Kitchen 1 2024-06-26 Kitchen 1 - Last update images today Kitchen 1 Copa América: Mexico Captain Álvarez Ruled Out HOUSTON -- The Houston Texans' wide receiver core of Stefon Diggs, Nico Collins and Tank Dell have all made headlines this offseason. The meteoric rise of quarterback C.J. Stroud has a lot to do with it. But within NRG Stadium, the Texans' coaching staff is equally invested in their running game to balance the offense. The move to acquire running back Joe Mixon from the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason is evidence. Before acquiring Mixon, the organization tried to sign former New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley in free agency before he landed with the Philadelphia Eagles. After missing out on Barkley, Houston quickly pivoted to Mixon and struck a deal the following day. After the trade for Mixon, the Texans gave the 27-year-old a three-year, $27 million contract extension. "Not to sound like I am joking when I say this, but he is just a really good running back, in all regards," offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik said. Since 2017, Mixon has the seventh-most receptions (239) and seventh-most receiving yards (1,824) at his position. He has the fourth-most rushing yards (6,408) and seventh-most touchdowns (49), and the former second-round pick is coming off his fourth 1,000-yard rushing season in seven seasons. "It doesn't matter what run scheme you run, he has run zone schemes, he has run gap schemes, he has been used as a receiver, he has really done everything," Slowik said. Slowik also said since meeting Mixon he understands why he's "always been successful." The second-year coordinator said Mixon's work ethic and professionalism fit in with the Texans' culture. Mixon said an offense featuring Stroud, tight end Dalton Schultz, and the aforementioned receivers that "everyone is going to eat." "I've been able to do it all these years and I believe with Slowik, I know for a fact that he will be using all of my skill set," Mixon said. "With the weapons that we have, man, it is a hell of a thing. "As long as we execute, do all the right things well and build that chemistry, I think that it's going to go a long way. In the offense, the sky's the limit." The Texans weren't satisfied with their running attack after averaging 92.7 yards per game (ranking 28th) last season. Mixon was signed to replace Devin Singletary, who rushed for 898 yards in his lone year in Houston, after he joined the New York Giants in free agency. Singletary eventually took over the starting job after third-year running back Dameon Pierce's struggles. In Pierce's rookie year he rushed for 949 yards in 13 games, but his average fell to 2.9 yards per carry en route to being benched. But this offseason, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans raved about Pierce's progression and believes he and Mixon could pose a formidable duo. "I see Dameon having a very clear head space as we are out working, and I think that will allow him to have a really productive year this year," Ryans said. "He has everything it takes to be a really good running back for us, and I think him and Joe as a one-two punch would be very beneficial for us all." 2024 Kitchen Design Trends And Ideas 4 492A4383 Go Dark With A Jaw Dropping German Kitchen Design Theme 2023 RD LaurelWay 0111 F 35c7768324394f139425937f2527ca92 Popular Kitchen Design 2024 Main Trends And Colors 2.2 492A4449 New Kitchen Design Trends 2024 1 492A4398 1 492A4413 Edit Kitchen Design Trends In 2024 0.0 Best Trends In Kitchens 2024 0 Image002 6579cea5624e9 ?crop=0.736xw 1.00xh;0.111xw,0&resize=980 * Modern Kitchen Trends For 2024 Kitchen Trends 2023 20242 Maxresdefault 220221 M.MINERVA CoombeHead 026 Preview 0647b938149f4ca3b8ef0676e8077fe1 492A4452 6487ba4e520ad5f6b51c028309fddbf9 2023 Kitchen Design Trends Montreal Interior Design 7 2024 Kitchen Design Trends And Ideas 1 Interior Impressions Hastings MN Modern Hilltop Kitchen Black Island Six Person Island Open Shelving Black Framed Windows 21ac19d1630e495a8b80f486f0fbaad3 Kitchen Cabinet Color Trends 2024 Green Kitchen Island 768x511 Kitchen 2024 After 1080x608 Maxresdefault Maxresdefault Kitchen Trends 2024 With Bold Lighting 48bff601 5fd2 471e 9a76 3b0ec7f35cda Nexus Frost ?auto=compress,format&rect=0,721,8688,5068&w=1200&h=700 Kitchen Cabinets Trends 2024 1 600x380 Kitchen Trends For 2024 Kitchen Trends House Beautiful Alison Victoria Chicago 041019674 1564685753 6541749b3b569 ?crop=0.675xw 1.00xh;0.152xw,0&resize=640 * Top Decoration Trends In Kitchens 2023 2024 9 600x380 Kitchen Design Ideas Two Tone Cabinetry Wallpaper For The Kitchen 2024 0