Houston Texans general manager Rick Smith has publicly said several times former Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson will get an opportunity to be the Texans’ starter when they go to training camp in July.
That seems like a logical comment considering Smith traded up 13 spots in the 2017 NFL Draft last month to snag the All-American quarterback with the 12th overall pick. But Houston beat reporter John McClain for The Houston Chronicle says he is hearing a different tune around the organization about their starting quarterback.
The long-time beat writer said on Pro Football Talk Live, according to CBS Sports, that there is no true competition and the job is Tom Savage’s.