The Texans coaching search took an abrupt turn Sunday night with a report that Josh McCown - someone many thought was a leading candidate to be the franchise's next head coach - is out of the running and multiple reports that defensive coordinator Lovie Smith is now a serious candidate.
"Texans still believe Josh McCown will one day be a great HC, but it just doesn’t look like today," ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted. Pro Football Network's Aaron Wilson reported flatly that "The Texans aren't hiring former NFL quarterback Josh McCown."
Fox 26's Mark Berman was first to report that Smith is in talks with the Texans about being promoted to head coach.