Lovie Smith Fired / Head Coaching Search / DeMeco Ryans Hired!

[Keith]

@PSchrags
The Houston Texans have also requested permission from the New Orleans Saints to speak with Sean Payton, per sources. He cannot formally interview with any team until January 17th.
@nflnetwork @gmfb @NFLonFOX
2:42 PM · Jan 11, 2023

https://twitter.com/PSchrags/status/1613275206721720329

Broncos and Cardinals are also seeking to interview Payton.

[Keith]

Texans interview Ben Johnson today (Thursday), Shane Steichen tomorrow, and Ejiro Evero on Monday. Evero is interviewing with the Colts today.

No word on whether DeMeco Ryans will want to be scheduled. He is focused on the playoffs. Sean Payton can't interview until next week, if he even does. Jonathan Gannon and Mike Kafka interviews TBD I suppose.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by Keith

Texans interview Ben Johnson today (Thursday), Shane Steichen tomorrow, and Ejiro Evero on Monday. Evero is interviewing with the Colts today.

No word on whether DeMeco Ryans will want to be scheduled. He if focused on the playoffs. Sean Payton can't interview until next week, if he even does. Jonathan Gannon and Mike Kafka interviews TBD I suppose.

It' good news that they are moving this quickly on a new hire, and yes we do need some young blood instead of another ole timer.
I really like Ryans but I'd rather have an offensive-mined coach than a defensive guy like Ryans. Oh BTW Demeco is married to a Houston native which could be a factor on his interest about coaching back here, but I say top priority lets get somebody who specializes in offenses so we can figure out what to do at QB.

[Keith]

@TomPelissero
The #Texans requested an interview with #Rams assistant head coach/TE coach Thomas Brown for their head coaching job, per source.

Houston is looking for a young coach to grow with a young team, and Brown fits the mold.
10:36 AM · Jan 12, 2023

https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/sta...75719728123905

[Keith]

Gannon interview scheduled for Saturday.

[Keith]

@PatrickStormHTX
Cal McNair a short bit ago on 610 was asked if they have had any interview requests declined..

“No”
10:15 AM · Jan 13, 2023

https://twitter.com/PatrickStormHTX/...32791804350466

[Keith]

Thomas Brown interview scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday 1/17). Today is supposed to be Evero, moved to tomorrow. Interviews completed as expected for Johnson, Streichen, and Gannon. Payton should be later this week? And Ryans supposedly hasn't turned down the Texans (yet?).