OC Tim Kelly on Zoom with media. Said Texans have a lot of explosive players w/unique skillsets. Said it's been exciting to see them come together and learn offense last few weeks.
— Drew Dougherty (@DoughertyDrew)
May 20, 2020
Kelly: we’re in a unique situation w/virtual learning. But they’ve all been comfortable in front of the screen, and it’s been encouraging to see them learn.
Kelly: any time you take field w/multiple weapons in guys who can hurt defense in a lot of different ways, it’s an encouraging thing.
Kelly said he spent a lot of time in QB room last year working w/Deshaun Watson & co. Said Watson’s excited to get to work with the team on the field.
Kelly: Kahale Warring & rest of TE group are "doing a great job" working w/Coach Will Lawing. Expect for him to be on top of his game mentally and to compete for a job.
Kelly: I believe this is 1st time we’ve had all 5 starters back on O-line since we’ve been here. (When Tunsil-Scharping-Martin-Fulton-Howard started together, Texans were 5-1 in 2019.)
"It opens up the playcalling…We’re excited to have both of those guys back there."-OC Tim Kelly on having RB tandem of Duke Johnson and David Johnson.
Kelly on WR Will Fuller, V: All the conversations I’ve had with him have been encouraging.
#Texans OC Tim Kelly says the communication between players and coaches has been really "encouraging." Everyone seems more comfortable in front of a screen these days.
— Deepi Sidhu (@DeepSlant)
May 20, 2020
Texans offensive coordinator and new play-caller Tim Kelly on Zoom: 'When you look at the people we have in our offensive unit, we have a lot of explosive players, guys with unique skillsets, guys who have produced at a high level in this league'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL)
May 20, 2020
Tim Kelly: 'We have guys who have won consistently for a long time scattered throughout that room. Those guys have produced with a great mindset who are coming in with a chip on their shoulder.'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL)
May 20, 2020
Tim Kelly on calling plays: 'Anytime you're doing something for the first time, there's going to be a learning process. Being able to take those lessons and be able to improve it's a good thing.'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL)
May 20, 2020
Tim Kelly on offensive line: 'I believe it's the first time we've had all five starters back since we've been here. There's a lot of chemistry that goes into that position. Having all five of those guys back is vital. It's a good thing and it's something we're excited about.'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL)
May 20, 2020
Kelly points out that this is the first full offseason with the team for many key players on offense like Laremy Tunsil, Kenny Stills, Duke Johnson.
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— Deepi Sidhu (@DeepSlant)
May 20, 2020
A lot of the stuff we’re covering right now, it’s the first time they’ve been able to really hear it in depth and it’s been really really good.
Getting Laremy and the line those training camp reps, those reps with the OL I can’t stress how important those are for an offensive line to come together and play as one unit so it’s a good thing we have all five coming back.
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Tim Kelly on Deshaun Watson: 'Deshaun is excited. The communication we've had in this virtual offseason he's come in with a great mindset and really take grasp of the offense. He's doing a great job.'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL)
May 20, 2020
Kelly: "As you’re calling plays or a part of the playcalling process, you want to make sure you’re seeing the game through the same set of eyes as the QB. That you have the same vision of the play when the play gets called. That is important as we continue to grow.
Yeah, there are things that Deshaun can get better at. We’ve talked about that with him. Coming out and being consistent. He’s set the bar high so it’s a challenge for him to be at that level every time he steps on the field.