Hoyer & Mallet

Tom Brady said that he would try and watch some of the game between Cleveland and Houston today. Both starting quarterbacks were his former backups.

Ryan Mallet was making his first career start in four seasons after throwing only four passes for the Pats. His trade to Houston and reunion with former Pats Offensive Coordinator Bill O'Brien was the break he needed. He sat behind Ryan Fitzpatrick before O'Brien decided to give him a start after their bye week.

Hoyer was signed by the Pats in 2009 after being undrafted. He lasted through the end of 2012 training camp before he was released. He was signed by the Steelers on November 20, 2012 after injuries to Ben Roethlisberger and Byron Leftwich. He served a s a backup for Charlie Batch for Weeks 11 & 12.

After being released, he was claimed by the Arizona Cardinals where he started the season finale against the 49er's. He ended up being released in May 2013.

He was signed to a two year contract by the Browns. He got a few starts before tearing his ACL in a Thursday night game. So far this year, he has fought off Johnny Manziel for the starting job.

Mallet lead his team to a 23-7 victory by throwing for 211 yards and 2 TD's. His first career toss was to DE JJ Watt who was doing his best Mike Vrabel imitation.

Vrabel must have been smiling because he is on the Houston coaching staff.