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Christian Kirksey

Texans linebacker Christian Kirksey: 'We're building that team bond, learning the playbook and having fun.'

Texans linebacker Christian Kirksey on linebackers coach Myles Smith, Lovie Smith's son: 'He has the respect of the linebacker room. They have similar personalities.'

Texans' Christian Kirksey: 'We're a veteran group of linebackers. We're all just learning all three linebacker roles so we can be interchangeable.'

Texans linebacker Christian Kirksey on David Culley: 'Coach Culley, that's my guy. You can tell he knows how to interact with people." Praised his communication and leadership skills.

Christian Kirksey: 'Everybody is new. I enjoy meeting new guys, hearing their story, how they got to where they are now. We're all competing. We're all from different places and trying to get to one goal.'

Christian Kirksey said he chose the Texans partly because he has family in Houston area, including his mother and … 'From a defensive standpoint, Lovie Smith is a legend. It's almost a no-brainer. You want to be coached by a great. That's what steered my decision'

David Culley

David Culley on replacing wide receiver Will Fuller, now with the Miami Dolphins: 'Obviously, Will did a nice job for us. That's part of the business. They move on. We feel like with the group we have here the production is in our room.'

David Culley on Jacob Martin and Jon Greenard playing defensive end in a 4-3 after being OLBs in 3-4: 'Those are two guys able to put their hands down and be productive players. That transition because of the type of players they are isn't a big adjustment.'

David Culley, asked about Deshaun Watson, 'We have nothing more to say. We've talked about the Deshaun situation. Nothing is new on that. I have nothing to say about that situation.'

David Culley on Tyrod Taylor: 'He is here. He's starting to get in the program. I expect him to fall right in and become the same Tyrod Taylor when he was in Baltimore and in Buffalo.'

David Culley on Brandin Cooks: 'He's a pro.' Praised veteran wide receiver heavily.

David Culley on players' heavy presence at voluntary workouts: 'The attendance has been great'

David Culley on being a head coach after being an assistant previously: 'Before I came here, I used to make suggestions. Now, I make decisions. That's the biggest change. That thing has flipped now. I understanding exactly what that's all about. I embrace that.'

David Culley was asked if Deshaun Watson is participating in Texans' Zoom meetings. He reiterated he has nothing to say about him. Watson has requested a trade and is dealing with 22 civil lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct

Brandin Cooks

Brandin Cooks: 'Nico (Collins) doesn't look like a rookie to me.'

Brandin Cooks on new offensive system: 'I love it. Continue to trust the process'

Brandin Cooks on his outlook on the team: 'For me, every year is a new year. Last year didn't go the way we wanted to but we turned that page. Go back to work and grind. We hope for better. Only way to do that is work hard'

Brandin Cooks said he's getting accustomed to timing with the new quarterbacks, including throwing sessions and building camaraderie.

Brandin Cooks on Davis Mills: 'The kid is smart. He went to Stanford. He's a smart kid, picking up the offense pretty fast. The guy can sling it.'

Brandin Cooks: 'For me, it doesn't matter who's throwing me the ball. I'm going to get on the same page, and I've shown that throughout my career.' Cooks has adapted to several different quarterbacks over the length of his career.

Brandin Cooks on Texans receivers coach Robert Prince: 'He's a coach who really knows what he's talking about. It's great to have someone so experienced put his stamp on things. He's going to bring it, too. He's going to work out with you'