It’s official. On Friday morning, the Texans formally announced the hiring of David Culley as their new head coach. 
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“Throughout his entire coaching career, David has shown an ability to lead and bring people together,” said Texans CEO Cal McNair in a statement. “David brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our team as somebody who has seen it all in this league. In his over 40 years of coaching, David has learned from many of the best coaches in the NFL while helping players navigate both the physical and mental side of the game. Highly regarded individuals from all over the league reached out to us throughout this process in support of David because of his unique ability to connect with those around him and his passion for the game and the relationships he creates.”
Culley spent the first 16 years of his coaching career in the college ranks before transitioning to the pros. In the NFL, the 65-year-old served as a key assistant for the Eagles, Chiefs, and Ravens. Beloved by Andy Reid and John Harbaugh, Culley came out of nowhere to win the Texans job. To some, that was a head-scratcher, but many around the league have applauded the Texans for their non-traditional hire. Of course, the list of believers includes new Houston GM Nick Caserio.
“Heading into this process, it was imperative to find a head coach that our entire organization could rally behind and David is unquestionably that leader,” Caserio said. “David’s infectious energy, passion for the game and ability to command a room was clear from the start. As he shared his vision for how a head coach should lead a football team, it further solidified our belief in him.”
Now, the bad news: Deshaun Watson still wants out. Teams have already begun circling the wagons and the Panthers may be among the most “aggressive” suitors.
Yeah great Hire! A guy in 40yrs of coaching has never even been considered for a Coordinator job! Notice all the comments about him? All about what a great guy he is and everybody loves him, his energy and passion for the game, absolutely nothing about his ability or knowledge to be a head coach of a team. BUST.
You can say this so soon. Being a big name or popular pick with the writers doesn’t mean you will be successful. I’ll use my favorite team the Eagles as an example.
When Chip Kelly was hired he was a big name and a lot of people praised the move. He stunk. I just read a story today about when Doug Peterson was hired he got some of the lowest grades from writers at the time. Not only did he outlast every other coach hired that offseason he helped get the Eagles their first Super Bowl.
Does not look impressive to me but who knows with all the other coaches. Will they keep Crenell.
Sad things have come to this. Could feel it coming with Bob McNair then passed and seemed like was no sense with the team and has led to this.
But we will be rebuilding and see what happens during off season after Super Bowl
I want to believe but everything I believed in with team is long gone now.
I’m ravens dude, live in MD. Hes a good coach, maybe he’ll take Greg Roman with him lmao haha. Roman needs learn more plays instead of the same stuff over and over, why Bills won few weeks ago. I hope and believe he’ll succeed.
Typical Texans. They might as well had kept Crennel as their HC.