{"id":1800871,"date":"2023-01-10T09:36:22","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T14:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1800871"},"modified":"2023-01-10T09:42:47","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T14:42:47","slug":"houston-texans-general-manager-and-ceo-both-respond-after-firing-of-head-coach-lovie-smith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/houston-texans-general-manager-and-ceo-both-respond-after-firing-of-head-coach-lovie-smith\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston Texans\u2019 General Manager and CEO Both Respond After Firing of Head Coach Lovie Smith"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouston-texans-general-manager-and-ceo-both-respond-after-firing-of-head-coach-lovie-smith%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1800871&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47-->\n<p>The Houston Texans have lost too many games during the 3-13-1 season and have decided to part with Lovie Smith, their head coach.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7992\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7992\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7992 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-11.40.06-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1228\" height=\"862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-11.40.06-AM.png 1228w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-11.40.06-AM-300x211-1.png 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-11.40.06-AM-768x539-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-11.40.06-AM-750x526-1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-11.40.06-AM-1200x842-1.png 1200w\"   style=\"display:none\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7992\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lovie Smith via Houston Texans YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cOn behalf of the entire organization, I would like to thank Lovie Smith for everything he has contributed to our team over the last two seasons as a coach and a leader,\u201d said Texans general manager Nick Caserio in an official statement after news of Smith\u2019s release broke.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m constantly evaluating our football operation and believe this is the best decision for us at this time,\u201d He went on. \u201cIt is my responsibility to build a comprehensive and competitive program that can sustain success over a long period of time. We aren\u2019t there right now,\u201d Caserio pointed out. \u201cHowever, with the support of the McNair family and the resources available to us, I\u2019m confident in the direction of our football program moving forward.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7989\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7989\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7989 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-11.23.33-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2310\" height=\"1304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-11.23.33-AM.png 2310w, https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-11.23.33-AM-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-11.23.33-AM-1340x756-1.png 1340w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-11.23.33-AM-768x434-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-11.23.33-AM-750x423-1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-11.23.33-AM-1200x677-1.png 1200w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: HoustonTexans Twitter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>RELATED:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2022\/12\/carolina-panthers-release-quarterback-baker-mayfield\/\">Carolina Panthers Release Quarterback Baker Mayfield<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Texans chair and CEO Cal McNair also responded to the situation, essentially reiterating that a drastic change needed to be done in order to salvage the team\u2019s record and reputation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNick Caserio and I spoke with Lovie Smith tonight and informed him that we will be moving in a different direction as an organization,\u201d McNair agreed. \u201cI appreciate Coach Smith and his entire family for their contributions over the last two seasons. We are thankful for his leadership qualities and character and wish him all the best.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile we understand the results have not been what we had hoped for, we are committed to building a program that produces long-term, sustainable success. Our fans and city deserve a team that they can be proud of. I will work alongside Nick Caserio throughout the process and I\u2019m confident we will find the right leader for our football team.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7990\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7990\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7990 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-11.28.21-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2306\" height=\"1260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-11.28.21-AM.png 2306w, https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-11.28.21-AM-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-11.28.21-AM-1340x732-1.png 1340w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-11.28.21-AM-768x420-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-11.28.21-AM-750x410-1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-11.28.21-AM-1200x656-1.png 1200w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7990\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: HoustonTexans Twitter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What are you thinking? Is it right to fire Smith? Or was there a way to make Smith come back? We&#8217;d love to hear from you in the comments and on social media.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEXT:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2022\/12\/kansas-city-chiefs-quarterback-patrick-mahomes-wife-calls-out-officials-after-mahomes-chucked-to-the-ground\/\">Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes\u2019 Wife Calls Out Officials After Mahomes Chucked To The Ground<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Houston Texans have lost too many games during the 3-13-1 season and have decided to part with Lovie Smith, their head coach. 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