I was very fortunate to get him and I'm glad to have him and looking forward to him doing the same thing, having success here that he's had every place else he's been.". David Adam Stockdale (born 20 September 1985) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Championship club Wycombe Wanderers.. Stockdale started his career with the Huddersfield Town youth system before joining York City's youth system in 2000, where he became a trainee in 2002. He is our quarterback. Whatever adversity comes up, we are going to deal with it in the same way. "Well, we envision it being an offense – first of all, in all offenses in this league, first and foremost, you want to make sure you're a turnover-free type offense. We tell them our vision of what we want and where we're headed, and basically those guys have been very receptive to that. We're working on that right now. Do you believe the organization can get QB Deshaun Watson to change his mind? The Texans lowered Johnson's compensation for this year from an original $7.95 million to a maximum value of $6 million with $4.25 million guaranteed at signing, including incentives and roster bonuses. What is your number one priority that you want to get done the most before this season starts? Again, I know that I feel like the commitment we've made to him, I feel like that same commitment will be there with us also moving forward.". I feel like right now, with what we're doing, Nick (Caserio) and our personnel staff is doing with free agency and with the draft coming up, that that's the best way and the quickest way to be able to get things moving in the direction that you want to do is creating competition. All I know is what's inside the team, and it's very positive. When the McNair family hired me, knowing that Nick (Caserio) was here and part of that process – I mean I couldn't be in a better place to be able to be successful going through my first time than where I am right here.". Johnson averaged 4.7 yards per carry last season for the NFL’s 31st-ranked rushing offense. Obviously, Lovie is someone that has had a great track record in this league. We're committed to him, and we're going to go with that.". Based on what you watched from last season in evaluating RB David Johnson, what do you think you can do to put him in a better position to succeed this year? He's got a wealth of experience. "To make sure that everybody in this building has got the same vision that I have for this football team, and every day when I leave this building and when I walk into this building, that's the one thing that we make sure that's happening, is that everybody's going in the same direction. When Houston’s offseason program begins on April 19, competition for starting spots will feature new faces across the board. We expect the same thing out of all of those guys, not just the rookies.". I've got teachers. Watson reiterated in the meeting that he wants to … "He's been a very good player, that's why he's still here," new Texans coach David Culley said during a Zoom press conference Thursday. It involves logistics around the building. When everybody's going in the same direction, when those things happen, then you're able to move forward a lot quicker.". Can you further explain what your vision for the team is? What do you view as some of the biggest needs for your team as you enter free agency? Read the transcript from General Manager Nick Caserio and Head Coach David Culley Press Conference. John McClain discusses the introduction of David Culley, the Deshaun Watson situation, free agency and other questions facing the Texans this offseason. 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What would be your pitch to a free agent or any player as to why this is a team they should play for given everything that's been circulating around the team recently? "The general manager is Nick (Caserio). The Texans saw enough from veteran running back David Johnson last season that they retained him under a restructured contract. He's a guy that I have the utmost confidence in, and he's kind of been a mentor to me throughout my career in the NFL. Again, Romeo was a guy that, when I was a senior in high school, recruited me out of high school. You've said repeatedly the team is committed to QB Deshaun Watson. He'll be a part of what we're doing right here offensively. Nick handles all personnel. "As of right now, there is no contingency plan from the standpoint of he is a Houston Texan, and basically that's how we're moving forward with it. We're all going to deal with it the same way. His track record coaching quarterbacks, whether it's been in Indianapolis or whether it's been this past year with the Chargers. "Well, it's not a matter of me trying to change anybody's mind. "Again, Nick (Caserio) and our personnel department handles all of that, and we all work together during that process. New Houston Texans head coach David Culley addressed the ongoing saga with quarterback Deshaun Watson and the organization during an appearance on the "Huddle & … Former Houston Texans Head Coach and General Manager Bill O'Brien spoke with the media on Monday. Johnson wanted to come back, and the Texans made adjusting his deal a priority. The same thing with you mentioned too about David. "Again, we look at our roster from top to bottom, and we have to make decisions. Houston Texans head coach David Culley had his first NFL coaching job with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1994, so he's been around the league for … Basically, the reason you want to do that is to create competition. David Culley Deshaun Watson FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during an NFL … That right there, that belief will end up carrying us through anything that comes up. How important was it to add a coach like Passing Game Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach Pep Hamilton to potentially work with QB Deshaun Watson and be a part of your offensive scheme? Obviously, he's a very versatile player. Houston Texans Christian Kirksey spoke with the media on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. New Houston Texans coach David Culley reiterated Thursday that the team has no intention of trading Deshaun Watson despite the star quarterback’s request to be dealt. Tim did a nice job with this football team last year offensively. It's gone up even more. If QB Deshaun Watson doesn't want to be a Houston Texans, how does the situation get resolved? "The first thing about my enthusiasm, it's gone through the roof right now. What is your contingency plan if QB Deshaun Watson does not participate training camp? Watson met with new coach David Culley and informed him and other members of the organization that his mind had not changed, and he had no intention of … They were created for the battle field. What are you able to do right now to get your message to the players on the roster who you aren't able to see on a daily basis? That was the reason that he is here and we're very fortunate to be able to have him here. How do you know QB Deshaun Watson is committed to the team? The Texans saw enough from veteran running back David Johnson last season that they retained him under a restructured contract. "He's very good at not only just running the football, but also catching the football out of the backfield. Why did you pursue Associate Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator Lovie Smith and retain Offensive Coordinator Tim Kelly? We have the same expectations for all those guys, to be better than they were before. I couldn't be even more happy to be able to be where I'm at right now in that particular situation with the experience and everything that Nick has had, and his staff has been doing. When Nick (Caserio) makes decisions, we always make decisions what's best for the football team, and then we go from there. We all have to believe in what we're doing. David Culley met with the media on Thursday afternoon for the first time since being introduced as the Houston Texans new head coach. Is Watson committed to you and the team? And I see that happening from top to bottom.". New Houston Texans coach David Culley reiterated Thursday, March 11, 2021, that the team has no intention of trading Watson, despite the star quarterback’s request to … Houston Texans Head Coach and General Manager Bill O'Brien, QB Deshaun Watson and DE J.J. Watt spoke with the media on Wednesday. Also, schematically, are there changes in the running game that you guys can make as a whole to help RB David Johnson become more successful? "Well, the thing is competition. "Obviously, he's been on football teams that's been multi-Super Bowl winners, two different football teams. Any free agents that we bring in, that we have brought in, feel the same way about that, and we feel really good about that.". He was a Baltimore Ravens beat writer from 2001 to 2015, working for The Baltimore Sun, including coverage of Super Bowl XLVII, the Ray Rice domestic violence case and the careers of Ray Lewis, Ed Reed and Jonathan Ogden, and previously covered the team for the Carroll County Times and the Annapolis Capital. Nick (Caserio) and our personnel department are in the process of looking at other guys out there right now, and we're going through that process daily, and we'll continue to do that.". This marks the second time the Washington, D.C. native has covered the AFC South, previously covering the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars. He made his first-team debut on the last day of the 2002–03 season. "Well, we're evaluating the roster right now. He's very good at not only just running the football, but also catching the football in the backfield. Also, what are your plans for the backup quarterback position? Is Executive Vice President of Football Operations Jack Easterby involved in personnel decisions? As far as the coaching staff, I've been very excited about the guys that are on our staff right now. He's got a world of experience. He's someone that I've known for a long time and being able to get him here was very very important simply because I felt like he's the kind of guy that you want to be able to have on your team to be able to have success. Should we expect players like ILB Benardrick McKinney and OLB Whitney Mercilus to be waived to create additional cap space? By accessing any information beyond this page, you agree to abide by the HoustonTexans.com Privacy Policy, Code of Conduct, and Terms and Conditions. It's been positive since I've been here, and everybody that walks through this building feels that same positivity. Deshaun Watson met with Texans coach David Culley last week but still wants to be traded. Culley, hired in January to replace Bill O’Brien, was asked more than a half-dozen times about Watson’s future with the team. Copyright © 2019 Houston Texans. Houston Texans Head Coach David Culley meets with the media on March 11, 2021. "You know what, each year the team changes, and at that point, we look at everybody from top to bottom. Competition, getting players in here because the team changes each year and when the team changes, you know, you go out and look for people to bring in for competition to be able to make it better. He's the only guy we've got under contract at this time right now. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Every time he made it clear he expects Watson to lead his team this season. We felt like he fits, and that's why he's still here.". When we talked to you last time, you were adamant about QB Deshaun Watson being the quarterback for the Texans. McClain: Texans could have a 70 percent turnover on roster. "I don't know about him not wanting to be a Houston Texan, what I hear from the outside. We're evaluating everybody. Houston Texans players and assistant coaches spoke with the media on Thursday. "Nick is the general manager. "He has a world of experience. What are your expectations for some of the second-year players after watching them on tape? Houston Texans Interim Head Coach Romeo Crennel spoke with the media on Monday after the Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars. You've seen what he's done. Johnson generated at least 1,000 yards from scrimmage for the fourth time in his career. If you saw me before then, you see me now and you hear me now, you'll see it's gone through the roof and it's getting higher and higher every day as I get excited about this football team and where we're headed. Can you explain why Jon Weeks is no longer a part of the team? When a player submits a trade request, like QB Deshaun Watson, how does the team handle that? Houston Texans Interim Head Coach Romeo Crennel and players spoke with the media on Wednesday. ", "Deshaun Watson is a Houston Texan and we're committed to him.". Also, how excited are you to be a part of that process as a head coach now? "You know, that's something I refer to Nick (Caserio). Has your level of enthusiasm changed at all now that you've been in the building for a month or so? Houston Texans David Johnson and Marcus Cannon spoke with the media on Monday, March 29, 2021. Other knights couldn't tell who was inside of a suit of armor, so they created symbols to … That's why we're bringing in the people that we're bringing in and that's why we're evaluating the people that we're evaluating.". He's ours. Toward the end of last season, Johnson increased his production with a season-high 128 rushing yards and a score on 12 carries in a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and 84 yards on 14 carries in a season-ending loss to the Tennessee Titans. 1 seed that played like it. 100 percent in a situation to be able to succeed. How do you guys create an identity and vision for the team if you are not sure who the quarterback is going to be in 2021? Jack is the vice president of football operations, which involves a bunch of things. He's had a great track record as a defensive coordinator. Nick would be able to take care of that one for you.". All those decisions are always based on what's best for the football team.". But guys that are free agents out there that we've had in to visit, we have the conversation. We've got guys that have the same vision that we have here as far as moving forward and teaching and coaching, and I couldn't be more excited about that.". 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