Texans Head Coach Rumors

Here’s a running list of rumors related to the Texans head coaching search.

• John McClain of Houston Chronicle reports that Texans owner Bob McNair wants to have a deal done with Bill O’Brien “as soon as possible” to prevent him from signing with another NFL team.  (Update: 3:20 pm)
  • McClain adds that “barring unforeseen complications,” the Texans are still expected to hire O’Brien.
• Jason La Canfora reports that “every expectation” is that Bill O’Brien will be the next Texans head coach.

We’ll have continuous updates post here as the news is available, so be sure to check back. —————–

Monday

• Jason La Canfora reports that Bill O’Brien could reach out to 49ers DL coach Jim Tomsula to be his defensive coordinator if a deal gets done. (Update: 6:38 pm)
• ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports that a deal between the Texans and Bill O’Brien is “imminent” and is expected to be finalized in the next 24 hours, per Tania Ganguli. (Update: 3:18 pm)
• According to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, the Texans are “closing in on” hiring Bill O’Brien away from Penn State to be their next head coach. (Update: 3:15 pm)
• ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen reported a few days ago that that Penn State HC Bill O’Brien has emerged as the “overwhelming favorite” for the Texans head coaching job.
• Texans have already interviewed former Bears HC Lovie Smith and interim HC Wade Phillips for the job.
• Houston will reportedly meet with Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt this week regarding their head coaching vacancy.