The Houston Texans selected former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
Space City’s nightmare is over. A field general with talent will usher in a new era for the Texans.
While the praise for Stroud is understandable, a little appreciation for one of the other Texans’ quarterbacks needs to be shown before turning the page entirely.
For the past two moribund seasons, Davis Mills has started 26 of Houston’s 34 games. While Mills has the most wins in that span (five), it is simply due to having more chances, not any elevation over the likes of Tyrod Taylor and Kyle Allen.
Here are four reasons why Texans fans should thank Mills before flying away to the Stroud era.