DeMeco Ryans just pulled the trigger. Houston’s head coach announced Wednesday he’s personally taking over defensive play-calling duties from defensive coordinator Matt Burke. This move comes after the Texans stumbled out of the gate, dropping their first four games straight, and frankly, looking rough doing it.
The Big Switch: Ryans Takes the Reins
It’s an early-season shake-up, but when you’re staring down an 0-4 record, you know something’s gotta give. Ryans, a former defensive standout himself, stepping into the coordinator role for the defense is a pretty clear signal that the status quo wasn’t cutting it. You don’t make a move like this unless you think it’s the only way to light a fire and turn things around. It’s a bold call from a coach feeling the heat, even this early in the season.
Defensive Woes Are Getting Ugly
The numbers behind this decision aren’t pretty. Through those four losses, the Texans’ defense has been a sieve. They’ve allowed opponents to rack up an average of 343.8 yards per game. And it’s not just moving the ball, it’s putting points on the board too: teams have been dropping an average of 27.3 points on them every single week. When your defense is giving up those kinds of stats, it’s no wonder the head coach is feeling the need to step in and try to fix it himself. Can he right the ship? Everyone in Houston is hoping so.
This is a make-or-break moment, early season or not. With Ryans now calling the shots on defense, all eyes will be on how quickly they can improve those ugly numbers. It’s a desperate move for an 0-4 squad.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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