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Report: Bill O'Brien, Rick Smith Have 'Toxic' and 'Dysfunctional' Relationship

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien and general manager Rick Smith reportedly aren't on the same page as they near the end of a disappointing 2017 season.

According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, one source called the relationship between O'Brien and Smith "toxic" and "dysfunctional."

Houston owns a 4-11 record, and it will close the season Sunday against the 3-12 Indianapolis Colts.

Per Wilson, multiple sources indicated that owner Bob McNair may be forced to make a choice between moving forward with either Smith or O'Brien.