Texans naming David Culley head coach

[Mr. Scot]

Ravens receiver coach David Culley beats out Leslie Frazier and Eric Bieniemy for the Texans head coaching job. His status as a friend of quarterback Deshaun Watson likely helped. Watson met Culley at the Pro Bowl a few years back and the two reportedly hit it off.

Culley also received an endorsement from Andy Reid after having worked under Reid at previous coaching stops. So the team ends up with an Andy Reid guy, just not the one people expected.

Additionally, it's reported that Watson favorite Tim Kelly will retain his job as offensive coordinator. Others said to be joining the coaching staff include Lovie Smith and possibly Josh McCown.

Despite being 65 years old, and as such the oldest first time head coach ever hired, Culley has a reputation for relating well with younger players.

Will be interesting to see wherr the Deshaun Watson saga goes from here.

Edited January 28, 2021 by Mr. Scot

[Ivan The Awesome]

 Watson gone. 

[Mr. Scot]

1 minute ago, Ivan The Awesome said:

 Watson gone. 

From the Texans or from us?

They're certainly bending over backwards to try and please him. Culley wasn't really on anybody's head coaching radar prior to this.

[Shocker]

65?  Wow

[Ja Rhule]

9 minutes ago, Shocker said:

65?  Wow

 

Edited January 28, 2021 by Ja Rhule

[Mr. Scot]

4 minutes ago, Shocker said:

65?  Wow

Yeah, and a pretty interesting life story from what I've read.

As mentioned, wasn't really on anybody's radar before this but he's getting endorsements from all over the place, most prominently from Reid.

Could turn out to be a good choice. We'll see.

[DamnItJake!]

its a crap shoot in Houston.. they shouldn't be allowed the texans as their thing.. Rest of Texas should be pissed

[Waldo]

McNair kept Easterby, all signs indicate Watson will be gone regardless of their coach choice. 
 

[WarHeel]

6 hours ago, Shocker said:

65?  Wow

65 is the new 45

[The Lobo]

31 minutes ago, Waldo said:

McNair kept Easterby, all signs indicate Watson will be gone regardless of their coach choice. 
 

Schefter reported something similar last week. It didn’t matter who the coach was, he was gone. We will see though, there is a long time between now and the start of the new league year, a lot can change. 

[Waldo]

2 minutes ago, The Lobo said:

Schefter reported something similar last week. It didn’t matter who the coach was, he was gone. We will see though, there is a long time between now and the start of the new league year, a lot can change. 

Absolutely. I thought a HC might could bridge the gap but Easterby is the turd in the punch bowl. Going to be interesting to watch for sure.

 

[LinvilleGorge]

The Texans are going full NBA style trying to appease their superstar. It'll be hilarious if he still forces his way out.

[Snake]

And tell me there isn't institutional racism in the NFL. 

[WarPanthers89]

55 minutes ago, Snake said:

And tell me there isn't institutional racism in the NFL. 

He is African American though....