Report: Lovie Smith met with Texans owner to argue for 2nd season

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith has been meeting with owner Cal McNair to state his case for a second year in Houston, sources told Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

The Texans reportedly intend to evaluate Smith's future at the end of the season, his first with the club.

Houston has the worst record in the NFL (2-13-1) ahead of its regular-season finale against the Indianapolis Colts. A loss to the Colts - or a win or tie by the Chicago Bears - will secure the No. 1 overall pick for the Texans.

Frustration has reportedly mounted in the locker room and elsewhere in the building over Smith's approach.

If the Texans fire Smith, it would be their second straight one-and-done coach. Houston fired David Culley last offseason after a 4-13 rookie campaign.

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