One of the best ways to make an impression with a prospective employer is to simply go out and do the job.
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans interviewed for the Houston Texans coaching vacancy. While Texans legend J.J. Watt would like for Houston to hire Ryans, the club still has to do their due diligence when it comes to the coaching search.
While balancing coaching interviews throughout the week, Ryans showcased to suitors that he can still keep his eye on the task at hand — a valuable skill because coaches have to balance much throughout a season.
Here are three ways Ryans’ defense shutdown the Dallas Cowboys 19-12 in the NFC divisional and how he can bring those elements to the Texans.