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Brian Hoyer to sign with Houston Texans

By Cory Buck

Dec 21, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer (6) throws the ball during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer (6) throws the ball during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Houston Texans are reportedly set to sign quarterback Brian Hoyer upon the opening of NFL free agency on Tuesday.

It appears the Houston Texans are ready to move on for one veteran journeyman quarterback for another. The team has reportedly agreed to terms with former Cleveland Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer, though nothing can be officially announced until NFL free agency opens on Tuesday at 4PM.

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In so doing, it’s likely the Texans are prepared to move on from Ryan Fitzpatrick, who put up a solid if unspectacular season for Houston. He completed 63% of his passes for 2,483 yards, 17 touchdowns and eight interceptions in the 2014 season while aiding the Texans to a 9-7 record.

Now the team wants to push itself further and it appears they’ve settled on Hoyer as that guy. While Hoyer offers some upside you won’t find with Fitzpatrick, the Texans may rue the day they opted for a quarterback who loves the deep ball as much as Hoyer as opposed to the steadier, less explosive option in Fitzpatrick.

Brian Hoyer brought some excitement of his own to the Cleveland Browns last season, which propelled the team to an early lead in the AFC North and a 6-3 record to start the year. But the wheels came off as defenses adjusted to his style. It soon became clear that Hoyer excelled at passes thrown deeper while struggling with simple 7-10 yards routes. Once defenses stacked up against him, the interceptions flowed like champagne at a wedding and the Browns plummeted in the standings.

The Browns moved on from Hoyer as a result, solidifying their new plan at quarterback with a three-year contract to veteran Josh McCown. Once that deal was set, Hoyer’s fate was sealed.

While other AFC teams reportedly coveted Hoyer, it’s the Texans who will get him. The team is hoping that an imposing defense and a stellar running game led by Arian Foster will be enough to provide the structure Hoyer needs to finally meet his full potential.

NFL free agency officially begins on March 10 at 4PM so we’ll learn a little more about Hoyer’s deal then when the team makes an official announcement. For now, the legal tampering period will continue and the ensuing verbal agreements should pour in.

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