The Houston Texans may be on their third full-time coach in as many seasons, but they are managing to retain the same special teams coordinator.
According to Aaron Wilson from KPRC-TV, the Texans are keeping Frank Ross onboard as the team’s special teams coordinator for the 2023 campaign. Ross was initially hired as part of David Culley’s staff, held the same job for Lovie Smith’s staff in 2022, and will be in charge of the transition phase of the game for DeMeco Ryans’ first NFL season.
The Texans Wire speculated Ross would make it on Ryans’ staff as special teams coordinator.
The Texans’ 3-13-1 record overshadowed how well the special teams played in 2022. Kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn went 29-31 on field goals, including 6-6 on field goals of 50-plus yards. Fairbairn also connected 24-24 on extra points.
Punter Cam Johnston averaged 48.1 yards per punt, the 12th-best in the NFL. Johnston also had 37 punts downed inside the 20-yard line, tied with Washington’s Tress Way for the second-most in the league.
The return game was also strong for Houston as cornerback Tremon Smith had a 13.3 yards per punt and a 21.9 yards per kick return. Cornerback Desmond King had 9.4 yards per punt.
