And the Texans starting QB for 2014 is? [+ Yates Traded]

[Nconroe]

Yes, correct that TJ was sought after.

Apparently we actually traded him to Atlanta for LB Akeem Dent..

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...or-akeem-dent/

Dent is 6'1" 240 lb MLB with 20 starts past two years. Was drafted in 3rd rd in 2011 by Atlanta. Looks like Atl signed Tim Dobbins to replace Dent.

I think Texans did pretty good in this deal, much better than just releasing Yates for nothing. This seems like good quality depth for IlB position.

[Keith]

heh, yeah Yates was traded for a sixth, not released.

I'm going to allow myself to believe that the team purposefully let out that they intended to release Yates to spur a team into biting on a trade offer. And even better, they made the NFL Network look like a bitch.

Oh, and screw you, Ravens.

[HPF Bob]

I like the trade. We took our #4 QB who probably was not going to see the field and dealt him for an ILB, a position sorely lacking in depth. Looking at Dent's numbers, he's nothing special but ILB stats can be deceiving. He has 1.5 sacks, 2 FFs and 3 PDs over a three-year career which tells me he *can* do those things and if he is wiling and able to contribute on special teams, this was a win-win.

ESPN says the Saints were after Yates too. Yates, btw, is from Georgia so I'm sure he is thrilled with the deal.

[chuck]

If Dent is healthy and even minimally competent then this trade is great.