The Houston Texans have reportedly hired defensive coordinator and associate head ocach Lovie Smith as their fifth full-time coach in team history.
Smith, 63, last coached in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2014-15. The Bucs went 8-24 over his two seasons. Prior to joining Tampa Bay, Smith coached the Chicago Bears from 2004-12, leading the NFC North club to division titles in 2005, 2006, and 2010 along with two conference title game berths in 2006 and 2010. At the end of the 2006 season, Smith led the Bears to a showdown with the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLI.
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