Unproven though they may be, the Houston Texans’ secondary is talented on paper.
Peppered with high draft picks and tested veterans, the team should be in good hands as its ball-hawking safeties and cornerbacks patrol the defensive backfield for errant throws and lame ducks.
One of the fresher faces in the unit is former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin, who looks to play a key role in the Texans defense. Griffin spoke to the media about his impression of the secondary on Wednesday after Houston’s practice session, telling reporters about the potential he sees.
“We’ve got some young, starving guys right now,” Griffin said. “You’ve got a person who’s going to come out here and give everything they have. And there’s not too many times where you have a whole secondary that’s willing to help each other, that’s willing to grind it out, that’s willing to compete in every single day, especially in this Texas heat.
The eight-year pro ended his comments with a particularly inspired thought on how players in the unit are feeding off of each other, spreading an infectious energy that is sure to benefit the Texans when the regular season starts in September.
“These guys are hungry,” Griffin said, “and I love that because the type of energy they bring is so contagious, and that’s the type of secondary that you need to bring this defense along.”
As new coach DeMeco Ryans’ scheme is predicated upon an attacking defensive front, the secondary could have its chances to make big plays.
