Tom Savage talks about fans booing him
Houston Texans’ quarterback Tom Savage seems to understand why the fans have been booing him.
Since taking over as the Houston Texans’ starting quarterback, Tom Savage has not done a good job when it comes to protecting the football.
Savage has already thrown three interceptions and has fumbled the football five times over the past three games.
While talking to the media on Wednesday, Savage admitted that the turnovers must stop.
Savage says the turnovers have to stop. Says he doesn't understand where it's come from: I've never been a fumbler in my life. #Texans
— Deepi Sidhu (@DeepSlant) November 22, 2017
Savage was also asked about Texans’ fans booing him and he had some good answers.
Tom Savage: 'It's an entertainment business. They're not booing me. They're booing the product. I'm not going to get gunshy and worry about getting booed'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) November 22, 2017
Savage says he understands the boo-birds are more for the product on the field. Doesn't take it personally. Adds with a laugh, "I'm sure if they met me, they'd like me." #Texans
— Deepi Sidhu (@DeepSlant) November 22, 2017
I’m sure Savage is a nice guy, but Texans’ fans aren’t worried about that. They just want their team to win football games while not throwing interceptions and fumbling the ball.
Savage will really be tested on Monday night against a Baltimore Ravens defense that bolsters the second ranked pass defense. They only give up an average of 185 yards through the air per game this season.
Andre Ellington should be able to help Savage
I would imagine that the addition of running back Andre Ellington should take some pressure off of Savage as well as current starting running back Lamar Miller.
The Ravens have one of the worst run defenses in the NFL so far this year, so Miller and Ellington could have a big night.
The Texans seem to be very excited about having Ellington on their roster now. Check out the tweet below:
Our new RB can do some things. 👀 pic.twitter.com/I6rwYYGJdk
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) November 22, 2017
Success on the ground this week against the Ravens would help open up the passing game for Savage and his wide receivers.
Comment below and tell us whether you think Savage can cut down on the turnovers going forward.