FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2009, file photo, Houston Texans linebackers Brian Cushing (56) and DeMeco Ryans (59) celebrate after Cushing intercepted a pass from Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati. Houston's defense has a new attitude. Some might call it confidence, but the Texans prefer to call it something else. "You have to have the swagger when you step on the field that you're going to get it done, you're going to go make big plays to get off the field," Ryans said. AP Photo logo AP Photo 28 months ago

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2009, file photo, Houston Texans linebackers Brian Cushing (56) and DeMeco Ryans (59) celebrate after Cushing intercepted a pass from Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati. Houston's defense has a new attitude. Some might call it confidence, but the Texans prefer to call it something else. "You have to have the swagger when you step on the field that you're going to get it done, you're going to go make big plays to get off the field," Ryans said.

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