The Houston Texans continue to evaluate potential coaching candidates as they seek for fourth full-time coach in club history.
According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, the Texans have asked permission of the Indianapolis Colts to interview defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus for their coaching vacancy.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson and Eberflus had an interesting conversation after the final matchup with the Colts on Dec. 20, 2020, when the Texans fell 27-20 in Indianapolis.
Eberflus would be a defensive-minded coach that would be able to help the defense get back on track. Given that the Texans have a three-time Pro Bowler under center, who has the ability to make any receiver better, Houston may not need to go with an offensive-minded guru to return to playoff contention.
Taking Eberflus away from the Colts would also weaken a divisional opponent. The former Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys linebackers coach has been a key part of keeping Indianapolis competing for the playoffs in his three seasons in Indianapolis. The Colts are the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoffs and will face the Buffalo Bills during wild-card weekend.
