The Houston Texans have narrowed their coaching search down to two candidates they really like.
According to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, the Texans really like what they have seen from Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier and Baltimore Ravens receivers coach David Culley.
Because general manager Nick Caserio has interviewed only two candidates two times, it seems safe to say the Texans are going to choose between Leslie Frazier and David Culley to become their new head coach – a decision that could come before the weekend.
Frazier, Buffalo’s assistant head coach/defensive coordinator who came to Houston for an in-person interview on Tuesday, appears to be the favorite to replace Bill O’Brien as the fourth coach in franchise history, according to people familiar with the process.
Frazier, 61, has 27 years of NFL experience, including a five-year playing career with the Chicago Bears and three seasons as Minnesota’s head coach. He was impressive in his two interviews, according to those close to the situation.
Culley, 65, is Baltimore’s assistant head coach/passing game coordinator/wide receivers coach who interviewed with Caserio and chairman and CEO Cal McNair on Wednesday. After Culley made such a strong impression on them in his Zoom interview, Caserio brought him to Houston, where he’s emerged as a serious candidate, despite never being an offensive coordinator during his 27 years as an NFL assistant coach.
If the Texans go with Culley or Frazier, given their age, it signals a “win now” mentality, and Houston believes they can win with these coaches.
Given the fact Caserio interviewed with the two candidates is a strong indication they are favorites for the job.
The Texans have also conducted interviews with Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, former Colts and Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell, and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. Caldwell has also had two interviews with the Texans.
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