Kyle Allen likes what Pep Hamilton has to offer.
Albeit the fifth-year pro is making just his second start for the Houston Texans when they take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 13 at NRG Stadium. Allen has been with the Texans since the offseason program and has been at the ground floor of Hamilton’s installation of the offense.
“I think Pep has been great in the quarterback room,” Allen told reporters Wednesday. “Pep has been trying to put us in the best positions.”
The Texans hired Hamilton in 2021 as the quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator on first-year coach David Culley’s staff. While Hamilton still spends time with the quarterbacks, Allen notices that the offensive coordinator doesn’t have his clique of players he talks with.
“The one thing I love about Pep is we’re in it together,” said Allen. “You get some coaches sometime where it’s a coach, coaching by himself on some players. When we’re out there Sunday, we’re in it together. We’re working through things.”
The Texans still have plenty to work out as they are second-worst in the NFL in points, last in yards, and second-worst on third downs with a 28.1% conversion rate.
“It’s been a tough year for us on offense, but when you look at football, it’s easy to point fingers at the quarterback, or it’s easy to point fingers at the coaches or coordinators,” said Allen. “At the end of the day, there’s 11 guys out there. It’s a team game, and those guys have to make it happen. I think Pep has been good for us this year.”
The Texans offense could still finish the year strong over the final six games. Houston kicks off against Cleveland Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Central Time. The Texans have not beaten the Browns since Dec. 2, 2018, at NRG Stadium.
