Tim Kelly (OC), Andy Bischoff (TE Coach), Pep Hamilton (QB Coach), Danny Barrett (RB Coach), James Campen (OL Coach), Robert Prince (WR Coach) Press Conference Quotes
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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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