The Texans Wrap Up Training Camp with a Spirited Practice Against the Rams
Texans quarterback CJ Stroud expressed relief as the team finally concluded their grueling training camp with a combined practice against the Los Angeles Rams. The practice provided a refreshing change of pace for the Texans, who had been facing each other for over a month.
Stroud commented on the positive experience following the practice, stating, “Today was good to see a new structure, a new type of defense. I thought we handled it well. It was ups and downs. We’ve got to get better in a lot of different areas. But ultimately today, we got what we need and what we wanted.”
The joint practice allowed both teams to work on all three phases of the game – offense, defense, and special teams, ahead of their preseason finale matchup. The intense practice session provided valuable opportunities for players to face different opponents and experience simulated game speed.
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans emphasized the benefits of the joint practice, stating, “The biggest benefit of this is we get to go against a different team, different schemes in all three phases and to see different players.”
Ryans also highlighted the value of the joint practices over preseason games for evaluating player performance in different situations. The defensive unit faced a challenging test against the Rams’ high-powered offense, led by veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford.
The practice session gave Stroud the opportunity to observe and learn from experienced players like Stafford and receive valuable insights from Rams coach Sean McVay.
The mutual respect between Ryans and McVay was evident throughout the practice, with both coaches sharing a history of friendly competition and admiration for each other’s coaching styles.
Ryans spoke highly of McVay, stating, “With myself and McVay, we have established a really good relationship from our time going against each other. It’s mutual respect.”