Following the dismissal of Lovie Smith, the Houston Texans have officially begun their search for the club’s next Head Coach.
Three-straight years of one-and-done coaches in Houston, the Texans will be looking for their first long-term appointment since the seven-season tenure of current Alabama Crimson Tide Offensive Coordinator, Bill O’Brien, who ran the club from 2014 through 2020.
Let’s take a quick look at the roller coaster history of head coaches for the Houston Texans.
Houston Texans Head Coaching History
- Lovie Smith (2022): 3-13-1
- David Culley (2021): 4-13
- Romeo Crennel (Interim, 2020): 4-8
- Bill O’Brien (2014-2020): 52-48
- Wade Phillips (Interim, 2013): 0-3
- Gary Kubiak (2006-2013): 61-64
- Dom Capers (2002-2005): 18-46
While the Texans look forward to the future, let’s take a look at who the club has requested and scheduled for an official interview.
Reported Head Coach Interviews
- Ejiro Evero: Denver Broncos Defensive Coordinator
- Jonathan Gannon: Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator
- Ben Johnson: Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator
- DeMeco Ryans: San Francisco 49ers Defensive Coordinator
- Shane Steichen: Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Coordinator
Now, it’s time to predict who’ll be manning the sidelines for the Houston Texans when this coming August rolls around.
Houston Texans Head Coach Prediction
The pick to become the next Head Coach of then Houston Texans is former Texans linebacker and current San Francisco 49ers Defensive Coordinator, DeMeco Ryans.
Perhaps the only thing that may deter the Texans from bringing in Ryans is that the Ryans and the Niners are expected to make a deep run into the playoffs, which would delay any potential interview or deal with the former All-Pro linebacker.
DeMeco Ryans Accolades
Coach
- Defensive Coordinator: 2021-Present (San Francisco 49ers)
- Linebackers Coach: 2018-2020 (San Francisco 49ers)
- Defensive Quality Control Coach: 2017 (San Francisco 49ers)
Player
- 2016 NFL Draft: 33rd overall selection (Houston Texans)
- Defensive Rookie of The Year: 2006
- First-team All-Pro: 2007
- 2x Pro Bowl Selection: 2007, 2009
- PFWA All-Rookie Team: 2006
- Lott Trophy: 2005 (Alabama)
- SEC Defensive Player of The Year: 2005 (Alabama)
- Unanimous All-American: 2005 (Alabama)
- First-team All-SEC: 2005
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