The Houston Texans welcome their first opponent of 2022, albeit in a preseason capacity, when they host the New Orleans Saints Aug. 13 at NRG Stadium.
As preseason wins, losses have no real bearing, Smith has been vocal about wanting to see his Texans compete.
“Any time they keep score, you want to win, but that’s not the total focus,” Smith told reporters Aug. 7 at Houston Methodist Training Center. “So, what I want to see in the game is how guys finish and it’s more about the individual play before we collectively put the team together. So that’s what I can’t wait to see. We are going to try to give as many guys an opportunity to play as possible.”
Houston bolsters a unique roster as they endure their rebuild, one that may be lacking in star power but has competition at numerous positions. Facing off against the Saints offers many players an opportunity to make a name for themselves and claim a starting role.
Which positions are up for grabs?