"He'll learn more about being the guy who calls the shots, but what he really brings to the table is that he relates to players very well," Calhoun said Sunday night from Houston. "Guys like him, he's sincere and I think he'll be a good role model for them. And, as a player, he always had a good feel for the game. ... Howie did a good job over the years there, but time and circumstances move on. Obviously, I hate to see Howie go but someone was going to take the job and Donyell is an All-American and a terrific person."