Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus is in high demand for potential head coaching jobs and while the Houston Texans had their eye on him as a candidate, it seems he has declined the interview.
There doesn’t appear to be an exact reason why but anyone paying attention can get an idea. Things don’t look great in Houston given the recent drama surrounding the hiring of new general manager Nick Caserio.
Whether that was the reason or something else, Eberflus declined to interview with the Texans, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
#Colts DC Matt Eberflus — one of the most in-demand head-coaching candidates — plans to interview with the #Jets on Sunday and the #Chargers on Monday, per source. He declined an interview with the #Texans. For now, full focus on Saturday’s playoff game at Buffalo.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 8, 2021
Going in the division would have been a tough sell for Eberflus anyway but with how things are unfolding in Houston, it’s pretty clear that won’t likely be the destination if Eberflus does take a head coaching job.
Part of the report from Pelissero also says that Eberflus will be interviewing with the New York Jets on Sunday and the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday following the Colts’ wild-card weekend matchup with the Buffalo Bills.
It remains to be seen if he will wind up with a head coaching job, but we know it’s most likely not going to be with the Texans.
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