The Houston Texans are back in the playoffs after several disappointing seasons that led to three head coaching hires in three straight years.

The Texans fired David Culley and Lovie Smith both after one season, before hiring DeMeco Ryans to lead the team in 2023. Texans ownership took a lot of criticism from the national media for firing African American coaches two years in a row. Many believed that these coaches weren't given a reasonable amount of time to turnaround a franchise in such bad shape.

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith was one of the most vocal media members, even going so far as to suggest African American coaches need not apply for the coaching vacancy with the Texans.

How quickly things can change in a year. DeMeco Ryans accepted the Texans head coach position and already has the team hosting a home playoff game after winning the AFC South with a 10-7 record. It's a good thing for Texans fans that DeMeco didn't follow Smith's advice.

Which has many people on social media clamoring for an apology from Smith for his take on the Texans' ownership.

Does Stephen A. owe Texans ownership an apology, or was he right to express his opinion considering the state of the organization at the time?

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