DeMeco Ryans’ lieutenant Jimmie Ward can help Texans

While Madson seemed pleased with what he has seen from Ward over the years, the ceiling of any 31-year-old football player will only get so much higher in a new system. Madson explained that despite his development’s plateau, Ward is still a force to be reckoned with on the gridiron.

“Ward is who he is at this point,” Madson said. “He’s been really, really good for a few years now and he’s probably reached his ceiling. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, there just aren’t a ton of levels above the one he already plays at, and the levels that are above him are reserved for All-Pros, Hall of Famers and players of that ilk.”

Houston fans will surely hold out hope that Ward can achieve All-Pro status with the Texans, though at this point in his career, it seems unlikely that he will be able to achieve such a lofty goal. Nonetheless, the team needed established talent and they have found just that in their newest defensive back.