Bill O'Brien: Houston Texans QB Brcok Osweiler 'exactly what we've expected'

The Houston Texans are pleased so far with new quarterback Brock Osweiler now that OTAs are over and their three-day minicamp gets underway this week.

Osweiler, who left the defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos, signed with the Texans in March for four years and $72 million.

"So far, he's been exactly what we've expected," coach Bill O'Brien told John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. "He works extremely hard. He's a very bright guy. He's a good communicator with his teammates. He's very hard on himself.

"He's a fun guy to be around, a fun guy to coach -- very competitive on the field. He's been exactly what we expected to this point. We all know the nature of the deal. We all have to go out and coach well and play well when the season starts. That's the key. That's what we're building toward."

Osweiler skipped last Monday's trip by the Broncos to the White House, citing the need to be in Houston for the Texans' organized team activities, although those are voluntary.

Osweiler said had the Texans not had anything scheduled, he would have made the trip.

"I would have gone to the White House," Osweiler said. "I think it would have been a tremendous experience to meet the president and to celebrate that championship with those players that are going today."

Osweiler also will not attend the Broncos' Super Bowl ring ceremony Sunday, an off day for the Texans.

"I still have a long way to go," Osweiler said about his knowledge of O'Brien's system. "There's a lot I still have to learn. There's a lot I still need to rep on the practice field and things we need to talk through."