The buildup against the Houston Texans has been nothing but love and respect from the San Francisco 49ers. That is because of DeMeco Ryans. He got his coaching

When Kyle Shanahan was hired in 2017, Ryans was hired as the defensive quality control coach with Saleh as the defensive coordinator. Ryans ascended from QC to linebackers coach and eventually replaced Saleh as defensive coordinator. According to Saleh, that was the plan all along for Ryans.

Working with Robert, he truly showed me what it takes to coach: the detail, the fine details, the small things that it takes as a coach.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said he has no plans to change offensive coordinator, despite the unit's struggles under Nick Caley.

Houston coach DeMeco Ryans will face his former boss San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan for the first time Sunday when the Texans host the 49ers.

DeMeco Ryans had instant success as an NFL rookie in Houston. 49ers coaches Kyle Shanahan, Robert Saleh and Johnny Holland got a first-hand look.

Let's go back to 2017. Kyle Shanahan is named head coach of the 49ers. Just a couple of years removed from his playing career, Ryans joins Shanahan's staff as a defensive quality control coach. He would rise the ranks in his five years in the bay, going from quality control to defensive coordinator before taking the head job in Houston.

DeMeco Ryans vividly remembers a moment years ago while working as an assistant for coach Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco when he sat him down in his office and told him he believed he could be an NFL head coach one day.

Through six games, it's become clear the Texans' roster lacks the talent necessary to compete with the NFL's best teams.

With every misfire and misstep on offense, the pressure is undoubtedly now seriously mounting on Texans embattled first-year offensive coordinator, Nick Caley. Of course, head coach DeMeco Ryans has shifted the blame upon his own shoulders. But that’s about as sound a long-term plan as the Texans have when they’re first and goal.