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Tim Kelly (OC)

Texans offensive coordinator Tim Kelly called Tyrod Taylor a ‘pro’s pro’

Tim Kelly on Davis Mills: ‘He’s come in here and come to work. Davis is in here busting his butt and doing all the right things’

Tim Kelly on the Texans’ running backs: ‘It’s definitely different running backs there. That entire room, each guy offers a different skill set.’

Tim Kelly on Jordan Akins: “As far as Jordan Akins’ ability after the catch, that’s one of the best things that he does. He’s able to break tackles, turn a three-yard checkdown into a 16-yard chunk play.’

Tim Kelly on Pep Hamilton: ‘It has been great working with all those guys, being able to pick their minds and talk to Pep about how he views certain things. It has been really good for me.’

Tim Kelly on being retained as OC, joked that he was able to tell his kid that they can stay friends with Toro

Andy Bischoff (TE Coach)

Texans tight ends coach Andy Bischoff, a former Ravens assistant coach, said that Tim Kelly has been very open to all ideas, including some of the versatile things the Ravens did with the tight end position.

Andy Bischoff on former third-round tight end Kahale Warring: ‘oodles of talent, it’s just about putting it all together.’

Andy Bischoff on rookie tight end Brevin Jordan: ‘A guy that talent-wise a lot of people thought would be off the board. We were elated to get him.’

Andy Bischoff on working with David Culley after coaching w/ him in Baltimore: ‘Coach Culley is full of energy, that’s consistent on a daily basis. He’s always going to take the positive approach. What I’ve seen in him as our leader here same energy, a man with a play every day’

Pep Hamilton (QB Coach)

Pep Hamilton on Davis Mills: ‘I had the opportunity to evaluate Davis way back when he was in HS, a good friend and colleague David Shaw, often talked about him. He shows tremendous promise. He’s working hard’

Pep Hamilton on Tyrod Taylor: ‘Tyrod was a tremendous asset to Justin (Herbert). Great example of what it means to be a pro.’

Pep Hamilton on Nico Collins: ‘Big body wide receiver tremendous catch radius, can make contested catches’

Pep Hamilton on offensive philosophy: ‘Coach (David) Culley has mentioned quite often that we will be a fundamental based team.’

Pep Hamilton: ‘We have enough experience and creativity on the offensive staff to come up with ways to give our guys a strategic advantage’

Danny Barrett (RB Coach)

Texans running backs coach Danny Barrett on backfield: ‘Collectively, great group. I like the skill set from each guy. Each guy has a different something to bring to the table’

Texans’ Danny Barrett on David Johnson: ‘Veteran guy, natural leader, his ability to be around the guys and talk about things from his experience.’

Danny Barrett on the Texans’ running back competition: ‘I think that will all sort itself out.’

Danny Barrett on the improved depth at running back: ‘Nick (Caserio) has done a great job adding depth to the room. Experience is the key’

Danny Barrett on Rex Burkhead, who’s coming off torn ACL last season in New England, first thing is getting healthy, brings great work ethic, experience. “He can help us all with his experience and ability to make plays”

James Campen (OL Coach)

Texans offensive line coach James Campen: ‘It’s always good to see familiar faces. Being here is a tremendous opportunity for all of us to build something, it’s always a special thing.’

Texans offensive line coach James Campen: ‘It’s always good to see familiar faces. Being here is a tremendous opportunity for all of us to build something, it’s always a special thing.’

Texans offensive line coach James Campen on David Culley: ‘Very honest man, sincere, structure, doing things the right way.’

James Campen on Laremy Tunsil: ‘Very, very gifted player’

James Campen on left guard Max Scharping: ‘He has worked extremely hard. He’s in a very competitive situation. Like Max, like everyone else, the expectation is very high’

James Campen on center Justin Britt: ‘He was one of the best centers in football until he got hurt. I know he”s excited to get back on the field. He’s got leadership traits that are very positive for the group’

James Campen on Tytus Howard and Marcus Cannon at RT spot: ‘The competition is more widespread than just two players. We have eight tackles on our roster right now. Marcus has been playing RT for a long time in this league. I don’t anticipate him moving very much’

James Campen on Tytus Howard: ‘Bright young man, very impressed with knowledge of the game and very impressed with his recall, studious, smart kid’

Robert Prince (WR Coach)

Texans receivers coach Robert Prince on Nico Collins: ‘Liked his speed, liked his size, liked his traits’

Texans receivers coach Robert Prince on Brandin Cooks: ‘He shows those guys the right way to practice, great leader. He’s not a talker. He’s a doer. He’s very engaged and willing to take coaching. When your top guy is willing to do that, it’s easy for the other guys to follow’

Robert Prince said he envisions veteran wide receiver Randall Cobb continuing to line up in the slot, as he has throughout his career

Robert Prince on Nico Collins: ‘Loved his size and catch radius and ability to make contested catches. We felt like we needed to add that to the room’

Robert Prince on Isaiah Coulter development in second season: ‘He’s progressing’

Robert Prince on Keke Coutee: ‘Keke has been doing more in walkthroughs right now. He has bought in and is working these techniques’

Robert Prince on Nico Collins coming off opt out last year at Michigan: ‘I don’t know what the effects of the opt out are. The thing about Nico is he wants to get better every day. With that attitude, he has a chance to succeed’

Robert Prince on new veteran WRs: ‘Been great, definitely adding competition to the whole group. We have guys who have experience like Chris Conley.’ Also mentioned Andre Roberts, Donte Moncrief

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Texans rookie quarterback Davis Mills ‘I feel like I’ve done pretty well so far. Obviously, it’s a new experience. Being in Houston meeting all the new teammates and coaches, I’ve definitely learned a lot so far. I’ve had to pick it up fast.’

Texans’ Davis Mills on what he learned from ‘It was tremendously helpful. What I did at Stanford, a lot of pro-style systems. A lot of the base concepts we did at Stanford really allowed me to come in with a little bit of a head start.’

Texans’ Davis Mills on Tyrod Taylor ‘A lot of it is just knowledge of the game. Professionalism and how he comes in and works every day. I look up to him and I’m definitely looking forward to getting the opportunity to learn under him.’

Texans’ Davis Mills on signing first NFL contract: ‘It was a little surreal. It’s something you dream about since you were a little kid. You think of the business side of football. When you put the pen down on paper, it’s pretty cool.’

Texans’ Davis Mills on rookie year goals: ‘I mean, I wouldn’t say any goals on the field. I have a lot to prove and a lot to prove to myself, too. Learn the offense is the No. 1 goal right now.’

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David Culley

David Culley on Tyrod Taylor: “He’s been in all the meetings. From what I’ve seen the last few days, he’s right where we want him to be.’

David Culley on familiarity with him, Tyrod Taylor, Pep Hamilton: ‘He has a comfort level with us and we have a comfort level with him. He’s picked up stuff very well.’

David Culley on Tyrod Taylor when he was benched in Buffalo: ‘He’s a professional, through and through. The very next week he was back in the lineup and able to lead us to the playoffs’

David Culley on signing Tyrod Taylor: ‘We didn’t have but one quarterback on the roster signed at that time. Tyrod was available. He had some other places to go. He chose us. He’s fit in just perfectly for us’

David Culley on Tyrod Taylor: ‘His leadership and experience is invaluable’

David Culley on Tyrod Taylor: ‘The crazy stuff he’s been through, he has great character. That’s first and foremost what we want to build here. He’s the embodiment of that’

David Culley on rookie Brevin Jordan not practicing, he was present: ‘He’s fine.’

David Culley on punter Cam Johnston: ”He has a very strong leg. We feel like we added a guy with a lot of upside. We’re so happy to have him here.’

Kamu Grugier-Hill

Texans linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill on playing for Lovie Smith: ‘It’s a great honor for me. I think I fit perfectly into it. He likes speed guys. I can run and play the pass. I’m very excited for the future’

Kamu Grugier-Hill on Tyrod Taylor sustaining a punctured lung after a painkilling injection with the Los Angeles Chargers that led to him losing his starting job to Justin Herbert: ‘Heartbreaking’ He’s impressed with Taylor as he competes against him at practice

Texans linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill: ‘We’ve got some killers on special teams, for sure’ Really likes the speed the Texans have for their sub packages on defense, too.

Tyrod Taylor

Tyrod Taylor on why he chose the Texans: ‘I just thought it was the right fit for me, familiar faces (David Culley, Pep Hamilton). Talent on both sides of the ball Just thought it would be a good fit for me to come and contribute to the team in any way.’

Tyrod Taylor: ‘I think it’s a wonderful opportunity for me to lead and make plays. It’s an opportunity for me to rebound (from last year’s injury). Last year was tough to process for a little bit, but it’s the reality of our game’

Tyrod Taylor said he wasn’t sure of status whether it was for a starting job or backup when he joined the team initially: ‘You never know when that opportunity will come’

Tyrod Taylor: ‘The exciting thing about it is guys want a fresh start, guys want to come in and compete and show what they can do, myself included. You want to win games.’

Tyrod Taylor on motivation after punctured lung last year: ‘For sure, I definitely use that as motivation. There’s no bad feelings toward what happened in the past. I’m grateful for opportunity to lace the cleats up. I’m more motivated than I’ve ever been.’

Tyrod Taylor on his career journey: ‘It’s been a blessing. Those experiences have prepared me for the opportunity I have now’

Tyrod Taylor: ‘I’ve been a winner in this league. Yes, I’ve had trials and tribulations, but it’s part of the game.’

Tyrod Taylor on why he didn’t file grievance against Chargers ‘Certain things I can’t talk about, let’s just say that. As far as the grievance, I didn’t agree with the NFLPA and what their grievance stood for. That’s why I didn’t choose to file a grievance through the NFLPA’

Tyrod Taylor on Nico Collins and Brevin Jordan: ‘When we drafted those guys, I had a chance to watch their scout tape and was very impressed. They’ve impressed me’

Tyrod Taylor on Joe Flacco: ‘I learned a lot about him in my early years. When we talk, it’s more about catching up’

Tyrod Taylor on Davis Mills: ‘He’s doing a good job.’

Tyrod Taylor said he’s been a fan of Deshaun Watson and knows him, emphasized he’s excited about his opportunity with the Texans

Tyrod Taylor on opportunity with the Texans: ‘It means everything to me. I’m excited about the opportunity. I know what I can do.’

Tyrod Taylor: ‘The opportunity to be able to start here is something I look forward to.’