Sep 23rd 2008 5:55PM by Stephanie Stradley (author feed)
Filed under: Texans, AFC SouthIf Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub is receiving unflattering comparisons to David Carr for his two game performance so far, is Sage Rosenfels going to be named starter against Jacksonville?

Nope says Texans coach Gary Kubiak:”When I look at the big picture, if I felt like one player was the reason we were not succeeding, then that’s easy. I don’t see it that way. I see a lot of reasons we’re not succeeding.”Yes, it is easier to make a quarterback change when you have a strong defense, offensive line and running game, and your QB position is the obvious problem.

I don’t think that is where the Texans are right now

To me the offense looks like one that has a offensive line with three new players on it including a rookie, learning a new zone blocking system. A system that even when it is perfected sometimes struggles against large physical defensive lines. Though the Texans wide receivers were among the best in the league in holding on to passes last year, they dropped quite a lot last week against the Titans. Wide receiver Andre Johnson’s practice time this offseason was limited due to injuries, and he looked like he had some rust on him. And they are incorporating a talented rookie in Steve Slaton into the running game.

They were a few plays away from turning Schaub’s goat performance into one where few would remember his bad moments.Continue Reading