Texans GM Rick Smith mentioned that first-round QB Deshaun Watson will, in fact, get an opportunity to compete for the starting job.
“We want to provide a competitive environment across the board. So [Watson will] compete,” Smith said, via ESPN.com. “[But] like I said, we feel good about Tom and his abilities to manage the offense. But yeah, [Watson] will come in, and just like every other guy on the roster, he’ll have time to play.”
Smith stressed the importance of creating “the most competitive environment possible.