Houston Texans coach tracker: DeMeco Ryans got the job

The Houston Texans cast a wide yet specific net when it came to their coaching search.

The Texans were on their sixth coaching search, and the third in as many offseasons with general manager Nick Caserio at the helm. Unlike the past two searches that settled on coaches in the sunset years of their careers, Caserio is going for younger talent.

Initially it appeared the Texans were favoring the offensive side of the ball, but eventually they narrowed in on the defense with Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon and San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans as their finalists.

Ultimately, Houston chose Ryans.

Here are the other candidates considered while the Texans pursued Ryans.

HIRED — San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans

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Became candidate

First interview

Second interview

OUT — Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero

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Became candidate

First interview

Second interview

OUT — Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen

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Became candidate

First interview

OUT — Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon

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Became candidate

First interview

OUT — Los Angeles Rams TE coach/asst. head coach Thomas Brown

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First interview

OUT — Sean Payton

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First interview

OUT — New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka

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Became candidate

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First interview

Second interview

OUT — Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson

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Became candidate

First interview

Withdrew from consideration

Story originally appeared on Texans Wire