Brett Favre Suggested As Possible Candidate For Texans’ Quarterback Position

The Houston Texans, whose 7-3 record is tied for best in the AFC, learned this week that they have likely lost quarterback Matt Schaub for the season. Rather than depend on backup Matt Leinart, Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio suggests a different course of action.

Yes, I believe the Texans should call Brett Favre. Though he has become a caricature, the analysis is simple: Would you rather have Favre or Leinart running your offense?

• Sure would love to see Brett Favre give it one more go.
• Sure would love to see Brett Favre just give it one more go and just go out there and give it all he's got and just play the game he only knows how and just be fearless.
• Watch out, Cowboys... because there might be a new lawman in Texas. The ol' Gunslinger could be headed your way.
• Hey, Houston, you could use tons of help at quarterback. Why not give Brett a call?
• Hey, Texans, we know you were Reliant on Matt Schaub to get the job done. Sounds like it might be time to look up a certain "retired" quarterback...
• Matt Schaub: "Thanks, Brett. You took us to the Super Bowl!" Brett Favre: "Just doin' my job, sir."
• Well, Texans, you need to look toward the playoffs. Worried that Matt Schaub won't be available for a postseason match-up? Sounds like a recipe for a Schaub story... unless you bring the Gunslinger to Houston.
• With their quarterback out, the Texans are desperate. Time for them to approach Favre on Ben Tate knee.
• Say, Texans. Worried that you're left with a one-dimensional offense headed by Arian Foster? Need your passing game to be airy, and faster? Well, I know of a certain cannon of an arm that's 42 years old and built to last.
• Boy. Wouldn't it be something if Favre came back and treated the AFC to a little southern hospitality? Boy oh boy.
• Ha. You know, at 42 years old, Favre can still go out there and be the most sensational quarterback in the NFL. Gotta tip your cap to the old fella.
• Ha. Gee...
• The Texans' offense is coming apart at the seams. They're Owen their fans an explanation. If they can make the right move, they will have tight end up their offense... and I know just the fella for the job.
• Stuck with an unreliable backup quarterback, Houston needs to check the list of retired NFL greats in order to keep their team headed in a straight line. Art Monk? Nope! Look under "F," Texans. Can't miss it.
• Leinart Part 6?!!? How many chances is this guy gonna get? Better stick with a proven winner, Texans... or you're headed for a real box office flop.
• C'mon, Favre. Give us one more chance to cheer you on.
• Hey, Brett. We all know you could head out there and show everyone a thing or two. Give it one more go... and show us just a little bit more of that magic.
• "Hey, coach. I heard you need a veteran quarterback who can deliver in the clutch. Well, I'm cool as an ice cube, I act calm under pressure, and I can get it done." Boy oh boy. Can't you just imagine it?
• It just hasn't been the same without the Gunslinger.
• You know... it just hasn't been the same without the ol' Gunslinger out there.
• It just isn't the same without the Gunslinger out there, splittin' defenses like logs. Ha. Boy, I-- boy, I tell ya, he could just go out there and... ah,. gee. It sure was something. It really sure was something.
• Sure would love it if Favre gave it one more go.