Anyone else hoping the top 3 QBs go before the Texans pick?

[Keith]

Originally Posted by chuck

I expect BO to be at least as good as Schaub in Schaub's prime, probably better.

Now this is optimism. Schaub's prime, roughly 2009 until Fat Albert squashed his foot in 2011, was very good. Schaub's 2013 season has left a permanent smudge on his otherwise proud Texan career.

On a seasonal basis from 2009-2011 (prorating 2011), Schaub averaged 4426 yds, 64.8 cmp%, 8.02 YPA, 26 TD, 12 INT.

This sounds like the upside of Osweiler to me. If we even get about 85% of Schaub's prime, this will be plenty good enough to win.

Back to the OP's topic though... The Osweiler trade was about getting this production in 2016-2017 and not having to wait for a Bortles-like multi-year maturation while your strong veteran defense ages. If one of the rookies available outperforms Osweiler in 2016, then yes, gamble failed.