The Houston Texans are currently in the process of searching for the franchise’s sixth full-time head coach (and fourth in as many years). Nothing has been made official yet, but Texans legend J.J. Watt may have dropped a hint on Twitter about which direction the franchise will head in.
On Monday, Watt — who spent 10 seasons in Houston and retired following the 2022 season — posted a picture of himself and former Texans teammate DeMeco Ryans, the current defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers.
Ryans emerged as a leading candidate to replace Lovie Smith this weekend, with several reports indicating he’s expected to become Houston’s head coach.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 30, 2023
Ryans is now available after the 49ers’ 31-7 loss in the NFC Championship Game loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, and fans ran with Watt’s tweet.
👀👀👀
— BetFTW (@Bet_ForTheWin) January 30, 2023
Y’all are starting a sitcom?
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) January 30, 2023
JJ as DL coach 🤝
— Kyle Lindemann (@LuckIsMadeFF) January 30, 2023
Does this mean what I think it means?
— Jackson Grant (@Jaxadus) January 30, 2023
— Sapphire The Scorpio (@The_Scorpio69) January 30, 2023
It’s happening pic.twitter.com/wrxAglzdhO
— Mari 🦉 (@mxrmir) January 30, 2023
COME HOME https://t.co/WjDFPhgbwQ
— TEXAS RANTS (@TEXAS_FIGHT11) January 30, 2023
Need that official tweet asap https://t.co/Zz2xj6U0xg pic.twitter.com/L1i3bZKU0d
— Jordan Pun (@Texans_Thoughts) January 30, 2023
One day if the #Texans win the Super Bowl with Coach DeMeco Ryans, #Htown will remember how vital JJ Watt's support was to bringing DeMeco home. Btw, it'd be really cool if JJ was the player to walk out the Lombardi Trophy. https://t.co/a0TEbH8SV1
— Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) January 30, 2023
This is @JJWatt 's version of tweeting cryptic song lyrics. Only that it's not cryptic, they're not lyrics & his message is extremely clear. https://t.co/rP3Y4gFY59
— Adam Wexler (@AdamJWexler) January 30, 2023
PLEASEEEEE WE NEVER GET ANYTHING NICE PLEASEEEEEE https://t.co/hqo8w5pcHQ
— Parker McCollum (@ParkerMcCollum) January 30, 2023
OH LET’S GO!!!!!!!! https://t.co/hRZ0bj5cuO
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) January 30, 2023
He’s back. https://t.co/5GgFFe16ba pic.twitter.com/ENvSjfHfyY
— Bradeaux (@BradeauxNBA) January 30, 2023
Is there any chance JJ Watt is a part of the coaching staff since he's retired? https://t.co/28gJ33ijgB
— Paulo Alves (@PauloAlvesNBA) January 30, 2023
The guy next to Watt looks a lot like 49ers DC (for another day?) DeMeco Ryans. https://t.co/QT9wptqJTK
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) January 30, 2023
https://t.co/BTZE7zm2d5 pic.twitter.com/QrEs2zIW7G
— Scottish Texans (@ScottishTexans) January 30, 2023
It seems like nothing ever goes right for Houston sports (outside the Astros), so it feels really good to get this win here. https://t.co/0PgUKR74FE
— ᵂᴵᴸᴸ (@BiasedHouston) January 30, 2023
https://t.co/LNNP2ZlIQF pic.twitter.com/eZLIIgs7Xy
— Patrick Storm (@PatrickStormHTX) January 30, 2023
Dang. It’s happening. https://t.co/2zZN99Se1H
— Niners Nation (@NinersNation) January 30, 2023
#Signs https://t.co/ven52qAwzy
— Sean Pendergast (@SeanTPendergast) January 30, 2023
