Battle Red Blog · Jul 7, 2021
Who is Your Favorite Houston Texans Head Coach?
Photo by Kirby Lee/NFLPhotoLibrary In 2002 when Dom Capers took the field for the first time with the fledgling Houston Texans, the expansion team rules had changed. The Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars started with a stacked deck enjoyed by no team prior or since.
Having the distinction of first head coach in franchise history is quite a thing. For Capers, it seemed a smart move after his success leading the Carolina Panthers from idea to playoff contender in short order.
Despite not having the big leg up Carolina had, Capers did move the needle in the right direction until 2005. Then the team went 2-14 and Texans founder Bob McNair showed Capers the door.
