Matt Schaub QB FA Tue 5/27/14 11:02 AM
Matt Schaub
QB FA
Matt Schaub believes he can have a "Philip Rivers-style rebirth" with added responsibilities at the line of scrimmage in Oakland.
Compensating for decreased arm strength, Chargers HC Mike McCoy turned Rivers around by essentially letting him become Peyton Manning at the line of scrimmage, dissecting defenses before the snap of the ball and installing a quick-hitting pass game that emphasized Rivers' accuracy rather than his downfield ball. Schaub was rarely given that freedom under Gary Kubiak in Houston. We're skeptical Schaub will turn his career around as a 33-year-old on the talent-deficient Raiders, but do expect him to be an upgrade on Flying Matts Flynn and McGloin.