Jadeveon Clowney is back in Houston, exactly 12 years after his NFL career first kicked off there, and he’s already making a killer impression on head coach DeMeco Ryans. Ryans told reporters Wednesday that Clowney is “fitting right in.”
Instant Havoc, Instant Impact
Ryans sees Clowney bringing the exact same fire he always has. He’s “explosive off the edge” and finds a way to “get to the quarterback,” causing “havoc.” That’s classic Clowney, right? Ryans loves it, saying it perfectly matches their “style” and “brand of football.” Even after coming in late yesterday, Clowney is quickly “picking up the scheme.” Ryans noted he was “in the backfield a lot” today, making “a couple plays.” That’s super encouraging to hear.
Defensive Depth Gets Richer
The plan is to get Clowney fully up to speed fast. Ryans is pumped about adding this kind of player and boosting depth on the defensive line. They want to rotate a lot of guys, keeping everyone fresh so no one gets “wear[ed] out” through the season. Clowney totally gives them the “flexibility” they needed at defensive end. As linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair put it Tuesday, “Rich get richer, man. The rich get richer.” This defense just got better.
Clowney’s immediate impact means this Houston defense is already looking stronger. That flexibility and depth he brings should keep them dangerous, week in and week out.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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