The Texans interviewed three candidates twice: former NFL quarterback Josh McCown, Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon and former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores. He spent the previous five seasons coaching the University of Illinois, where he amassed a 17-39 record before being fired.
Smith, who will be the fifth head coach in franchise history (excluding interim coaches), was the Texans’ defensive coordinator and associate head coach in 2021. HOUSTON - When the Houston Texans fired David Culley, general manager Nick Caserio cited “philosophical differences” with the head coach, with some reports pointing to Culley wanting to keep his coaching staff intact.īut almost a month after firing Culley, following interviews with six external candidates, Caserio hired a member of Culley's coaching staff in Lovie Smith. Houston Texans take unusual road in promoting Lovie Smith to head coach
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