They have traded the Houston Texans a 4th-round pick in this year's draft and swapped 3rd-round picks for Pro Bowl Lineback Demeco Ryans.
God Bless America... and Demeco Ryans
For many reasons, the twins are jacked about this move, and we'll tell you why.
The man has all the tangibles, stats, and accolades that you'd want in your starting linebacker.
- Six-year veteran from the University of Alabama (Second round pick)
- 2006 Defensive Rookie of the Year
- Two-time Pro-Bowl linebacker
- All-time leading tackler in Houston Texans' history (636 tackles, 479 solo)
- Durability (missed a total 10 games in his six-year career from one achilles' injury in 2010)
- 6'1" 247 pounds!
Now, take all of that and throw it out the window. Let's talk about what really matters - his intangibles.
We can sit here all night and rattle off stats to make a man sound impressive on the football field, but what this defense really needed (and what it got) was a leader. This man is widely known in the locker room as 'Cap' to show the respect that he deserves as a leader on and off the field for the Houston Texans. He was a defensive captain and was very influential for the Texans. He helped lead a team to its first Division Championship in 2011, and a defense to a second overall ranking (4th in scoring defense).
You can say what you want about last year's defense, but it was not short on talent. What it was really short on was leadership and a guy to pull them all together.
This defense has been looking for a guy to take the reigns like the incomparable Brian Dawkins ever since his departure. Now, we're not suggesting he's the second-coming of B-Dawk, but for all of our sakes, let's hope that he is (or at least a guy that will do the trick).
Andy and the boys made a great move today. Well done.
Last Laugh for Personal Friend-of-the-Blog Andy Reid? Let's hope so...
Demeco, welcome. Get ready for a Super Bowl run.
P.S. For those of you twitter people - Here's the newest person you should be following... @DRyans59
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