Unlike most players and coaches in the NFL, Houston Texans special teams coordinator Frank Ross relishes playing in inclement weather, as it adds another layer of gamesmanship.
The Texans will visit the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on Sunday, and while some are worried about the windy forecast, Ross is not bothered at all, even though the Browns are still undefeated at home.
When a reporter asked him about dealing with the “bad weather” in Cleveland, Ross had a quick counter.
“I call it good weather! That's your opinion. I call it good weather! I think we are going to heaven,” said Ross in the video posted by The 33rd Team's Ari Meirov.
He then shared the Texans' diligence in the challenging situation.
“No matter when we go out there, we gotta have to test it. We gonna make sure we make those micro-adjustments relative to which end you're kicking. Cleveland's got two different ends. You have to know which way you're going. To be able to make those and trust your line,” said Ross.
#Texans STC Frank Ross on playing in Cleveland this week in “bad weather”:
“I call it good weather! That’s your opinion. I call it good weather! I think we are going to heaven.” 😂😂#FootballGuy pic.twitter.com/AyEMQHV6GS
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 12, 2026
He also expressed excitement for snapper Austin Brinkman, who could play a major role for Houston, as windy weather would deeply affect the offensive strategy of both squads.
“Experience. That's the only way you can improve in that. You gotta go in and do that,” added Ross.
“We've got two snappers going against each other. They both played at the University of West Virginia. We're gonna go handle the elements. We know they (Browns) can as well.”
The Texans are coming off a win against the Los Angeles Chargers, 44-22, while the Browns are looking to snap a two-game skid.