Check out press conferences from Head Coach DeMeco Ryans, EVP/GM Nick Caserio, Will Anderson Jr., and Nico Collins:
Fresh off the practice fields at NRG Stadium, the Texans coaching staff and star players dropped some absolutely electric quotes that have H-Town buzzing. From QB C.J. Stroud’s leadership evolution to EVP/GM Nick Caserio’s confidence in this roster, here are the 5 key takeaways from yesterday’s media availabilities.
DeMeco Ryans: “Really Clean Operation” Sets Positive Tone
Head Coach DeMeco Ryans called Day 1 of Training Camp presented by Xfinity one of the smoothest camp openers he’s witnessed. “What really impressed me today was just our signal callers. The operation from our quarterback, our middle linebacker, our personal protector on the punt team. Just really impressed for the first day.”
Ryans emphasized how rare it is to have such precision on Day 1: “A lot of times you come out and there are reloads you have to do. You have to do things over. But today was a really clean operation, and that’s a really great start.”
QB C.J. Stroud’s Leadership Evolution: “More Ownership” of the Offense
QB C.J. Stroud revealed significant changes in his role within OC Nick Caley’s system, taking on much more responsibility as the field general. “This is more of a quarterback’s offense where you’re IDing, calling the shots, switching protections if you need. It’s just me in the center.”
Coach Ryans confirmed Stroud’s expanded leadership role: “From that quarterback perspective you want that ownership. You want it to be on your plate so to speak. C.J., he’s looking forward to it. He’s open to it. He wanted it and we’re here.”
Stroud’s personal growth philosophy centers on consistency: “I just want consistent wins. Not just like on the scoreboard or just on the field, of course that’s very important, but just in life. So, just consistently winning.”