Houston (CBS HOUSTON) – The Houston Texans still have a lot of season to play on the field, but the offseason for the Texans front office could be heavy with movement.

A source inside the Texans told SportsRadio 610 that the “feeling is things will be interesting” in the front office this offseason. Things have been interesting during the season between the Texans head coach Bill O’Brien and General Manager Rick Smith as the team spiraled to 2-5 record before their current three-game winning streak. That three-game winning streak has seen the benching of two high salary players in safety Rahim Moore and tight end Garrett Graham.

SportsRadio 610 was told both of those players were signings that were Rick Smith’s “decisions.” Graham signed for $11.25 million over three years before 2014 and Moore for 3-years and $12 million before this season. Moore was a healthy scratch after the Texans were destroyed by the Dolphins 44-26 in week seven. Graham was benched after Ryan Griffin passed him on the depth chart immediately after coming off of IR designated to return in week nine.

O’Brien has said numerous times this season that practice determines who plays and he is showing he does not care what kind of money the player is paid he is trying to get the best 53 men on the field every week for the Texans.

There is no clear sign that Moore and Graham were benched for any other reason than poor play, but the talk of a rift between the coach and GM has had news of Owner Bob McNair having to choose between the two this offseason. If McNair chooses to replace Smith, many point to director of pro personnel Brian Gaine as the replacement. Gaine is on the list of candidates for the already vacant Detroit Lions GM job. If the Texans want to retain Gaine they would need to promote him for a second straight off-season, but the next spot up on the ladder is currently occupied by Rick Smith.

The Texans take on the New Orleans Saints on Sunday looking to go above .500 for the first time all season. The team currently sits on top of the AFC South, tied with the Indianapolis Colts at 5-5.