It appears that Head Coach Bill O’Brien has made a decision for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans regarding the back up quarterback position. With the Houston Texans signing Thad Lewis, it appears that O’Brien will turn to his rookie 4th round pick Tom Savage to be Ryan Fitzpatrick’s backup this weekend.

O’Brien made the announcement today at his press conference, “I would say that I’m leaning towards (Tom) Savage there to be the number two guy in this game. I think it’s very difficult to ask Thaddeus to come in here and pick up on this offense in three days and be the number two guy on Sunday.”

“He’s come in here and done a nice job of working extra hard to try and learn it, but it’s the 12th game of the season.” O’Brien said of Lewis who arrived on Monday. “That’s a difficult chore in one week. I would be leaning towards Savage being number two this week.”

Tom Savage heard the news, but didn’t let it change his preparation he has done since week one of the season. “I think that’s how you prepare all season. Whether you’re two or three, you’re always preparing to be the guy at some point. Nothing really changes for me, just keep working and getting better.” said Savage.

The rookie quarterback from Pittsburgh has not taken a snap during the regular season or even been active for game days. Savage has some ups and downs during the preseason, but showed some command of the offense.

Savage admitted that things will be different in a positive way this Sunday, being active for the first time all season, “I’ll be dressed. I won’t be out there warming up (Ryan) Mallett all game. It will be fun, I’m sure. It will obviously be a little nerve-wracking at first, just going out there and being in pads and knowing that I can be in there at any play.”

He continued, “But it’s kind of what you dream for. You’re excited about this and if it does happen, I’ll be happy to be number two.”

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