After the Texans’ 20-14 defeat on Sunday at the hands of the Colts, there are questions abound about the Texans’ quarterback situation. Naturally, coach Bill O’Brien was asked about Colin Kaepernick on Monday morning. O’Brien confirmed that Kaepernick has been at least discussed in meetings with team officials, but it doesn’t sound like we should bank on him landing in Houston. 
“Again, we talk about everybody that’s out there every day. I coach the football team. What you saw yesterday, that’s what I’m in charge of. I just give my input and then I coach the football team,” O’Brien said, before adding that he “likes the guys” already in-house (Twitter link via Mark Berman of FOX 26).
This weekend, the Texans turned back to Tom Savage after losing Deshaun Watson for the season with a torn ACL. The results were not great. Savage completed 19-of-44 for 219 yards and a touchdown as the Texans allowed a divisional rival to snap three-game losing skid.
Shortly after Watson’s injury in practice, the Texans moved quickly to add Matt McGloin and T.J. Yates to the roster. We could see some further movement in the QB room, but it would be a surprise to see Kaepernick added to the mix at this time.
Pfft that discussion hit a brick wall named Bob McNair: he’s already shown his bias against players who kneel for the anthem. McNair would rather play Savage and tank every game rather than signing Kaepernick and trying to make the playoffs. His team, his money so McNair can say “screw you” to criticism from the team’s fans.
Exactly! Not to mention the city is enamored with the Astros and Mattress Mack. The Texans not so much.
America is disgusted with players who take a knee during the national anthem. McNair reflects the majority view of the nation. I don’t see anyone wanting to hitch their wagon to Kaepernick. Not only is he toxic, he’s a crappy player. He’d be starting on Frisco if he was any good. He left that team a dumpster fire.
I disagree that the majority of the nation is disgusted with players who take a knee during the anthem. I think that number is less than half, and probably substantially so. That said, you’re right in that a lot of teams fear alienating a still substantial part of their fan base by signing him. And while he may be the top QB available (or at least on of them), his talent level isn’t high enough to put enough butts in the seats to make up how many he may cost a team.
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