Hines Ward and Joe Lombardi have interviewed to be the next head coach of the . The Texans had already interviewed Brian Flores, who was recently fired after being the ' head coach for the past three years.The most prolific receiver in history, Ward is currently Mike McGlinchey Jersey serving as the receivers coach at Florida Atlantic. He broke into coaching as an offensive intern with the Steelers during the 2017 season. That season, and then-rookie flourished for a Steelers team that went 13-3 during the regular season. Ward was a full-time offensive a sistant for the during the 2019 season. New York won six of its final eight games that season after a 1-7 start.As a player, Ward enjoyed a 14-year career that saw him earn four Pro Bowl selections. He won two Super Bowls and was named MVP of Super Bowl XL after catching five Adrian Colbert Jersey pa ses for 123 yards and a touchdown. Ward has been a semi-finalist for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in each of the last six years. He owns Steelers franchise records for career receptions (1,000), yards (12,083) and touchdowns (85).Lombardi recently concluded his first season as the ' offensive coordinator. Before that, Lombardi Bradley Pinion Jersey spent 12 seasons with the . He served as Drew Brees' quarterbacks coach when the Saints won Super Bowl XLIV. He spent two seasons as the ' offensive coordinator before returning to New Orleans in 2016. Houston fired David Culley on Thursday after just one season. The Texans went 4-13 under Culley while finishing 30th in the in scoring, 27th in points allowed, 32nd in rushing and 31st in rushing yards allowed. Houston's record was similar to the 4-12 mark in 2020 that resulted in Jerry Rice Jersey Bill O'Brien being relieved of his duties after an 0-4 start.Culley inherited a le s than ideal situation in Houston. The team benched throughout the season and endured an injury to . Houston went 2-9 with rookie Davis Mills at starting quarterback. Mills showed growth Fred Warner Jersey during the season that included his 301-yard, three-touchdown performance in Houston's Week 18 lo s to the . Along with Mills, the Texans enjoyed solid statistical seasons from receiver , defensive end , linebacker and defensive backs and Jr. Texans GM Nick Caserio said he had "philosophical differences" with Culley "over the long-term direction and vision for our program moving forward."