NFL - Sports Rumors

Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:42 am EDT

Houston's Rosenfels longs for chance to be a starter

By Joe Zedalis

Sage Rosenfels

Getty Images

Houston Texans quarterback Sage Rosenfels understands the reality of the situation. He is a seven-year NFL veteran who just turned 30. He is still waiting to become an NFL starter. He is still waiting for an opportunity to compete for a starting job according to the Houston Chronicle.

There were indications this offseason that his wait might have ended. Minnesota offered the Texans a third-round draft pick for Rosenfels. But the Texans wanted at least a second-round pick. After all, Rosenfels was instrumental in salvaging a season in which the Texans were ravaged with injuries. He appeared in nine games for the injured Matt Schaub and won four of his five starts.


"It's been an interesting offseason," said Rosenfels, who was participating in the team's offseason conditioning program at Reliant Park on Thursday. "As a quarterback, you'd like to have a chance to make a team your own. And this is Matt's team. And I understand that. There's obviously some frustration there.''

Source: Houston ChronicleNew Window

digg delicious
more

38 Comments

Post a Comment
  1. Anton
    1. Posted by Anton Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:48 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    He'd be better than Jackson. Minnesota would be much better then.
  2. Casimir
    2. Posted by Casimir Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:29 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    Why doesn't Atlanta try to get him? They could use another 6 quarterbacks
  3. BillL
    3. Posted by BillL Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:48 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    The Texans should have given Rosenfel's (a proven QB) the starting job instead of spending the money to bring in another backup quarterback; those funds could have gone to strengthening the offensive line and/or the corners, helping make the team more solid!
    The Texans must think a lot of Rosenfel's if they want minimum #2 pick for him!
  4. Crux
    4. Posted by Crux Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:34 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    Should change his last name to Advice.
  5. Barry B
    5. Posted by Barry B Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    I wouldn't let him go for a 3d-rounder either. He might end up being the Texans' starter yet.
    But -- he couldn't break into the starting lineup with Miami, couldn't beat out Brian Griese. Who are we kidding here?
  6. z28slp
    6. Posted by z28slp Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:58 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    There is a reason why he is a seven year backup. Could it be that he is not a quality starter.
  7. sergeant1217
    7. Posted by sergeant1217 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:14 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    Minnesota is SO smart. They save a second round pick and get to continue being mediocre at QB. Sage may or may not be good but anyone who watches the Vikings KNOW TJackson is over matched in the NFL. He should be a special teams guy at best. The vikings won a few games with him but it was all about the defense and running game.
  8. The Dark Side
    8. Posted by The Dark Side Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:10 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    Minnesota should give them a second rd. pick for Sage, OR a third pick and T. Jackson!!! DO SOMETHING!!! t-jackson was in AA football for a reason!! Hey Zigy, JUST DO IT!!! a 2nd rd. pick is well worth it!! who else were you planning on getting in the 2nd rd.?Rosenthal at least has NFL experience!!! You picked up WR's, have a GREAT running game, make the trade, and pickup a DE in the draft OR trade the 1st rd. pick for a quality DE now but, DO SOMETHING!!! t. jackson will never be the answer, nor will bollinger. trade t-jackson to anyone looking for a backup qb. get S. rosenthal while you can!!!
  9. The Dark Side
    9. Posted by The Dark Side Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:10 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    Minnesota should give them a second rd. pick for Sage, OR a third pick and T. Jackson!!! DO SOMETHING!!! t-jackson was in AA football for a reason!! Hey Zigy, JUST DO IT!!! a 2nd rd. pick is well worth it!! who else were you planning on getting in the 2nd rd.?Rosenfels at least has NFL experience!!! You picked up WR's, have a GREAT running game, make the trade, and pickup a DE in the draft OR trade the 1st rd. pick for a quality DE now but, DO SOMETHING!!! t. jackson will never be the answer, nor will bollinger. trade t-jackson to anyone looking for a backup qb. get S. Rosenfels while you can!!!
  10. The Dark Side
    10. Posted by The Dark Side Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:10 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    #10, and #11 Should be Sage Rosenfels, NOT Rosenthals, SORRY!! My Bad!! JUST GET HIM!!!!! 6'4" 225 lbs. you can't teach height!! 7 yrs exp. Would do very well in Minnesota!!!!! Passing game, running game, defense, OL, DL Minnesota would be back on top (Were we belong) of the Central, Why keep trying to play catch up with other teams when you can take the lead? WE NEED A QB!!!!!!!! and a DE!!!!!!!
  11. GregP
    11. Posted by GregP Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    I like Sage. Moslty as a spice in soup.
  12. Texans!
    12. Posted by Texans! Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:08 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    He's one flaw away from being a GREAT. He always waits too long before releasing the ball, and the receivers have to adjust after the play has already developed. Other than that, he is an excellent player.
  13. sergeant1217
    13. Posted by sergeant1217 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:14 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    GIVE Jackson away, trade for Rosenfels, Bollinger backs him up and if you want Ferotte as a tutor, why not. What everyone knows (except maybe the Vikings front office) is that Jackson is not a good QB.
  14. The Unsilent Majority
    14. Posted by The Unsilent Majority Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:01 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    Changing his last name to Advice wouldn't bode well for his brother Parsley or his sisters Rosemary and Thyme.
  15. vertibraker
    15. Posted by vertibraker Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:44 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    2nd round pick is way too high. They can use it on John David Booty
  16. the shark
    16. Posted by the shark Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:10 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    Sage is a decent QB for a third rounder,and much better then what the vikings are putting out there now.If Cleo Lemon can play in this league,so can Sage.Hes better the Leftwich who keeps popping up,hes better then Harrington,so what they hay....give him a shot!
  17. jeanemcd
    17. Posted by jeanemcd Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    sage is a good QB and i think that he should get a shot at trying for the starting QB job it's only right
  18. jeanemcd
    18. Posted by jeanemcd Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    sage is a good QB and i think that he should get a shot at trying for the starting qb job it's only right
  19. keilon P
    19. Posted by keilon P Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:48 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    The Texans or So dumb !!! You or going to let Rosenfels go and hurt this team more then the past few years ! He was the rock for Carr when He couldnt win a game to save his life . Now he backs up Matt Schaub ! And he is soft he talks about the line Rosenfels plays with the line ... and he wins Ok one more time let go of Green get a RB out the Draft Trade Schaub get Two speed CB that can cover and Two Strong Of linemen!!
  20. Erric M
    20. Posted by Erric M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:56 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    He is a good back up but can he take a team to the superbowl.
  21. Dirty Sanchez
    21. Posted by Dirty Sanchez Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:50 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    Maybe Keilon P should be the GM since he has all the answers!
    A 2nd rounder is fair for Sage / or probably a 3rd & 5th rounder. He knows the WC offense and would be a very big help to whichever team would give him a shot at being the fulltime starting QB.
  22. Marcos
    22. Posted by Marcos Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:14 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    They can't trade Schaub because it would cost way to much money and it would be really dumb. Get what ever they can for Sage he's not a legit starting QB reason why the Dolphins and Redskins let him walk.
  23. sekadog
    23. Posted by sekadog Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:16 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    Will give the Texans Brodie (I'm too skinny) Croyle for Sage.
  24. KB
    24. Posted by KB Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:24 pm EDT

    Report Abuse

    Judging Sage from his time in Washington and Miami with sub-par offensive lines and weak receivers is a bad idea. Any QB is as good as his line. Peyton took his lumps as a rookie, but as the Colts developed that line (which is vastly underrated) no one touched him and he was able to work the field. Of course, it doesn't hurt to have a center as good as Saturday. Anyway, Sage proved what he could do in Houston, and their line was rebuilt and still not one of the better ones in the league. Minnesota's top brass needs to get their head of their sphincters and give up that 2nd round pick. It's a steal, if you ask me. Jackson is worthless. He'll never be a top level QB. Frerotte is too old. Bollinger is ok, but nowhere near as good as Rosenfels. Minnesota's biggest problem is Childress. He's just not a good head coach.

Sports Rumors

Add to My Yahoo! RSS

More Rumors

Teams

Customize to follow news and rumors on your favorite teams. [ Sign in ]