Even after learning Tony Romo has chosen retirement over Houston (or any other NFL club), the Texans don’t view Jay Cutler or Colin Kaepernick as “strong options” for their quarterback vacancy, according to Jason Cole of Bleacher Report (video link).
Cutler, for his part, doesn’t seem to be garnering interest anywhere, as Ian Rapoport of NFL.com says Cutler’s name “rarely, if ever, comes up” during discussions with head coaches and general managers regarding quarterback openings. Following the Jets’ recent signing of veteran Josh McCown, Rapoport indicated New York — unsurprisingly — was no longer an option for Cutler, and also signaled the Texans were similarly disinterested in the former Bears quarterback.
The possibility of a Cutler retirement is still on the table, per Rapoport, confirming a scenario that was first floated in February. While Cutler may wait for an injury to occur that would enable him land a starting job, he might simply be forced into hanging up his cleats. If no team reaches out with sincere interest, an involuntary retirement could be on the table.
Kaepernick, meanwhile, hasn’t been linked to any clubs as of yet, and his asking price may be a problem. While some reports have indicated Kaepernick is pushing for a starting gig and $9-10MM, that figure may not be entirely accurate. Still, some teams are apparently concerned about his vegan diet and his commitment to football, which — in addition to his recent play and political beliefs — could limit his market.
At present, the Texans have just two quarterbacks — Tom Savage and Brandon Weeden — on their roster. If they don’t bring in a veteran passer, they could look to draft a signal-caller either at pick No. 25 or on Day 2.
Houston will regress next year
The Texans need to be kicking the tires on anyone with a pulse and a proven track record. Seriously, the answer isnt on the roster and it isnt in the draft either. They need all the bodies in camp they can get to see who gives them the best shot. They are one QB away from doing great things. I saw this happen to the Bears. Their window closed and now they are awful.
They’ll trade for JimmyG
All of you that say they are a QB away are idiots. They need a guard, a tackle, a DE, a DT, a MLB, a S, a CB, an RB, and an OLB. They are a garbage organization with a terrible owner and a terrible GM. Bill O’Brian isn’t the best coach but what he has done with the lack of talent on this team is nothing short of amazing. This is coming from a realistic fan that hasn’t been brainwashed by the propaganda that constantly comes from this godawful organization.
So being in playoffs 5 of last 8 years makes them garbage. Wow. That means the PAtriots are really down there.
Great post James and spot the hell on! I cannot add anything more except to further vilify the pathetic owner for his incredulous mulit-year embracing of the mother of all underachieving GM charlatans, Rick Smith… I have often said if I had known this ridiculous sub-mediocre farce of a franchise was going to make the Oiler organization under Bud look like the Patriots under Kraft I would have never been one of the ones wanting the Oilers out… Who in their right mind could have expected them to be replaced by this cast of failures?
They need to trade up or something
Yes there is a need for those position but with a half decent qb with those holes we could have beat New England last year in the play offs
Well they couldn’t be worried that Tom Savage would get hurt because they were going to get Tony Romo. My guess is they are not 100% sure about savage. Seems like someone in the organization is playing a guessing game. If they don’t improve the offensive line or special teams we will have the same record as last year or less. But that’s only because JJ Watt is coming back. You got to figure Tom Savage was better than Brock.
Your ignorance is blinding. I guess it’s a safe assumption to say you must be a Jags fan.
Get a job and move out of your mom’s house.
Negative ghost writer I’ve been out my moms house since I was 17 young buck. Anywho I’m a Texan fan. Any person in their right mind knows Houston has a Super Bowl caliber defense and is ready to win now I don’t know what game your watching . We were a top Defence with out the best player in the universe. you can’t tell me an Alex smith type qb can’t take us to a super bowl
Why not Johnny football at league min