All Rights Reserved. Hamilton was heralded for his work with then-rookie quarterback Justin Herbert and was tabbed to do the same kind of magic with Davis Mills. Charlie Potter, who covers Alabama football for 24/7 Sports, gives insight on top NFL Draft prospect and potential Houston Texan, OLB Will Anderson Jr. John Harris breaks down the safety position for the Houston Texans heading into the 2023 season. Methodical, deliberate offense highlighted by change of pace players who can capitalize on depleted defenses. Federal authorities on Tuesday arrested a Los Angeles film and television actor accused of running a $227 million Ponzi scheme that promised non We feel like we're on a really good similar page with a lot of things, so were excited how everything is moving.. Hamilton's previous role of passing game coordinator will be taken over by Ben McDaniels, who will also coach wide receivers. 10 teams that could have interest, and how much cash he could get, Colts tab 'mad scientist' Steichen to fix QB issues, How could Shane Steichen help reboot the Colts? Hamilton is massively credited with the development of Justin Herbert during his shocking rookie of the year campaign for the Los Angeles Chargers during 2020. By accessing any information beyond this page, you agree to abide by the HoustonTexans.com Privacy Policy, Code of Conduct, and Terms and Conditions. There was something about the way Chris Conley stretched out and snagged a deep ball that soared over his pursuing teammates like a mortar shell, something about how Davis Mills turned nonchalantly toward his new offensive coordinator, Pep Hamilton, as if perhaps the deepest completion seen during Houstons open-access offseason workouts was perfectly natural and normal. While the staff is mostly new, several assistant coaches are already familiar with I think going into Year 2, everybodys much more comfortable with the system, with the scheme.. Offensive Coordinator Pep Hamilton Touts Colts 'No CoastOffense', Report: Colts Expected to Hire Notre Dame Special Teams Coordinator Brian Mason. But, it's a West Coast scheme, no matter what new Colts offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton wants to call it. Deepi Sidhu spoke with The Athletic's Charlotte Carroll to get insight on New York Giants OC Kafka as a head coaching candidate. Danny Barrett, Houstons running backs coach since 2018, is the coaching staffs longest-tenured member. Houston Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale runs a drill during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Make no mistake: The Colts are running a West Coast Scheme with a lot of wrinkles scattered throughout the playbook. WebHamilton said hes made his offseason construction of Houstons offense a collaborative process that includes the players involved. Hamilton historically leans toward power-run schemes that support play-action deep shots. Hamilton admitted they Mills back with the play-calling in preseason, but indicated things should open up for the former Stanford product in the regular season. The Texans employ one of the hottest up-and-coming coaching candidates on the market, someone who may even follow Smith a coach should the 63-year-old choose to retire sooner than expected. So there's no 'can't do's' in our offense.". The Texans had the worst offensive run game in the league last year while having a top 10 payroll (mostly thanks to David Johnson). If Mills is able to take steps forward during his sophomore campaign and Caserio can just hit a few needs this side of the ball has the potential to improve exponentially from their dreadful 2021 campaign. We can do this. Hey, what about this? What about this? I think its fun because it keeps me on my toes, and its going to be a problem for defenses when we play them.. If the Los Angeles Rams are looking to deal CB Jalen Ramsey, the Houston Texans should at least investigate the asking price. They were tied for last in the league in rushing touchdowns and were towards the bottom of the league in passing yards. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith watches his team warm up during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. Hamilton and McDaniels are both in their second seasons with the Texans after working together in Michigan under Head Coach Jim Harbaugh. Houston Texans quarterback Kyle Allen (3) throws a pass during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with veteran signal-caller Mike Glennon, the team announced. DeMeco Ryans. "Early-down completion concepts, dropping back and throwing the football with three- and five-step drops, as well as the ability to knock the opponent off the ball and be physical in the run game, which in turn, opened up the passing game. Pep's going to try and move the ball and score points, but it has very much been a tight-end driven situation. The right offensive mind can make a world of difference, just look at the Los Angeles Rams or the San Francisco 49ers before the arrival of Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan respectively. Gambling problem? Beyond Cooks, who logged his sixth career 1,000-yard season, the Texans lacked such a target last year. Odds & lines subject to change. expected to hire Josh Gattis as co-offensive coordinator. 2 Alabama, Why Rockets' Boban Marjanovic is NBA's most beloved benchwarmer, Houstons revolving door at slot receiver. He and I've been in contact since then. Houston Texans wide receiver Drew Estrada (81) runs a drill with linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. Hamilton has every right to feel good about how things are going because fingers quickly point at him when things aren't going right. As the offensive coordinator, he is responsible for calling the plays and the Chargers execution in situational football has suffered because of his play-calling, specifically against the Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons. Today, the Houston Texans 2022 coaching staff met with the media. He was the hottest name in the offensive coordinator landscape, and many are projecting hell have offers to be a head coach next year. Hes always pushing the edge. Coach will call the shots on who he wants to run his offense. Houston Texans running back Darius Anderson (30) runs the ball against defensive back Tristin McCollum (39) during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. WebThe move reunited Hamilton with former Stanford starting quarterback Andrew Luck, tight end Coby Fleener, and wide receiver Griff Whalen. He likes to be able to call plays in all formations from all personnel groups at the line of scrimmage in a short amount of time.. Jimmy Morrissey was a revelation this year in replacement of Justin Britt, but even he may not be a long term solution. All eyes will be on the Texans taking Tyler Linderbaum, the center out of Iowa with the 13th overall pick. The current depth chart is Pharaoh Brown, Brevin Jordan, and Anthony Auclair. Houston Texans at the NFL combine: Which players have they met? We picked bold, outside-the-box moves for every NFL team. While the staff is mostly new, several assistant coaches are already familiar with Hamilton and his style of offense. He treats his meetings as dialogue sessions, For his second and final season as the San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator, DeMeco Ryans won the Associated Press Assistant Coach of the Year. The Colts were hit hard with injuries on offense, losing five players to season-ending injuries, putting Hamilton in a tough position to execute the plan he envisioned. The Houston Texans could see Pep Hamilton head for the Big Apple. Hamilton, who served as the teams quarterbacks coach a year ago, is anxious to see what his scheme will look like with this group of players. There is a handful of second tier guys who will be available in the second and third rounds, but none project as an immediate starting back in the league. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. He had shaky moments as a playcaller. It was on May 10, 1969 that the Baltimore Colts, Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to join the AFL to form the 13-team American Football Conference. With Luck and Hamilton back together, you thought they would be able to pick up where they left off at Stanford. And thanks to coach Kelvin Sampson and the assistants he Solomon: DeMeco Ryans the right coach at the right time, 3 pressing questions facing new Astros GM Dana Brown, Jabari Smith Jr. growing up in NBA with an assist from his father, Poor parent behavior is driving high school sports refs away. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? 1 overall. WebAccording to ESPN 1000 and NBC Sports Chicagos David Kaplan, general manager Ryan Poles is interviewing Pep Hamilton for the Bears offensive coordinator job Friday Hamilton, who recruited Metchie while at Michigan, said he has leaned on Metchies Alabama film in order to factor how hell be used in Houstons offense. The Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) named Laremy Tunsil to their 2022 All-AFC team on Monday. The Texans' new coaching staff is currently evaluating the players on the roster and will travel to Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine that begins Tuesday, March 1. Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead (28) runs a drill during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. Maryland has yet to announce the hire of Gattis and Spavital, though both are already in College Park. Stroud become eligible, and Mills will have to prove hes at least on track to be a foundational player to keep Caserio from plucking another passer. Its rattlesnake season in Texas. Why the QB decision looms large, Trade for Aaron Rodgers? You've got to be able to make post-snap reads, and we'll continue working on that, but that's something that I feel like he's improving that.. Hamilton will have a mixed bag of players to lay down the foundation of his offense. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Hamilton served as the quarterbacks and passing game coordinator for Houston this past season after arriving from the Los Angeles Chargers the year prior. I have a lot of familiarity with this system from what I did HOUSTON Pep Hamilton is becoming a very popular man within the Texans' ranks. WebHamilton has the experience of being an offensive coordinator in a previous stop with the Indianapolis Colts, and last year with the Texans he was the quarterbacks coach, but now Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Now we feel like were going to have to do whatever to go out there and score at least one more point than the opponent. An explosive play is as influential and deadly to an NFL defense, and Hamilton and Mills both know part of their job security depends on creating more of them this season. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Houston Texans quarterbacks Jeff Driskill (6) and Davis Mills (10) drop back to pass during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. Smith, formerly the defensive coordinator under Culley, has opted not to hire a defensive coordinator and retained Frank Ross asspecial teams coordinator. WebHow Pep Hamilton is putting his stamp on the Houston Texans offense and impacting Davis Mills progression. Now, Berbenich will be working with the Texans offensive coordinator for the third time in their careers. Then there is the stuff that Pep did at Stanford with Jim Harbaugh and kind of what the 49ers are doing. They didn't do that, though. Odds & lines subject to change. The Value of Things: Potential Texans Wide Receiver Targets. When Mills quipped, You cant go broke taking a profit, after throwing checkdown passes in a December loss to the Seahawks, he inadvertently summed up a problematic passing game in which his total attempts averaged just 7.2 yards in the air (28th among NFL quarterbacks) and his 42 attempts of 20-plus yards were too infrequent (27th). Pep Hamilton is Reportedly Interviewing for the Bears Offensive Coordinator Job on Saturday January 28, 2022, by Luis Medina Chicago Bears Business is picking up for the Chicago Bears, who turn their eyes to an offensive coordinator search after landing a new head coach and general manager this week. Maryland capitalized on the offensive side of the ball with four-star quarterback Mike Van Buren visiting campus on Friday. This offense hearkens back to the late 2010s era of Texans football under Gary Kubiak. Kubena also contributed to the AP Top 25 poll and held a Heisman Trophy vote. a move that IBG reported was expected on Tuesday. WebThe Government alleged that Mr. Hamilton submitted fraudulent loan applications and obtained over $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Hamilton explained his vision Wednesday. The 2013 Indianapolis Colts will be running a West Coast Offense. Maryland has filled its vacancy on the defensive side of the ball. Hamilton joined the Texans staff in 2021 as the passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach. It's obvious just based on production that we had in the passing game this past season, that we're a team that can push the ball down field. A summer separates the Texans from a crucial training camp, one that can launch Hamilton and Mills and a rebuilding franchise into the improvement they desperately need. Follow Kareem Copeland on Twitter @kareemcopeland. Hes such a creative playcaller and play designer, Colts backup quarterback Matt Hasselbeck said. We'll see when it gets to game day.. Basically, Hamilton said don't get caught up in the "West Coast" label. One of the quandaries of the Houston Texans 2022 preseason was the play of Davis Mills. Houston Texans tight end Pharaoh Brown turns upfield after making a catch during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. Luck was a Heisman Trophy finalist with Hamilton in 2011. Texas wants to ban delta-8, but veterans are pushing back, Bun B, Badu, J.J. 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Man charged with murder cut off ankle monitor, captured after being spotted in San Antonio, Beluga whale celebrates 5 years at SeaWorld San Antonio, Spring-like weekend in store for San Antonio | FORECAST. At least, that's what Ryan Pace wants you to believe in the months between now and the start of the regular season. New York was 31st in passing offense last year, and Kenny Golladay was a free-agent bust in his first year. Having the opportunity to go back and coached college football as well as the time that I spent in the XFL, it gave us a good outlook, a different outlook on different ways to really stress the opponent. Houston Texans quarterbacks Davis Mills (10) and Kyle Allen (3) run drills during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. From college, the NFL and even a stop in the XFL in 2020, the Howard University graduate has a proven track record of success, especially with the work hes done with quarterbacks. Berbenich has known Hamilton for nearly 20 years, dating back to his days of sharing an office with Hamilton. The second-year quarterback played tentative at times and didnt take very many shots down the field, although he showed flashes throughout the three exhibition games. Next. Stuff that was just good for the guys here, thats worked with Clyde Christensen, the quarterbacks coach. Pro Bowler Laremy Tunsil returns at left tackle, Tytus Howard is back at right tackle, and the interior has been bolstered with first-rounder Kenyon Green projected at left guard. Injuries have sidelined Jerick McKinnon since he joined the 49ers two years ago. Would Houston be better off without Hamilton? Houston desperately needs help offensively. Call it a 3-pointer. WebThe offense that Hamilton is deploying is from the David Shaw system, which Mills ran when he was quarterback at Stanford. Houston Texans offensive linemen Justin McCray (64) and Jimmy Morrissey (79) run a blocking drill during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. Hamilton served as the #Texans offensive coordinator in 2022. Under Smith, he was promoted to OC and has ties to several of the new assistant coaches that have been hired, including Offensive Line Coach George Warhop, Quarterbacks Coach and Offensive Assistant Ted White. Battle Red Blog End of Season Power Rankings, Part IV: The Top of the Heap. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! The case was brought in Milwaukee, Theres reason to believe the Texans will look to the draft to add talent here. It's our job to score at least one more point than the opponent, but ultimately you score points by getting the ball to the right guys, and we have the right guys.. Houston Texans quarterbacks Jeff Driskill (6) and Davis Mills (10) take snaps during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. Houston Texans defensive back Tremon Smith (1) runs a drill with Davion Davis (14) during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. All rights reserved. "In the evening, Pep would start there and was teaching me football, was teaching me the offense, was giving me that stuff," Berbenich said. Weve only been together for a year now, but hes known about me since before I was even at Stanford, said Mills, Houstons 2021 third-round pick. INDIANAPOLIS Pep Hamilton arrived in Indianapolis before the 2013 season with a college resume that included coaching quarterback Andrew Luck at Stanford and an offensive scheme that had a balance between the run and pass. It was a rough year for Mills and Hamilton, as the offensive line struggled early in the year. However, he can call his offense "Daisy Duck" for all I care, but he's running a West Coast scheme as his core foundation of plays. How Shane Steichen's QB expertise could reflect in the Colts' draft strategy, Sources: Colts to hire Jags' Cooter as new OC. That gives Maryland recruiting ammo in Texas where he and Sumlin can team up as the staff expands the brand following consecutive winning seasons and bowl wins. Were not just a one-dimensional football team. Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith walks across the field during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. If Tunsil and Howard become a formidable duo in pass protection that must also improve along the interior, Mills and his receivers will be afforded the time for longer routes to develop, a luxury Mills rarely had as a rookie (averaging 2.57 seconds to throw, 34th among league quarterbacks per Pro Football Focus). Maryland will begin spring practice on March 29. Auclair is closer to a USFL tight end than an NFL one. Houston Texans running back Royce Freeman (26) runs a drill with Jonathan Owens (36) during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. Pep's seen a lot of ball, played with a lot of great players. When asked about how different this new offense is from the one the Colts ran last year, left tackle Anthony Castonzo said that the biggest challenge is re-learning a new terminology. I know itll work and itll work for him because Ive experienced it on a different level with him. We have a really good connection in that regard. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Call it a home run. If Hamilton is who the league is billing him to be, then Houston could be the site of an offensive renaissance after being burdened with the same Bill OBrien/Tim Kelly scheme the last three seasons. Davis Mills is his next project and the growth that hes seen from year one to year two has been impressive. The teams coming to NRG Stadium this fall for matchups with the Texans didn't fare well on the road, collectively, in 2022. WebAmong the nuances Hamilton emphasized during a teaching session that included Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Marcus Brady, Buffalo Bills defensive Houston Texans defensive back Desmond King II (25) runs the ball during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. But together with several key rookies over the next three years of drafts, the Texans offense molded under Pep Hamiltons hard-nosed stile can return to its once recent prominence and prolific ways. If you look at what we were able to do successfully at Stanford, I think there was a good mix of both. It has led some fans and analysts to question whether Mills is more of a checkdown artist than the caliber of talent that can be a franchise quarterback. So, we'll see. We feel like he's playing faster, and that's really just processing information as you drop back as opposed to just saying, okay, what happened pre-snap is the determining factor in where we start, Hamilton said. Last years line produced sparse running lanes for already inefficient rushers, compounding the myriad issues that often made Mills an easy target for defenses that knew when to blitz against Houstons unthreatening run-oriented scheme. Literally. "For me, someone whos played in kind of the West Coast verbage a good part of my career, the plays, I am swimming learning this playbook right now. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Three receivers. Houston Texans quarterbacks Kyle Allen (3) and Davis Mills runs drills during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. Berbenich says that Hamilton was a mentor to him, answering questions and getting him caught up on the offense outside of meetings in their free time. Houston Texans tight end Seth Green catches a pass during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. Receivers averaged 4.7 yards after the catch when Mills was in the pocket, a rate that ranked 27th in the league. During his last tenure in Indianapolis from 2013-2015, the Colts offense finished 14th in points scored during his first year and then progressed to sixth in yardage and third in scoring during the 2014 campaign. We want to have the ability to not only push the ball downfield and hit the big play in the passing game but weve got to be able to run the football and hammer the nail saw. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. "I think it's important that we all understand that we're a sum of all our parts offensively," Hamilton said. The Texans' new offensive coordinator is generating a lot of buzz as the team continues its work during training camp. Hamilton lasted three seasons in Indianapolis as their offensive coordinator. How Davis Mills and Pep Hamilton are poised to improve the Texans offense in 2022 Brooks Kubena , Staff writer June 15, 2022 Updated: June 15, 2022 10:55 p.m. An image from the Feb. 22, 2022 assistant coach staff press conference at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. Texans OC Hamilton bringing new life to offense Hamiltons resume in the coaching ranks is long. WebPep Hamilton, formerly quarterbacks coach and passin game coordinator under Culley, was elevated to offensive coordinator and convinced to stay in Houston despite a multitude of "I think that term has become somewhat clich in football," Hamilton said. Houston Texans running back Darius Anderson (30) runs into linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis (57) while running a drill with Davion Davis (14) during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. Hamilton turned down an offer to Fans should expect to see a different offense unveiled against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1 at NRG Stadium. Hamiltons third playbook as an NFL play-caller will still reflect his philosophical roots in the West Coast offense, but he also has foreshadowed variations that will stem from his distinct experiences with Michigans diverse scheme as its de facto play-caller, exploiting up-tempo advantages as the XFLs DC Defenders head coach, and tutoring Justin Herbert as the Chargers quarterbacks coach. Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) throws a pass during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. "I've worked with Norv Turner, who's in a sense the complete opposite. The Colts are among the teams that have met with arguably the most physically gifted quarterback of this years draft class. I would say this, on our hot streak, hes called great games, Hasselbeck said. From college, the NFL even a stop in the XFL in 2020, the Howard University graduate has a proven track record. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Pep is the same person every day, quarterback Davis Mills said. I've been a fan of his when he was at Stanford, when he was at Indianapolis, the last couple of years when he was in San Diego and now he's here and what he's done in between. WebINDIANAPOLIS Pep Hamilton arrived in Indianapolis before the 2013 season with a college resume that included coaching quarterback Andrew Luck at Stanford and an Hamilton provides as much optimism for the Texans as theyve had since the departure of wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins in 2020. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Stuff that was good with Reggie Wayne. They include Chiefs QB coach Mike Kafka, Browns passing game coordinator Chad OShea, and the Houston Texans very own Pep Hamilton. Pep Hamilton. https://texanswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/21/pep-hamilton-texans-big-win-coaching-shakeup/, Ohio State QB C.J. Brown was horrific. Houston Texans linebacker Jordan Jenkins (50) runs a drill during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. But being away from him, you forget how really bright he is. With Ken Dorsey sticking with the #Bills, the expected finalists for #Giants OC: Pep Hamilton, Mike Kafka and Chad OShea, sources tell me and @RapSheet. Hamilton has a rich history as an NFL offensive assistant coach dating back to 2003 when he began his NFL coaching It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. That would be Hamiltons task. With chatter about Dak Prescott's contract lingering, Jerry Jones said Thursday night that he's concentrated on putting players on the Cowboys that can help the QB win a title. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Maryland capitalized on the offensive side of the ball with four-star quarterback Mike Van Buren visiting campus on Friday. Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills throws a pass during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. None of which are quality dual-threat tight ends. Based on the past two years and what he's had to work with, Pep Hamilton is the best offensive coordinator hire of the off-season. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll didn't let a day pass before responding to Jets DC Gregg Williams, who claimed Jamal Adams 'may get bored' in Seattle's defense. Heres what you need to know. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. In his quest to get back on the field, the RB is planning to work out with former teammate Adrian Peterson. Metchie is a receiver who can create his own yards once he gets the ball in his hands, Hamilton said, a player who has good short-area quickness, which will allow him to beat man coverage. All signs point to running back being a primary concern for the Texans to address early in the draft. However, we need to score the ball, thats what were going to try and do.. We have a depth of experience, but a diverse group of coaches with regards to our backgrounds, Hamilton said. With all the hirings official, there is one name that stands out as a glaring victory and the shining star of the Texans decision to overhaul their coaching staff this offseason. Pep Hamilton is from the Harbaugh school of Stanford where tight ends are a priority. Arians' replacement, former Stanford offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton, is known for his version of the West Coast offense. But no matter how many of those tendencies remain, Smith has made it clear there will be an emphasis on improving a 2021 run game that produced the second-fewest yards per carry (3.4) in franchise history. Houston Texans offensive lineman Justin McCray dons his helmet during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. This comes after McCown was considered a finalist for the coaching position and, after Smiths hire, commentary that the former backup would make a terrific football coach in the future. Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) February 4, 2022. "Yeah, obviously, Pep is a big part of coming here," Berbenich said.