The Texans made it official, promoting tight ends coach Tim Kelly to offensive coordinator.
Kelly drew praise all season from coach Bill O'Brien, who had operated as his own offensive coordinator, for his work with tight ends Ryan Griffin, Jordan Thomas and Jordan Akins.
Kelly had risen in the coaching ranks under O'Brien from a graduate assistant at Penn State to offensive quality control. He hasn't been an offensive coordinator before, but is regarded highly for his coaching acumen and people skills and adaptability.
The Texans made several other moves.
That included hiring Carl Smith as quarterbacks coach.