NIGHT STALKER Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Sources: Matt Leinart to join Texans By Chris Mortensen ESPN Former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart has agreed to one-year contract with the Houston Texans after finding little interest from the rest of the NFL's 31 teams, according to league sources. He will take a physical, sign the contract and join the team Monday. Leinart will become the Texans' third quarterback behind starter Matt Schaub and backup Dan Orlovsky, who will remain the No. 2 at least until Leinart has some command of Houston's offensive scheme, sources said. The Texans cut John David Booty, another former USC quarterback, when they trimmed their roster to the mandatory 53 limit on Saturday, leaving Schaub and Orlovsky as the two quarterbacks. Orlovsky threw two interceptions against the Buccaneers in the final preseason game but coach Gary Kubiak otherwise described the Texans' backup as having a "strong" training camp. Leinart will be working with some of the NFL's best receiving talent, including All-Pro Andre Johnson. Leinart, who was released Saturday, also had great receivers in Arizona, led by All-Pro Larry Fitzgerald. Leinart's financial terms for 2010 were not immediately available. The Cardinals parted ways with the former Heisman Trophy winner days after Leinart went public with his frustration over being replaced by Cleveland castoff Derek Anderson. Leinart complained he had outplayed Anderson and that his problems with coach Ken Whisenhunt were "probably away from football." That led to a meeting with Whisenhunt the following day. Although he was unhappy that Leinart took his issues public, Whisenhunt praised how the quarterback handled things. "The one thing I want to make very clear is how professional Matt was about the whole situation," the coach said. "I was very impressed with his conversation with me. He thanked the organization, the ownership, for all the time and effort that they had invested in him. He felt like he had gotten better and he had learned a lot and it meant a lot to me to hear him say that." Arizona thought it had a steal when Leinart, who led Southern California to two national championships and a third title game appearance, fell to the Cardinals at the No. 10 overall pick in 2006. He started 11 games as a rookie under then-coach Dennis Green, then the first five the following season under new coach Ken Whisenhunt. But the big left-hander went down with a broken collarbone and Kurt Warner took over. Warner finished his career with two spectacular seasons, leading Arizona to consecutive NFC West titles, an incredible run to the Super Bowl and a 51-45 overtime victory over Green Bay in a playoff thriller last season. Leinart threw for 3,893 yards with 14 touchdowns and 20 interceptions with Arizona. Chris Mortensen is ESPN's senior NFL analyst. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Id much rather it be the NYJETS Brunell is 1 hit away from a nursing home. Even if its only during an extra point hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Id much rather it be the NYJETS Brunell is 1 hit away from a nursing home. Even if its only during an extra point hold. Brunell maybe a has been, but Leinart's a never was, never will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Brunell maybe a has been, but Leinart's a never was, never will be. Id prefer the odds with Leinart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Id prefer the odds with Leinart. Brunell's not going to start and Kellen Clemens is way better and more prepared than Leinart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Brunell's not going to start and Kellen Clemens is way better and more prepared than Leinart. Brunell is listed as the # 2, so he's the first off the bench if there's an injury. I'd rather it be Leinart than Brunell. At least he had a game where he eclipsed 400 yards on his resume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Brunell is listed as the # 2, so he's the first off the bench if there's an injury. I'd rather it be Leinart than Brunell. At least he had a game where he eclipsed 400 yards on his resume. So what, coming off the bench they'll pretty much be handing off for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 So what, coming off the bench they'll pretty much be handing off for the most part. And how long would that work before Brunell ends up in 3rd & long situations? What then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 And how long would that work before Brunell ends up in 3rd & long situations? What then? I'll still be glad we don't have Leinart, because next week if the injury persists, Clemens will be starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I'll still be glad we don't have Leinart, because next week if the injury persists, Clemens will be starting. Really? How confident are you in this? Because I gotta tell ya, the fact that the Jets didn't even allow for a competition for the # 2 slot tells me the coaching staff has serious man-love for the 40-year old, and NO love for Clemens, the same guy they've tried to trade, almost cut, given a pay decrease, and basically shat on ever since he's been in a Jets uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Really? How confident are you in this? Because I gotta tell ya, the fact that the Jets didn't even allow for a competition for the # 2 slot tells me the coaching staff has serious man-love for the 40-year old, and NO love for Clemens, the same guy they've tried to trade, almost cut, given a pay decrease, and basically shat on ever since he's been in a Jets uniform. I still don't believe they'd let Brunnell struggle all that long, before Clemens takes over. I also don't think old Mark looked all that bad against the Eagles, Leinart has looked like total sh*t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I also think Brunnell is here because Sanchez likes him and needs a mature mentor type. Leinart does not come close to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I also think Brunnell is here because Sanchez likes him and needs a mature mentor type. Leinart does not come close to that. That's all fine and good, but if Mark gets hurt, Brunell's mentoring plays no role on this team. We need someone who can step in and play the position. Brunell has been unable to do that for years. Leinart certainly wouldn't be ideal in this circumstance, and neither would Clemens. But they're both better options than Brunell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 That's all fine and good, but if Mark gets hurt, Brunell's mentoring plays no role on this team. We need someone who can step in and play the position. Brunell has been unable to do that for years. That's where I like having Clemens over Leinart. I don't think they'll just let Brunell struggle and fold, and I much rather have KC than Leinart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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