The Texans have now employed three coaches in the last three years and this time they have handed the reins over to former Houston linebacker DeMeco Ryans, who said returning to his old team as coach was a no-brainer.
While coaching the 49ers defense last season, Ryans was able to lead the team to number one in the league in both points and yards allowed, so it came as no surprise that several franchises sought the defensive coach’s signature when the season ended. season.
DeMeco Ryans are back in H-Town ???? (via @HoustonTexans) pic.twitter.com/OXvvGXuQMm
— NFL (@NFL) February 2, 2023
Ryans had interviews with the Panthers, Colts and Broncos, however when the Texans came knocking it was an easy answer for the coach to return to the team where he enjoyed so much success as a player.
“When it came down to it, there’s no place I wanted to be more than H-Town. It was an easy choice for me. It was a no-brainer to be here, to be home. It was not a difficult decision at all. It was so easy.
During his playing career in Houston, Ryans won defensive rookie of the year as well as two Pro Bowl appearances at linebacker.
The walk to the DeMeco Ryans presser. A trip down memory lane. #WeAreTexans pic.twitter.com/CvP7GxXpCJ
— Landry Locker (@LandryLocker) February 2, 2023
The new HC also expressed excitement about working with young players like Derek Stingley Jr.
“That’s what excites me the most: getting to work with young guys, and young guys who are talented.
“Stingley is an exceptional talent. I scouted it last year and I know what a talent she has. He knows the competitor that he is him. We’ll put him in position to make a lot of plays for us. Put him in a position where he can excel and showcase his talents.”
The Ryans won’t have an easy task in Texas, however, as they take over a team that has failed to win more than four games in its last three seasons.
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