I was offically announced earlier today that the starting Quarterback for the Texans will be hailed ex-Falcon Matt Schaub. The Texans bagged the Atlanta backup for a flip-flop in the first round draft order (The Falcons will be at 8, and the Texans at 10), and secound round picks in 2007 and 2008. The move seems to be a popular one, as most analysts believe that the only reason Schaub hasn't been a starting quarterback in the league is because of Atlanta's commitment to Michael Vick. Well, popular if you exclude the opinion David Carr.
Carr, who has taken almost 250 sacks behing the infamously penetrable Texans O-line, is suddenly out of a job. Possible relocations include Oakland, Miami, and Minnesota. Carr, a number one pick overall, has taken insult in addition to injury during his five years in Houston, with many saying that he is to blame for the franchise's unimpressive record. While Carr has shown flashes of greatness, he threw more interceptions than touchdowns last year. You know your situation is pretty bad when you're benched in favor of Sage Rosenfels.
But the real story here is if the Texans' role as the AFC south's whipping boy will endure. They have a great playmaker in Andre Johnson, a new (only to them, Ahman Green is getting up in years) halfback, and now a fresh start with Schaub. With some work on the O-line (Penn State's Levi Brown in the draft, anyone?), this may not look like the offensive abomination we've come to expect. Who knows! Maybe Mario Williams will prove he was worthy of the number one overall pick! Maybe Big Daddy Dayne will continue his hot streak that started at the end of the season! The important thing is, the Texans are getting the overhaul Coach Gary Kubiak needs. If Schaub is as good as everyone says he is, the Texans won't become a sensation overnight, but they'll certainly give some more established teams a run for their money.
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