Texans' Will Anderson leaning on Danielle Hunter in Year 2

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HOUSTON -- Ever since Danielle Hunter signed his two-year, $49 million deal to join the Houston Texans this offseason, the defensive end has taken on a mentor role with second-year pass-rusher Will Anderson Jr.

The pair intend to "wreak havoc" on opposing offenses. Anderson is coming off his debut season when he won Defensive Rookie of the Year, and he's now leaning on the nine-year veteran to take his game to the next level.

"I'm really impressed by Will," Hunter said. "It feels like he's like in Year 4 or 5 or 6 -- how he plays and how he carries himself. He always holds himself accountable. He's always coming outside practicing with the same attitude every day,…