Beyond Cooks, who logged his sixth career 1,000-yard season, the Texans lacked such a target last year. 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. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Under Head Coach Lovie Smith, Pep Hamilton will take the reins of the Houston Texans offense. No portion of HoustonTexans.com may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form. By accessing any information beyond this page, you agree to abide by the HoustonTexans.com Privacy Policy, Code of Conduct, and Terms and Conditions. "For me, someone whos played in kind of the West Coast verbage a good part of my career, the plays, I am swimming learning this playbook right now. Its a bit of a surprise but a welcome one that signals this is truly Smiths own staff. I believe in what were doing.. 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While the staff is mostly new, several assistant coaches are already familiar with In a 2013 article while with the Indianapolis Colts as their OC, Pep said it will knock the defense back, run with power, create conflicts and mismatches while throwing in rhythm, stressing early-down completions and third-down efficiency and taking its shots downfield. 1 overall. a move that IBG reported was expected on Tuesday. Texans OC Hamilton bringing new life to offense Hamiltons resume in the coaching ranks is long. Copyright 2023 Houston Texans. A summer separates the Texans from a crucial training camp, one that can launch Hamilton and Mills and a rebuilding franchise into the improvement they desperately need. Evaluating My 2022 Houston Texans Mock Draft, Value of Things: Potential Houston Texans Targets at Running Back. While the staff is mostly new, several assistant coaches are already familiar with Hamilton and his style of offense. 1 pick: What could the Bears get to move down? The Colts are among the teams that have met with arguably the most physically gifted quarterback of this years draft class. Hamilton historically leans toward power-run schemes that support play-action deep shots. Best wishes to Hamilton in his interviews. Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) February 4, 2022. 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. "Pep does a great job of building and implementing his system and we'll do the best that we can to put our players' talents in the best position to help them and us score points," McDaniels said. Stroud become eligible, and Mills will have to prove hes at least on track to be a foundational player to keep Caserio from plucking another passer. WebPep Hamilton promoted to offensive coordinator, retained Frank Ross as special-teams coordinator. 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. Will the Texans find Dameon Pierces backup in free agency? 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. WebPep Hamilton, Texans QB Coach/Passing Game Coordinator. 2 Alabama, Why Rockets' Boban Marjanovic is NBA's most beloved benchwarmer, Houstons revolving door at slot receiver. Hamilton was heralded for his work with then-rookie quarterback Justin Herbert and was tabbed to do the same kind of magic with Davis Mills. WebThe Government alleged that Mr. Hamilton submitted fraudulent loan applications and obtained over $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds. 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. Gambling problem? This is a carousel. 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. As a guest on The Midday 180 in Nashville with ESPN's Paul 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. I would say this, on our hot streak, hes called great games, Hasselbeck said. Pep will operate under a different cadence and the offense will look entirely different. Weve only been together for a year now, but hes known about me since before I was even at Stanford, said Mills, Houstons 2021 third-round pick. 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. None of which are quality dual-threat tight ends. That's where we really formed our relationship and he helped me get started learning my football and how NFL football is really done.". 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. Rockets Silas visits Texans camp, sees similarities, Drama-free Texans training camp a welcome sight. "He said, Were running the No Coast Offense. WebHe has recognized a creativity in Hamilton, a willingness to be aggressive and try new things in both the run game and passing game. He was the hottest name in the offensive coordinator landscape, and many are projecting hell have offers to be a head coach next year. On Pep Hamilton staying pic.twitter.com/zuJlIvmE59. Luck was a Heisman Trophy finalist with Hamilton in 2011. Clarity on the offensive line also should help. Houston Texans linebacker Jordan Jenkins (50) runs a drill during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. This is the third new offense he's had to learn in three years. Confidence is overrated. Ben Roethlisberger's agent Ryan Tollner told NFL Newtork's Aditi Kinkhabwala that the Steelers "want Ben back and will contact me soon to address his cap situation.". Early in their careers, Berbenich was quality control and Hamilton an offensive assistant on the New York Jets coaching staff. 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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. 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. Were going to work hard to do that, work hard to establish balance in the offense. 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. 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. 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. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. They'd have just re-promoted one-time offensive coordinator Clyde Christensen, and moved on. Which free agents make sense for the Texans? It puts pressure on the defense to decide who they want to try and take away and we feel like we present a conflict to our opponents because we have so many guys on the field at any given time can make plays for us.. All parties saw an improvement towards the end of the season, but it was too little, too late. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Stuff that was just good for the guys here, thats worked with Clyde Christensen, the quarterbacks coach. WebAmong the nuances Hamilton emphasized during a teaching session that included Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Marcus Brady, Buffalo Bills defensive If you look at what we were able to do successfully at Stanford, I think there was a good mix of both. Make no mistake, Hamilton has his work cut out for him. Spavital also spent three seasons at Houston while Kevin Sumlin, Marylands new tight end coach, served as the head coach back in 2008. Pep Hamilton. Barnwell forecasts offseason moves for all 32 NFL teams, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Previously worked at Indianapolis Star, covering the Indiana Pacers for nine seasons, Also covered Vikings for St. Paul Pioneer Press. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. But being away from him, you forget how really bright he is. Hamilton talked about putting pressure on opposing defenses by creating paranoia and conflicts for defenders. Hamilton served as the quarterbacks and passing game coordinator for Houston this past season after arriving from the Los Angeles Chargers the year prior. What Paul also correctly notes is that any good coordinator would not come into this job and try to force a system on this group of players. Hamilton takes over play-calling for a group that in 2021 ranked 30thin scoring offense in the NFL. Ive known him for a long time. One of the quandaries of the Houston Texans 2022 preseason was the play of Davis Mills. So there's no 'can't do's' in our offense.". Itll be a short amount of time before hes a head coach somewhere, wherever he chooses. Pep's seen a lot of ball, played with a lot of great players. Hamilton turned down an offer to The Colts lead the NFL in yards (444.0), passing yards (328.7), time of possession (36:28) and points per game (31.5). Pep Hamiltons Offensive Scheme Will Dictate Texans Draft Class. The Houston Texans could see Pep Hamilton head for the Big Apple. 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. Kubena received APSE National Top 10 honors six times for his reporting, including his investigative work into LSU's mishandling of Title IX cases and a secret settlement involving Les Miles and a former student. This comes after McCown was considered a finalist for the coaching position and, after Smiths hire, commentary that the former backup would make a terrific football coach in the future. At least, that's what Ryan Pace wants you to believe in the months between now and the start of the regular season. WebUnder Head Coach Lovie Smith, Pep Hamilton will take the reins of the Houston Texans offense. It has nothing to do with anything else. The digit system, the Coryell offense is a push-the-ball-down-the-field, play-action-passing-based offense. 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. QB Anthony Richardson rejects 'project label' entering combine, Texans terminate center Justin Britt's contract, Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer, Exclusive: Abbott explains push against diversity hiring programs. A viable running back, a slot receiver to compliment Brandin Cooks and Nico Collins, and a sizable upgrade for the interior offensive line are certainly on the checklist. The Houston Texans could see Pep Hamilton head for the Big Apple. Despite ample speculation that former Texans and heavily tenured backup quarterback Josh McCown would join the staff, his name is notably absent. taken themselves out of the Deshaun Watson. 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. The Los Angeles Chargers hired Brandon Staley as the 17th head coach in franchise history, becoming the first Bolts head coach with a defensive Sign up to this site with a public profile.Read More, For Security reason, please Update Your Password. But, it's a West Coast scheme, no matter what new Colts offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton wants to call it. Here are five things we learned from Houston Texans General Manager Nick Caserio's media availability at this year's NFL Scouting Combine. 10 teams that could have interest, and how much cash he could get, Colts tab 'mad scientist' Steichen to fix QB issues, How could Shane Steichen help reboot the Colts? WebThe offense that Hamilton is deploying is from the David Shaw system, which Mills ran when he was quarterback at Stanford. Houston Texans tight end Seth Green catches a pass during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. 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. He treats his meetings as dialogue sessions, 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. WebTwo California men have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a $1.3 billion Ponzi scheme that federal prosecutors say fleeced about 9,000 investors. Pep 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 interviews and offers this offseason across the league. | Powered by. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Ranking the interviewed HC options from worst to best. Call it a home run. Receivers averaged 4.7 yards after the catch when Mills was in the pocket, a rate that ranked 27th in the league. Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks runs the ball after a catch during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. 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. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. There was something about the way Chris Conley stretched out and snagged a deep ball that soared over his pursuing teammates like a mortar shell, something about how Davis Mills turned nonchalantly toward his new offensive coordinator, Pep Hamilton, as if perhaps the deepest completion seen during Houstons open-access offseason workouts was perfectly natural and normal. No. Im competent, Hamilton said. 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 following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. WebThe move reunited Hamilton with former Stanford starting quarterback Andrew Luck, tight end Coby Fleener, and wide receiver Griff Whalen. WebNick Caserio may be making the picks, but it will be Pep Hamiltons new offensive scheme that will dictate who he selects. Fans should expect to see a different offense unveiled against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1 at NRG Stadium. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Hes done a great job. 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. Houston desperately needs help offensively. Simply put, Hamilton donning a headset for the Texans staff is the franchises biggest victory since they defeated the Buffalo Bills in the 2019 playoffs. 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. Hamilton lasted three seasons in Indianapolis as their offensive coordinator. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. WebPep Hamilton is Reportedly Interviewing for the Bears Offensive Coordinator Job on Saturday. Odds & lines subject to change. Its easy to tell that Hamilton and Luck spent time together before the NFL. Arians' replacement, former Stanford offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton, is known for his version of the West Coast offense. The Bears didn't pick up Mitch Trubisky's fifth-year option, but the team hasn't lost faith. Maryland is expected to hire Zac Spavital as safeties coach, a move that IBG reported was expected on Tuesday. Hamilton knows that theres a lot of work still needed with this young group, but an improved offensive line, some more talent in the backfield, experience in the receiving corps and a quarterback showing improvement should lead to better results in 2022. WebINDIANAPOLIS Pep Hamilton arrived in Indianapolis before the 2013 season with a college resume that included coaching quarterback Andrew Luck at Stanford and an Pep's really smart, a bunch of energy. 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). This isnt an elite group by any means, but theres enough here to cobble together points. The 2013 Indianapolis Colts will be running a West Coast Offense. Houston Texans offensive line coach George Warhop works with lineman Jordan Steckler (70) during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. Texans quarterback Davis Mills throws a pass during mini camp Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. Deepi Sidhu spoke with The Athletic's Charlotte Carroll to get insight on New York Giants OC Kafka as a head coaching candidate.