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A quarter of NFL teams are looking for a new head coach after the Houston Texans fired David Culley.
The 66-year-old took over last January and was a calming presence. While Houston's record was 4-13, it is tough to imagine many coaches reaching that number of wins with the resources at his disposal.
Culley, who spent 43 years as a college and NFL assistant, worked well with rookie quarterback David Mills, a third round draft pick.
David Culley was sacked by the Houston Texans a year after being given the role
Without a first round draft pick - an unwanted relic of the Bill O'Brien regime - the Texans’ season was doomed before it began.
Star quarterback Deshaun Watson demanded a trade and refused to play after 22 women filed lawsuits alleging sexual assault or harassment.
Following a 28-25 defeat against the Tennessee Titans in the season finale, Culley said: ‘As far as I know, I'm the head coach of the Texas moving forward.
‘You're judged every year and basically you're judged on wins and losses. And if you judge it on wins