DeMeco Ryans is all about diversity.
The new Houston Texans coach has made diversity an emphasis when he assembles his coaching staff for the 2023 season.
“We want a very diverse coaching staff, and that’s not only diversity in race, but diversity in experience,” said Ryans. “We want experienced coaches, some coaches not so much experience.”
Even though Ryans’ coaching staff will be replete with diversity, there will be a couple unifying traits about all the assistants.
“We want coaches who are great teachers,” Ryans said. “That’s the one thing we are looking for most importantly is great teachers. We want guys who are positive, bring positive energy. We want guys who can connect with players. If you can connect with players, then you can lead players. If you can’t connect, there is no way you can coach those guys. We want guys who are bringing energy, doing it in a fun way. Guys who are truly committed to working together as well.”
As Ryans seeks to create a “positive culture” inside NRG Stadium, he declared: “No egos allowed. No energy vampires allowed.”
Said Ryans: “We’re going to work together to make sure we’re giving the players everything they need.”
The practical purpose of having a staff comprised of coaches with different backgrounds and characteristics is also to help the players process the objectives Ryans has laid out for success in 2023.
“You want a diverse staff because players learn differently, so we want to be able to present things in a different way to different players to make sure when they step on the field Sunday, they’re clear minds,” said Ryans. “They’re not thinking. They’re playing as fast as possible.”
The Texans finished 3-13-1 in 2022 and were 30th in points for and 31st in total offense. The defense was hardly better with 27th in points allowed and 30th in total defense.
