The Texans are really keen on Josh McCown, despite his lack of coaching experience. With hopes of legitimizing the potential hire, the Texans are hoping that other clubs bring the longtime NFL quarterback in for head coaching interviews, according to a source who spoke with Mike Florio of PFT. 
McCown has reportedly been on GM Nick Caserio‘s radar for a while, even before/during/after the hiring of David Culley. Of course, Culley lasted just one year in Houston, as his own lack of HC experience seemed to hinder him. Even though McCown is highly respected in the football world, going with another green hire will surely raise some eyebrows. Caserio & Co. may be able to dodge some fan backlash, however, if McCown is considered for vacancies elsewhere.
In addition to McCown, the Texans are also weighing:
- Brian Flores, former head coach (Dolphins): Interviewed 1/14
- Jonathan Gannon, defensive coordinator (Eagles): Interviewed 1/18
- Joe Lombardi, offensive coordinator (Chargers): Interviewed 1/15
- Jerod Mayo, linebackers coach (Patriots): Mentioned as candidate
- Kevin O’Connell, offensive coordinator (Rams): Interview expected
- Hines Ward, wide receivers coach (Florida Atlantic): Interviewed 1/15
McCown, who has been with a dozen pro teams as a player, has never coached at the professional or collegiate level.
Biiiiiig gamble…
I like McCown as a coach, perhaps even as a HC now, but if you really think he’s the guy then you shouldn’t care about “legitimizing” the hire.
How does other teams’ interest “legitimize” the hire anyway? That kind of thought process is what leads you to hiring your 3rd head coach in as many seasons.
Well, it looks better if your candidate is also considered a worthy interview by other teams. As a Philly fan, I heard a lot of concern and consternation in regards to Siriani’s lack of other interviews. that said, I don’t think it really had much an impact in regards to fan interest in the end.
While I appreciate thinking outside of the box, McCowen and Ward, IMHO isn’t what they need right now after everything they’ve gone through. Some level of stability is needed and moving on from Watson would close the books on anything left hanging over them.
I think the complete lack of talent hindered Culley more than his lack of experience. That roster was/is dogwater
He was also very bad. Regardless of the roster.
He has coached high school football, though, which isn’t quite the same but it is some experience at least. He actually coached at my old high school (myers park in Charlotte, NC) while we had a bunch of current college players on the roster at the time (Drake Maye of UNC and Moose Muhammad of Texas A/M just to name a couple) so he isn’t totally out of the loop of everything. Do I think that is anywhere near enough experience? Heck no! But I do think it’s more than he’s given credit for here
Bring him home Chicago
What a joke. Josh has paid zero dues coaching and has shown no interest in doing so. He will have zero credibility as a coach with players.
Most of these are just throw-away courtesy interviews. Cesario jettisoned Culley early for one reason – Brian Flores became available – thus you should expect Flores to become the Texans next HC.