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As expected, Romeo Crennel has agreed to become the new defensive coordinator of your Houston Texans. I believe Jason La Canfora had it first:
Romeo Crennel has agreed to a 3yr deal as the Texans new defensive coordinator
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 20, 2014
Today's Newswire has a link to an ESPN story about the hire, but I wanted a separate post up so BRB could react to Bill O'Brien naming Crennel his DC in a designated space. Before I leave you to do just that, a few interesting tweets from Seth Payne yesterday:
Since '93 Romeo Crennel has been HC, DC, or DL coach for 19 squads. Not a single DE has had double digit sacks.
— Seth Payne (@PayneNFL) January 19, 2014
That tweet wasn't meant as a criticism of Crennel, but as something to ponder as Watt approaches free agency.
— Seth Payne (@PayneNFL) January 19, 2014
Two other factors concerning Crennel's DE sacks 1. Hasn't had many pass rushers 2. A lot more nickel these days. Scheme less important
— Seth Payne (@PayneNFL) January 19, 2014