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Mr. Laz · 08-25-2015, 10:17 AM

Texans name Brian Hoyer starting QB
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Tania Ganguli, ESPN Staff Writer

HOUSTON -- The Texans named Brian Hoyer as their starting quarterback Monday, rewarding him for what coach Bill O'Brien said was his consistency since organized team activities began in May.

Texans reward Brian Hoyer for his consistency

Quarterback Brian Hoyer is smoothly running the Texans' offense and has earned the edge for the starting job. For now.

"We all need to give Brian Hoyer a chance," O'Brien said. "... I believe in him. I believe in his ability to run our offense efficiently."

Hoyer competed with Ryan Mallett for the starting job throughout the Texans' voluntary and mandatory offseason programs and through the first two weeks of training camp. Both players signed two-year deals with the Texans in the offseason, with Hoyer's deal worth $10.5 million and Mallett's worth $7 million.

The quarterbacks were told of the decision together in a meeting Monday morning.

"A sense of excitement, a sense of accomplishment ... and realizing that it's just the beginning," Hoyer said. "My being named the starter today doesn't mean that anything is going to be given to me. I have to go out and earn it every day. It's an honor and privilege to be able to do that. From here on out I have to go out and prove to my teammates, prove to everyone in this organization that I can be a winning starting quarterback for this team."

The 29-year-old Hoyer started Houston's preseason opener earlier this month against San Francisco, throwing a touchdown pass to Cecil Shorts III on the team's opening drive. Hoyer took the rest of the game off while Mallett played the remainder of the first half and second-year QB Tom Savage played the second half.

Mallett started Saturday's game against Denver. Neither Hoyer nor Mallett was able to get the Texans into the end zone against the Broncos.

"I think at this point there's definitely things that need to be corrected and get fixed," Hoyer said after the game, "but I don't feel poorly about where I'm at. I don't know if I'd say I feel great. I think we have a long way to go as an entire offensive unit, myself included."

O'Brien has often stressed that what happens in games and on the practice field was only part of the team's evaluation of its quarterbacks.

Hoyer's Ranks Last Season

Brian Hoyer ranked near the bottom of qualified NFL quarterbacks in completion percentage, touchdown-to-interception ratio and Total QBR.

However, he ranked ninth in yards per attempt.
RANK
Comp. pct. 55.3 32nd
TD-Int ratio 0.92* 31st
Total QBR 39.8 30th
Yards per att. 7.6 9th
*12 TD, 13 INT
-- ESPN Stats & Information

Hoyer and Mallett both have served as backups to Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and were teammates in New England for one year after the Patriots drafted Mallett in 2011. When Hoyer signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2009, O'Brien was the team's quarterbacks coach.

"When he came to New England as an undrafted guy out of Michigan State, he was a wide-eyed guy," O'Brien said of Hoyer. "He settled down pretty quickly. He made that team, he beat out a couple guys who had been there for a while, and there he backed up Tom, and for a long time we only kept two quarterbacks. ... He did a good job in that situation. From that point to where we are now ... his life has changed."

Hoyer started 13 games last season for Cleveland before eventually losing the job to rookie Johnny Manziel. The Browns started 7-4 with Hoyer under center, but the seventh-year veteran struggled down the stretch, throwing seven interceptions over a three-game stretch.

He appeared in 14 games last season, passing for 3,326 yards, 12 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. The Ohio native sparked Cleveland to a three-game winning streak in 2013 before suffering a season-ending knee injury in Week 5.

Mallett, 27, started two games last season, his first in Houston, before suffering a pectoral injury and missing the rest of the year.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Hammock Parties · 08-30-2015, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TimBone

Yes, lately he's been a better QB, than you are a poster.

Well, it's a bit of a stretch to call him an elite QB, but I appreciate the compliment.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 08-30-2015, 05:54 PM

I would be more concerned about Tannehill than Hoyer, and that ain't sayin' much.

tk13 · 08-30-2015, 06:12 PM

More great conversation in this thread, I see. Quality stuff here. Personally my Super Bowl picks are Houston vs. bye, because I believe the NFC champion will likely vacate their spot when they realize they have to play the Texans.

At least when GoChiefs is sitting there on his deathbed, he'll be able to tell the nurse he was an ignominious troll on a message board.

Hammock Parties · 08-30-2015, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

More great conversation in this thread, I see. Quality stuff here. Personally my Super Bowl picks are Houston vs. bye, because I believe the NFC champion will likely vacate their spot when they realize they have to play the Texans.

At least when GoChiefs is sitting there on his deathbed, he'll be able to tell the nurse he was an ignominious troll on a message board.

This is terrible, really. You're becoming a troll yourself.

We're having a legitimate conversation about the QB we're facing in Week 1, who is no slouch despite what many believe, and just because it's not 100% pro Chiefs you find the need to bust out this bullshit.

Please stay on topic in future threads. We're here to discuss football, not whine about other posters.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-30-2015, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Stop, Chiefs

This is terrible, really. You're becoming a troll yourself.

We're having a legitimate conversation about the QB we're facing in Week 1, who is no slouch despite what many believe, and just because it's not 100% pro Chiefs you find the need to bust out this bullshit.

Please stay on topic in future threads. We're here to discuss football, not whine about other posters.

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**Mav** · 08-30-2015, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

I don't get why you all continue to respond to Clay.

I gave it up.

dj56dt58 · 08-30-2015, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

Anyone who thinks the Texans are a cake walk is crazy. We don't have the upper hand in this game. A better secondary and equal on the DL is about it. I do however give us a coaching advantage.

Charles is our only real solid advantage and will have to be the difference maker for us to win.

Really? We have a better qb and better weapons as well. The Chiefs are a much better team than Houston we just have to come out ready for week 1 unlike last year. I also think we will contain Watt better than they contain Houston.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 08-30-2015, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dj56dt58

Really? We have a better qb and better weapons as well. The Chiefs are a much better team than Houston we just have to come out ready for week 1 unlike last year. I also think we will contain Watt better than they contain Houston.

He's right. Charles, Kelce, and Maclin are the key. Watt is an exceptional player and I truly doubt anyone on the KC line, even my fat baboo Morse, have him up at night in a tizzy.

Mother****erJones · 08-30-2015, 09:09 PM

I'm definitely not expecting a cake walk. It'll be tough and close. May pull away late if we pull away.

RunKC · 08-30-2015, 09:11 PM

I expect a lot of 3 TE sets in this game. I expect them to continuously have a TE helping block Watt most of the time bc he's that good.

**Mav** · 08-30-2015, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

I expect a lot of 3 TE sets in this game. I expect them to continuously have a TE helping block Watt most of the time bc he's that good.

Ryan Taylor is a GREAT blocking tight end. Tar Heel!

Pasta Little Brioni · 08-30-2015, 11:34 PM

Hoyer is a poor man's Cassel. Pure garbage.

Hammock Parties · 08-31-2015, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

Hoyer is a poor man's Cassel. Pure garbage.

Cassel never made throws like this:

Pasta Little Brioni · 08-31-2015, 12:11 AM

Turd.

Mother****erJones · 08-31-2015, 12:13 AM

One nice throw against a shitty team Clay. You know that. But keep hyping them up Mush

we all know you're a jinx

08-25-2015, 10:17 AM
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Texans name Brian Hoyer starting QB Texans name Brian Hoyer starting QB 18h - NFL BRIAN HOYER +2 more Play Tania Ganguli, ESPN Staff Writer HOUSTON -- The Texans named Brian Hoyer as their starting quarterback Monday, rewarding him for what coach Bill O'Brien said was his consistency since organized team activities began in May. Texans reward Brian Hoyer for his consistency Quarterback Brian Hoyer is smoothly running the Texans' offense and has earned the edge for the starting job. For now. "We all need to give Brian Hoyer a chance," O'Brien said. "... I believe in him. I believe in his ability to run our offense efficiently." Hoyer competed with Ryan Mallett for the starting job throughout the Texans' voluntary and mandatory offseason programs and through the first two weeks of training camp. Both players signed two-year deals with the Texans in the offseason, with Hoyer's deal worth $10.5 million and Mallett's worth $7 million. The quarterbacks were told of the decision together in a meeting Monday morning. "A sense of excitement, a sense of accomplishment ... and realizing that it's just the beginning," Hoyer said. "My being named the starter today doesn't mean that anything is going to be given to me. I have to go out and earn it every day. It's an honor and privilege to be able to do that. From here on out I have to go out and prove to my teammates, prove to everyone in this organization that I can be a winning starting quarterback for this team." The 29-year-old Hoyer started Houston's preseason opener earlier this month against San Francisco, throwing a touchdown pass to Cecil Shorts III on the team's opening drive. Hoyer took the rest of the game off while Mallett played the remainder of the first half and second-year QB Tom Savage played the second half. Mallett started Saturday's game against Denver. Neither Hoyer nor Mallett was able to get the Texans into the end zone against the Broncos. "I think at this point there's definitely things that need to be corrected and get fixed," Hoyer said after the game, "but I don't feel poorly about where I'm at. I don't know if I'd say I feel great. I think we have a long way to go as an entire offensive unit, myself included." O'Brien has often stressed that what happens in games and on the practice field was only part of the team's evaluation of its quarterbacks. Hoyer's Ranks Last Season Brian Hoyer ranked near the bottom of qualified NFL quarterbacks in completion percentage, touchdown-to-interception ratio and Total QBR. However, he ranked ninth in yards per attempt. RANK Comp. pct. 55.3 32nd TD-Int ratio 0.92* 31st Total QBR 39.8 30th Yards per att. 7.6 9th *12 TD, 13 INT -- ESPN Stats & Information Hoyer and Mallett both have served as backups to Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and were teammates in New England for one year after the Patriots drafted Mallett in 2011. When Hoyer signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2009, O'Brien was the team's quarterbacks coach. "When he came to New England as an undrafted guy out of Michigan State, he was a wide-eyed guy," O'Brien said of Hoyer. "He settled down pretty quickly. He made that team, he beat out a couple guys who had been there for a while, and there he backed up Tom, and for a long time we only kept two quarterbacks. ... He did a good job in that situation. From that point to where we are now ... his life has changed." Hoyer started 13 games last season for Cleveland before eventually losing the job to rookie Johnny Manziel. The Browns started 7-4 with Hoyer under center, but the seventh-year veteran struggled down the stretch, throwing seven interceptions over a three-game stretch. He appeared in 14 games last season, passing for 3,326 yards, 12 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. The Ohio native sparked Cleveland to a three-game winning streak in 2013 before suffering a season-ending knee injury in Week 5. Mallett, 27, started two games last season, his first in Houston, before suffering a pectoral injury and missing the rest of the year. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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