Position battles are fun to watch. From a third party perspective, that is. Competition pushes players to prove they’re worth a roster spot amid rising expectations and level of play. Although the two players we’re discussing in this post are not vying for a spot in the same position group, their individual performances in training camp could determine if the other makes the roster.
Sammie Coates is a newcomer in the wide receiver corps, and is looking to reestablish his career on his third team in three years. Stephen Anderson was an undrafted rookie free agent two years ago and has slowly progressed up the Texans roster, but he faces a flurry of competition from the young tight ends the Texans have brought in.