Texans Add James Ferentz to Coaching Staff
The Texans are making another move to bolster their coaching ranks, with Giants assistant offensive line coach James Ferentz expected to join the staff in Houston. Ferentz, a former NFL offensive lineman himself, brings a wealth of experience from both his playing days and his time developing talent in New York.
The Texans have been steadily building a strong foundation under their current regime, and Ferentz’s addition should only strengthen the offensive line room - a unit that’s critical to the continued growth of young quarterback C.J. Stroud and the offense as a whole.
Chimere Dike Embracing Pro Bowl Opportunity
For Titans rookie wide receiver Chimere Dike, the Pro Bowl isn’t just a showcase - it’s a moment to soak in and savor. Selected as a return specialist on the special teams unit, Dike is making the most of his opportunity among the league’s elite.
“Being here, it’s a little bit surreal, to be honest,” Dike said. “Just being around this caliber of players, some of the best in the league, it’s exciting. I’m going to learn from them and also enjoy the week.”
Dike’s journey to the Pro Bowl is a testament to the impact he’s made in the return game during his rookie season. His speed, vision, and fearlessness have turned heads, and now he’s getting a front-row seat to learn from the best.
For a young player still carving out his role in the league, this kind of experience is invaluable. And Dike’s mindset - eager to learn, grateful for the moment - speaks volumes about his potential going forward.
Jeffery Simmons All-In on Robert Saleh’s Arrival in Tennessee
The Titans are entering a new era, and it’s starting with a familiar face for defensive-minded football fans. Robert Saleh, the former 49ers defensive coordinator and most recently the Jets’ head coach, has been hired to lead Tennessee - and if there’s one player who’s already fired up about the move, it’s star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.
“I told him: That’s my style of play,” Simmons said. “Everything Coach Saleh has said, that’s how I like to play the game. I like to play fast and violent, and everybody knows I am probably one of the biggest smack-talkers in the league - not only on Sundays, but I talk smack at practice.”
Saleh’s reputation precedes him: aggressive, high-energy, and all about physical, relentless defense. It’s no surprise Simmons feels like this is a perfect match. The two have already begun building a connection, and Simmons is clearly buying in - not just to the philosophy, but to the man who’ll be calling the plays on Sundays.
“Everything he stands for, and everything he talks about, the conversations that we’ve had - it’s everything I want to hear,” Simmons said. “Especially coming from a defensive coach, someone who I know is going to call our plays on defense, I am excited.”
Simmons has been a cornerstone of the Titans' defense, and now with Saleh at the helm, he’s expecting to take things to another level. The idea of Saleh dialing up the pressure and Simmons leading the charge in the trenches? That’s a formula Titans fans can get behind.
“I told him: I’m ready to get to work with him, and I’m ready to learn and figure out what’s his philosophy,” Simmons added. “We’ve chopped it up a little bit, but I am excited to figure out his defense.
You hear guys talking about it, and you watch tape and see how excited his defense is, and you see the energy that he brings on the sideline. I am looking forward to that and ready to get to work for him.”
With Simmons anchoring the front and Saleh shaping the system, the Titans' defense could be in for a serious resurgence. And if their early conversations are any indication, this partnership is already off to a strong start.