Matt Schaub's return to the field in Houston was short-lived. Texans coach Gary Kubiak revealed Monday that Case Keenum will remain the team's starting quarterback this week against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Sticking with Keenum is the sensible move. Then again, it made no sense to bench Keenum during Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Oakland Raiders -- a move that didn't work out.
"I've got total confidence in him," Kubiak said.
His actions Sunday told a different story. Kubiak spoke of Keenum's struggles to change protections and deal with Oakland's blitzes, but isn't experience the best teacher?
"I didn't want to put a young guy in a bad situation," Kubiak said. "I'd do it again. I tried to help out the quarterback and offensive line."
We liked it the first time Kubiak named Keenum the Texans' starter. While Keenum hasn't been perfect, he's not the reason why the Texans keep losing. He's been an upgrade from Schaub.
Facing the toughest situation of his career, Kubiak boldly rolled with Keenum in an effort to save his job. Sunday's loss to Oakland and return to Schaub came out of pure desperation. Kubiak wanted to see if Schaub had anything left from his peak Pro Bowl form. It didn't work.
Schaub almost is certain to be playing elsewhere next season. Kubiak probably has an uphill battle to stay in Houston, too.
We recapped every Week 11 game on the latest "Around The League Podcast."
