Texans trade for Mallett

[HPF Bob]

The cool thing is we really have two guys who could be the next Schaub (that doesn't sound quite right) - one we drafted with a comp pick and the other we got for a conditional third-day pick. Both fit the O'Brien requirements of tall, rifle-armed QB and the only question is how well they assess and execute.

The last straw for Keenum might have been that deep throw into double coverage against the Niners on Thursday. The receiver was clearly covered so the purpose was to show he could throw the deep ball and it was quacking by the time it came down. Might have been an easy pick with better DBs back there.

One thing people really don't give Tom Brady credit for is that, on the rare occasions he throws deep, the ball has some zing and is right on the money. It's just the Patriot system doesn't throw deep often. But defensive coordinators know he *can* get the ball there which makes them have to defend it. That explains the appeal of Savage and Mallett. They can throw the deep ball even if the offense is going to be largely nickel-and-dime back-shoulder passes.