We've had questions about how soon we'll see Texans rookie Kenyon Green this year, especially given the injuries he's been dealing with this offseason. But after film junkie Brian Baldinger RAVED about his performance in preseason game 3, maybe he's closer to being ready than we thought.

Even better? Lovie Smith - unlike past Houston football coaches - seems very open to the idea of letting young players play from the beginning.

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