Texans HC DeMeco Ryans on DE Hunter, Anderson Jr.: ‘Instantly have that connection’

The Houston Texans added a ton of talent to their already talented roster this offseason. One of the best signings this offseason for the Texans was eight-year NFL veteran defensive end Danielle Hunter, who signed with the Texans on a two-year, $49 million contract.

Hunter, who has spent his entire career with the Minnesota Vikings thus far, is a force to be reckoned with with four Pro Bowls and five seasons with double-digit sack totals. Hunter immediately improves a Texans pass rush that was already very capable of getting to the quarterback and now joins last season’s Defensive Rookie of the Year, Will Anderson Jr. at the edge positions.

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After mandatory minicamp practice this week, head coach DeMeco Ryans commented on the bond the two disruptive defensive ends have built thus far in their short relationship.

“With Danielle and Will, I think they instantly have that connection that you need on both ends and playing off each other, ripping each other’s brains out,” Ryans said. “Danielle is a veteran of the league, he’s been doing it for a while, so Will can lean on him for advice on how he’s seen this done. I think that’s very important. J ‘Love the connection they had, they “We work well together, and it’s great to see them both collapse in the pocket and finish on the quarterback.”

Getting these two studs on the same page will do wonders for Houston’s defense, as opposing offensive lines will have to figure out who they want to slow down downfield. Anderson has already become a young star, but there is still a lot to learn and there is no better player at her position to learn from than Danielle Hunter.

If I’m an opposing quarterback this fall, I’d be extremely worried about these guys getting into the game.

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