Josh McCown doubled as a pseudo coach at occasions throughout his Jets tenure, however now he has a shot at the true factor.
The longtime quarterback is a finalist for the Texans’ head teaching job, and is even thought-about to be the favourite, in keeping with the Houston Chronicle.
The 42-year-old McCown, who has no teaching expertise above the highschool degree, is ready to get a second interview with the Texans. They've no less than one different finalist, as Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon is getting his second interview on Saturday, a number of stories stated.
The Texans surprisingly interviewed McCown final 12 months — months after they signed him to their roster — earlier than they employed David Culley. However the Texans gave Culley only one 12 months on the job earlier than firing him earlier this month.
Working in McCown’s favor is his robust relationship with Texans vp of soccer operations Jack Easterby, the Houston Chronicle reported. When McCown was with the Texans in 2020, he bonded with Easterby over faith and their shared perception in “religion, household and soccer,” in keeping with the newspaper.
McCown spent two seasons with the Jets in 2017 and 2018, making a mixed 16 begins and mentoring rookie Sam Darnold within the second 12 months. McCown final performed for the Eagles in 2019. In 2017, then-Jets coach Todd Bowles foreshadowed McCown’s future on the sidelines.
“If that’s what he needs to do, I can see him being a superb coach when he’s finished enjoying,” Bowles stated. “He has a really feel for individuals, the best way he sees the sport, the best way he pertains to individuals is essential, and he can put that every one collectively.”
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