DeMeco Ryans, recently appointed head coach of the Houston Texans, highlights a noteworthy shift in the NFL coaching landscape where younger coaches are increasingly being given opportunities. This change is attributed to their ability to build connections with players. The article also recounts a humorous interview faux pas where Ryans was mistakenly asked about his experiences with Nick Saban, despite having played under Mike Shula, demonstrating the challenges of distinguishing between coaches in a rapidly evolving sport. The age of head coaches is notably decreasing, reflecting this transformative trend.
"The landscape of coaching is changing, where a lot more younger coaches are getting opportunities to coach, because I think it's about that connection," Ryans said in an interview before he was formally inducted into the Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame last month at AT&T Stadium.
"I actually didn't play for Coach Saban," Ryans said. "I played for Coach Shula. With no shovel available to dig a hole, I profusely apologized to the coach and could only own the depths of my stupidity."
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