As opposed to the previous four years, when it was the other way around, the Houston Texans are now team players that desire to play for. This is due to both their established culture and the way they performed in winning a playoff game the previous season.

The Texans saw an abrupt and dramatic improvement from being the NFL’s laughingstock—they were seemingly winning three games a year. They won three games in 2022, qualified for the playoffs, won a game in the playoffs, and, if you look at the score at halfway against the Baltimore Ravens, had a chance to go to the AFC Championship last season.

Players now wish to visit Houston. Danielle Hunter, an edge rusher, is one of the Texans’ major offseason additions, and he understands why he chose to play in Houston.

Hunter, who was born in Houston, said on Thursday, “It’s an honor to be able to come back and play in front of my family and all the people that I grew up with.” “I know they’ve been pretty excited about the news lately, and it’ll be fun to be able to come to a game and see me play.”

Of course, one of the main reasons Hunter wanted to play for the Texans was that it’s his hometown. There are more factors, though, such as the previous year’s success.

Hunter went on, “It was a significant portion of it.” “I was able to attend the Browns game in the playoffs last year, and I was impressed by the homegrown atmosphere and the way the players collaborated to storm the ball on defense. I’m happy about that since that was a significant component of it.

When everything is said and done, though, DeMeco Ryans—a former player who is also a player’s coach—is the primary cause. That appeals to guys and attracts players.

Hunter remarked, “I like that he understands the players.” “He is aware of the importance of players being able to play as a cohesive team on the field. He brings up the football player’s family. It’s not a sport for one person. You have to go play for one another outside. One of the most important aspects of it is that he knows his players and what we need and want to succeed.

In Houston, Ryans is creating something very unique. It will only get better from here, which will entice more athletes to play in Houston.