DeMeco Ryans is in the midst of a gigantic undertaking as he looks to rebuild the Houston Texans reputation in the NFL, and with rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud under center, he will have to overcome inexperience at the game’s most critical position.
Though Ryans is in no way hesitant to place his faith in his young passer, Stroud’s role as the Texans’ Week 1 starter is anything but certain. In comments made to the media last week, Ryans emphasized that any climb up Houston’s depth chart would only be achieved by merit, even for players selected with high draft picks.
