Credit to @AaronWilson_NFL for compiling the quotes

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.'