Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (4) scrambles away from Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) in their NFL game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Nashville. At left is Titans tight end Craig Stevens (88).NASHVILLE – Mike Munchak believes the Tennessee Titans aren’t far off from becoming a playoff team, and he’ll argue that he should keep coaching them in 2014 in the next few days.
Texans owner Bob McNair could hire a new coach before Houston decides who will be the No. 1 draft selection in May.
Chris Johnson ran for 127 yards and a touchdown in what might be his last game with the Titans, who beat the Houston Texans 16-10 Sunday for a win that might help Munchak’s argument to stay on the job.
“I think I have a good feel for what needs to be done,” said Munchak, now 22-26 in three seasons. “That’s what we’ll talk about the next few days, and we’ll find out how they want to go forward.”
With their 14th straight loss, the Texans (2-14) at least made sure whoever their next coach is will have the top draft pick. Interim coach Wade Phillips declined to answer whether he’s interested in staying with the Texans if he’s not picked to take over.