Latest news with #Ryans
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
PFF snubs Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans in top 10 coaches for 2025
When the Houston Texans hired DeMeco Ryans to correct the erroneous hires of David Culley and Lovie Smith, it was meant to be the beginning of a new chapter. So far, Ryans' coaching and leadership have transcended the Texans from bottom feeders in the NFL to a rising franchise in the AFC. Going into Year 3, Ryans has Houston buzzing. A top-five defense returns to NRG Stadium with key players like Will Anderson Jr., Azeez Al-Shaair, Derek Stingley, Danielle Hunter, C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Jalen Pitre headlining the unit. Offensively, C.J. Stroud took a step back last fall, but the expectations are high with the arrival of new offensive coordinator Nick Caley. Advertisement But with 20 regular-season wins, two AFC South titles and a pair of playoff victories, Ryans would have to be considered a top 10 coach in the sport heading into training camp, right? Wrong. Pro Football Focus' Listed 10 games, including two-time former coach of the year Kevin Stefanski, over Ryans. Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid tops the list while Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton appeared at No.2. In contrast, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni lands at a surprising No. 8. Former AFC South coach and currently New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was also left off the list, as was Green Bay Packers standout Matt LaFleur. While it's easy to see Ryans not making the top five or even top seven, falling out of the top 10 entirely feels like a stretch. Among coaches hired in 2023, Ryans has the most wins over two years, including Payton in Denver. He's also 2-2 in playoff appearances, with both losses coming in the divisional round following double-digit victories in the wild-card round over Stefanski's Browns in 2023 and Jim Harbaugh's Chargers in 2024. Ryans made good on his promise to right the ship and build a S.W.A.R.M. mentality for his players to follow. That's led to back-to-back division titles and a foundation to surge up the power rankings as a lockdown top 10 team. Advertisement PFF can make whatever list it wants, but the correct list features Ryans somewhere between 8-10 to be factual entering training camp. This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: PFF snubs Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans in top 10 coaches for 2025
USA Today
10-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
59 days until the Texans' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No.59?
The Houston Texans are less than 100 days away from kicking off the 2025 season in Los Angeles against the Rams at SoFi Stadium and we're counting down the days until a victory ensues on the west coast. Texans Wire will each day tell you which player has worn the number of the day leading up to kickoff and pick the player who ensured the number best during their time at NRG Stadium. As for today, let's take a look at who has won No. 59 since the inaugural season in 2002. Texans players to wear No. 59 No. 59 currently belongs to no one and to be honest, likely won't be worn again. Although his number isn't "retired" like J.J. Watt and Andre Johnson, the most famous player to don the jersey currently calls NRG Stadium home on Sundays when he's running up and down the sidelines trying to get his team together. Do you still not know who it is? Don't worry, you'll see in a second. Best Player: DeMeco Ryans If you were to consider Mercilus as the G.O.A.T of the jersey, it's a fair debate, but Ryans was the first real defensive star in franchise history. While Mario Williams was the No. 1 overall pick in 2006 and eventually became a fixture of Gary Kubiak's defense, Ryans took the Texans' by storm, earning the nickname "Cap" within several weeks of his tenure of OTAs. A second-round pick out of Alabama, the Texans shifted the former SEC Defensive Player of the Year inside to middle linebacker in hopes of making him a more sure-fire tackler. That led to a 156-tackle rookie season, including 13 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. For his efforts, Ryans was named Defensive Rookie of the Year. The folllowing season, he was named to his first Pro Bowl roster. Over his six seasons, Ryans averaged over 114 tackles and 8.4 tackles for loss. He was the anchor of the defense during the rebuilding era under Kubiak, and eventually helped Houston reach the playoffs for the first time in franchise history in 2011 before being traded to Philadelphia ahead of the 2012 campaign. Overall, Ryans still ranks No. 1 all-time in solo tackles in Texans' history. His 72 tackles for loss are among the top five, while his six forced fumbles rank in the top 10. After leaving in 2012, Ryans returned to NRG Stadium to replace Lovie Smith as head coach in 2023. Since his return, the Texans have gone 20-14 during the regular season, won two AFC South titles and two wild-card round games while being underdogs. Add in his coaching and Ryans clears as the G.O.A.T. of No. 59. Houston probably won't place his number in the Ring of Honor since its respect for Mercilus is too high, but the man himself likely gets the nod should he lead the franchise to its first Super Bowl appearance.
USA Today
06-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
PFF snubs Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans in top 10 coaches for 2025
When the Houston Texans hired DeMeco Ryans to correct the erroneous hires of David Culley and Lovie Smith, it was meant to be the beginning of a new chapter. So far, Ryans' coaching and leadership have transcended the Texans from bottom feeders in the NFL to a rising franchise in the AFC. Going into Year 3, Ryans has Houston buzzing. A top-five defense returns to NRG Stadium with key players like Will Anderson Jr., Azeez Al-Shaair, Derek Stingley, Danielle Hunter, C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Jalen Pitre headlining the unit. Offensively, C.J. Stroud took a step back last fall, but the expectations are high with the arrival of new offensive coordinator Nick Caley. But with 20 regular-season wins, two AFC South titles and a pair of playoff victories, Ryans would have to be considered a top 10 coach in the sport heading into training camp, right? Wrong. Pro Football Focus' Listed 10 games, including two-time former coach of the year Kevin Stefanski, over Ryans. Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid tops the list while Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton appeared at No.2. In contrast, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni lands at a surprising No. 8. Former AFC South coach and currently New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was also left off the list, as was Green Bay Packers standout Matt LaFleur. While it's easy to see Ryans not making the top five or even top seven, falling out of the top 10 entirely feels like a stretch. Among coaches hired in 2023, Ryans has the most wins over two years, including Payton in Denver. He's also 2-2 in playoff appearances, with both losses coming in the divisional round following double-digit victories in the wild-card round over Stefanski's Browns in 2023 and Jim Harbaugh's Chargers in 2024. Ryans made good on his promise to right the ship and build a S.W.A.R.M. mentality for his players to follow. That's led to back-to-back division titles and a foundation to surge up the power rankings as a lockdown top 10 team. PFF can make whatever list it wants, but the correct list features Ryans somewhere between 8-10 to be factual entering training camp.
The Irish Sun
05-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Horror moment thugs open fire as gangland drive-by shooting caught on camera in Irish city on edge amid ‘revenge' fears
A PRIEST has warned a feud will lead to 'loss of life' as masked gangsters filmed a drive-by shooting that has left a city on edge. The brazen thugs recently recorded themselves as they blasted a gun from a speeding car's window in 6 The terrifying video shows a gloved thug reach for the weapon while driving 6 The gunman aims the gun out the window of a speeding car in the recording 6 A series of shots are fired from the car window And as the attacks escalate, it has left locals fearing it's just a matter of time before someone is killed. Local priest Fr Richard Keane has now committed to holding an open-air mass in the city, where he will call for an end to the The gunmen were recorded firing nine shots from a vehicle, aimed at houses in the Hyde Road area of Limerick city. It comes as a feud in the area has spiked in recent months, with petrol bomb attacks and drive-by shootings — similar to a dispute that killed 20 people in the late Nineties and early 2000s, involving the Keane-Collopys, the Ryans and the McCarthy-Dundon gang. READ MORE IN NEWS Fr Keane, a Janesboro native, said: 'I want to pray for peace and for people to respect their neighbours. 'I just want people to appreciate their neighbours and put an end to any actions or anti-social behaviour that is putting our community in a bad light or having people in fear.' He continued: 'Ultimately, if it continues going the way it is going it will end up with loss of life. 'So anytime someone's life is in danger, no matter who they are, you'd have to be concerned — especially for young people. Most read in Irish News 'It turns into a spiral of violence — there is revenge and retribution, and you have a cycle of violence. 'You hope that will be avoided and that this will stop before someone loses their life.' Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads Fr Keane said that his door is always open to anyone with concerns. He added: 'I'm always here to listen and to pray for people and to support them in any way I can. 'I just want every single person in the community to feel safe and sound, and protected, and happy to be living there.' 6 Fr Richard Keane is set to hold an open-air mass calling for an end to the violence 6 The priest has told of the distress caused to locals Holding out hope for a positive change ahead of the open-air mass, Fr Keane also praised leaders at the local community centre, local He said: 'The vast majority of the people living in the parish are good, decent people and they just want to live in peace. 'VERY UPSETTING' 'At next Wednesday's mass near the statue of Our Lady, at the back of the church, we are going to remember anyone who has died locally down through the years for various reasons. 'A lot of young people have died from drug overdoses, so we are going to remember those people. "We are going to pray for a good community, for peace and a good sense of togetherness and neighbourhood — to bring people together.' 'I just want people to appreciate their neighbours and put an end to any actions or anti-social behaviour that is putting our community in a bad light or having people in fear.' Fr Richard Keane Fr Keane added: 'There is a great community centre here with great community initiatives and the school has a brilliant principal and staff who work so hard for the area too. 'They all have their hearts in the right place, they are committed in trying to give the kids in the area the best education and opportunities, and to allow them to discover their gifts and talents and to try and be positive in their lives — and that needs to be acknowledged too. 'IT'S CYCLICAL' 'Obviously, places have anti-social problems, and a situation like this is very upsetting. 'We know how it finishes up, its cyclical — you can have an end to a feud and things are quiet for ten years, then things kick off again.' Fr Keane said he was 'very much one hundred per cent' proud to be a Limerick native, adding: 'I just want to see the best for the city.' He also called on authorities to continue to provide resources for young people to attack 'boredom' in their lives. Fr Keane said: 'If people are idle and have nothing to do, they can find themselves going down the wrong road. 'But if people have something to do or have something to engage in, then there is less chance of them going down the wrong path.' 6 The passenger in the car during the shooting kept their face hidden under a balaclava
USA Today
05-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texans HC DeMeco Ryans named to 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot
Texans HC DeMeco Ryans named to 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot DeMeco Ryans might never make it to Canton, Ohio, for his efforts as a player with the Houston Texans, but he could represent the University of Alabama in Atlanta, Ga. The former Alabama Crimson Tide star and future 2006 Defensive Rookie of the Year was named to the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot The 2026 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Class will be officially inducted on Dec. 8, 2026. Ryans dominated the college ranks during his time in Tuscaloosa. He was a 2005 unanimous First Team All-American and won the Lott Trophy during his final season. The defender was also an All-SEC first-team honoree, a two-time All-SEC second-team honoree and won the SEC Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2005. The Texans landed Ryans with the No. 33 overall pick in the 2006 draft and never looked back. He became a captain in 2007 after winning the DPOY, and was considered the leader in the clubhouse until his trade to Philadelphia in 2012. Over his decade-long career in the league, Ryans totaled 970 tackles, 72 tackles for loss, seven interceptions and 13.5 sacks. He was a two-time Pro Bowl representative as well.
