DeMeco Ryans weighs in on whether games or practice matter more for roster cuts

For the 90 players on the Houston Texans, there are multiple opportunities to show why they should make the final 53-man roster between training camp, preseason games and joint practices.  However, head coach DeMeco Ryans does not weigh one more than the other.  Rather, he looks at the improvement of players every day in all areas. "There's no percentage to me," Ryans said. "I take everything into account. It's not just one is heavier than the other. I just look at how guys are working every single day. How are they improving every single day? That's what I'll take into consideration. You get towards the end, you're talking about backup guys, role guys, how many things can that guy do for us? Where is his versatility? Versatility helps a lot when you have to limit the roster. You have unique guys who can do multiple things on game day, so that definitely helps." Many of the players fighting for a roster spot helped their case during Houston’s first preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, despite the ending. Wide receiver Jared Wayne was one of those players; he finished the game with three receptions for 17 yards, including scoring the only touchdown of the game for Houston.   Houston’s next preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders this coming Thursday should help provide an idea of some of the other players who may make the final 53. The Texans will also be looking to be more competitive as a whole after their sloppy overall performance against the Chargers. This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: DeMeco Ryans weighs in on whether games or practice matter more for roster cuts