The Houston Texans organization and fanbase have been starving for a good and consistent head coach since Bill O’Brien was fired during the 2020 season. The Texans hired David Culley in 2021 and was fired shortly after the conclusion of the season. Lovie Smith was hired in 2022 and was fired hours after their last game of the season.
The Texans need someone who can bring consistency and set a new standard for the entire organization. The Texans have begun interviewing several candidates already.
Here is a look at the Houston Texans candidates for their vacant head coaching position:
- Sean Payton (Under Contract With The New Orleans Saints)
- DeMeco Ryans (Current San Francisco 49ers Defensive Coordinator)
- Shane Steichen (Current Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Coordinator)
- Jonathan Gannon (Current Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator)
- Ejiro Evero (Current Denver Broncos Defensive Coordinator)
- Thomas Brown (Current Los Angeles Rams Assistant Head Coach / Tight Ends Coach)
- Mike Kafka (Current New York Giants Offensive Coordinator)
- Ben Johnson (Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator)
Houston Texans fans will take one look at this list and a majority of the votes will be for DeMeco Ryans, who is a former second-round pick by Houston in 2006.