HOUSTON – The Houston Texans have offered the job of head coach to David Culley. A source confirmed to KPRC 2 Sports that the Texans are finalizing a deal with Culley.
The #Texans are not waiting any longer. They are moving forward and finalizing a deal tonight with David Culley who had his 2nd interview this morning. 27 years, highly respected across the NFL. currently the Ravens Asst Head Coach .
— Randy McIlvoy (@KPRC2RandyMc) January 28, 2021
.#Texans David Culley is 65 and been in the league 27 years , also in early 90's was WR Coach at Texas A&M under R.C. Slocum. Known for his high energy and ability to connect with his players. He wowed Cal McNair and GM Nick Caserio this a-m. Slated to return home but stayed.
— Randy McIlvoy (@KPRC2RandyMc) January 28, 2021
It will be the first head coaching job for the 65-year-old Culley, who has worked as an assistant for the Baltimore Ravens since 2019.
He becomes the fourth coach in Texans history, replacing Bill O’Brien, who was fired after the team opened the season 0-4.
The Texans interviewed Kansas City offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Indianapolis defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, Buffalo assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, Detroit coach Jim Caldwell, former Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis and Carolina offensive coordinator Joe Brady before landing on Culley.
Houston’s coaching search has been under scrutiny after the team did not initially request to interview Bieniemy, and Sports Illustrated reported that the decision upset Deshaun Watson. The quarterback was already unhappy that owner Cal McNair did not take his opinion into account when hiring general manager Nick Caserio, according to reports from ESPN and the NFL Network. Houston requested to interview Bieniemy after reports surfaced that Watson was upset.
Culley has worked as an NFL assistant since 1994, also spending time with Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Kansas City and Buffalo. He began his career as a college assistant and spent 1991-93 at Texas A&M.