The Houston Texans could interview one of the hottest assistant coaches remaining in the playoffs.
According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the league has granted teams permission to conduct virtual interviews with coaching candidates who are still in the playoffs. The only catch is the teams in the playoffs have to consent to the interview.
Under this interpretation, the Texans have a window of opportunity to interview Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, who is already a player favorite in Houston. Even so, the pairing of Deshaun Watson with Patrick Mahomes’ offensive coordinator conjures its own sugarplums in the heads of Houston sports fans.
The NFL has granted clubs permission to conduct virtual interviews this week with head-coaching candidates who are still in the playoffs, provided the employer club consents, per source. Notable for the likes of Eric Bieniemy and Todd Bowles, who interviews with the #Eagles today
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 18, 2021
“I haven’t really sat down or been around him too much, but I’ve heard nothing but great things about him,” Watson said on Jan. 4. “We’ll see where that goes but I’ve heard nothing but great things from coach and all the players in KC about Eric.”
If the great things Bieniemy has to offer can shine in his possible interview with the Texans’ brass, then Houston could have a big offensive mind roaming the sidelines in 2021.
