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The Houston Texans definitely had a forgettable 2022-23 season. They won just three games and still managed to miss getting the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft. How crazy is that, right? Despite the fact that the start of free agency is still a few weeks away, it is likely that general […]

As one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft, Ohio State’s CJ Stroud could see his name be called first by a team desperately needing a franchise QB. With a tremendous skillset that translates exceptionally well to the NFL, what can be expected from the former Buckeye? Stroud has been a heralded […]

The Houston Texans managed to land their newest head coach early on this offseason when they hired former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans. It looks like Ryans won’t be the only 49ers coach they hire this offseason, as it looks like the Texans have gone back to the well and taken another coach […]

With DeMeco Ryans already locked in as the next head coach of the Houston Texans, he is now looking to fill out his staff. Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury has become a name of interest and could potentially be joining Ryans with the Texans. Kingsbury is interviewing with Houston for a role on […]

The Houston Texans started their offseason on the right foot after landing San Francisco 49ers DC DeMeco Ryans as their head coach. Ryans, a former standout in Houston, will now be given the task of turning his team’s future around. The ex-49ers DC was given a blank slate, so to speak, and he’s already filling […]

DeMeco Ryans’ hiring has brought an air of excitement and joy to the Houston Texans fanbase. The former player-turned-coach was highly regarded as one of the best coaching candidates this year. His work in making the San Francisco 49ers dominant mad him an appealing option. If you’re not convinced, here’s current New York Jets coach […]

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans managed to get the best out of multiple 49ers defenders during his two-season run as San Francisco defensive coordinator. Ryans now has another crucial test coming up in his coaching career, as he will be working with a young Texans defense that is filled with promising talents across the […]

Multiple former Houston Texans players were in attendance for DeMeco Ryans’ first press conference as head coach of the AFC South side, including Andre Johnson. Ryans and Johnson were teammates for six seasons while with the Texans. Johnson has been keeping a close watch on the Texans organization since his departure from the team in […]

It is more than a stretch to think that the Houston Texans could make the playoffs in 2023, and yet, there is a path to that happening. With their head coach role having been filled by DeMeco Ryans, is it possible that the Texans are on their way to changing the path of their franchise? […]

The Houston Texans have found their coach of the future with the addition of DeMeco Ryans. But now they must move on to the next order of business, which is the quarterback position. On Thursday, during his introductory press conference, DeMeco Ryans spoke on how the team currently views the quarterback position. “We have to […]

Per usual, the coaching carousel has been in full effect since the end of the regular season. The most popular target of this group proved to be former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans. Ultimately, the Houston Texans won the battle in hiring the former NFL linebacker. He now seems set on returning his […]

On Tuesday, the Houston Texans found their Head Coach of the future in former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans. But with his arrival, it appears that the team has their sights set on adding even more 49ers to their new coaching staff. The Texans are now requesting to interview 49ers passing game coordinator […]

On the same day the Houston Texans announced DeMeco Ryans would become the eighth head coach in franchise history, the Denver Broncos blew the news out of the water by revealing that they are trading for and hiring Super Bowl-winning, superstar coach Sean Payton. The DeMeco Ryans-Texans move may not have gotten the fanfare it […]

The Houston Texans made it official with DeMeco Ryans, naming him the franchise’s next head coach on a six-year contract. With Ryans taking over after a successful tenure as the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator, no one was happier about the announcement than Texans legend JJ Watt. The recently retired superstar EDGE rusher took to […]

DeMeco Ryans is back where his professional football career started. Sure enough, he couldn’t ask for a better place and situation as he takes over the Houston Texans as their new head coach. Ryans agreed to a six-year deal to become the Texans’ next head coach. He previously served as the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a void at the defensive coordinator position, and Steve Wilks has emerged as a top candidate to fill it. The former coordinator, DeMeco Ryans, is leaving to become the head coach of the Houston Texans. According to Aaron Wilson of Houston station KPRC, via Twitter, the 49ers have requested to […]

DeMeco Ryans didn’t wait long to find his next NFL home. Less than two full days after the San Francisco 49ers lost in the NFC Championship Game, the team’s former defensive coordinator has agreed to a six-year deal to become head coach of the Houston Texans. Former 49ers’ defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and the Houston […]

With the San Francisco 49ers no longer in contention for the Super Bowl this season, defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans can now focus in full on his pursuit of a head-coaching job in the NFL. Ryans appears to be so close to achieving that dream with his former team, the Houston Texans, zeroing in on him. […]

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans will meet with the Houston Texans for a second interview after a 31-7 loss in the NFC Championship game to the Philadelphia Eagles, according to a Sunday tweet from NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport. If all goes well, he’s expected to become the Texans’ new head coach. […]

One of the hottest coordinators in the head coaching market right now is San Francisco 49ers DC DeMeco Ryans. The 49ers assistant is quickly becoming one of the favorites to land a couple of high-profile coaching gigs, including the Houston Texans. There is concern from some that Ryans might have bad blood with his former […]

DeMeco Ryans won Defensive Rookie of the Year when he was a member of the Houston Texans in 2006. Now, Ryans is the leading candidate to become the Texans’ next head coach. Ryans in planning to meet with the Texans after the San Francisco 49ers take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship, via […]

The offseason has officially begun for 28 NFL teams, and the other four aren’t far off. By extension, that means it’s NFL Draft season for most of the league, and teams are surely making their projections already. While fans can’t see exactly what teams are thinking, draft analysts like Mel Kiper Jr. give us a […]

San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans played for the Houston Texans from 2006 to 2011. Now, Ryans appears to be emerging as the favorite to become the Texans’ next head coach. Houston is in the market for a head coach, once again, after firing Lovie Smith following a 3-13-1 season. Ryans, who is in […]

The Houston Texans have been one of the NFL’s bottom dwellers over the past few seasons. However, the Texans have a great opportunity to change their franchise’s fortunes this offseason. Houston has earned the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL Draft. With Davis Mills struggling this past season, it seems likely that the Texans […]

The NFL head coaching carousel has had quite a slow start in 2023. Five teams entered the offseason with coaching vacancies, and five teams still have coaching vacancies nearly two weeks into the offseason. Teams have been busy with interviews and such, but no hires to speak of just yet. That’s OK, though, as it […]

Sean Payton is considered to be one of, if not the, gem of this year’s head coaching carosuel. While the New Orleans Saints have a high asking price for their former coach, the Houston Texans, Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers don’t seem to mind; as long as Payton becomes their next head coach. While he […]

Every NFL team with a head coach vacancy seems to be interested in Sean Payton, including the Houston Texans. As he looks for his next head coaching opportunity, Payton seemed very interested in joining the Texans. Payton was asked about him potentially becoming Houston’s next HC on The Herd with Chris Collinsworth. Before he elaborated […]

Former Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith gave his now-former franchise a kick in the gut on his way out the door. By beating the Indianapolis Colts in Week 18, the Texans lost out on the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to the Chicago Bears. However, Houston will still dictate the top […]

Following a 3-13-1 season in 2022, the Houston Texans decided to move on from Head Coach Lovie Smith. Just two days after his firing, they are already deep into their search for their next HC On Monday, the Texans requested to meet with three potential candidates. 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans, Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan […]

The Houston Texans fired Lovie Smith on Sunday night after a single season in charge. The team is once again searching for a head coach after the Texans fired David Culley a year ago. Houston’s vacancy has its drawbacks and positives. The major drawback has to be the concerns about how patient the Texans will […]

After a 3-13-1 season, the Houston Texans fired head coach Lovie Smith. As the Texans begin to prepare for next season, three early candidates to become Houston’s next HC have been named. Smith spent just one season as the Texans’ head coach. His firing comes one year after Houston gave David Culley his walking papers […]

The Houston Texans managed to stick a wrench in their own rebuild plans after shockingly winning in Week 18 to move them into possession of the No. 2 overall pick in the draft. With the Texans figuring to once again be at the bottom of the standings in 2023, veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks made […]

As most people predicted, Lovie Smith has been fired from his post as the head coach of the Houston Texans. It’s easy to forget after this chaotic season, but Smith really wasn’t supposed to coach for Houston this season. The team was supposed to hire Josh McCown (again) as their coach. When that deal fell […]

The Houston Texans lost the first overall pick on Sunday afternoon. On Sunday night, they decided to make a major change to their team. The Texans fired head coach Lovie Smith, as first reported by Adam Schefter and later confirmed by the team. The now-former Texans head coach earlier expressed his expectation to return to […]

Lovie Smith and the Houston Texans ended their season with an improbable victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 18. As the Texans look to build towards next season, Smith dropped his opinion on if he should remain Houston’s head coach. On 4th and 20 with less than a minute remaining, QB Davis Mills threw […]

The Chicago Bears entered Week 18 needing two things to happen to get the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft: lose to the Vikings and see the Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts. Both those things happened, and the latter went down in absolutely wild fashion. The Bears, playing without Justin Fields, had […]

The Houston Texans entered Week 18 in need of just a loss to the Indianapolis Colts to officially clinch the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Texans quarterback Davis Mills, however, had other plans in mind. Mills put together one of the best performances of his second season with the Texans, logging […]

There are very few bright spots for the Houston Texans (2-13-1), but one of the few is left tackle Laremy Tunsil. The 7th-year offensive lineman from Ole Miss is going to the Pro Bowl this season, and he hopes to cash in with a big contract in the offseason. Tunsil was able to explain why […]

Lovie Smith could be out as the Houston Texans head coach after just one season, sources told NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero on Saturday. If Smith is indeed fired, he’ll be the third consecutive one-and-done as Texans head coach, after David Culley in 2020 and Romeo Crennel in 2019. Per Rapoport: “Lovie Smith […]