Texans Training Camp: Defensive Coordinator Matt Burke on Mindset and Growth

Defensive Mindset and Growth

• 🎯 Defensive Coordinator Matt Burke emphasizes that last year's success is in the past and the focus must be on growing defensively for the upcoming 2025 season.
• 💡 He states that the team's mentality is crucial for defensive improvement, encouraging players to "speak it into existence."

Enhancing Takeaways

• ⚡ Burke wants the defense to go beyond just sacks, challenging pass rushers to force fumbles when they reach the quarterback.
• 🏈 The defensive coordinator highlighted the team's good interception numbers last year, driven by the philosophy that "the ball in the air, it's ours."

Secondary Potential

• 🔍 When asked about the potential of the secondary group, including Kamari Lacader, Kalin Bullock, and Derek Stingley, Burke avoided specific interception numbers.
• ✅ He confirmed that there are specific areas the team can focus on to increase the number of takeaways from the secondary.