Ryans takes back defensive play-calling

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans is taking back defensive play-calling duties after the team started the season 0-4.

“It all starts with me. If there’s a lack in communication, I look at myself first.”

Ryans relinquished play-calling last year

Ryans had held play-calling for the first two-plus years of his head coaching tenure until defensive coordinator Matt Burke took over in September of last season.

Texans defense struggles

The Texans are No. 20 in yards allowed and No. 26 in points allowed through the first four weeks of the season.

Ryans focuses on communication

Ryans said communication issues have been cited and he wants to solve them by taking back play-calling duties.

“It starts with me and making sure I’m a better communicator.”

Ryans aims for change

Ryans said the team hasn’t done great the first four games defensively when it’s been on guys to close the game out.

“We’ll see. I’m just looking for something to change.”

Ryans makes tough decision

Ryans called it a tough decision but acknowledged it was one he wanted to make for the best interest of the team.

“I’m not in this role to please a lot of people’s opinion, I have to do what’s best for this team.”

Next game against Titans

The Texans face the Titans on the road in Week 5 to see if Ryans taking over has an effect.