DeMeco Ryans infused immediate excitement into the Houston Texans in 2023, after becoming the sixth head coach in franchise history. The team did not technically meet fans’ expectations last season, but the same result followed: a 10-7 finish with an AFC South title and Wild Card Weekend win. Ryans has brought stability to the organization that drafted him in 2006. None of his predecessors were able to achieve that goal, but Ryans is a unique leader with a unique quarterback in C.J. Stroud and a superbly talented defense leading the way.