DeMeco Ryans is calling an audible.
The Houston Texans head coach announced at his weekly press conference that he is taking over defensive play-calling duties, a responsibility he had given to defensive coordinator Matt Burke after three games last season.
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Ryans said it wasn’t a slight on Burke. But he’s hoping to provide a spark and streamline the communication process for the defense.
The Texans’ defense has struggled this season. The unit, which ranked first in the league in yards allowed per game and second in points allowed, has given up three go-ahead drives in four games.
The Texans rank 20th in total yards allowed per game and 26th in points allowed.
“I thought coach Burke did a really good job,” edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. said. “We trust both coaches.
“As for everybody else, we have to go out and do our job no matter who calls the plays.”
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This article originally published at Texans coach DeMeco Ryans is taking over play-calling duties from defensive coordinator Matt Burke.
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