Tagged: Tom Savage (31 Results)
Texans fail to score in preseason loss
Houston quarterbacks TOM SAVAGE and DESHAUN WATSON did not inspire confidence during the Texans preseason shutout loss to the New Orleans Saints on Saturday night. Both quarterbacks struggled, although the team… More appears set to proceed with Savage as the regular season starter. Neither is likely to help your fantasy team at this point. Less
Source: Houston Chronicle
Savage remains Texans’ starter
Houston head coach Bill O’Brien reiterated that TOM SAVAGE remains the team’s starting quarterback after a convincing start to the preseason. While fantasy owners are excited about the prospect of rookie… More quarterback DESHAUN WATSON taking over, it looks like Savage will remain the starter at this point. Watson has also had a strong preseason but the team has been consistent with its stance on Savage. Less
Source: Houston Chronicle
Around the NFL: Houston Texans
Deshaun Watson got my attention last night. He looked very solid. He’s better right now than Tom Savage, I think, and it looks like a lot of the things he was able to do at Clemson will translate. more »
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Rookie QB Watson shines in preseason opener
Houston rookie quarterback DESHAUN WATSON shined in his NFL preseason debut. Watson looked comfortable in the pocket, stepping up to avoid pressure and getting rid of the ball quickly. He looked… More good out of the pocket too, outrunning two defenders for a 15-yard touchdown. TOM SAVAGE, meanwhile, struggled against the Carolina defensive starters but fared better against the reserves. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Savage to start preseason opener
Houston quarterback TOM SAVAGE will start the team's first preseason game Wednesday at Carolina. DESHAUN WATSON and BRANDON WEEDEN will also play against the Panthers but it’s Savage who gets the… More start. Coach Bill O’Brien could not say how long each quarterback will play since he believes that will be dictated by the flow of the game. Less
Source: Houston Chronicle
Texans WR Hopkins endorses Savage for starting QB role
Houston wide receiver DEANDRE HOPKINS believes that TOM SAVAGE should be the Texans starting quarterback in 2017. Rookie first-round pick DESHAUN WATSON has received glowing reviews but Savage has taken all of the work with the first team and now adds Hopkins’ endorsement to his list of credentials.
Source: NBC Sports
Savage to Hopkins connection strong
Early into training camp the connection between Houston quarterback TOM SAVAGE and wide receiver DEANDRE HOPKINS is already strong. Hopkins has been catching everything in sight and Savage has been getting the ball to his star receiver regularly. We will see if the trend continues into the 2017 season.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Rookie QB Watson continues to impress
Houston rookie quarterback DESHAUN WATSON continues to impress coach Bill O’Brien, with the coach focusing mostly on Watson’s demeanor and confidence. While O’Brien admits that his rookie QB is not where… More he needs to be as an NFL starter, he certainly seems to be heading in that direction. Fantasy owners may have to wait for training camp and the preseason to see if Watson can overtake TOM SAVAGE for the starting role. Less
Source: Houston Chronicle
Watson improving but Savage still the starting QB in Houston
Houston rookie quarterback DESHAUN WATSON feels he is progressing in the offense every day. Coach Bill O’Brien says there are a lot of things Watson does well. But fantasy owners should note that quarterback TOM SAVAGE remains the starter in Houston.
Source: ESPN.com
Around the NFL: Houston Texans
Tony Romo is apparently going to retire, pursuing a career in broadcasting rather than in the NFL. It remains to be seen if this story is over; we've heard about quarterbacks retiring once or twice before only to see them return in time for training camp. more »
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Osweiler to start for Texans
Houston head coach Bill O’Brien said that BROCK OSWEILER will be the starting quarterback when the Texans face the Oakland Raiders in this Saturday’s playoff game. Quarterback TOM SAVAGE remains in the concussion protocol so the team will once again turn to Osweiler.
Source: NFL.com
Savage or Osweiler for playoffs?
Houston quarterback TOM SAVAGE suffered a concussion on Sunday and is now in the concussion protocol. Former starter and current backup BROCK OSWEILER replaced Savage and could return to the starting… More role if Savage is not cleared in time for next weekend’s AFC wild-card playoff game. If Savage is cleared, coach Bill O’Brien will have to decide who will start at quarterback for the Texans. Less
Source: Houston Chronicle
Factoid: Houston Texans
I will have an eye on the Houston Texans this week. I want to see if Tom Savage can help pump some life into that offense. And I also want to see if that franchise can complete an unusual feat that will probably never be repeated. more »
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Texans name starter vs. Bengals
The Houston Texans have named quarterback TOM SAVAGE the starter for Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Savage replaced quarterback BROCK OSWEILER, who continued to struggle with interceptions and ineffectiveness against Jacksonville last Sunday. The Texans have to start one of these guys but your fantasy team does not.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Texans bench Osweiler
Houston quarterback BROCK OSWEILER was benched in Sunday’s game against Jacksonville after throwing his second interception of the game. Osweiler has 16 interceptions this season and only 14 touchdowns. Backup TOM… More SAVAGE replaced Osweiler and was solid despite not throwing any touchdowns. No word yet on who will start next Saturday against Cincinnati. Less
Source: Houston Chronicle