Houston Texans Depth Chart
- AFC South
- Stadium
- NRG Stadium
- Head Coach
- Offensive Coordinator
- Defensive Coordinator
- Lovie Smith
- Special Teams Coach
- Frank Ross
- Defensive Scheme
- 4-3
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is unlikely to suit up for the organization again, according to general manager Nick Caserio. Watson sat out the entire 2021 season due to the fact he faces more than 20 lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct. That being said, the price for Watson is uncertain due to this ongoing legal situation. The Miami Dolphins were reportedly interested in Watson, but have dropped out of the sweepstakes after firing head coach Brian Flores. At this point, there doesn't seem to be any other organizations seeking Watson. The Texans seem set with giving Davis Mills another shot under center. He showed flashes of potential during his rookie campaign in 2021. The Watson trade rumors are likely going to heat up this offseason, but it appears Houston is officially done with Watson.
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is viewed as the strong favorite to land the head-coaching job for the Houston Texans after he interviewed with the team on Friday. The Texans fired previous head coach David Culley late in the week after Miami moved on from Flores. Flores has strong ties to Texans general manager Nick Caserio and executive Jack Easterby from their time together in New England. Flores won eight of his final nine games with the Dolphins. Perhaps most importantly, Flores was the main reason the Dolphins pursued Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson at the trade deadline this year. "I'm telling you, Nick is going to come out of this looking like a genius," said one high-ranking NFL exec who knows Caserio well. "He and Flores go way back. That is a perfect fit. And, it's going to help him keep that quarterback. Just watch."
With head coach Brian Flores now out, the chances of the Miami Dolphins pursuing or acquiring Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson are greatly diminished, if not gone, according to sources. Flores had an interest in exploring a Watson deal, but others in the organization, including owner Stephen Ross, did not. Even though Miami missed the playoffs in 2021, the organization believes in first-round quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, and he will be the starter in 2022, barring unforeseen circumstances. Watson requested a trade out of Houston in the offseason and is facing over 20 allegations of sexual misconduct or assault from women hired to perform massages. As a result, Watson didn't play at all in 2021. If/when Watson is back on the field in 2022, the three-time Pro Bowler will be highly coveted in fantasy football.
New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo is expected to emerge as a leading candidate for the Houston Texans head coaching job after they fired David Culley on Thursday, according to sources. Mayo, 35, is nearing the end of his third season coaching linebackers for the Patriots. He has always dreamed of being a head coach and confirmed that he'd accept an interview request from the Denver Broncos for their head coaching position, although Mayo won't interview until after the Patriots season is over. If Mayo were to go to Houston, he'd be reunited with former Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio, who is now Houston's general manager. Mayo originally entered the NFL as a first-round pick in 2008 by the Patriots, and he spent eight years in the league and made the Pro Bowl twice.
The Houston Texans fired head coach David Culley on Thursday after just one season with the team. When he was hired, Culley became the oldest first-time NFL head coach at 65 years old. Before he landed the gig, he spent two seasons as the Baltimore Ravens assistant head coach, passing-game coordinator and wide receivers coach. Before that, Culley spent 43 years as an assistant in college football and the NFL. Houston went 4-13 under Culley in 2021, winning the same number of games as they did the previous season, but Culley did it with a depleted roster that had just one first-round pick in the last four years. The Texans were also without quarterback Deshaun Watson all year while he faces 22 active lawsuits for sexual assault.