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Tuesday, 01 August 2006 |
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Courtesy of the Houston Chronicle/Dale Robertson Texans Put Faith in Ryans  The prospect of having an undersized rookie start at middle linebacker this season should make the Texans cringe.
Except for one thing. Last season an undersized rookie started at middle linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks, who weren't seen cringing until they had lost the Super Bowl. No, Lofa Tatupu couldn't beat the Pittsburgh Steelers by his lonesome. But the USC product had a good-enough season on Seattle's behalf for everyone in Houston to keep an open mind about DeMeco Ryans, a Tatupu type who lined up in the middle Monday morning. Ideally, it's nice to have a veteran in that position," said defensive coordinator Richard Smith, who is quick to remind observers that Ryans isn't ensconced in the middle. "But if the cards are dealt another way, that's all right, too. Right now the position is competitive. We moved him to the 'Mike' today. You never know what might happen tomorrow. Everybody's trying to earn a position." READ MORE |
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