The Houston Texans rebuild is full steam ahead on the football front. After a noisy offseason that included hiring new coach Lovie Smith, pulling off a blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Browns, and a very successful draft, Houston finally turns their attention to football.
June marks the beginning of organized team activities which, by virtue of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, are voluntary activities. For everything said about the Texans having a “culture-driven” rebuild, it appears to be paying immediate dividends. Almost every Houston player is present — 95% at least.
Davis Mills has emerged as a vocal and present leader of the offense. Established veterans like Brandin Cooks and Maliek Collins are there, even though their starting jobs are a given. Christian Kirksey is even there to rave about the younger linebackers to the media.
