[TDDance234]

In a move that figures to have significant ramifications for the incumbent starters from both teams, the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday agreed in principle to trade three-year veteran quarterback Matt Schaub to the Houston Texans.

It doesn't make a difference who is taking the snap behind center, you can't play quarterback laying on your back.


http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2807051

[LUconn]

I think Matt Schaub is one of the best QBs in the league. The falcons are stupid. Vick has a ton of value for a trade. So they could have made a huge trade and wound up with the better of the 2 quarterbacks. I'm taking Andre Johnson as one of my primary receivers in fantasy ball this year.

[TDDance234]

I think it was a brilliant trade for the Texans -- they acquired a great QB. The problem is, they don't have the offensive line to keep up standing up for more than 3 seconds. Carr is a solid quarterback and was somewhat productive for them but the same problem that he had will hinder Schaub.

[LUconn]

Maybe they should have gone after Vick. He can run away from the other teams unblocked Defensive Line. How did the Texans not go after Steinbach this offseason?

[Fumblerooskies]

Sly's response in 3...2....1....

[Hold My Own]

I'm a ATL fan and I'm sick now

[TDDance234]

Don't be so sick -- ATL now owns three of the top-60 picks in the draft. They have some chips to perhaps move up and grab Peterson (if they see Dunn winding down) or stay put and grab LaRon Landry or one of the top-DE's to replace Kerney.

There is a very slight possibility that Quinn falls to them at 10, as well.

[Hold My Own]

Don't be so sick -- ATL now owns three of the top-60 picks in the draft. They have some chips to perhaps move up and grab Peterson (if they see Dunn winding down) or stay put and grab LaRon Landry or one of the top-DE's to replace Kerney.

There is a very slight possibility that Quinn falls to them at 10, as well.

Thats true...if they got Quinn I'd feel better...but I was a huge Matt fan....i even picked him up in Fantasy when Vick went down and he def landed something like 38 points for me...great stuff

[jcmanson]

I'm glad for Matt. He definitely has deserved a chance at a starting spot for a couple years now.

[LUconn]

But you are stuck with Vick even if you went back in time during the draft and picked up Johnny U to play on your team. He's too popular/exciting to not play him. Mora Sr. shouldn't have apologized for calling him a coach killer. I feel bad for Petrino.

[givemethemic]

This is great!!!! I hate the Falcons and now both of my roomates get to suffer all season just like I have too

[thepostman]

This is great!!!! I hate the Falcons and now both of my roomates get to suffer all season just like I have too

any seeing Nick ticked is just classic anyways

"I TOLD YOU TO GET FREAKING CABLE SIX MONTHS AGO!!!" (cue slamming hands on couch over and over again like 3 year old)

hahahahahaha

Vick could be good this year...you never know.....or something

[TallyW]

Any news on Gado... He's stuck behind Dayne and whatshisface from Green Bay... someone needs to rescue him from that hole....

[PAmedic]

PLEASE MR. LAURIE, PLEASE

I won't ask for anything else for Christmas, I promise.

[Sly Fox]

Samkon is in Lynhcburg right now as far as I know. He'll be back with the Texans barring a surpring development as a backup.

I've been out shooting a story on a NHRA diva all afternoon and then came back to get our 6pm on the air. We had a crew flying back from Florida that bumped into Schaub at the airport here in Houston. Nice coincidence.

I like the trade. A change of scenery might do Carr some good. Because he is awful right now.

As for Brady Quinn being available at #10, why do you think the Texans traded out of #8 for Schaub?

[Brokeback Flamer]

If they contact his Uncle Charles they will have a leg up in salary CAP management.!!!

[PAmedic]

I've been out shooting a story on a NHRA diva all afternoon and then came back to get our 6pm on the air.

is that John Force's kid? I hear she's actually a decent driver

[givemethemic]

Ashley Force...She is hott!!!! I would posts pics but I will get my photo opt guy SJ to put a few up....Also Jenn Sterger needs to make another appearance!!!!

[Sly Fox]

Erica Enders

[4everfsu]

I heard on ESPNUNEWS that the Texans will be trading David Carr, and Matt contract is for 48 millions dollars, not bad for someone with six tds and six ints in three years.

[RubberMallet]

<---- excited to see all these shaub lovers look like morons....we've seen this guy have 1 decent game in his 3 yr career and people think this guy is dan marino...

[Hold My Own]

he'll have one thing in common with Dan....they both will never have won the big one




Shaub's gonna be on the Dan Patrick show here in a little bit

[RubberMallet]

Shaub's gonna be on the Dan Patrick show here in a little bit

oooo painful

[Hold My Own]

You dont enjoy DP?

[Schfourteenteen]

Maybe Jason Whitlock will write an article about it too