Is DeMeco Ryan’s heading towards a Robert Saleh ending?

• Both Ryans and Saleh come from defensive backgrounds (San Francisco 49ers DC tree). • Their strength is culture, leadership, and building elite defenses — not offensive innovation. • Because of this, both have leaned heavily on their offensive coordinators to build out and sustain the other side of the ball.

Problem: Without deep offensive expertise, they lack the ability to step in and correct scheme/identity problems if their OC falters

Core Issue: Without an offensive framework that consistently puts the QB in position to succeed, all progress hinges on raw talent, which eventually caps out.

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Here was a quote from Hannah and Cal McNair in the preseason about the Houston Texans and why I expect changes to be made sooner rather than later

Cal McNair offered words of encouragement, telling ESPN in August at the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia that "we hope to see us get a little better this year."

Then, Hannah McNair grinned and swiftly interjected a subtle three-word haymaker: "A lot better."