Health, fitness crucial for Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub to prolong pro career – NFL News
Houston Texans’ star quarterback, Matt Schaub’s health and fitness have become crucial to determining his long-term future in the National Football League (NFL).
It is an even more important factor for Texans to consider it in their decision of making a long-term commitment to the player.
At the same time, it is not just his health that has assumed greater significance in the contact matter; the team has an alternative in form second-year QB T.J. Yates, which should add to the difficulties for the player to win an extension
from the team.
Most importantly, Yates during his rookie appearance performed remarkably well at the incumbent's position. All managers and coaches are convinced of his talent and potential to perform even better in the future.
So Schaub faces more than one challenge in the aims of extending his stay in Houston. The player said he is not worried about his contract extension.
Nevertheless, he knows this matter is going to pop up some time in the near future, and the managers should be weighing all above mentioned factors to determine his future with the team.
The management faces a question of the choice matter: whether they should invest on the tested and old horse or bet their future on the emerging star. Even a layman would suggest the team to bet on Yates.
Still, it is pertinent to note that Schaub has remained a part of the team during its past glories and despite the fact that he is not an elite QB, he deserves another short to medium-term opportunity from the team.
Some commentators believe Texans might prefer giving him a two or three-year extension. This period will provide them with an opportunity to groom and promote Yates into the leading role.
The health concerns have recently emerged as the main concern for the incumbent. He almost missed the entire last season due to his foot injury, and is yet to make an official return.
Lately, he has been doing some workout, setting a tone for his comeback at training camp, which starts later this month. It is to see now how effective is he in beyond the injury era.
The injury might have affected his pace and strength, and if so is the case, it will be bad news for the player. It can potentially shorten his pro career.
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