Potential OC Targets: Chick Harris, Houston Texans

by David_Wyatt on Jan 9, 2012 7:10 AM EST

I have mentioned this a couple of times on twitter now but one guy I would like us to at least interview, is Chick Harris. The running back coach for the Houston Texans. I really think that we should cast a varied and wide net when looking for the right man to take this team forward. Of course this all rests on the shoulders of Woody and Mike T and if they are willing to part company with a man who has proven that he cannot lead this offence.

So why Chick Harris? I don't imagine that too many people have come across Chick too much, but he has been with the Texans since their inception. He has over 30 years of NFL experience and he has overseen 8 running backs eclipse the 1,000 rushing mark on numerous occasions. He dabbled as an offensive coordinator just once before, and for just one year. In 1994 for a terrible LA Rams team that finished 4-12

In 2011 he oversaw the 2nd best rushing attack in the league as the Texans clocked up 153 yards a game and Arian Foster was the leagues 5th best rusher after leading the league in 2010. Houston were rocked with numerous injuries in 09 which limited their ability to rush the ball but he has overseen solid RB development throughout his career in the NFL.

I'm not saying lets hire him, but I would like to see him interviewed to gage his ability as a full time coordinator instead of just a running back coach. He never really got a chance with LA and whoever we hire to be the next coordinator, I want them to have experience and to have a run first mindset.

Harris Coaching Resume

2002-2011- Houston Texans Running Back's Coach

1995-2001- Carolina Panthers Running Back's Coach

1994- Los Angeles Rams, Offensive Coordinator

1992-1993- Los Angeles Rams, Running Back's Coach

1983-1991- Seattle Seahawks, Offensive Backfield Coach

1981-1982 Buffalo Bills, Running Back's Coach

1975-1980- University of Washington, Defensive Back's Coach

1974- Detroit Wheels, Wide Receivers Coach (World Football League)

1973- Long Beach State, Wide Receivers Coach

1970-1972- Colorado State, Wide Receivers Coach

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I dont see why we would hire someone that has been around this long with very little OC experience. I also think its very importnat to hire a cooridinator with extensive experience working with QBs since developing Sanchez is the most importnat thing for this offense.

Maybe this guy would be great but this would be a very risky hire in my opinion.

by bklynbrewcrew on Jan 9, 2012 8:11 AM EST reply actions

I like him.

But I agree with someone else who said we should look for someone that can develop a QB.

by Crackback on Jan 9, 2012 2:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I would love Harris to be brought it for an interview.

His tenure with the league deserves attention and it looks good on the team to give him a serious look. Even more so if he were to get the job. Like it or not things like that count for something in this league. But more to his ability he seems to value the running game in a way that features a main back that has defined skills in the passing game along with size.
Foster is neither the brusing back that we have in greene nor is he the speedy back that we have in McKnight. He’s an all around threat with solid hands. We don’t have that on this team. Ron Dane was a mistake for the franchise but other than him they got solid stats from their RB’s. Steve Slayton had a fantastic year and even Domanick Williams was a 3 or 4 year 1000 yard rusher.
I would love to see the Texans run offense led by Chick with my dream FA pick-up Matt Forte here on this team.
Great idea DW.

by Can'tWait on Jan 9, 2012 8:25 AM EST reply actions

Could be interesting if paired with the right QB coach.

Probably would promote Callahan over a candidate without a lot of OC experience though.

by ArunK on Jan 9, 2012 9:34 AM EST via mobile reply actions

No doubt, I’m certainly not saying this is 100% the guy that I want. I just think that he should be brought in and listened to. At the end of the day, the more you listen to coaches talk about your team and what they would do. The more you start to get an idea of how to go forward. This is also one of the reasons I’m frustrating about us dragging our feet in relation to showing Brian the door.

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by David_Wyatt on Jan 9, 2012 10:12 AM EST up reply actions

Agreed, seems like 3.2 mil that wpn

by ArunK on Jan 9, 2012 10:35 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

typing on mobile fail.

Anyway, 3.2 million, that won’t count against the cap shouldn’t stop the FO from getting a start on finding us an OC that will actually help this team win a championship.

by ArunK on Jan 9, 2012 10:37 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

though I fully agree, Jets should interview a large range of candidates.

by ArunK on Jan 9, 2012 9:36 AM EST via mobile reply actions

there's hope!

I just read Marty is interviewing for bucs job. he would definitely take on his son for an OC position. He may be the only one who would at this point…

by RichTodd on Jan 9, 2012 1:35 PM EST reply actions

Who's the Jets running back coach now?

I don’t remember since the last one went to the 49er’s to be an OC. This many years without being a coordinator means he either enjoys being a running back coach and doesn’t want the responsibilities, or he doesn’t have the mindset to be a coordinator.

by manuvsteal on Jan 9, 2012 6:06 PM EST reply actions