It's not at all uncommon for NFL head coaches to find time throughout the season to tout the importance of their respective fanbases, so it's not exactly breaking news that ahead of the Houston Texans' final contest of the regular season, head coach DeMeco Ryans decided to send out a timely message to Texans fans across the country.
What is noteworthy about Ryans' callout to Texans fans is that he didn't dance around the fact that Houston's disappointing start to the season could've pushed fans to turn on the team. Instead, like the Texans themselves, the 'diehard fans' who support the team remained resilient even in the face of adversity.