The Facts: Tom Savage hasn’t been protected during OTAs. Quarterbacks coach George Godsey said Thursday that Savage has mostly received the same information the team’s other three QBs have been provided. In turn, Savage has initially impressed the Texans with his dedication and understanding of a new, complex offensive system. “For a rookie quarterback, it’s very difficult. … And we’re not holding much back from him, either,” said Godsey. “I’m going to coach him hard. Coach (Bill) O’Brien is going to coach him hard. The rest of the coaches are, too. The thing that I like about Tom is that he just looks me back in the eye and he wants to give it more reps and he wants to learn.”

Diehards Line: Godsey described Savage as a “hungry young man” willing to work on weekends and study during his off time. The Texans are giving the 2014 fourth-round draft pick as much installation material as he can handle during workouts. The first-year QB coach said the Texans are comfortable allowing Savage to make rookie mistakes in the hope the early lessons turn into good decisions down the road. “We’re putting him in difficult situations and if he does make a mistake, we slow it down on tape, slow it down in the meeting room, and then give him the same situation the next day,” Godsey said. “Tom’s done a good job of trying to handle those things throughout the nine days of practice.” While all indications still point to Ryan Fitzpatrick opening the season as the starter, Dynasty owners might want to keep an eye on Savage's progress.