistake-free QB.

[GamblerSpirit]

No surprise. Jake is garbage. I would trust a rook before trusting Jake. No brainer.

[SteveRyan]

jake is a turnover machine, we just need a QB who can manage our games as we have foster/tate and a solid D

Plus Delhomme has only been there a week. As long as Yates doesn't turn the ball over, really no reason to sit him. Houston's great defense and running game can carry a mistake-free QB.

Good points. My buddy pointed out to me that Houston has not lost a game since Schaub went out. Why fix it if it ain't broken?

[rain_e]

Good points. My buddy pointed out to me that Houston has not lost a game since Schaub went out. Why fix it if it ain't broken?

Exactly!

[HoulihansTX]

Delhomme is not a solid backup. He is a last resort. Season is practically over if Yates gets INJ.

[Night-Tripper]

Am I the only one who thinks this is a little odd?

Maybe I have a misunderstanding of how it works, but I thought that TJ Yates was just filling in for Schaub until a solid replacement is found.

Instead, they find a solid replacement, but make their rookie QB the starter and put the 8 season veteran on 2nd string.

Why are they relying on this kid to win the AFC South for them?

All of the qb's the Texans auditioned (after Leinart went down) were told upfront that Yates was going to be the starter and they would be there for nothing more than insurance. If they had a problem with that, they were told to hit the road. Delhomme fully understood the deal and volunteered to tutor Yates with his reads (and that's why he was signed).

[bigsmitty]

Delhomme is not a solid backup. He is a last resort. Season is practically over if Yates gets INJ.

Agreed. If this team is hexed and Yates goes out Delhomme goes in. No other reason.

[SteveRyan]

All of the qb's the Texans auditioned (after Leinart went down) were told upfront that Yates was going to be the starter and they would be there for nothing more than insurance. If they had a problem with that, they were told to hit the road. Delhomme fully understood the deal and volunteered to tutor Yates with his reads (and that's why he was signed).

Good info. Thanks.

[4TH AND STUPID]

delhomme is the worst active qb in the NFL right now.


my 2 cents.

[bigsmitty]

Good info. Thanks.

Thanks as well. I didn't realize HOU had this kind of belief in Yates. There were a bunch of things in the ATL game that showed they have fair confidence in him (beyond the usual coach talk) but the kid might make an interesting story this year. We'll see versus CIN (I took HOU and the points). Cheers

[Night-Tripper]

Good info. Thanks.

Thanks as well. I didn't realize HOU had this kind of belief in Yates. There were a bunch of things in the ATL game that showed they have fair confidence in him (beyond the usual coach talk) but the kid might make an interesting story this year. We'll see versus CIN (I took HOU and the points). Cheers

Both of y'all are quite welcome...

[AJ21]

I am a Browns fan and I am amazed Delhomme has been given another chance in the league. He is a turnover machine and he should only be a last resort. He did tutor Colt McCoy very well last year and that is what he can provide for Yates. At this point he is a much better tutor than quarterback