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Is HOU tanking for draft picks by starting Mills?

December 10, 2021 05:40 PM

Mike Florio and Myles Simmons unpack David Culley’s decision to start rookie QB Davis Mills for the remainder of the season and analyze the value of tanking to earn the best draft picks for next season.

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