How Houston Texans training camp is providing big clues into plans at QB
DROPPING CLUES
03 August 2023
Houston Texans training camp is in full swing and we're getting our first look at the QB battle taking place.
Most reports have Davis Mills playing better than CJ Stroud at this early stage of camp, which shouldn't come as a surprise. Mills has so much more experience than Stroud. And what about Case Keenum? If the team wants to go with experience, he has more than all the QBs.
Head coach DeMeco Ryans has said the team is done with the rebuild and looking to win games this year. If we take DeMeco at his word and Mills out plays Stroud throughout the preseason, could Mills be the starter Week 1 against the Ravens?
Plus, the defense is way ahead of the offense right now, which is to be expected this time of year. But should we expect the offense to close the gap as the season gets under way, or will the Texans have to count on the defense to carry the team in 2023?
Be sure to watch the video above as the guys break it all down.
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Examining all the reasons to believe the Rockets aced the offseason
Jul 2, 2025, 4:31 pm
The Houston Rockets are reshaping their roster in real time — and we’re breaking it all down. In just 24 hours, the team has added Dorian Finney-Smith and Clint Capela, moves that mark a clear shift in direction under Ime Udoka. With Finney-Smith in, Dillon Brooks is out — but is this a swap that actually makes Houston better?
In this episode, we dive deep into what these signings mean for the Rockets’ identity and future. Is Finney-Smith a cleaner fit in Udoka’s system than Brooks ever was? Are these aggressive contracts smart bets or future burdens? And what does all this say about the organization’s faith in its young core — from Amen Thompson to Alperen Sengun?
We also look ahead. Is this offseason already a win, or are more moves — like a Kevin Durant extension or Cam Whitmore trade — still on the table? Let’s talk about where the Rockets stand now, and where they could be headed next.
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