DeMeco Ryans, Texans HC

Originally posted by TheXFactor:
The Slowik hire is very risky, the man has never called plays before. Backfired badly for Rich Scangarello in Denver, we shall see how Bobby does.

He would probably like someone experienced, but who does he know?

Originally posted by 9ersLiferInChicago:
Or how about grooming and training their own goddamn coaches? Is it Shanny's job to do this for the league? These guys are hired as HC's now. Go find your own guys. Every year we're loosing DC's, QC's, pass and run gam coordinators, etc. Repeatedly, Shanny has to bring in/promote and train new guy, which causes this team to get off to slow starts. At some point attrition takes ahold. Personally, I think front offices are plain exploiting Shanny's ability to groom and train coaches, waiting to see who's the next hot young coach on Shanny's staff to pluck. The Chiefs win every year, yet you don't see Andy Reid's staff getting raided like this every year. You don't see him replacing key coaching spots like DC every year.

I know you loose coaches. But it seems like Shanny's coaches are particular favorites for teams to poach. Shanny's coaches have filled key roles in the Jets, Dolphins, Packers, and now Texans. When does it end?

The staff gets raided because we're the best in the league at coaching up a full roster. We just don't have a quarterback. The Chiefs would be nothing without mahomes

Is passing on a QB a fireable offense?

Originally posted by Jcool:
Is passing on a QB a fireable offense?

If you don't like any of the QBs then no. Especially passing up a talented Pass rusher just to get a QB because the world thinks you're suppose to. My guess is, they go DE at #2. Trade down from #12, pick up assets then trade said assets to SF for Trey.

Originally posted by krizay:

Originally posted by Jcool:
Is passing on a QB a fireable offense?

If you don't like any of the QBs then no. Especially passing up a talented Pass rusher just to get a QB because the world thinks you're suppose to. My guess is, they go DE at #2. Trade down from #12, pick up assets then trade said assets to SF for Trey.

I think this sums it up well

Originally posted by Jcool:
I think this sums it up well

As Will Anderson increasingly becomes the favorite at 2, I have to say: I don't get Houston's approach.

If they're passing on the QB class, fine — tank for another year. But if they believe they can get a QB they want at 12 (or with a trade up), that is an enormous risk…

— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) April 27, 2023

…

It seems all neat and tidy to say "let's take Anderson, top of our board, and if we get a QB we like around 12, cool. If not, let's wait until next year."

But so much can happen between 2 and 12! Between the 2023 and 2024 NFL Draft! Patience is good, but this is too far, IMO

— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) April 27, 2023

By 2024 we will have poked holes in Caleb and Maye — and other QBs will have risen into Round 1.

And the Texans won't have a top 2 pick again.

And there will be 2025 QBs that look interesting.

There will be encouraging Davis Mills tape.

You can ride this carousel forever.

— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) April 27, 2023

Agree with this take. Next year's class always look better cause they don't have the microscope on them.

You never know if you're going to be in position to draft as high as they are and this year's class has a lot of potential. Oh well, not my team so idc what they do lol.

I applaud them, if the trade was for Stroud no one would bat an eyelid, with all the reports that they were going to pass on a QB they likely had Anderson #1 on their board. If they took him at #2 the price of the trade goes up, so you get your QB and come back for the guy #1 on your board.

Go get your guys.

Originally posted by 49erBigMac:
I applaud them, if the trade was for Stroud no one would bat an eyelid, with all the reports that they were going to pass on a QB they likely had Anderson #1 on their board. If they took him at #2 the price of the trade goes up, so you get your QB and come back for the guy #1 on your board.

Go get your guys.

I totally get the reasoning behind the trade. If they have locked down the two most important positions in football, it's likely DeMeco will get a second contract. It's that big of a deal. Get your QB and your edge rusher? I'll take it. Did they pay a high price? Sure. I'll say their price is actually more expensive than the Trey Lance trade. Given that pick 33 is not that far off from pick 28 (which is what the Dolphins would've had in 2022). and unless by some miracle the Texans are in the AFC championship next year, that first next year isn't going to be anywhere near pick 29- so it's definitely pricey, BUT if it works and those are the guys you are settled on- do your thing. Don't wait until pick 12.

Originally posted by gold49digger:
Agree with this take. Next year's class always look better cause they don't have the microscope on them.

You never know if you're going to be in position to draft as high as they are and this year's class has a lot of potential. Oh well, not my team so idc what they do lol.

why no microscope anymore?

My lady is a huge Texans fan. She says that Texans fans have noticed how often Demco Ryans is shown during broadcasts compared to other head coaches. The ladies rooting for the Texans are quite happy with the phenomenon apparently.

Looks like he found his QB atm.

Advantage over Saleh in that he has a very good OC and a QB that isn't a potato.

Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:
Looks like he found his QB atm.

Yeah, Stroud's highlights look great. Demeco is one hell of a coach. Hated to lose him.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Advantage over Saleh in that he has a very good OC and a QB that isn't a potato.

Agree, Bobby Slowik is the guy who advocated for Brock. Bobby is going to be a HC in the NFL someday.