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The Texans aren’t tanking, and the Bears may benefit. Heading into today’s games, the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft came down to this: The Texans own the first pick unless both the Texans win and the Bears lose. And at halftime the Texans lead the Colts 17-7, while the Vikings lead the [more] … [Read more...] about Texans winning, Bears losing with first overall pick in 2023 NFL draft on the line

A report on Saturday indicated that Lovie Smith is making his case to Texans ownership for a second season in Houston and he might not be the only one in that position. Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reported Sunday that General Manager Nick Caserio’s job may not be safe either. Glazer reported that either Smith, [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Nick Caserio, Lovie Smith or both to be fired in Houston

The Texans have had a miserable season, but one silver lining was that they entered Week 18 with a chance to earn the first overall draft pick and their choice of the top collegiate prospects entering the league this season. After losing 13 of their first 16 games, however, the Texans came up with a [more] … [Read more...] about Lovie Smith: I won’t tell players to lose on purpose

The Texans didn’t tank. In today’s season finale, Houston pulled off a stunning come-from-behind victory over Indianapolis and in the process hand the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft to the Bears. The Texans came out playing hard, jumping out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter and leading 24-14 late in [more] … [Read more...] about Texans win stunning comeback, hand Bears first overall pick in 2023 NFL draft

The Texans have extended their streak of one-and-done coaches from one to two. The team has announced that Lovie Smith has been fired after one year on the job. The former Bears and Buccaneers (and Illinois) coach got the job under bizarre circumstances last year. A member of the coaching staff under former coach David [more] … [Read more...] about Texans fire Lovie Smith, after one year