Paul George Jersey No love for Lovie in Houston.In the hours following the Texans un-tanking themselves and losing out on the No. 1 overall pick, Houston owner Cal McNair pulled the plug on the Lovie Smith tenure, firing the head coach after a single year.McNair released a statement on Sunday night:A statement from Chair and CEO Cal McNair: Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) MORE: Smith is the second consecutive one-and-done coach in Houston. In 2021, GM Nick Caserio turned to David Culley to lead the Texans, then fired him after a 4-13 season. The Texans were then accused of racial discrimination in Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL because of the handling of the Culley firing.While rumors swirled Sunday about Caserio potentially being on the way out in Houston, it seems that he'll get a third opportunity at hiring a head coach. The team Patrick Beverley Jersey has a 7-26-1 record in the two years Caserio has been at the helm.In any case, Houston is hoping third time's the charm to solve their coaching problem. Here's why they moved on from Smith:According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Texans moved on from Smith as there wasn't enough "progre s" with the roster after a single year.From : Breaking down the news in the coaching world, with the firing Lovie Smith and the swinging big with Sean Payton and Jim Harbaugh. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) Rapoport says that the organization was frustrated with the "building of the team Avery Bradley Jersey " in 2023, which resulted in a 3-13-1 record and the No. 2 overall pick in the Wesley Johnson Jersey 2023 draft. Houston had flirted with the No. 1 pick for 17 1/2 weeks before securing the Week 18 win over the Colts, Smith's "parting gift" to the Texans that also gave the Bears the top overall selection.Of course, some would point to Houston's roster and poor quarterback situation as a no-win situation for any Texans head coach, but taking a step back after a 4-13 season is impetus enough, apparently.MORE: Rapoport reports that Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon and 49ers DC DeMeco Ryans are Montrezl Harrell Jersey two names to watch in the search. Prior to the hiring of Smith, Houston was also interested in former NFL QB Josh McCown as the team's head coach. McCown's name may resurface during the hiring proce s.Here are more names to consider for the Texans vacancy as well, Jerod Mayo, Patriots linebackers coach; Eric Bieniemy, Chiefs offensive coordinator; Shane Steichen, Eagles offensive coordinator; Joe Judge, Patriots QB coach.