Marvin Lewis to interview for Texans head coach after two years out of NFL, report says

As the Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals prepare for their Week 16 game, an interesting wrinkle has formed that may entwine these two clubs for the foreseeable future. Former Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis is expected to interview the vacant Houston job that was left after Bill O’Brien left earlier this season, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. As CBS Sports NFL insider Jason La Canfora reported on Sunday, Lewis had sparked interest in the league, and this interview is just the latest proof.

La Canfora added that the teams inquired about Lewis – who has been on the Arizona State coaching staff for the past few seasons – last year, and that he is “also under consideration for several opportunities. of chief coaching “this time around. With that in mind, there might be more interviews on deck for him as he determines the next step in his coaching career. Of course, the Texans’ job is extremely appealing for the most part thanks to the club already having a star quarterback under center in Deshaun Watson.

Lewis last coached in the NFL in 2018 when he ran Cincinnati for nearly a decade and a half. During that span, he racked up a .518 winning percentage and helped lead the Bengals to five straight playoff appearances. The only glaring flaw on his resume is his 0-7 playoff mark. That said, this latest stint at Arizona State and immersing himself in the varsity game makes him even more appealing in league circles, according to La Canfora.

When you add the decades of NFL coaching experience with the youthful injection that comes from learning college concepts and game designs, Lewis himself has a strong case for returning to the league and run a franchise.