Rosenfels finds contact is costly
Houston Texans11/28/2006 10:38 AM The Houston Chronicle reports consecutive losses to Buffalo and the New York Jets caused fans to howl for QB David Carr to be benched, but it became a moot point Monday when QB Sage Rosenfels was placed on injured reserve with a fractured right thumb. HC Gary Kubiak said he never considered replacing Carr in the 26-11 loss to the Jets, but now he won't be tempted, no matter how unproductive the offense is over the last five games. Rosenfels' place was taken by free agent Bradlee Van Pelt, who played for Kubiak and offensive coordinator Troy Calhoun in Denver. C Mike Flanagan, who suffered two cracked ribs against the Jets, is out for the season and also was placed on injured reserve. Read more