Ryan Pickett has been more than just a player signed off the free agent pool for the Houston Texans. He has been a difference maker for the defense, but he brings another leader to the locker room and a veteran that eases the locker room with his big smile. With a Texans’ beanie on his head, Pickett was laughing non-stop and sitting by his locker taking questions from the media.
The Texans nose tackle, at 340 lbs., has been a welcomed sight, but he was all but ready to all but hang up the cleats after sitting at home.
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Since Pickett has arrived, he has be part of a team that has improved their rush defense to 88.2 yards a game and 3.4 yards a rush. Without the massive nose tackle, the Texans were giving up 141.6 yards a game on the ground and 5.3 yards a rush. Even Bill O’Brien has taken notice of his veteran nose tackle’s impact.
“He’s played a big role. He’s played a big role in the 3-4.” said O’Brien. “He’s gotten in better and better football condition since he’s arrived.“
“He’s a 340 pound guy, tough to move. He’s got good instincts, good hands. He’s played a good part in helping us in our run defense and the 3-4 defense.”
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