The Facts: The Broncos want to keep Osweiler, and the Texans reportedly are pursuing him. League insiders currently can't tell whether the Texans' interest is real, or whether it's being embellished (or flat-out manufactured) to squeeze the Broncos into paying more. As one league source explained it, there's one fact that will break the tie conclusively: If Osweiler takes a visit to Houston, he most likely won't be returning to the Broncos.

Diehards Line: It’s unknown where Osweiler is leaning, but as PFT suggested, we shouldn't assume he has warm and fuzzy feelings about being yanked from the field in Peyton Manning late in the regular season, especially in light of the dramatic impact a Super Bowl run with Osweiler at quarterback would have had on his value. ... Stay tuned.