Tom Savage on Texans' QB meetings: 'It's going to be a peaceful room'

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The Texans began their offseason program Monday, and quarterback Tom Savage was the first player to meet with the media.

Savage has a new quarterback coach in Sean Ryan, who was promoted from receivers coach. Savage and backup Brandon Weeden will work closely with Ryan and coach Bill O'Brien, who will call plays with former offensive coordinator George Godsey (Detroit) out of the picture.

"It's going to be a fun room; it's going to be a peaceful room," Savage said after being asked about working with Ryan for the first time.

Savage and Weeden watched O'Brien and former quarterback Brock Osweiler have a lot of shouting matches last season.

Savage was asked what he thought when he learned Osweiler had been traded and Tony Romo would be going to CBS. He said since neither quarterback is with the Texans, he prefers not to comment.

Savage had no problem commenting on his opportunity. After bouncing around in college – beginning at Rutgers, transferring to Arizona but not playing and finishing at Pitt – and being injured in each of his first three seasons, he's ready for his chance to begin the season as the starter.

"I bounced around a lot in college," he said. "I think that journey made me who I am.

"It's a great opportunity. I'm going to play hard. Nothing in this league is handed to you. You have to earn it every day. I'm pumped. It's going to be fun."

Texans quarter back Tom Savage talks to the media at NRG Stadium on Monday, April 17, 2017, in Houston. Texans quarter back Tom Savage talks to the media at NRG Stadium on Monday, April 17, 2017, in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 18 Caption Close Tom Savage on Texans' QB meetings: 'It's going to be a peaceful room' 1 / 18 Back to Gallery

Savage was asked about his inability to stay healthy. A knee injury as a rookie, a shoulder injury in 2015 and a concussion and infected elbow last season cost him playing time.

"Hopefully, this is the last time I'll have to talk about injuries," he said. "I've been over every one of them. A lot of them can be avoided with experience."

About those who say he won't be a legitimate starter and the Texans need to sign another veteran for that role, Savage said he doesn't pay attention to "the naysayers."

"I'm going to play for everyone in the locker room and everybody that believes in me," he said.