Someone explain to me the Schaub situation

[CollegePanther]

Looks to me like he had 6 really good seasons, bringing his team farther than ever before; then he gets benched and released after a bad 8 games. I don't follow any other team too closely besides the Panthers but wasn't this guy considered a top 10 QB the past few years? I don't quite understand it.

[Jackofalltrades]

He had a complete meltdown with arguably the best supporting cast in the NFL. He was never viewed as much of a leader and I think he bounced off his ceiling a couple seasons ago.

[chknwing]

a QBR of 37.3 in his last season in Houston prolly says enough

[CollegePanther]

a QBR of 37.3 in his last season in Houston prolly says enough

He had a rating of 73.0, which isn't extremely bad. Especially considering his 90+ rating in his previous 5 years. ESPN's QBR is irrelevant to me.

[Udogg]

It wasn't just this year.  The rumblings have been going on the last few years.  The ending of the 2012 season was just when it got loud.  Having one of the best defenses, good WR, TE, etc... The Texans have felt that he just wasn't enough to take them to the next level.   Factor in injuries and an apparent lost of confidence the needed to part ways.  

[Ruff]

He had a rating of 73.0, which isn't extremely bad. Especially considering his 90+ rating in his previous 5 years. ESPN's QBR is irrelevant to me.

I think he was referring to the QBR, that god awful measuring stick ESPN uses.

[CollegePanther]

It wasn't just this year.  The rumblings have been going on the last few years.  The ending of the 2012 season was just when it got loud.  Having one of the best defenses, good WR, TE, etc... The Texans have felt that he just wasn't enough to take them to the next level.   Factor in injuries and an apparent lost of confidence the needed to part ways.  

That does make a lil more sense. Their offense is stacked. Only problem is I don't see anyone much better they con obtain this off-season. 

[Evengelion]

In all his playoffs runs the question was always whether he could take them to the top. Many believed he was holding the team back. So, his success was misleading.  If the goal were just about making the playoffs he'd retire a Texan. That's the risk you take when you sign another team's back up to big contracts. Alex Smith is another who might go through similar problem in the near future. The NFL is becoming a  1st round pick league QB wise. Ok, it always was.

[top dawg]

If you had watched him throw interception after interception during critical parts of games this season, then your question would be answered.  Schaub literally tanked.  He was Eli Manning without the Super Bowl rings (but with even more tools to succeed at his disposal).

[@bonafidebanter]

That does make a lil more sense. Their offense is stacked. Only problem is I don't see anyone much better they con obtain this off-season. 

 

Johnny

[rayzor]

game manager on borrowed time that ran out this past year. there are several in the draft who could do better.

[Darth Biscuit]

Explanation = he sucks

[Cary Kollins]

He hit a mental brick wall where he threw more touchdowns to the other team than his own.

Sort of Jake-esque after the Arizona<Philadelphia poostorm.

[Jangler]

magnets, I'm going with magnets.