Why Texans Coach Values WR Robert Woods

Robert Woods will play a key role for the Houston Texans this season on and off the field.

Jeremy Brener | Aug 30, 2024

Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Robert Woods (2) warms before a 2024 AFC divisional round game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports / Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

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The Houston Texans have arguably the deepest wide receiver room in the NFL with Stefon Diggs, Nico Collins and Tank Dell leading the way.

However, they also have a lot of talent in the second string with third-year pro John Metchie III, second-year wideout Xavier Hutchinson and veteran Robert Woods, who is entering his 12th season in the NFL.

Even though Woods may not be the star of the receiver room, coach DeMeco Ryans recognizes the work he has put in during training camp.

“Robert, he didn’t fly under the radar to me," Ryans said. "He’s been consistent all throughout camp. He’s been the same guy he’s been his entire career. Tough, dependable, smart guy you can count on each and every day. Guy shows up to work every day, works hard, he’s a great mentor to our younger guys. And Rob is a true leader of this team, so he’s been as consistent as he’s always been, so he didn’t fly under the radar to me.”

Woods, 32, is one of the few people on the roster with experience playing and winning a Super Bowl, so his experience is valued and it will come in handy as the Texans navigate the season.

Woods and the Texans are getting ready for the Week 1 opener on Sunday, Sept. 8 against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Published Aug 30, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.