jj watt The Houston Texans are a big fan, reporting the hiring of former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Demeko Ryan as the team’s next head coach.
Watt and Ryan were teammates a season in houstonBut the former couldn’t be happier to see the direction his old team is headed.
“Let’s do good!!!!!! You want to try and re-energize Houston’s incredible fan base, that’s a good start!!” Watt wrote on Twitter after ESPN first reported the news. “I can’t wait to see what Mako does. One of the best teammates and leaders I’ve ever had. #HTown”
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San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Demeko Ryan during the first half in an NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.
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Ryan and the Texans reportedly agreed to a six-year deal, with the organization looking for stability after four coaches over the past three seasons.
Bill O’Brien was fired during the 2020 campaign, and Romeo Crennel was not retained after serving as interim coach. David Culley and, more recently, Lovie Smith each had years in 2021 and 2022, respectively, before parting ways with the organization.
Demeko Ryan agrees to six-year deal to become next Texans head coach: report
During his three-week search, Ryan, who played six seasons with the Texans, made two Pro Bowls, was a fan favorite and became the frontrunner for the job.
The Texans announced they had completed a second interview with him on Tuesday, but it seemed like it was a formality as many expected a deal to happen soon. It was finalized hours later.
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Demeko Ryan on the field during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
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Watt may have foreshadowed the report on Tuesday after he posted a photo on Twitter Monday of himself and Ryan during his time with the Texans. With no title on it, speculation began that Watt could join Ryan’s coaching staff even after retiring from playing this season.
denver broncos Reportedly wanting Ryan as their coach, the New Orleans Saints were trying to agree on terms with him on Tuesday before finalizing a deal to acquire Sean Payton.
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In addition to the Broncos, Ryan arizona cardinals and the Indianapolis Colts last Saturday for his head coaching gigs as he wanted to focus on the NFC Championship Game, which the 49ers lost 31-7 to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Ryan wasted no time in making the jump to his next coaching job, and he’ll be armed with the No. 2 and No. 12 picks overall this year’s nfl draft Plus about $39 million in cap space.
JJ Watt of the Arizona Cardinals stands on the sidelines during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2023 in Atlanta.
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He and general manager Nick Cesario hope they can turn around a franchise that hasn’t seen the playoffs since 2019. The Texans are 11–38–1 over the past three seasons.