Texans will not bench Osweiler after struggling against Broncos

Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler isn't going anywhere, head coach Bill O'Brien confirmed Tuesday.

Osweiler, who signed a four-year, $72-million contract with the Texans during free agency, struggled miserably in a 27-9 loss to the Denver Broncos on Monday night.

Despite his anemic performance, O'Brien insisted Osweiler would remain the starting quarterback.

"He's a good player," O'Brien said, according to ESPN's Sarah Barshop. "I think it's very difficult to come into a new system and a new team and just pick it up right away. I think everybody has to do a better job."

Osweiler has thrown for eight touchdowns against eight interceptions, completing 58.2 percent of his passes through seven games.

Although O'Brien isn't benching Osweiler, he insisted that there's room for improvement.

"I think he can play better," O'Brien said. "I know that the receivers can run routes better. We continue to work and we continue to go down the same inconsistent road, but eventually we have to find consistency or we're not going to be where we want to be."