Forget the spotlight and the box scores— Derek Stingley Jr. ‘s story is written in quiet duels at practice and the trust of his coach. DeMeco Ryans doesn’t need highlight reels to explain it: never panicked, competing every snap. A season ago, 54 tackles, 18 deflections, and 5 picks turned whispers into All-Pro ink. Now the contract makes him the highest-paid defensive back in history, but his edge still comes from the daily battle in Houston’s heat. Ryans calls him foundational, while the league calls him elite, despite the criticism for his preseason stats.

DeMeco Ryans didn’t flinch when asked about Stingley’s ball skills, as reported by Texans Wire. The Texans ’ head coach went straight to the gold standard— Coach Prime . “That’s a great question. Derek definitely has som

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