HOUSTON -- DeMeco Ryans made it clear to players during rookie minicamp: The Houston Texans' culture is set.
So the newcomers are being challenged to acclimate to what has been built and how coach Ryans operates.
"I don't have to say much on it," Ryans said after Day 1 of rookie minicamp. "But I still have to make sure I teach our rookies what that looks like. A lot of guys are coming from a lot of different places all over the country, a lot of different schools that do things a lot of different ways. We're just going to have to let them know how we do it here in Houston."
The culture hovers around having good people paired with their "SWARM" (special work ethic and relentless mindset) mantra. Since Ryans took over the head-coaching reins in 2023, the Texans are sixth in wins (32) and their three playoff wins are tied for fourth most. In that span, they've also clinched two AFC South titles and three playoff berths with each season ending in the divisional round.