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The Houston Texans will host one joint practice with the Carolina Panthers ahead of their respective preseason game at NRG Stadium in August. They will also head to the Motor City for a preseason practice ahead of their matchup with the Detroit Lions.
Now, third-year head coach DeMeco Ryans recently discussed the plans for these joint practices and how it'll benefit the team during training camp.
“We will do one day with both teams," Ryans said Wednesday. "Excited to work against those teams. You get different defensive looks from both teams. Different offensive looks and you get to do it in a competitive environment where you’re not live on the quarterback. It’s the safest way and I feel like we can get really good work for our starters against other teams. I’m excited to go against the Panthers, excited to go against the Lions."
Houston has participated in joint practices the past two years, hosting a one-day event with the Los Angeles Rams and a two-day event with the Miami Dolphins in 2023. Ryans' relationship with both coaches was possibly a factor in the practices, and it's another reason why the Texans could be practicing once more.
Ryans praised both Panthers coach Dave Canales and Lions coach Dan Campbell for their growth and leadership on and off the field.
"Dave has done a great job there, so I’m excited to see him. I think they’re on the rise and has done a really good job with what he has had so far, so I’m excited to see that team come in," Ryans said. "We know what the Lions are about. Coach Campbell and his energy and spirit as a head coach it’s just second to none. I’m excited to work with both guys and I think we can gain a lot out of both practices.”
The Texans return to OTA practice on Friday morning.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans HC DeMeco Ryans discusses plans for preseason joint practices
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Now, third-year head coach DeMeco Ryans recently discussed the plans for these joint practices and how it'll benefit the team during training camp.
“We will do one day with both teams," Ryans said Wednesday. "Excited to work against those teams. You get different defensive looks from both teams. Different offensive looks and you get to do it in a competitive environment where you’re not live on the quarterback. It’s the safest way and I feel like we can get really good work for our starters against other teams. I’m excited to go against the Panthers, excited to go against the Lions."
Houston has participated in joint practices the past two years, hosting a one-day event with the Los Angeles Rams and a two-day event with the Miami Dolphins in 2023. Ryans' relationship with both coaches was possibly a factor in the practices, and it's another reason why the Texans could be practicing once more.
Ryans praised both Panthers coach Dave Canales and Lions coach Dan Campbell for their growth and leadership on and off the field.
"Dave has done a great job there, so I’m excited to see him. I think they’re on the rise and has done a really good job with what he has had so far, so I’m excited to see that team come in," Ryans said. "We know what the Lions are about. Coach Campbell and his energy and spirit as a head coach it’s just second to none. I’m excited to work with both guys and I think we can gain a lot out of both practices.”
The Texans return to OTA practice on Friday morning.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans HC DeMeco Ryans discusses plans for preseason joint practices
Continue reading...
