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John McClain is reporting that your Houston Texans have fired general manager/head coach Bill O’Brien.
Texans owner Cal McNair has fired Bill O'Brien as coach and GM. Details to come on https://t.co/mIDjcbdCLC
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) October 5, 2020
Romeo Crennel is now the interim head coach of the Texans.
Owner Cal McNair said the only current change is Romeo Crennel is the interim coach.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) October 5, 2020
With the Texans starting the season 0-4 and looking completely overmatched while doing so, this shouldn’t be a surprise. This was Bill O’Brien’s team from top to bottom. After yesterday’s loss to the Vikings, I finally thought O’Brien’s time in Houston had expired, but I never thought a change would happen until the 2020 season was over. I was, as usual, totally wrong.
The #Texans’ season is over four weeks in. They lack premium draft picks, and Bill O’Brien has made the roster worse since his arrival seven years ago almost entirely through self-inflicted wounds. All kidding aside, it’s tough to see how he’s employed here in 2021.
— battleredblog (@battleredblog) October 4, 2020
I don’t think the McNairs will fire O’Brien midseason, but today is the first time since he was hired that I truly think his fate is sealed. Absent a miraculous turnaround, O’Brien is terminated in January. #Texans
— battleredblog (@battleredblog) October 4, 2020
Deep down, O’Brien knows today ended his tenure in Houston. Doesn’t mean he’s giving up, but his tone here recognizes 0-4 is different than anything that’s happened here before. You simply don’t go 0-4 with Deshaun Watson as your QB. #Texans https://t.co/wist4i9rd7
— battleredblog (@battleredblog) October 4, 2020
The Bill O’Brien Era in Houston is over. Much more on this to come.
UPDATE: Here’s Cal McNair’s official statement on O’Brien’s termination.
A statement from Cal McNair. pic.twitter.com/5JbZylPTbp
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) October 5, 2020