The Houston Texans caught a fortunate break. They needed a head coach, and one of the best candidates this cycle was a popular player from the team's past.
There might have been better head-coaching openings this cycle, but DeMeco Ryans and the Texans fit.
The Texans hired Ryans, who was the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator, as their new head coach. Ryans was a fantastic linebacker for the Texans from 2006-2011, winning Defensive Rookie of the Year and making two Pro Bowls.
The team announced the hire on Tuesday after the coach agreed to a six-year deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.