of his seasons at Bayern Munich.First of all, we are excited that he (Guardiola) is coming, Goater said. In terms of changes, Im sure hell be looking and thinking there are changes needed but you

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Bill Belichick has never been one to tip his hand on anything, especially his plans leading into a game.He was even more coy than usual in this short week as New England prepared to host the Texans (2-0) Thursday night in the aftermath of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo injuring his throwing shoulder in last weeks win over Miami.With Tom Brady still two weeks shy of the end of his Deflategate suspension, rookie Jacoby Brissett is the next healthy man in line. But two things complicate him possibly getting his first start.First, Belichick has only once started a rookie quarterback -- Eric Zeier during his final season as coach of the Browns in 1995. Secondly, theres the very real question whether Belichick feels comfortable enough throwing Brissett into his first NFL start opposite an active Houston defense that leads the league with nine sacks in two games.Add to that Garoppolo hasnt been completely ruled out, after he returned to practice on a limited basis Tuesday.Each week it seems like there is always some position that you have to take into consideration what your depth is there, Belichick said. Obviously, you take into consideration your opponent and how you want to try and play the game, what you want to try and do against them, and put it all together and do the best you can.New England (2-0) will match up with a Houston quarterback with some success against it on his resume. Brock Osweiler was under center last November in Denver when the Broncos overcame a 14-0 deficit for a 30-24 overtime victory to give New England its first loss of 2015.Osweiler said coach Bill OBrien told him that game went a long way in him wanting to bring the 25-year-old to Houston, and that he certainly gained confidence from it.I definitely am looking at it as two different football games, but I definitely went back, I looked at last years game, I looked at my notes from last year and I can definitely use that as a tool moving forward, Osweiler said.Here are some other things to look for on Thursday:TRAINERS ROOM: Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski began the week still limited by a hamstring injury that kept him sidelined for the first two games. He said after Tuesdays practice that he felt decent and hopes to play. Just trying to do everything I can right now to be as healthy as I can be, he said. LB Donta Hightower (knee), who sat out last weeks win, was also inching closer to getting back on the field with his return to practice this week.GETTING DEFENSIVE: Whomever the Patriots put at quarterback, he will face a defense that ranks in the top 10 in seven categories. Houstons defense hasnt allowed a touchdown in six consecutive quarters.WATT WARMING UP: Last years NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt isnt quite back to full form after July surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back. But after getting 1 + sacks and recovering a fumble last week, the defensive end knows hes getting close. Its just a continuous process of getting myself back and even better, he said. The goal is to be better than before. I dont want to just be as good as I was before. I want to be better. Its a process of making sure that I do everything I can to get there.Watt, who led the NFL with 17 + sacks last year, has 76 in his career.FULLERS FAST START: Houston receiver Will Fuller has a chance to make NFL history on Sunday. The 21st overall pick in this years draft needs one more 100-yard receiving game to become the first player to start his career with three straight such games. Pro Bowl receiver DeAndre Hopkins also finished with more than 100 yards receiving last week to give the Texans two 100-yard receivers in the same game for the first time since 2013. Fuller was drafted to take some pressure off Hopkins, and so far hes filled that role perfectly. However, Hopkins isnt quite ready to heap praise on the rookie. He has a lot to improve on, thats for sure, Hopkins said.THURSDAY FOOTBALL: Belichick is 10-2 in Thursday games, including 9-2 as coach of the Patriots. Houston is just 2-5 in Thursday games. 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Goater says the team must bounce back with three points against Arsenal to solidify their position in the top four.The best way the players can give back to the fans is by putting on a great performance to make sure we win against Arsenal to ensure we stay in the top four, Goater said, speaking on Sky Sports Now.I dont think the players will want to remember the season and that game in terms of how they whimpered out. They will want to give Manuel Pellegrini a good send off and that will come by getting a win against Arsenal to ensure they finish in the top four. 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