John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans are close to a deal to send Sage Rosenfels to the Minnesota Vikings for an undisclosed draft pick (maybe a fourth-rounder). The teams discussed this trade last year, with reports that the Vikings offered a third-rounder, and the Texans holding out for a second.Rosenfels is considered by his Texans teammates as someone who was a "1A" option at quarterback. He's a good locker room guy, a hard-worker, and smart player. He can make big plays, but his biggest problem is his propensity to throw interceptions.
Rosenfels had one more year left on his Texans contract and was disappointed he wasn't traded last year so that he would have an opportunity to start. Some Texans fans will be disappointed to see him go, given the way he filled in when Matt Schaub was repeatedly injured. Other fans will be glad they got any draft picks for the Rosenchappa before his contract was up.




