Davis Mills hasn’t looked impressive through his first four starts.
The former 2021 third-rounder has compiled an 0-3-1 record and 80.4 passer rating, which is more suitable for the 1980s than it is for 2022, an era in the NFL where the game is built around offensive productivity and high-powered passing games.
Even though Mills has thrown two interceptions in each of the past two games, coach Lovie Smith still remains confident in the second-year signal caller.
“We’re not making a change at the quarterback position,” Smith told reporters Monday. “The things we’ve talked about is with Davis leading us and whatever Davis and everyone, coaches, what we all need to do better.”
Smith took the side of his quarterback and pointed out how the Texans were in a position to compete with the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth quarter because of how well Mills performed throughout the third quarter. Houston even pulled within three points of the Chargers despite losing 34-24 Sunday afternoon in Week 4 at NRG Stadium.
Said Smith: “Did I just tell you we were in the fourth quarter? Do you know who our quarterback was that led us in position to take the lead there at the end? Davis Mills. He’s our quarterback.”
Although Mills may be the quarterback going forward, organizationally his performances will be under immense scrutiny as they compare to the upcoming 2023 NFL draft class.
