Been hearing ALOT about Matt the past few weeks. There was an article in Houstons paper, multiple tweets from national guys at Houston camp raving about how it's rare he misses a pass, and now this write up. Significant enough that it was one of three things mentioned in this article:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...ns.postcard/index.html?eref=sihp&sct=hp_wr_a1
3. Matt Leinart may turn out to be a great player yet. The fifth-year vet had considered reuniting with former USC coach Pete Carroll in Seattle, where he'd have a good chance of becoming a starter again. But in the end he decided to re-sign with Houston as a backup because the offense here fits him so well. That much was obvious in his practices with the
second string, which have been starter-level crisp -- a veritable clinic in sound mechanics, sure decision-making and accurate passing. The display is a testament to the work Leinart
put in back in his native California and to a system that plays to his strengths as mover in the pocket. At Arizona, Leinart said, "we were more spread out -- four wides, three wides, get the ball out quick. Here, there's more play-action under center. It's a lot more stuff that fits my style." Leinart isn't threatening Matt Schaub's job, but he gives the Texans one heck
of an insurance policy.
I have been a big proponent of just cutting bait and moving on and leaving this topic to die
And I'm pretty sure THESMEL is going to make me regret posting this, but I thought this was interesting - especially the part about the offensive fit. Makes sense.
I think Seattle will regret not getting him. That play action under center offense is a good fit for him and I'm hoping he does well.
Just as long as Kevin Kolb kicks his butt up and down the field every time they match up.
