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Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien met with the media this afternoon to discuss last night's loss to the Broncos, his plans for the team, and the quarterback situation.
On the QB situation:
When asked if Bill O'Brien is ready to name a starting QB, he says he makes decisions based on what's best for the team & on his timetable.
— Deepi Sidhu (@DeepSlant) August 23, 2015
O'Brien: "Everybody on offense needs to play better, coach better. It was the second preseason game. We will need to improve."
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) August 23, 2015
OB on QBs "It'll come down to consistency, how they handle certain situations, awareness of what going on in the game."
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) August 23, 2015
O'Brien says the sacks last night were a combination of blockers getting beat one on one and QBs hanging onto the ball too long. #Texans
— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) August 23, 2015
O'Brien says he does not know who will start at QB vs. Saints?src=hash">#Saints in Week 3 preseason game. #Texans
— Deepi Sidhu (@DeepSlant) August 23, 2015
On specific players:
O'Brien on CB James: He showed up last night on special teams. He shows up a little every week. He's really fighting hard to make this team.
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) August 23, 2015
O'Brien praises Charles James' special teams work. Praises Jumal Rolle, too, and of course, Shane Lechler's punting. #Texans
— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) August 23, 2015
Xavier Su-a-Filo is day to day, O'Brien said he's not back this week. Will do more this week with Jadeveon Clowney in practice
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 23, 2015
O'Brien said Clowney keeps asking to do more in practice.
— Drew Dougherty (@DoughertyDrew) August 23, 2015
Bill O'Brien said TD allowed by A.J. Bouye he could have used better technique, said there wasn't supposed to be safety help over the top
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 23, 2015
O'Brien on RB Grimes: "He's been a good guy for us to coach. Smart guy, embraces his role. I thought he did some nice things in the game."
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) August 23, 2015
Bill O'Brien on Chris Polk: 'He had a pretty good game. He did some decent things in the running game and caught the ball well, too.'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 23, 2015
Bill O'Brien expects Jeoffrey Pagan to be back out on the field tomorrow. Has been injured. #Texans
— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) August 23, 2015
O'Brien on DT Covington: "He's come in here and played well for a rookie. He plays hard."
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) August 23, 2015
Bill O'Brien praises backup center James Ferentz
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 23, 2015
Defensive starters may be rested again:
Bill O'Brien said he's not sure yet if J.J. Watt will play against the Saints. Watt rarely plays preseason football.
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 23, 2015
OB not sure if Watt, Wilfork and Joseph will play against Saints. They've been held out to rest them in the first two games.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) August 23, 2015
On Kevin Johnson:
O'Brien on CB Johnson: "He's instinctive. He's very competitive, a very smart player. We've been very happy with Kevin."
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) August 23, 2015
More Bill O'Brien on Kevin Johnson: 'He's a smart player. We've been very happy with Kevin.'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 23, 2015
On the offense:
OB "We have to throw ball down the field more. We had some guys open. A lot of that was pressure against second and third lines."
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) August 23, 2015
On naming starters and the final roster:
Bill O'Brien says he wants to make decisions on multiple positions with a time table that he is comfortable with. #Texans
— ADB-Alex Del Barrio (@alexdelbarrio) August 23, 2015
BOB: "The games are not necessarily the deciding factor" in terms of who makes the team and who doesn't #Texans
— SportsRadio 610 (@SportsRadio610) August 23, 2015
Maybe next year?:
OB "I like to do joint practice against 2 teams. Wish we could have done it with a second team, but it didn't work out."
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) August 23, 2015
Miscellaneous:
OB "We're still in training camp mode, but we'll try to treat this game different than the first two, do a little more work on New Orleans"
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) August 23, 2015
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