That will largely be determined by the team's depth, as the bench players make up the special teams core outside of a couple specialists.
Not much. Adam Wexler mentioned Bill Lazor (Eagles QB coach) yesterday. Supposedly the Redskins want to interview Lazor, but Chip Kelly denied that any teams have requested to interview Lazor. Alex Marvez mentioned George Godsey a couple days ago. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Name to watch for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a> OC: Bill Lazor. BOB mentions him here --> <a href="http://t.co/882xNk1fy5">http://t.co/882xNk1fy5</a> Now read this --> <a href="http://t.co/f289eTGVEB">http://t.co/f289eTGVEB</a></p>— AdamWexlerCSN (@awexler) <a href="https://twitter.com/awexler/statuses/419922423442460672">January 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>As for offensive coordinator, keep an eye on <a href="https://twitter.com/Patriots">@Patriots</a> TE coach George Godsey (CONT)</p>— Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) <a href="https://twitter.com/alexmarvez/statuses/419493597814067200">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
We still need the most important positions filled.. DC and OC.. Theres rumors on the DC being Romeo Crennel but nothing confirmed.. I was really liking the idea of Tomsula (49'ers coach for DC), but seems like thats dead...
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Meanwhile <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash">#Texans</a> announce they've retained Bill Kollar as DL coach and fired 16 other assistants.</p>— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/statuses/420700848667103232">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The Houston Texans announced coaching changes today. MORE: <a href="http://t.co/cSrB8YUdnK">http://t.co/cSrB8YUdnK</a></p>— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/statuses/420706854721683456">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Special teams coordinator Bob Ligashesky and offensive line coach John Benton are still under contract, but their status has yet to be determined.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bill O'Brien's confidant opens up about O'Brien's final, busy two weeks as <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23PennState&src=hash">#PennState</a>'s football coach <a href="http://t.co/VCVWj220Qp">http://t.co/VCVWj220Qp</a></p>— Audrey Snyder (@audsnyder4) <a href="https://twitter.com/audsnyder4/statuses/420735249971023872">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Jim Bernhardt's official title is going to be "Director of Football Research." Seems like he is going to be O'Brien's consigliere.
Tomsula may still be an option... Just hard for the Texans to probably meet with him right now because he's busy. But it's obvious to me O'Brien is looking for a guy who he can make the DC so he doesn't have to worry about the defense.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Romeo Crennel in Houston today interviewing to become Texans defensive coordinator</p>— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/statuses/420947495917608960">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Former Chiefs HC Romeo Crennel has agreed to meet with Texans about their DC job. No deal done; has other options. Will coach East/West game</p>— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/statuses/420949970179870720">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
A bit more padding to the news. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...rennel-interviewing-with-texans-on-wednesday/
Am I the only one getting a stiff Wade Phillips vibe? Initially viable but slipping ever so closer to having the game pass them by? I just can't separate HC Crennel for DC Crennel - he looked so apathetic and confused in KC.............. Sorry; I want younger, more progressive (looking?) coaches. (Do I really mean thin?............. Am I struggling with their weight?...... And does that make me a terrible person? I think it does................. Thankfully, this was all internal monologue and I didn't post any of it....
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bill Polian made an interesting point in our production meeting for yesterday's NFL Insiders show: BOB may want the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Patriots&src=hash">#Patriots</a> 3-4, not WPs.</p>— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) <a href="https://twitter.com/caplannfl/statuses/420964875800563712">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
You need to separate HC Crennel from DC Crennel. DC Crennel is good, hard working, stats driven, adjustment making, etc. HC Crennel is overwhelmed.
I'm confused. Is he saying Bill O'Brien might want Crenell's defense as opposed to Wade Phillips'? I don't get it. Phillips was fired. If he wanted Phillips' defense he would have kept him. Where is the "interesting" part? Caplan is a solid football guy so I'm guessing that I'm missing something. Otherwise - no ****, genius.
I know he's talking about Patriots 3-4 style compared to Wade's 3-4 style, but the interesting portion may be him possibly being stubborn in only settling for a DC that knows the Patriots style of 3-4 defense?... Just a guess on my part. IDK.
I don't know if it's true or not, but I've heard that current NFL coaches are not allowed to coach the East-West Shrine Game. Hiring Crennel could prevent him from coaching in that game. So it's possible that if we do hire him, it may not be until after the game which is on the 18th.
