Report: Niners DC DeMeco Ryans is Texans' favorite
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans is the favorite to become the next head coach of the Houston Texans, ESPN reported Sunday.
The report came out as the 49ers and Ryans' No. 1 defense prepared to play the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Ryans interviewed with the Texans on Jan. 20 but is not permitted to have a second interview until after Sunday's contest. He has also