Laremy Tunsil is known for his outgoing personality and comical demeanor.
In the serious business of pro football, a personality such as Tunsil’s is a calming effect, especially during the midsummer grind of training camp.
The two-time Pro Bowl left tackle had a little fun with fellow tackle Tytus Howard after Tuesday’s training camp practice at Houston Methodist Training Center.
Howard was answering questions about the influence Tunsil has had on his career.
“Ever since LT (Tunsil) been here, he has been nothing but like a big brother to me, helping me out on and off the field, just giving me ideas and ways to help my game get better,” Howard said. “I’m appreciative of my boy right there.”
When Howard starting answering another question about where he feels comfortable along the offensive line, as the former 2019 first-round pick has been experimenting with left guard, Tunsil crept near the interview, and a reporter asked if he thought he was better than Tunsil.
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“No, man, he’s best in the game,” said Howard. “That’s my goal — he’s best in the game. My goal is to be on that level, and that’s why I look at all his film, learn from it, and I take all that in and I try to apply it to my game.”
Both of Tunsil’s Pro Bowl seasons came after he arrived in Houston. The Texans are seemingly set at both tackle positions through the 2022 season, which is when Howard’s contract runs out, presuming the club refuses to pick up his fifth-year option.
