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Texans coach DeMeco Ryans speaks on the challenge of facing Lamar Jackson

DeMeco Ryans is preparing for his first regular season game as head coach in Houston, and he’ll have a full plate with Lamar Jackson returning to the Ravens lineup.

The first-year head coach will also call the defensive plays for the Texans and was asked about the challenge of facing the dual-threat quarterback.

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During his second season as a 49ers’ assistant coach, Ryans witnessed Jackson record 206 total yards and two total touchdowns in a Baltimore win over San Francisco.

“For me, we know Lamar [Jackson] is an athletic quarterback,” Ryans said during a press conference on Monday. “You know he can get loose — causes the defenses a lot of problems because of his athleticism. He also can throw the ball.”

It’ll be on Ryans to prepare his young defense, and they’ll face a Ravens offense that’s been enhanced by the additions of Odell Beckham Jr. and Zay Flowers.

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