Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett addressed Arkansas media prior to the Texas Bowl at NRG stadium and the upcoming free agent talked about this future with the Texans.

Mallett’s season was cut short after two starts when he tore his pectoral muscle on his throwing side that left the Texans with a small sample size of the quarterback for the 2014 season. The Texans have made it clear that they want to bring Mallett to back Houston, but a deal must be struck to keep the big armed quarterback in Houston.

On His Injury and Timetable

“It just depends on the rehab. I am going in tomorrow morning, today was the last day, but I am going in ready to go,” said Mallett of his injury. “I should be, there is no question I should be ready to go for training camp.”

On His First NFL Start

“It was a relief and it felt good to get that win. Now I am hungry,” he continued.

“I don’t know what I showed people, I just wanted to get a win and went out there and did that in the first game. In the second game I was hindered a little bit, but that is not an excuse I still feel like I could have helped my team win the game.”

On His Pending Free Agency and Possibility of Returning to Houston

“We will see,” Mallett responded when asked if he is going to return to Houston. “I play football, you know that is not what I am worried about. We will see what happens and I have not talked to anyone about it and I don’t intend to until it is that time.”

When asked if he wanted Houston to be the first choice, “I would love to be here.”

On the Texans Finish to the Season

“It was awesome seeing them rally around Case (Keenum) and get those last two wins. Obviously you know we wish we could have done better during the season but we didn’t,” said Mallett. “I think now we have an understanding of where Coach (Bill) O’Brien is going with this system and organization on what he wants to do. It is exciting being part of it at this moment.”

On His Goal with the Texans if he Returns

“To win a Superbowl. That is my goal.”

Mallett finished the season completing 54.7% of his passes for 400 yards with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.