Fitzpatrick out, Mallett in

[RDTrains]

Texans name Ryan Mallett starting quarterback; Ryan Fitzpatrick benched
Posted on November 5, 2014 | By Brian T. Smith






Houston Chronicle
Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) chats with Arian Foster (23) during a time out in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )


Ryan Mallett will get his first career start againsT the Browns on Nov. 16. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle )
Ryan Mallett is the Texans’ new starting quarterback.


Coach Bill O’Brien named Mallett the starter Wednesday, after debating during recent days whether to make a change. The first-year coach acknowledged the decision to bench veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick was “very difficult.”


“This might be the thing that helps our team,” O’Brien said at NRG Stadium. “I might be wrong.”


O’Brien said Mallett will be given a full shot to hold the starting role. Fitzpatrick is the backup, while rookie Tom Savage is No. 3.

 

[Slurve~Ball]

I was hoping HOU was playing this week so I could load up on the other team... not just because of Mallet. But other injuries to Foster and their CB's

 

[justanobserver]

Unless the O-Line improves pass blocking his inability to move is going to be a big issue.

 

[United]

Might as well and also have the extra week to prepare

 

[bradyisgod]

Might as well and also have the extra week to prepare

Gonna need it...getting Fitzpatrick off the field was a good first step in the right direction.

 

[wizardofodd]

not really, Fitz was not the problem. Start with the coaches, time management, play calling, secondary, O Line, WR's then Fitz...alot more shit needs to be done. This is just a way to calm ppl down

 

[justanobserver]

There was no reason to keep FItz in there though, now way this team makes the playoffs or wins anything with him, its time to take a look at Mallet to know if he's worth it to re-sign.