Texans Fire Coach Bill O'Brien .br According to Associated Press, O'Brien was fired Monday after Sunday's 31-23 loss to the Vikings.br The loss put the Texans at 0-4 br for the first time since 2008.br O'Brien's firing was announced by team owner Cal McNair, who thanked the coach for his hard work.br Bill’s leadership moved our organization forward as he guided us to four AFC South division championships, 52 wins and multiple playoff appearances during his tenure, Cal McNair, via Associated Press.br Bill proved himself as a br coach and leader in this br league. I spoke with him br earlier today and told him br we are moving in a br different direction, Cal McNair, via Associated Press.br O'Brien thanked McNair for the opportunity and apologized for br letting the team down.br I’m sorry that we couldn’t get this team over the hump, couldn’t get over the hump last year, year before, but obviously early on this year, Bill O'Brien, via Associated Press.br But it wasn’t from lack br of effort. We did win four division br championships here that we’re br very proud of ... so we did a lot br of good things here, but we br didn’t do enough, Bill O'Brien, via Associated Press.