For the first time since 2014 – his first season as the Texans' coach – Bill O'Brien is calling the plays.
In 2015, he turned over the play calling to George Godsey, who was promoted to offensive coordinator from quarterbacks coach.
Early last season, O'Brien briefly took over play-calling duties from Godsey but turned it back over to the offensive coordinator. Now that Godsey is gone, O'Brien is more involved in the offense.
"I think one of the changes that needed to be made this year was for me to be more hands-on," O'Brien said Wednesday.