As the Texans work through the rebuilding process, they have plenty of key pieces they need to add, but none is more important than making sure they have a franchise quarterback. Davis Mills, who started 11 games as a rookie last season after the Texans drafted him in the third round, is a long way from proving he's on that level at the position, but he's at least acting like it, and his coaches and teammates have taken notice.
After the first day of Texans training camp Friday, several players mentioned how much they've seen their 23-year-old signal-caller emerge as a leader since last year.