Its like the quarterback, when things arent going well, they probably get too much criticism and probably too much credit when things are going good, Colts coach Chuck Pagano said. Were going to work hard to do that, work hard to establish balance in the offense. How Have the Top Rookie QB Prospects Fared So Far at the NFL Combine. Pro Bowler Laremy Tunsil returns at left tackle, Tytus Howard is back at right tackle, and the interior has been bolstered with first-rounder Kenyon Green projected at left guard. I think its a great opportunity for us to atone for some of the things that happened over the course of last season, Hamilton said. All Rights Reserved. Example video title will go here for this video. 12 overall in trade package in latest Draft Wire 3-round mock, Kentucky QB Will Levis says he had 'really good formal' with Texans at NFL combine, Bryce Young would relish Alabama reunion with Texans. Hasselbeck said theyve already looked at about a dozen personnel groupings. General manager Nick Caserio drew enough confidence in Mills final five starts when he ranked eighth with a 102.4 quarterback rating, first among rookies to eschew pursuing a top-tier passer in a draft that was lacking premier prospects at the position. They include Chiefs QB coach Mike Kafka, Browns passing game coordinator Chad OShea, and the Houston Texans very own Pep Hamilton. We can do this. Hey, what about this? What about this? I think its fun because it keeps me on my toes, and its going to be a problem for defenses when we play them.. The two would reunite a decade later again in Indianapolis when Hamilton was offensive coordinator and Berbenich was an assistant on the coaching staff. That gives Maryland recruiting ammo in Texas where he and Sumlin can team up as the staff expands the brand following consecutive winning seasons and bowl wins. Hamiltons resume in the coaching ranks is long. Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead (28) runs a drill during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. "It's a tight-end driven offense, for sure, even starting back from the Stanford days, and he carried that into the Colts system as well," Tight Ends Coach Tim Berbenich said. Hes done a great job. The next season, Hamilton saw yet another promotion where he now became the offensive coordinator and play caller for the Texans. Houston Texans wide receiver Davion Davis runs with the ball after a catch during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. Houston Texans running back Darius Anderson (30) runs into linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis (57) while running a drill with Davion Davis (14) during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. Houston Texans offensive lineman Justin McCray dons his helmet during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. The Texans' new coaching staff is currently evaluating the players on the roster and will travel to Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine that begins Tuesday, March 1. Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills throws a pass during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. They didn't do that, though. Pep's going to do anything he can with the skill we have here to score points. Mills ability to execute those plays in the game plan will play a huge role in whether or not he retains the starting quarterback role in 2023. WebBrandon Staley. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He's inclusive, which is outstanding for everybody on the offensive staff. Odds & lines subject to change. Stealing a quote again from 2013 Bleacher Report article where Hamilton outlined his offensive game plan: I think its important that we have balance in our offense. Arians loved to aggressively push the ball down the field. 5 teams tried to interview/hire him (CAR, CHI, NYG, JAX, HOU), If Lovie Smith can take care of the D, as he historically has, this team can win games, John Crumpler (@TexansDoc) February 9, 2022. He had shaky moments as a playcaller. Will the Texans find Dameon Pierces backup in free agency? Its easy to tell that Hamilton and Luck spent time together before the NFL. I dont care what people have done in the past, were going to do whatever it takes.. Following some thoughts about retirement, LeSean McCoy's quest for the right situation on the right team continues two weeks ahead of clubs reporting for training camp. Hamilton lasted three seasons in Indianapolis as their offensive coordinator. | Powered by. 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Under Smith, he was promoted to OC and has ties to several of the new assistant coaches that have been hired, including Offensive Line Coach George Warhop, Quarterbacks Coach and Offensive Assistant Ted White. WebUnder Head Coach Lovie Smith, Pep Hamilton will take the reins of the Houston Texans offense. expected to hire Josh Gattis as co-offensive coordinator. Houston Texans defensive back Tremon Smith runs a drill during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. HOUSTON Pep Hamilton is becoming a very popular man within the Texans' ranks. Hamilton has every right to feel good about how things are going because fingers quickly point at him when things aren't going right. Ranking the interviewed HC options from worst to best. Coach will call the shots on who he wants to run his offense. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Houston Texans running backs gather around running backs coach Danny Barrett during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. If the Los Angeles Rams are looking to deal CB Jalen Ramsey, the Houston Texans should at least investigate the asking price. There is a handful of second tier guys who will be available in the second and third rounds, but none project as an immediate starting back in the league. He followed Andrew Luck to Indianapolis and helped him carve out his career there too. All parties saw an improvement towards the end of the season, but it was too little, too late. Houston Texans wide receiver Drew Estrada (81) runs a drill with linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. Pep's really smart, a bunch of energy. Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith watches his team warm up during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. Despite ample speculation that former Texans and heavily tenured backup quarterback Josh McCown would join the staff, his name is notably absent. Hamilton joined the Texans staff in 2021 as the passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach. When Mills quipped, You cant go broke taking a profit, after throwing checkdown passes in a December loss to the Seahawks, he inadvertently summed up a problematic passing game in which his total attempts averaged just 7.2 yards in the air (28th among NFL quarterbacks) and his 42 attempts of 20-plus yards were too infrequent (27th). But there were times when we also tended to just make mistakes and create issues for ourselves.. No portion of HoustonTexans.com may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form. Got a lot of respect for Pep, veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks said. 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During his last tenure in Indianapolis from 2013-2015, the Colts offense finished 14th in points scored during his first year and then progressed to sixth in yardage and third in scoring during the 2014 campaign. WebNo. The Bears didn't pick up Mitch Trubisky's fifth-year option, but the team hasn't lost faith. Arians' replacement, former Stanford offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton, is known for his version of the West Coast offense. WebSources also told IBG that former NFL assistant Pep Hamilton remains a strong candidate to join Maryland as an analyst this spring, giving more ammo on the offensive side of the ball. Will that change in 2020? The teams coming to NRG Stadium this fall for matchups with the Texans didn't fare well on the road, collectively, in 2022. Texas wants to ban delta-8, but veterans are pushing back, Bun B, Badu, J.J. 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Auclair is closer to a USFL tight end than an NFL one. On Monday, Feb. 21, 38 days after the dismissal of coach David Culley, the Houston Texans announced a finalized coaching staff under new head coach Lovie Smith. Sources also told IBG that former NFL assistant Pep Hamilton remains a strong candidate to join Maryland as an analyst this spring, giving more ammo on the offensive side of the ball. Last years line produced sparse running lanes for already inefficient rushers, compounding the myriad issues that often made Mills an easy target for defenses that knew when to blitz against Houstons unthreatening run-oriented scheme. Hes always pushing the edge. I've been a fan of his when he was at Stanford, when he was at Indianapolis, the last couple of years when he was in San Diego and now he's here and what he's done in between. Ive known him for a long time. The Los Angeles Chargers hired Brandon Staley as the 17th head coach in franchise history, becoming the first Bolts head coach with a defensive Hamilton served as the quarterbacks and passing game coordinator for Houston this past season after arriving from the Los Angeles Chargers the year prior. Under Head Coach Lovie Smith, Pep Hamilton will take the reins of the Houston Texans offense. Pep Hamilton is from the Harbaugh school of Stanford where tight ends are a priority. Were not just a one-dimensional football team. Houston Texans running back Royce Freeman (26) runs a drill with Jonathan Owens (36) during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. I have a lot of familiarity with this system from what I did Hamilton turned down an offer to They hired Hamilton, and we've heard head coach Chuck Pagano state again and again how the offense is a "West Coast style" offense that is going to implement more "West Coast principles.". Raheem Morris. If Pep Hamilton is going to turn this offense around, hes going to have to do it from the ground-up. From college, the NFL even a stop in the XFL in 2020, the Howard University graduate has a proven track record. Basically, Hamilton said don't get caught up in the "West Coast" label. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Nick Caserio may be making the picks, but it will be Pep Hamiltons new offensive scheme that will dictate who he selects. The Texans have also yet to sign any legitimate interior offensive lineman, which indicates they have eyes to answer this position group in the draft. Beyond Cooks, who logged his sixth career 1,000-yard season, the Texans lacked such a target last year. Houston desperately needs help offensively. WebThe move reunited Hamilton with former Stanford starting quarterback Andrew Luck, tight end Coby Fleener, and wide receiver Griff Whalen. Now, Berbenich will be working with the Texans offensive coordinator for the third time in their careers. If you look at what we were able to do successfully at Stanford, I think there was a good mix of both. We have a depth of experience, but a diverse group of coaches with regards to our backgrounds, Hamilton said. We'll see when it gets to game day.. Houston Texans defensive back Kendall Sheffield runs a drill during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. "In the evening, Pep would start there and was teaching me football, was teaching me the offense, was giving me that stuff," Berbenich said. I think going into Year 2, everybodys much more comfortable with the system, with the scheme.. He was the hottest name in the offensive coordinator landscape, and many are projecting hell have offers to be a head coach next year. Predicting the 2023 starting QB for all 32 NFL teams, from the locks to the wild cards. Hamilton will have a mixed bag of players to lay down the foundation of his offense. Deepi Sidhu spoke with The Athletic's Charlotte Carroll to get insight on New York Giants OC Kafka as a head coaching candidate. Houston has a bad situation in the grand scheme of things, but going to a team where the quarterback room consists of Mike Glennon and Daniel Jones is a stark difference. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. No. Clarity on the offensive line also should help. Stuff that was just good for the guys here, thats worked with Clyde Christensen, the quarterbacks coach. Hamilton and McDaniels are both in their second seasons with the Texans after working together in Michigan under Head Coach Jim Harbaugh. WebNick Caserio may be making the picks, but it will be Pep Hamiltons new offensive scheme that will dictate who he selects. Houston Texans defensive back Jonathan Owens runs a drill during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. When asked about how different this new offense is from the one the Colts ran last year, left tackle Anthony Castonzo said that the biggest challenge is re-learning a new terminology. Texans OC Hamilton bringing new life to offense Hamiltons resume in the coaching ranks is long. When the Texans announced Pep Hamilton as the new offensive coordinator, also newly crowned head coach Lovie Smith had this to say: When I say hes an offensive coach with a defensive mentality, Im talking about, yeah, all offensive guys want to pass the ball, but who are you? Smith said, For Pep, its about being a tough football team. And we have a tremendous offensive staff, so I'm really fired up about it.". All signs point to running back being a primary concern for the Texans to address early in the draft. So, we'll see. Hamiltons third playbook as an NFL play-caller will still reflect his philosophical roots in the West Coast offense, but he also has foreshadowed variations that will stem from his distinct experiences with Michigans diverse scheme as its de facto play-caller, exploiting up-tempo advantages as the XFLs DC Defenders head coach, and tutoring Justin Herbert as the Chargers quarterbacks coach. It was a rough year for Mills and Hamilton, as the offensive line struggled early in the year. That's what he was hired to do. How Davis Mills and Pep Hamilton are poised to improve the Texans offense in 2022 Brooks Kubena , Staff writer June 15, 2022 Updated: June 15, 2022 10:55 p.m. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). In his quest to get back on the field, the RB is planning to work out with former teammate Adrian Peterson. 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Distance is a fair indicator of both a quarterbacks productivity and his teams overall success: eight of the leagues top 10 leaders in completions of 20-plus yards led their franchises to the playoffs last season, and if you include the top 12, so did Cincinnatis Joe Burrow and Green Bays Aaron Rodgers. Houston Texans running back Darius Anderson (30) runs the ball against defensive back Tristin McCollum (39) during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. "We met in San Francisco in 2005, so 17 years ago and I've been a fan of his. Heres what you need to know. However, we need to score the ball, thats what were going to try and do.. It has led some fans and analysts to question whether Mills is more of a checkdown artist than the caliber of talent that can be a franchise quarterback. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. That was the case last season, when the Colts were determined to have a power-running game" but struggled establishing the run, instead of putting the ball in Luck's hands and letting him pass more. A colossal victory for a franchise that hasnt had many. Hamilton historically leans toward power-run schemes that support play-action deep shots. The right offensive mind can make a world of difference, just look at the Los Angeles Rams or the San Francisco 49ers before the arrival of Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan respectively. It's our job to score at least one more point than the opponent, but ultimately you score points by getting the ball to the right guys, and we have the right guys.. Houston Texans at the NFL combine: Which players have they met? Empty backfield. WebThe offense that Hamilton is deploying is from the David Shaw system, which Mills ran when he was quarterback at Stanford. From college, the NFL and even a stop in the XFL in 2020, the Howard University graduate has a proven track record of success, especially with the work hes done with quarterbacks. Last years offense was an extension of OBrien doctrine with Tim Kelly running the show. The second-year quarterback played tentative at times and didnt take very many shots down the field, although he showed flashes throughout the three exhibition games. It was on May 10, 1969 that the Baltimore Colts, Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to join the AFL to form the 13-team American Football Conference. The Colts gained 218 yards and scored 24 points in the first quarter during their 33-28 victory. One receiver and three tight ends. Battle Red Blog End of Season Power Rankings, Part IV: The Top of the Heap. https://texanswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/21/pep-hamilton-texans-big-win-coaching-shakeup/, Ohio State QB C.J. Hamilton, who served as the teams quarterbacks coach a year ago, is anxious to see what his scheme will look like with this group of players. Hamilton has a rich history as an NFL offensive assistant coach dating back to 2003 when he began his NFL coaching Houston Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale runs a drill during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. An explosive play is as influential and deadly to an NFL defense, and Hamilton and Mills both know part of their job security depends on creating more of them this season. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? This draft lacks both elite talent and depth. The Colts have reportedly filled their special teams coordinator position with one of the best in college football. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. That's where we really formed our relationship and he helped me get started learning my football and how NFL football is really done.". It's obvious just based on production that we had in the passing game this past season, that we're a team that can push the ball down field. If Hamilton is who the league is billing him to be, then Houston could be the site of an offensive renaissance after being burdened with the same Bill OBrien/Tim Kelly scheme the last three seasons. Federal authorities on Tuesday arrested a Los Angeles film and television actor accused of running a $227 million Ponzi scheme that promised non Houston enters this weekend's back-to-back with the NBA's losingest record, and San Antonio has never had a worse mark at this point in the season. Pep's going to try and move the ball and score points, but it has very much been a tight-end driven situation. If you listen to his former Texans teammates, Head Coach DeMeco Ryans is the man for the job as head coach. INDIANAPOLIS Pep Hamilton arrived in Indianapolis before the 2013 season with a college resume that included coaching quarterback Andrew Luck at Stanford and an offensive scheme that had a balance between the run and pass. WebPep Hamilton, formerly quarterbacks coach and passin game coordinator under Culley, was elevated to offensive coordinator and convinced to stay in Houston despite a multitude of Houston Texans tight end Mason Schreck (47) runs a drill with linebacker Ogbonnia Okoronkwo (45) during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. The Texans employ one of the hottest up-and-coming coaching candidates on the market, someone who may even follow Smith a coach should the 63-year-old choose to retire sooner than expected. To say youre a tough football team, you have to be able to run the football.. "I've worked with Norv Turner, who's in a sense the complete opposite. We picked bold, outside-the-box moves for every NFL team. Pep Hamilton is a run-first play caller, which will require more and diverse tight ends to be added. Running back Mark Ingram is excited to have rookie J.K. Dobbins joining him and believes the Ravens will have the best backfield stable around. Can the presence of Tom Brady, a continued resurgence of Ronald Jones and the drafting of Ke'Shawn Vaughn add a rushing component long absent in Tampa? Hamilton admitted they Mills back with the play-calling in preseason, but indicated things should open up for the former Stanford product in the regular season. Best wishes to Hamilton in his interviews. We feel like we're on a really good similar page with a lot of things, so were excited how everything is moving.. Houston Texans quarterbacks Kyle Allen (3) and Davis Mills runs drills during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. If Mills is able to take steps forward during his sophomore campaign and Caserio can just hit a few needs this side of the ball has the potential to improve exponentially from their dreadful 2021 campaign. Then there is the stuff that Pep did at Stanford with Jim Harbaugh and kind of what the 49ers are doing. Lets take a trip in the Delorian to Hamiltons first offensive coordinator role in Indianapolis. I believe in what were doing.. Maryland is expected to hire Zac Spavital as safeties coach, a move that IBG reported was expected on Tuesday. "I think that term has become somewhat clich in football," Hamilton said. Hes such a creative playcaller and play designer, Colts backup quarterback Matt Hasselbeck said. Peps really, really smart, said newly hired offensive line coach George Warhop, whose NFL coaching career began in 1996 with the St. Louis Rams. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Hamilton's mind frame with his play calling is that they can be successful in any formation they run. However, he can call his offense "Daisy Duck" for all I care, but he's running a West Coast scheme as his core foundation of plays. Hamilton's previous role of passing game coordinator will be taken over by Ben McDaniels, who will also coach wide receivers. Five wide. I know itll work and itll work for him because Ive experienced it on a different level with him. From the players' perspective, the creativity that Hamilton has brought to the unit is already noticeable. As the offensive coordinator, he is responsible for calling the plays and the Chargers execution in situational football has suffered because of his play-calling, specifically against the Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons. The answer is yes, and heres why: Whoever the new head coach is going to be, theyre going to bring their own offensive coordinator anyways. Just our players are executing at a high level and this is what we envisioned from the standpoint of having the personnel that allows us to do a lot of different things, Hamilton said. Next. He and I've been in contact since then. Indianapolis has its injured players back, and the offense has taken off with Hamilton on the sideline calling the plays. The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with veteran signal-caller Mike Glennon, the team announced. Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) throws a pass during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. Houston Texans tight end Pharaoh Brown turns upfield after making a catch during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. Gambling problem? GM Nick Caserio discussed various trade scenarios for the Houston Texans and shared his thoughts on moving up to No. One of the quandaries of the Houston Texans 2022 preseason was the play of Davis Mills. Houston Texans defensive back Tremon Smith (1) runs a drill with Davion Davis (14) during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston.