east san francisco 49ersDefensive coordinator Demeko Ryan has reportedly agreed to a six-year deal with the Houston Texans to become their next head coach.
Texas It was only announced on Tuesday that they had a second interview with Ryan, and it was apparently a meeting that went well as the job offer went.
“We have completed additional discussions with Demeko Ryan regarding his head coaching position,” the Texans said in a statement.
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San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Demeko Ryan prior to the Miami Dolphins game at Levi’s Stadium on December 4, 2022 in Santa Clara, California.
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ESPN reported that the deal had been reached later on Tuesday.
after rejecting denver broncoshead coach vacancy, it became clear that Ryan was on the verge of naming the Texans the next man to lead the locker room. He was also a favorite of the fans, who played for him for six seasons during his NFL career.
But the Broncos were reportedly persistent in hiring Ryan. NFL Network reported Tuesday they were working hard to agree to terms with him, but he remained committed to the Texans.
Because of this, the Broncos compromised and struck a deal with the New Orleans Saints to send Shawn Payton to become their next head coach in exchange for compensation.
1 defense in the NFL in yards and points allowed this past regular season, Ryan became a top head coach candidate as they headed into the postseason. After losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game on Sunday, Ryan is ready to make the leap to his coaching career.
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In addition to the Broncos, Ryan canceled interviews with the Arizona Cardinals and the Indianapolis Colts last Saturday because he wanted to focus on the championship game.
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Demeko Ryan talks with linebacker Fred Warner during training camp on July 31, 2021 in Santa Clara, California.
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Ryans made it to two Pro Bowls during his years with Houston, playing with them from 2006–11.
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What the Texans have been yearning for is a head coach who can provide stability at the position after having had four over the past three seasons. First, it was Bill O’Brien during the 2020 season, with Romeo Crennel taking his place as interim coach.
Then again, David Culley and Lovie Smith had one campaign each over the past two seasons.
Demeko Ryan of the 49ers during a divisional playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium on January 22, 2023.
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Ryan will handle a young roster that needs to continue rebuilding since last making the playoffs in 2019.
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He and general manager Nick Cesario will be armed with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft as well as an estimated $39 million in cap space.