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I was searching for some type of update as to how Griffin and Williams were doing with the Texans.
OLB Trevardo Williams
4th Round (147th overall)
University of Connecticut
“WithTrevardo Williams' ability to rush the passer, his speed; his height is not ideal for the position, but it is adequate. There’s plenty of 6’1” ‘backers that are pretty good in this league.
His play strength is really good, which is really important to me if you’ve heard me speak before. The transition to this league with the play strength, but the one thing he has that the rest of them on the board don’t is he’s fast, period.
The guy can fly, and the transition to this league without knowing any technique or fundamental skills on rushing the passer in this league, if you are fast, you have a chance to be successful early before you even learn any techniques. Fast is important.
Speed is very valuable in our defense, and that’s what he’s got, and that’s why I’m emphasizing that.”-Linebackers coach Reggie Herring
TE Ryan Griffin
6th Round (201st overall)
University of Connecticut
“The thing that excites me about Ryan is I think he’s a tough-minded kid like Owen (Daniels) and Garrett (Graham). I don’t think he backs down to a lot of things that will happen on the field.
I think he has great receiving skills, his hands are great, he’s got a big radius. He’s a taller, longer type player. I think he runs really well for a big kid. He can get bigger, too. It’s still untapped potential.
You’re just dealing with a good athlete. and hopefully this system will fit him. There are a lot of things that he brings to the table, and I think he’s ahead of the curve.”- Tight ends coach Brian Pariani
OLB Trevardo Williams
4th Round (147th overall)University of Connecticut
“WithTrevardo Williams' ability to rush the passer, his speed; his height is not ideal for the position, but it is adequate. There’s plenty of 6’1” ‘backers that are pretty good in this league.
His play strength is really good, which is really important to me if you’ve heard me speak before. The transition to this league with the play strength, but the one thing he has that the rest of them on the board don’t is he’s fast, period.
The guy can fly, and the transition to this league without knowing any technique or fundamental skills on rushing the passer in this league, if you are fast, you have a chance to be successful early before you even learn any techniques. Fast is important.
Speed is very valuable in our defense, and that’s what he’s got, and that’s why I’m emphasizing that.”-Linebackers coach Reggie Herring
TE Ryan Griffin
6th Round (201st overall)
University of Connecticut
“The thing that excites me about Ryan is I think he’s a tough-minded kid like Owen (Daniels) and Garrett (Graham). I don’t think he backs down to a lot of things that will happen on the field.
I think he has great receiving skills, his hands are great, he’s got a big radius. He’s a taller, longer type player. I think he runs really well for a big kid. He can get bigger, too. It’s still untapped potential.
You’re just dealing with a good athlete. and hopefully this system will fit him. There are a lot of things that he brings to the table, and I think he’s ahead of the curve.”- Tight ends coach Brian Pariani
