In his first NFL head coaching job since 2015, Lovie Smith looks to get the Texans back on the right track. The team’s struggles over the last few years, its well-documented front office drama and the many issues surrounding star quarterback Deshaun Watson make the job among the most difficult in the league.
The Texans went just 4–12 in 2020, despite Watson putting together one of the better quarterback seasons in the league that year. He demanded a trade in the offseason, and weeks later was accused of sexual misconduct by more than 20 women. He currently faces 22 active civil lawsuits and reportedly 10 criminal complaints. He remained on the Texans roster but did not play in ’21.
Smith, who served as defensive coordinator for David Culley before Culley was fired despite arguably overachieving at 4–13 last season, says he believes the situation will work itself out for all parties involved. He appeared on The Rich Eisen Show Tuesday to discuss his new role as Houston's head coach.
