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Tagged: Davis Mills (18 Results)

Aug
29

Texans make it official, name Stroud as starting quarterback

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans officially named rookie signal caller C.J. STROUD as the team’s starting quarterback to begin the 2023 season. Stroud, the second overall draft pick in April’sMore NFL Draft, gets the starting nod over fellow quarterback DAVIS MILLS. Both Stroud and Mills began training camp splitting first team reps before Stroud eventually took over all first team reps heading into the three preseason games and joint practices against the Miami Dolphins. Stroud and the Texans open the regular season on September 10th against the Baltimore Ravens. Less

Source: Team Website

Apr
3

Dallas QB Prescott working to fix interception issues

Despite playing in just 12 games, Dallas quarterback DAK PRESCOTT threw 15 interceptions in 2022, tied for the most in the NFL with second-year quarterback DAVIS MILLS. Heading into the upcomingMore season, Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that the coaching staff and Prescott have already “spent some time” reviewing how last season’s turnovers took place. McCarthy believes that a change in the coaching staff (Kellen Moore and Doug Nussmeier out, Brian Schottenheimer and Scott Tolzien in) will help Prescott take the next step forward in his career. Fantasy owner, take note. Less

Source: NFL.com

Dec
8

Texans going back to Mills as starting quarterback

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith announced on Wednesday that the team would be returning to DAVIS MILLS as the starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Mills wasMore the club’s starter from Week #1 through Week #11 before the Texans decided to give fellow quarterback KYLE ALLEN a shot at the starting gig. After accomplishing nothing of note in his two weeks as starter, Allen returns to the bench. While the Texans need to start one of these guys, your fantasy team likely has better options. Less

Source: Team Website

Nov
24

Texans to bench QB Davis, Allen to start vs. Dolphins

The Houston Texans are reportedly making a change under center, with quarterback KYLE ALLEN set to take over the starting job from struggling signal caller DAVIS MILLS heading into Sunday’s gameMore against the Miami Dolphins. While Texans head coach Lovie Smith declined to name a starter during his Wednesday news conference, Allen is expected to make his debut with the Texans on Sunday. Less

Source: NFL.com

Sep
1

Texans claim former Bucs WR Johnson off waivers

The Houston Texans claimed former Tampa Bay Bucs wide receiver TYLER JOHNSON via waivers on Wednesday. Johnson is a former fifth round pick from the 2020 NFL Draft who couldn’t climbMore high enough up the Bucs depth chart and was released on Tuesday. He is expected to provide depth and another target for Houston quarterback DAVIS MILLS. Less

Source: Team Blog

Factoid: Sophomore QBs

There’s a lot of depth at quarterback – plenty of great prospects. But there will also be some notable players at the position that people aren’t thinking as much about. Specifically, second-year players.  more »

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Apr
15

Texans expecting QB Mills to take step forward

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith said this week that he is a believer in young quarterback DAVIS MILLS. Smith thinks that offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton’s ability to train quarterbacks isMore just what Mills needs. Hamilton was the team’s QB coach last season, and the year prior he helped Los Angeles Chargers signal-caller JUSTIN HERBERT win offensive rookie of the year in the same QB coach role. Time will tell if Mills can follow Herbert’s path but having a quarterback guru in his corner should have fantasy owners taking note. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Factoid: Davis Mills

The Texans have traded Deshaun Watson, but I haven’t seen any indication they have any interest in adding another quarterback. I think they’re going to give Davis Mills every opportunity to show that he can be their guy.   more »

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Factoid: Davis Mills

A round of applause is in order for Davis Mills. He’s playing better than anyone could have expected. Well, almost anyone.   more »

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Dec
27

Surprise duo leads Texans vs. Chargers

Fantasy owners willing to roll the dice with Houston Texans quarterback DAVIS MILLS and running back REX BURKHEAD were handsomely rewarded in Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Mills threwMore for 2 touchdowns despite his favorite wide receiver, BRANDIN COOKS, missing the game on the Covid-19 Reserve list. Meanwhile, Burkhead finished with a career-high 149 rushing yards while also tying his career high with 2 rushing touchdowns. Less

Source: Team Website

Dec
20

Texans QB Mills outplays Jaguars QB Lawrence in battle of rookie signal callers

Jacksonville quarterback TREVOR LAWRENCE was the top pick in the 2021 NFL draft, with Houston quarterback DAVIS MILLS being selected two rounds and 66 picks later. None of that mattered onMore Sunday, as Mills outplayed Lawrence in both fantasy football and the real version. Mills threw 2 touchdown passes to wide receiver BRANDIN COOKS while Lawrence didn’t throw touchdowns to anyone. Less

Source: Team Blog

Dec
7

Taylor out, Mills back in for Texans

Houston Texans quarterback TYROD TAYLOR reportedly has a wrist injury that will leave his status up in the air for the weeks ahead. Taylor is officially considered week-to-week with the injury,More which is to his non-throwing hand. With Taylor out, the Texans will once again turn to rookie quarterback DAVIS MILLS. Mills was unimpressive filling in for Taylor when the veteran quarterback dealt with a hamstring injury earlier this season. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Nov
19

Texans QB Driskel switching positions

Houston quarterback JEFF DRISKEL is set to leave the Texans quarterback room and join the tight ends room instead. Houston is a rare team with four quarterbacks, including two that haven’tMore played a snap this season in Driskel and DESHAUN WATSON. While learning a new position in the NFL is no easy task, Driskel is said to have the overall athletic ability to do so. Meanwhile, for fantasy purposes, TYROD TAYLOR remains the starting quarterback for the Texans, with DAVIS MILLS as the backup. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
29

Texans to open playbook for rookie QB Mills

Houston Texans head coach David Culley said the playbook for rookie quarterback DAVIS MILLS will be “thicker” against the Buffalo Bills this weekend than it was last week in his firstMore NFL start against the Carolina Panthers. Culley added that the Texans are “just going to run our offense” with Mills, who is replacing injured starter TYROD TAYLOR. It’s nice to know the Texans have confidence in Mills, but Buffalo will be a tough assignment for the rookie signal-caller. Less

Source: Team Website

Sep
22

Texans QB Mills to start on TNF, Taylor to injured reserve

Houston Texans rookie quarterback DAVIS MILLS will start on Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers, with veteran signal-caller TYROD TAYLOR headed to injured reserve with a hamstring injury. The Texans selectedMore Mills in the third round of the NFL Draft in the spring. His debut figures to be a challenging one against a Panthers defense that has allowed the fewest yards per game in the NFL through two games. Less

Source: NFL.com

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