Quote:The Texans wouldn't have traded for Mallett if they didn't think he was significant starter material. There would be no reason to do so, given they already have Fitzpatrick (serviceable caretaker), and Savage (future) on the roster. 

 

Just because the Texans got Mallett dirt cheap doesn't mean they don't think highly of him, it just means they likely got great value here. 

 




Of course!  They got 'great value' for him.  They couldn't possibly be trading for a backup QB because Savage isn't remotely ready yet, and their other option is Case Keenum.  


I thought the Patriots wouldn't trade him for less than a 3rd.  Certainly not for a 4th or 5th.  

 

If they really thought he'd be a starter, I'd think they'd have traded for him a bit earlier than they did, so he could get some reps in before the regular season started.  The 49ers traded for Gabbert (and traded a 6th for him) and certainly didn't have any plans on him being the starter anytime soon.  The Falcons traded for TJ Yates too.  And they only planned on him being a backup.

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