Nick Caserio: We had philosophical differences with David Culley over long-term direction of program - NBC Sports

Texans General Manager Nick Caserio will hold a news conference Friday morning after firing head coach David Culley on Thursday, four days after the team’s season ended.

“Earlier today, I met with David Culley and Tim Kelly to inform them we will be moving in a different direction at the head coach and offensive coordinator positions,” Caserio said in the statement.

We appreciate coach Culley for helping us navigate through a difficult season, but it is my responsibility to make decisions that I feel are best for our organization.

The search for the next coach of the Houston Texans will begin immediately.”.

Culley became the 13th one-and-done head coach since 2006.

“I loved every minute of being the head coach of the Houston Texans,” Culley said in a statement.

The Texans, who have become one of most dysfunctional franchises in the NFL, now are seeking to hire their fourth head coach in less than 15 months following Bill O’Brien, interim coach Romeo Crennel and Culley.

“We are grateful for the energy and passion David brought to our organization throughout last season,” Texans chair and chief executive officer Cal McNair said in a statement.

I have entrusted Nick Caserio to lead football performance and I have complete confidence he will find the best leader for our team.

These decisions are difficult, but Nick believed it was necessary for the future of our organization.