Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby may not be a member of the Denver Broncos anymore, but he’s still incontact and learning from one of their best, cornerback Chris Harris.
Harris, a four-time Pro Bowler and 2016 All-Pro, has acted as a mentor to Roby, who the Broncos took in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
“Roby, he’s been with me all offseason,” said Harris to Broncos media on Tuesday. “I’m definitely taking Roby under my wing the last couple of years. I’ve been with him all offseason.”
Roby parted ways with Harris and the Broncos in the offseason, signing a one-year, $10 million deal with the Texans in March. Despite his residence being in Houston now, Harris keeping tabs on Roby, even sharing the same trainer.
“He was having a great season before he got hurt,” said Harris. “Unfortunately, I think he missed a month of football. He came back last week and had a great game. My trainer has been down there every week getting with him and making sure he’s getting healthy and ready to go. They made sure Roby was ready.”
Roby has acted as the Texans’ primary slot cornerback while taking snaps at the outside if necessary. He has performed well in the role, despite missing five games with a hamstring injury. On Sunday, in a 28-22 win over the New England Patriots, he picked off and sacked Tom Brady.
On the season, Roby has allowed a 74.5 passer rating, per Pro Football Reference, a massive upgrade from his 113.8 allowed one in 2018 with the Broncos. Quarterbacks are 26 for 45 for 282 yards, a touchdown and an interception passing on him.
Roby doesn’t wear blue and orange anymore, but, perhaps, their best cover-man’s skills and talents are rubbing off on him. On Sunday, he will get the chance to show that to Denver directly. when the 8-4 Texans host the 4-8 Broncos.
