Texans sign Dan Orlovsky

Nobody thought getting Sage was a good move, now people are worried he's gone. Whoever Kubiak signs, he'll turn into a decent backup.

 

On the Texans website, they are saying we signed Orlovsky for 3 yrs/9 million.

 

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/03/01/orlovsky-lands-with-texans/

Posted: Adam Schefter | Adam Schefter | Tags: Dan Orlovsky, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans

After trading Sage Rosenfels to the Minnesota Vikings on Friday, the Houston Texans needed a backup quarterback. They got one on Sunday, signing former Lions QB Dan Orlovsky, who arrived in Houston on Saturday and signed on Sunday.

Orlovsky received a three-year, $9.15 million contract with a $2.4 million signing bonus. The Broncos were outbid for Orlovsky, a four-year NFL veteran who started seven games for the Lions last season.

 

Does this mean we're NOT drafting Sanchez in the 1st?

 

McShay faints.

 

I think you can pretty much discount any mock that has us taking Sanchez or Tyson Jackson (DE - LSU) in the first round (Jackson at 15 to any 4-3 team is pretty hard to imagine).

The only way Sanchez is in play is if Kubiak and Smith get a contract extension before the draft. Otherwise, it wouldn't be in their best interests to draft a player in the first round and have him sit when this is a make or break year for this iteration of the Texans brain trust.

My best guess is a RB is on deck, probably one that has experience in the one cut and go system a la Rueben Droughns. I guess I wouldn't be surprised to see a DT brought in as well.

 

On Pat White:
He can't even play WR. He isn't as fast as you think and he simply isn't physical enough to play WR in the NFL. Maybe return specialist.

 

OLB - Clay Matthews. Done.

 

In a related story, the team announced they are extending their endzones from 10 to 15 yards.

 

The Texans signed free agent quarterback Dan Orlovsky, the team announced Sunday.

Orlovsky (6-5, 230) spent the first four seasons of his career with the Detroit Lions. He has completed 150-of-272 career pass attempts for 1,679 yards with eight touchdowns and eight interceptions. He has appeared in 12 games with seven starts in his career

Orlovsky received a three-year, $9.15 million contract with a $2.4 million signing bonus. The Broncos also were interested in Orlovsky, a four-year NFL veteran who started seven games for the Lions in 2008, but Denver was outbid by Houston.

And the link

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/03/01/orlovsky-lands-with-texans/

 

Brilliant! More room for the WRs to operate! We have to match that offer sheet for DA now.

p.s. Go Mighty Vikings!

 

An active Texans offseason, omg!

 

So, Dan O = a $3mm 4th rounder?

How much cap space remans?

 

great pick up

 

I like this better than Ramsey. Now I'd like to se us add Derrick Ward to complement Steve Slaton.

 

Good to see the Texans fill some needs early on, Orlovsky is a quality backup.

 

Terrible signing. He will see some time as a starter next year cause Schaub can't ever stay healthy. He's unrefined, and not proven.

 

$3M a year for a backup QB? That is just dumb.

 

1600 yards, 8 tds and 8 ints...playing for the Lions. (8 starts)

He's young and still learning.

Orlovsky + 4th rounder > Rosenfels

He's not a stud, but he will be more than adequate given the weapons on offense. Only 2 million in guarantees...that is a good deal.

Nice signing.

 

solid signing. better than ramsey

he learned to throw it up to Calvin...will know how to do that to Andre if he has to.