Guess who’s back, Falcons fans? Matt Schaub! In a day that saw oodles of crazy, unexpected NFL moves, like Brock Osweiler signing with Houston, a former Texans “legend” has found yet another team to latch onto and, ultimately, disappoint.
That’s right, Matt Schaub has made his triumphant return to the Atlanta Falcons even though most NFL fans had long forgotten he was ever there to begin with.
Guess who's back!
Welcome back to the ATL, Matt Schaub. #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/mSXMzXKd5D
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) March 9, 2016
To refresh your collective memories, Schaub played three seasons in the ATL, throwing 6 TDs and 6 picks, earning him the right to start for Houston the following season. In hindsight, that move sadly made PERFECT sense. And well, let’s just say the overly excited tweet from the official Falcons Twitter account did not go over well with fans.
It’s safe to say that most of the responses were of a very candid nature:
@AtlantaFalcons puke
— recovery beer enjoyer (@parkervb) March 9, 2016
One Texans fan was nice enough to warn the forthcoming pain should he ever take a snap:
https://twitter.com/DrTorryHinson/status/707680914281660416
The positivity was almost too overwhelming to process:
@AtlantaFalcons can't wait till he throws his first pick 6
— Phil (@peckham86) March 9, 2016
This one obviously speaks for itself. And does so quite well, I might add:
https://twitter.com/1ricobravo/status/707680965724913664
No, subtlety did not exist in this thread. At all:
https://twitter.com/SuplexCity1/status/707680640364355584
If you’ve seen Schaub try and play football, it’s hard to argue with this succinct reaction:
https://twitter.com/Aye__Ced/status/707680793825517570
Oh so fitting and very symbolic that there’s another pick-6 comment. And highly doubtful it was the last:
@AtlantaFalcons he's back with his pick sixes
— yeehaw buckaroo (@AshyVandross) March 9, 2016
LOL? Yup. Pretty much:
https://twitter.com/TravisDukeman/status/707686169195253760
But with every negative shot taken, sincerity managed to find its way through the clutter:
@AtlantaFalcons wow a washed up Qb!!! This season will be our season!!!
— John B (@drwinzlow) March 9, 2016
Now let’s end this one properly:
@AtlantaFalcons @NFL pic.twitter.com/F2oCMs4xp9
— Doug (@dwdrummer99) March 9, 2016
You can always count on Nelson Muntz to provide the proper finisher.
The question that remains, however, is why make such a big deal out of signing a backup — TWICE — when you already have a big name starting quarterback? The definitive answer: Who the fuck knows.
Nonetheless, from our exceedingly sincere hearts to yours, congratulations, Falcon fans!
[H/T BSO]