Texans head coach Lovie Smith spoke at the NFL Combine on Wednesday, and discussed the defense, Davis Mills, the Deshaun Watson situation, and much more. Be sure to check out the video above to watch the entire press conference. Here are my quick takeaways from Lovie's comments.

1. When asked about Davis Mills, Smith said starting jobs aren't given out in the offseason. But he also talked about Mills' intelligence, and how he played as well as most of the rookie QBs last season. He also thought it was important to bring back Pep Hamilton, so he can continue to work with Mills.

2. Lovie shared some thoughts on this year's draft class, and he sees a lot of talent on the defensive line. He said that the Texans have a "defensive line-friendly system," and if he was a defensive end, he would want to play in the Texans scheme. Defensive line is considered one of the strengths of this year's draft class, so don't be surprised if the Texans draft a pass rusher if they stay at No. 3 overall. Lovie discussed pass rush and defensive ends in his scheme quite a bit. You have to wonder if improving the pass rush is his top priority. He might be tipping his hand here, or it could be another smoke screen. He did say the Texans might take a QB at No. 3 overall last week, when we know that's not likely. Smith just wants other teams to believe they might draft a QB for leverage.

3. Don't shut the door on safety Justin Reid returning to the Texans. Smith called Reid an "outstanding player" and said the team would be pretty happy if they were able to retain him. Smith went on to say Reid is a detail guy that fits their profile.

4. Lovie also spoke about the traits he looks for in a cornerback. Smith said a corner that's 6' tall and can run faster than most people, is important. He values ball skills and being a willing tackler.

5. There are several benefits of having Lovie as head coach this year. He spoke about his knowledge of the roster, the division, and how the Texans organization works. These are some things a coach being hired from outside the organization would not possess.

6. Tight end was a big topic of conversation again today. Smith spoke about the tight end position being a big part of what they want to do on offense. With only Brevin Jordan under contract, the Texans will look to add to the position. He doesn't consider Jordan to be an "ideal" in-line Y tight end, so look for them to address that position because he believes in multiple tight ends, and they view Jordan as more of a pass catcher. He also said the Texans want to be able to run the ball.

7. Of course, Lovie was asked about Deshaun Watson. Here's what he had to say. "Time kind of takes care of everything. I know Deshaun is an excellent football player. Excellent football players need to be playing somewhere in the NFL. Hopefully, that will happen and if it's not with us, somewhere else. As I see the situation, both of us are eventually gonna benefit from this situation. I just can't wait for that to speed up a little bit." Smith also mentioned he's a patient man.

8. Lovie Smith seems open to bringing back some players. He mentioned Maliek Collins, Christian Kirksey, and Kamu Grugier-Hill specifically.

9. Smith considers the NFL Combine to be important. Seems like an obvious statement, but this year the Rams GM and Head Coach decided not to attend the Combine. Smith also explained that his college coaching experience will come in handy because he recruited a lot of the prospects in this year's draft class.

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The Longhorns host Georgia on Saturday night. Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images.

By any measure, from the official statistics to the informal eye test, top-ranked Texas' defense has been dominant.

The Longhorns rank No. 1 in total defense and scoring defense. They are top 10 in first downs allowed, tackles for loss and passing yards. Much of that is built against opponents starting former walk-on quarterbacks ( Michigan ) and freshmen ( Mississippi State and Oklahoma.)

But the level of quarterback play Texas will face, in both talent and experience, is about to get much better over the second half of the season.

Texas hosts No. 5 Georgia on Saturday night in the first matchup of top five teams in Austin since 2006, before playing the next week at Vanderbilt. Bulldogs senior Carson Beck was a preseason first team Associated Press All-America pick, and standout Vanderbilt transfer Diego Pavia has carried the Commodores to a surprising 4-2 start, including a historic win over then-No. 1 Alabama.

Quite simply, Texas hasn't defended this caliber of quarterback all season.

Beck is a player on the doorstep of the NFL, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said.

“There's nothing in the throw game (Beck) can't do,” Sarkisian said. “He's played enough football now, too. It's kind of hard to confuse guys when they've played that much football.”

Texas (6-0, 2-0 SEC) has allowed just one team to pass for more than 200 yards this season. Beck passed for 459 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions last week in a 41-31 win over Mississippi State. His 36 completions set a Georgia record.

Even when Beck struggled early in Georgia's loss to Alabama, he rallied the Bulldogs to a late fourth-quarter lead. He finished with 439 yards in the loss where Georgia's rally ended with an Alabama interception in the end zone in the final minute.

Sarkisian recruited Beck when the Texas coach was an assistant at Alabama. Beck had initially committed to the Crimson Tide before switching to Georgia.

Beck is 18-2 in his career as a starter, and 6-2 against top 20 opponents.

The Bulldogs (5-1, 3-1) will need another exceptional game from him Saturday. A second SEC loss could threaten any chance of playing for the SEC championship, and raise the alarms on the College Football Playoff as well.

Texas has all but overwhelmed opposing quarterbacks so far.

In last week's 34-3 thrashing of rival Oklahoma, the Longhorns sacked Sooners freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. five times, and held him to 27 yards on 20 carries. Texas allowed just 225 total yards.

Hawkins was the first Sooners freshman to start at quarterback against the Longhorns in the 120-year history of the rivalry and was quickly swallowed up by a relentless pass rush.

By the numbers, the Longhorns program is on pace for a historic season. Sarkisian has said his favorite stat is points allowed, which is not many.

Texas has surrendered only three touchdowns all season. Opponents have snatched four turnovers inside Texas territory, but none have produced points.

That ability to snuff momentum can drain an opponent, Sarkisian said.

“We're so composed as a defense,” Texas safety Michael Taaffe said. “We're so confident, that no matter what happens, everything is going to be alright.”

The only time Texas has trailed this season was a 3-0 early deficit against Oklahoma. Several Longhorns starters were still on the field when the Sooners' final drive stalled at the Texas 6-yard-line as the game ended.

The stars emerging for the Longhorns have been second-year linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. and freshman edge rusher Colin Simmons.

Hill leads the team in total tackles (42), sacks (4 1/2) and tackles for loss (8 1/2). His sideline-to-sideline speed and move this season from the edge to the middle of the Texas defense has drawn comparisons to former Longhorns All-American Derrick Johnson 20 years ago.

Simmons has four sacks and 7 1/2 tackles for losses, second on the team in both categories.

“Size, speed,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said in summing up the Texas defense.

“They’re the complete package on defense," Smart said. "The consistency you watch them play with, it reminds me of some of our best teams here.”By any measure, from the official statistics to the informal eye test, top-ranked Texas' defense has been dominant.