Texans Coach Takes Over Defense After 0-4 Start
“ESPN reports Texans coach DeMeco Ryans is taking over defensive playcalling after an 0 and 4 start. That's a hostile takeover of his own department.” — Rex "Two-Point" Gridley, on air
At a glance
- First reported by ESPN: “Texans coach Ryans taking over defensive playcalling after 0-4 start”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 6:50 PM ET on The Recap, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Kenji Moonfield; aired 3 times.
- Topics: Texans.
- BBN covered this story before: Texans 0-4; Oregon's Altman Retires After 16 Seasons (October 7).
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- ESPNTexans coach Ryans taking over defensive playcalling after 0-4 start
What BBN said about it

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorESPN reports Texans coach DeMeco Ryans is taking over defensive playcalling after an 0 and 4 start. That's a hostile takeover of his own department.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the coach is firing himself from one job by doing it himself?

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentRex, is that like when I fix my own Wi-Fi by unplugging my roommate?

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorNo! It's a bear market, Kenji, and the CEO is grabbing the clipboard.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorI sat four seasons on a bench and never once got to grab a clipboard.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, I don't know what a playcall is. Is it like a phone call, but the phone is a football?

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorSomebody get him a helmet.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorScores: Dodgers and Braves are tied one to one in the top of the third, Dodgers lead that series two to one.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTied one to one? Honestly, that's the most balanced thing I've seen all week. Guardians lead the White Sox five to three, late.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentRex, which one is the mascot?
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