Texans HC DeMeco Ryans condemns Kris Boyd outburst, coach shove

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans made clear that the actions of cornerback Kris Boyd in Saturday’s AFC Divisonal Round playoff game were unacceptable. Facing the Kansas City Chiefs, Boyd let his emotions get the better of him after giving up a big return on the opening kickoff.

The Texans cornerback not only took his helmet off and threw it in frustration, but also shoved special teams coach Frank Ross afterward. Speaking postgame following a 23-14 loss, Ryans didn’t mince words about Boyd’s actions.

“We can’t come out in the first play and throw our helmet,” he said. “We understand that’s silly. That’s not what we teach. That’s not what we’re about at all. So for us to be here in this moment and to throw our helmet, we know the rules and know we can’t do that. It just puts the team in a negative light to start the game. We give up a big return and we take our helmet off and then add 15 more yards to the play. Just not smart football.”

The big return plus the penalty set the Chiefs up at the Texans 13-yard line for the opening drive. Houston was able to hold them to a field goal, but is certainly wasn’t the tone it wanted to start off the game.

Ultimately, while

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