Opinion
Texans reportedly considering Lovie Smith for coaching vacancy
The Houston Texans might not should look very far for his or her subsequent head coach. In reality, they might simply determine to stay with a person who’s already on their sideline.
Per ESPN, defensive coordinator Lovie Smith, a former head coach himself, could possibly be the subsequent man calling the photographs for the Texans. Smith, 63, was employed in March not solely because the DC, but in addition as an affiliate head coach underneath former principal man David Culley.
Defensive coordinator Lovie Smith reacts throughout the second half towards the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Houston, Texas.
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For Smith, that transfer marked a return to the NFL after six yeas away. In 2015, he was really head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Earlier than that, he coached the Chicago Bears for eight yeas (2004-12). He holds an 89-87 general report within the NFL.
Previous to becoming a member of the Texans, Smith was the top coach on the College of Illinois (2016-20).
Defensive coordinator Lovie Smith of the Houston Texans towards the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Houston, Texas.
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The Texans are additionally reportedly contemplating ex-Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores, former NFL quarterback Josh McCown and Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon for the place.
Defensive coordinator Lovie Smith of the Houston Texans seems on throughout the fourth quarter towards the Miami Dolphins at Laborious Rock Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Smith, a religious Christian, is an lively member of the American Diabetes Affiliation. His mom is blind because of the illness.
Supply: Fox Information
