Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans is taking back defensive play-calling duties, he told reporters in his Wednesday press conference.
With Houston starting the season 0-4, Ryans will once again handle play-calling after relinquishing it last year to defensive coordinator Matt Burke.
But while the club finished No. 1 in scoring defense and No. 2 in yards allowed last year, the Texans are No. 20 in yards allowed and No. 26 in points allowed through the first four weeks.
Communication issues have been cited, which is part of what Ryans wants to solve by taking back the play-calling duties. He had held them for the first two-plus years of his head coaching tenure until Burke took over in September of last season.