As general manager Nick Caserio interviewed just two candidates twice, it seems safe to say that Texans will choose between Leslie Frazier and David Culley to become their new coach – a decision that may come before the weekend.
Frazier, Buffalo’s assistant coach / defensive coordinator who came to Houston for a personal interview on Tuesday, appears to be the favorite to replace Bill O’Brien as the fourth coach in the franchise’s history, according to people familiar with the process. .
Frazier, 61, has 27 years of experience in the NFL, including a five-year playing career with the Chicago Bears and three seasons as Minnesota head coach. He impressed in his two interviews, according to people close to the situation.
Culley, 65, is the assistant chief coach / passing game coordinator / Baltimore wide receiver coach who interviewed Caserio and President and CEO Cal McNair on Wednesday. After Culley left such a strong impression on them in his interview with Zoom, Caserio brought him to Houston, where he emerged as a serious candidate, despite never having been an offensive coordinator during his 27 years as an assistant NFL coach.
Jim Caldwell, the former Indianapolis and Detroit coach, interviewed twice, but only once with Caserio, who has led the search since he was hired from New England. Caldwell’s first interview was with the search committee.