John McClain: McNair Keeping Kubiak Looks Likely
by Mike Kerns on Dec 31, 2010 3:09 AM CST
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Unless something like a blowout loss to Jacksonville in Sunday’s game at Reliant Stadium causes him to have an 11th-hour change of heart, McNair will bring back Kubiak for his sixth season, two people familiar with the situation said on Thursday.
McNair has declined to comment on Kubiak’s job situation since Dec. 15, but three people close to the owner said he’s angry, disappointed and frustrated with the Texans’ 5-10 record that includes eight losses in nine games.
They say, however, that McNair believes the offense is in good hands with Kubiak overseeing it but that he wants to improve the defense dramatically.
To sum up how I feel about Bob McNair right now: Ladies & Gentlemen, Mr. Chevy Chase:
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I'd like Bob to show that he cares about the success of this team
Our fans are so loyal that an 0-16 season would generate about the same revenue as an 8-8 season
If you're a fan of basketball, watch a movie called Sonicsgate. It's free, just google it.
Take it with a grain of salt before buying into it.
Pancakes has shown to have as much insight into the team’s decision making as the hot dog vendor.
Choo Choo! Get on board the Marvin Lewis train for 2011 Defensive Coordinator.
^ This
Is why I’m not jumping to conclusions yet. I have a feeling he’s right, but that would be just a coincidence.
Wade will walk in, start working on the efense, look at Rick Smith and go “How the HELL did you keep YOUR job?!”
THe hotdog vendor does have good insight though :P
I believe that the Texans need to score 40 points in every game to be competetive because of efense.
by Barryfromtexas on Jan 1, 2011 9:38 AM CST up reply actions
Thanks for the insight, Pancakes
three people close to the owner said he’s angry, disappointed and frustrated
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
The sources went on to say...
… that McNair really wants to have a winning season next year
… that McNair expect the Texans to go to the playoffs next year
… that McNair expects the sun to rise from the east tomorrow
… that McNair, after extensive research, has found water to be wet
… that McNair expect it to be extremely humid in Houston this summer
"velocitas eradico"
At this point...
I just want to win. Please Bob, Please Gary, Please Rick. Someone get this team a winner!!!!
bob urks me
hes so angry that hes retaining pubes another year at least? yea hes livid
Rockets-Texans-Dynamo-Longhorn fan.. the Astros have gotten back into my good graces so theyre allowed back into the elite club... GO 'STROS, 2011 NL Central Division Champs!! you heard it hear first!
Bob McNair : Gary Kubiak
Your Answer?
A) Abraham Lincoln : George McClellan
B) Gary Kubiak : Frank Bush
C) George H. W. Bush : George W. Bush
D) Rosenkrantz : Guildenstern
E) Maverick : Goose.
Frank Bush delenda est
by JimboTexan on Dec 31, 2010 9:30 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
It looks like B
But I’ll wait until Monday for my final answer
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
by texanphil on Dec 31, 2010 9:49 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
A George McClellan Reference
Will always get a rec from me.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...
Can't be E
Since Goose actually got what many of us hope would happen to Kubiak/Smith/Bush
Will Just Have to Wait and See...thats the fun of it
I will remain a Texans Fan no matter who they bring in or let stay…I don’t think McNair is going to fuck around with a billion dollar business venture…he will do what he thinks is best for his business, plus the fact that this business venture is in the public eye, McNair will do what he thinks is right for pride and reputation as well. So have faith and go find a hobby for the next 8 months
What needs to be focused on is cleaning house in the Sports Radio Business!!!
The other day there was a host on 610 radio, metzler or something and all he did was BITCH, then some guy called and wanted to talk about the actual game of football, plays, technique, schemes, etc. and the radio host just blew him off and continued to bitch, so the assumption is that this jerk off knew nothing about the actual sport…what an asshole!
Congrats, Mr. McNair!
You have passed the final test. You are now officially Drayton Mclane.
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
by bone31crusher on Dec 31, 2010 11:49 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Hmm
Interesting analogy…the Astros were fairly successful during McLane’s ownership, i think they went to the playoffs like 3 or 4 years in a row and did make it to a World Series during his ownership. My guess is that you and many people Hate him because they have been sucking these last 5 years… his GM did ruin their farm system, and with no prospects to bring up or trade any longer, the Astros will be hurtin for a few more years. Hope they can make it back
Ya
There could be worse comparisons.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 1, 2011 12:33 PM CST up reply actions
Business strategy vs emotional outrage
Let’s consider some points from a non-emotional and more long term business perspective:
FAN GROUP ONE:
Some fans will stick with and support this team regardless of the losses and dark years of reaching success. They may reduce their financial support (attend fewer games, buy less gear) until the team trends positive. But they will cheer and vent and continue to hope and watch.
FAN GROUP TWO:
The fans who have declared no more support (tickets, merchandise, T.V. viewership) unless Kubiak, Smith and staff are fired are not very likely to reverse their support if Cowher, Dungy or others are brought in. These folks are likely off the wagon financially and emotionally until the team trends deep into winning again with no close or “fragile” appearances on field.
FAN GROUP THREE:
The fans who are frustrated (even pissed), but still somewhat support Kubiak and more or less fear a “scorched earth” rebuild that may set the team back a few more years. These fans do demand change, and want confidence the change equates to success in 2011. Their support may dip, but mostly they continue forward with the team. Early failure in 2011 will impact this group the most.
If you are Bob McNair and evaluate the financial impact from these groups, firing everyone does not equate to any immediate revenue in 2011. More fans are not going to jump on board just from cleaning house. His biggest potential loss of revenue is failing to communicate a winning plan to the fans for 2011 and beyond, and a poor six game start next season.
Despite other issues like Schaub’s arm concerns (strength and accuracy), or questionable play calling by Kubiak/Dennison (all teams have this at times), if the damn defense could have held opponents to less than 17 points this season the Texans would have only lost two games (Cowboys and Giants).
All this being said, a good business decision is to keep what works and fix what is broken. That means hire a proven and experienced DC, and get some additional mentoring and consulting around personnel evaluation and game planning strategy. Personally I’d prefer a new GM and DC at this point. Getting Wade in as DC fixes the most glaring issue and makes good business sense. Statistically, this should get the Texans into post season assuming nothing regresses on offense next year. Special Teams still needs to be addressed too. Now the hot seat moves to Rick Smith. He and Kubiak will be on a very short leash for early success in 2011.
By the way, I consider myself in group one. Go Texans!
Uncomfortably numb......thanks to the Texans
by MeMongo on Dec 31, 2010 12:00 PM CST reply actions 5 recs
Nice... rec'd...
I think I’m “Group One” with “Group Three” tendencies…
I’ve established that I’m willing to stick with the team through a looong building/rebuilding process, and I think that solid people with solid skills are a key component to sustainable success… However, the disappointment of being completely out of it (effectively) for the last three games of this season and facing ANOTHER looooong off-season has hit home more this year than in previous years. I’ve got one more season of Kubiak & Co in me before even I have to admit that it’s time to pull the plug.
Go Texans
"velocitas eradico"
I think we are all group 1 with group 3 tendencies
At least round here. Maybe group 2 drinks less bleach
by AllenOU on Dec 31, 2010 12:19 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I am actually strattling between three and one
I’m in for the long haul, but expect to see changes that bring success.
The whole “fire them all” perspective is great for a few weeks of headlines and sensational blogging, but it doesn’t bring in more money. I think if the offense had failed to produce this season, and we didn’t have so many positives like a great running game with Foster, then Kubiak would be in greater danger.
Let’s just hope they communicate really well in the off season and get off to a great camp and the CBA doesn’t delay things.
Uncomfortably numb......thanks to the Texans
Great Eval
I’m group 1 for sure, I will renew my Season Tix for next year.
By the way, i have the “SideLine Experience” tickets for Sundays game (if I don’t sell them)…any messages you want me to pass on? Don’t worry I will give the Cheerleaders a good groping
I've got a message you can pass on...
Wish a Happy New Year and a speedy full recovery to Andre, Mario, DeMeco and Connor!
by WhiskeyR on Dec 31, 2010 1:08 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Group One, Strong Group Three.
Although if a new HC gets a Kubiakian or better OC I’m ok with a change. It does worry me a bit though.
Me in Group 3 somewhat ...
I will have difficulty supporting any other NFL team aside from Texans (shade of Group 1).
I am off the wagon financially (shade of Group 2) for now – not so much emotionally though.
I would demand a change NOW IF-and-only-IF ‘proven’ (no more projects please) replacements (GM,HC,DC) are available AND willing to join the organization at a package the owner is willing to provide. This is why I think I’m in Group 3 to
support Smithiak for now NOT because I fear a “scorched earth” rebuild MAY set us back a few more years but more on the uncertainty on the ‘quality’ of the replacements.
Rec'd
As much as I’ve been on the record as wanting Kubiak gone, I’ve long thought that his mistakes would be not nearly as egregious if his offense didn’t have to be perfect to win a game.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 1, 2011 12:34 PM CST up reply actions
McDermott!!!!!!!
But it’s Always been kubiak, and I think we all knew he wasn’t going anywhere, but like many of you I tried to convince myself and actually did for a couple weeks. What a shitty new years, and if OU losses to uconn someone is going to die
by AllenOU on Dec 31, 2010 12:16 PM CST via mobile reply actions
OU should have a great game!
By the way, some of us at a recent party batted around uniform change concepts for the Texans to have a somewhat fresh visual start. One of the best suggestions was a red helmet with the same colors as the OU team. I think that would look awesome!
Uncomfortably numb......thanks to the Texans
I would be so happy
if we shook up the colors. Look at Tampa Bay several years ago, they practically reinvented the team with those uni’s. I LOVE our squad and I sport the colors too. BUT we are one of the most generic looking teams in the league. Red, white and blue? pretty creative…. and not to mention our name is kinda redundant IMO… to me the “Houston” part before the name tells everyone where we are from… do we need to clarify that we are Texans? I wish we would have stuck with the space theme like the Aatros and Rockets. Its hard to come up with something that doesnt sound like a soccer team though. I wanted to be the Supernovas and just like the Supersonics we would just go by “The Houston Novas”
by theSpaceCityKid on Dec 31, 2010 12:38 PM CST up reply actions
The Houston Novas
Man that sounds really catchy :)
by Catallac392 on Dec 31, 2010 12:48 PM CST up reply actions
Bob was trying to increase the marketing and fan support beyond Houston
And with competing against Jerah’s Cowboys, he prob did ok with Texans. I also was hoping for a space theme, but feared they would get too technical or have NASA pick and the team would get called something like “Houston M32” or “Houston GC141”. In all fairness “The Houston Nebula” best represents their first nine seasons: colorful at times, draws random curiosity, hard to clearly discern with the naked eye, takes countless years to develop and capable of massive destruction by implosion at any moment.
Uncomfortably numb......thanks to the Texans
If Goodell had been around then
he might have forced a name that was both space themed and from Dr Who to help with his European Football Conquest. The Houston Daleks would have a cool mascot at least.
by Jason Brown on Dec 31, 2010 4:01 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Can we exterminate Beelzebud?
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
This year it would be the...
Houston “We have a problem…”s
"velocitas eradico"
by DilloTex on Dec 31, 2010 1:01 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Actually, if Philadelphia hadn't already gotten it...
… the Houston Eagles would have been a nice touch…
…as in, “Houston, Tranquility Base here… the Eagle has landed…”
"velocitas eradico"
New Team Name - "The Houston Black Hole"
New team Slogan- “Where neither our mediocracy nor Gary Kubiak can ever escape”
by theSpaceCityKid on Dec 31, 2010 1:11 PM CST up reply actions
I say
bring back the Houston Gamblers!
Jim Kelly as the new GM.
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
Yeah, I thought of them...
I kinda’ like the name, although it’d probably be a better name for a team from Las Vegas…
"velocitas eradico"
You think any Commissioner would allow or approve any team to move to Vegas?
They’re all too afraid of players & coaches gambling on teams as is, a Vegas franchise would just add to the temptation
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by The Night Owl on Jan 1, 2011 12:21 AM CST up reply actions
Unfortunately, Novas would be appropriate this season.
They stall out about as regularly as an old Chevy Nova.
And in Spanish, nova means “no go.”
How fitting.
/takes a shot of bleach
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A word of advice for Texans fans. Remember John Milton's Paradise Lost: The mind is its own place. It can make a Hell of Heaven and a Heaven of Hell. Kinda sums up the last nine years, doesn't it?
by UprootedTexan on Dec 31, 2010 2:28 PM CST up reply actions
If we only hire a new DC
I hope we get a new GM too. I would not mind bringing in Wade Phillips and trading Mario for picks just to fill out our D to run a 3-4 here in Houston. It might take some time to be dominant but I hardly think we could be worse than this year. I think the 3-4 is the only way to go in the NFL nowadays. It gives the DC a ton of options and allows him to confuse an offense with different looks. Not to mention with the athleticism in the league today it is must to have as much speed on the field as possible. Also, in pass rush situations its creates mismatches on the edges w/ less athletic LT/RT. It seems to me most of the top defenses in the league are 3-4’s. We would keep most of our players IMO and Connor barwin would wreck as a OLB i think..
by theSpaceCityKid on Dec 31, 2010 12:33 PM CST reply actions
So you want to
transition to a speed-oriented 34 but trade the guy who would be the most athletic 34 DE in the league?
People seem to forget about how Wade used Bruce Smith
I believe that the Texans need to score 40 points in every game to be competetive because of efense.
by Barryfromtexas on Jan 1, 2011 9:48 AM CST up reply actions
I think everyone forgets Wade ever worked with Bruce Smith
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by The Night Owl on Jan 1, 2011 4:18 PM CST up reply actions
Ive actually brought up the scenario of Mario in a 3-4
on this blog before and it was an unanimous opinion that Mario couldnt fit as either a down lineman nor a OLB in a 34 D. Based on that discussion and the fact that other than Demeco and maybe Antonio Smith, he is the only player on D that is worth anything at all in trade value. If we change this scheme this fanbase will not want to wait through multiple drafts to fill it out with the right personnel so if we could get a bunch of picks we could go all in for 2011.
by theSpaceCityKid on Jan 1, 2011 9:10 PM CST up reply actions
However, there is a difference between a DE in a basic 3-4 & the Phillips 3-4
Just go look at some Bruce Smith footage & that’s what Mario would be expected to do in the Phillips 3-4
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by The Night Owl on Jan 1, 2011 11:31 PM CST up reply actions
I think that's a legitimate comparison
Mario is bigger than Smith was but athletically they’re very similar, at least from what I remember seeing with my own eyes.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
That's bold thinking
but not out of the realm of possibility. He’s entering the final 2 yrs of his contract if I’m not mistaken, and that’s usually when you see teams move star players in order to invest in the future. Still, it would take a major shake up for that to happen. McNair is very loyal.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
I'd only be for it if we could pull off a Herschel Walker-esque kind of trade...
…which requires a willing trade partner in a short school-bus.
"velocitas eradico"
But just when you think there are no more suckers
someone always has a brain fart. ; )
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
You said "trad[ing] Mario."
I stopped reading there.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 1, 2011 1:56 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
just my opinion.
only ONE team will win the superbowl this year. so why is “making the playoffs” such a big deal if you don’t win it? every other team who DIDN’T win won’t make coaching changes. the truth of the matter is if we had even a DECENT defense we would be in the playoffs. bringing in a guy like Wade Phillips helps your team in two ways.
1. his demeanor is similar to Koobz, and the guy is SMART. he knows his stuff.
2. can’t wait to see when him and rick put their heads together to go and get guys that will fit his scheme.
this off-season should probably be one of the biggest, most active. i would expect to see at least 5 to 8 new players on defense, and i would imagine at least 3 or 4 NEW starters. can’t wait to see what happens next year. i just don’t see how we can SUCK ASS if we had a defense that gave our offense a chance to get it goin. sure it takes them a long time to do it, but once they do, they’re money.
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by texanphil on Dec 31, 2010 2:07 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
The funny thing is the Cowturds just signed Kris Brown yesterday
I’m starting to wonder if we could have traded Brown for Wade in the preseason
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by The Night Owl on Dec 31, 2010 12:54 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
There was convo
about the Cowcunts probably scooping him in the preseason if we cut him since they knew they needed a kicker at the end of last season. Instead they were an extra point away from beatin….. Arizona.
by theSpaceCityKid on Dec 31, 2010 1:12 PM CST up reply actions
Here's my problem with hiring Wade Phillips
Wade Phillips was fired after Week 9.
The Texans defense has been abysmal all season.
If Wade Phillips was the answer, then why in the hell did we not call him up mid-season, when he could have helped save THIS season?
(Obligatory #kubiakbelievesyou and a happy new year)
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probably because
all games were close, and Bush made a turnaround last year, would be my guess.
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
My only thinking would be
At week 9, there’d be no time to install such a radical difference in defensive scheme (i.e. from NO scheme to 3-4 with 1 gap that Phillips runs). At least now, with an entire offseason (theoretically) to install his system, there might be a chance of defensive success next season.
I am a visionary, I am a genius, and now I am angry! Now help me find my pants!
A word of advice for Texans fans. Remember John Milton's Paradise Lost: The mind is its own place. It can make a Hell of Heaven and a Heaven of Hell. Kinda sums up the last nine years, doesn't it?
by UprootedTexan on Dec 31, 2010 2:13 PM CST up reply actions
I get your point and agree to a certain extent...
…however on the other hand I am grateful that we don’t have a “Ready, FIRE, aim…” owner like Satan or Dan Snyder.
I’m just choosing to embrace the situation whichever way it goes and the only thing that will truly cause me to melt down is if that RIDICULOUS scenario comes to pass where Kubiak gets fired and Rick Smith is retained to do a Head Coach hunt.
I’m not going to say that I’d abandon the team over it, but that would cause me much angst and agita (or “agida” if you prefer).
"velocitas eradico"
Has that ever happened recently?
Not that I disagree with the move, but I can’t recall a team firing a coordinator and then hiring another mid-season. It’s usually a promotion from within. I could maybe see it with a guy who was unemployed to start the year, but after enduring a start like the Cowboys had and the emotional baggage that comes with getting fired he surely needed some time to regroup.
Because Bob McNair never makes a move midseason.
Ever.
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by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 1, 2011 1:57 PM CST up reply actions
Didn't Green Bay just switch to the 3-4?
I don’t claim to know alot about the Packers, but I seem to remember them not having a very good D before Capers showed up and switched to a 3-4. Then they drafted BJ Raji and Clay Matthews and they now have the #1 scoring defense in the league. Just 2 years is all it took. I know we’re starting out well behing where they did, but is it too crazy to think Wade can fix our D relatively quickly to at least become respectable?
Wade Phillips is our new DC.
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"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
I still can't decide if that's his way of saying it's official or if he's just talking about it like it is
Waiting for Chronicle link to decide.
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by riversmccown on Dec 31, 2010 3:10 PM CST up reply actions
I'm actually good with the Wade hire
Just not good with Kubiak staying. I got really long winded about it on my other site, but I think these two together isn’t going to change anything.
Hiring Phillips isn’t going to fix Gary’s clock management, timeout usage, scripted plays, etc..
I share your concerns re: clock management and timeout usage, but not so much about the scripted plays...
As I understand it, it’s a pretty common way to assess team’s tendencies… What is your issue?
"velocitas eradico"
I'm not clear with how Kubiak does it...
… but I’ve heard of other coaches scripting the first fifteen plays to diagnose tendencies, etc… If that is what is going on, then I could see how it could take a large part of the first half to get through them, particularly if they are unsuccessful.
So, if that is the case, it “could” explain why the offense seems to start slow and then “explode” in the second half. The intent of the scripted plays is to diagnose the exploitable tendencies of the opponent… then when those tendencies are identified, the offense works on those tendencies in the second half (with greater success).
Now, if the DEFENSE has done its job and not allowed the game to get out of hand, then the team is positioned to benefit from the explosion of points in the second half.
Interesting… I think that I’m starting to understand the slow starts a bit better…
Thanks Mike.
"velocitas eradico"
I don't understand why people keep forgetting that.
There was a fanpost written by Aaron(Texas-Brocos) introducing the script. It was a long post too. He got it from MHR I think.
It needs to be stickied. Or at least put back up on the front page so we can educate people about the slow starts.
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-Bernard Pollard-
Here it is Dillo
http://www.battleredblog.com/2009/8/25/1001582/the-script
It’s a long read, but it’s a great read.
I urge everybody else to read it too.
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-Bernard Pollard-
by Jordann on Dec 31, 2010 7:38 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Can Phillips help with that?
I don’t watch the cowgirls, so I honestly don’t know. Did Phillips learn anything about that, with all those years of growing up around football? If so, maybe he can give Kubiak a few pointers. I’ve stuck with Kubiak the whole time, but HE DRIVES ME INSANE with his clock management!
I think that Kubiak is staying too involved in the playcalling...
My opinion is that he needs to get an OC he trusts (like MiniShan), let him call the plays and Kubiak focus on clock/game management.
"velocitas eradico"
That helped out Chris Petersen at Boise State
It should help Kubiak as well
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by The Night Owl on Jan 1, 2011 12:33 AM CST up reply actions
Also... the Phillips experience with the Cowgirls isn't much of a yardstick...
He was castrated by a meddling owner and as a result lost the respect of his players.
There are many aspects to Wade’s arrival here that provide possibilities for entertainment (one being the next time we play the Cowchips).
"velocitas eradico"
Unpopular but decent decision.
Look I know everyone is frustrated at Kubiak because there were alot of gfames where we lost by literally one or two misjudged plays especially by the ocaching staff BUT you have to understand that no coach can bring home a victory Every Time because it is just unrealistic to say we expect No Mistakes.
So, Gary Kubiak is a offense oriented solid coach (ofcourse with questrionable defensive moves and thus, Wade Phillips) and Texans are also a Offense orriented team too (a big one).
All in all, this a good move becasue we were lacking defense (plain and simple). The only thing left is either draft or get some free agents and make next season a serious one.
by underrated&undeniable on Dec 31, 2010 4:23 PM CST reply actions
Currently not that "unpopular" a decision...
…surprisingly enough, it is maintaining about a 60% favorable poll rating. I expected much lower and it may well shake out to be much less popular before it is all over, but it is still running MUCH higher than the 33% level of support that was showing up for keeping Kubiak a few days ago.
"velocitas eradico"
I'm on board with LZ comment below...
Can the Texans become a better team with Wade Phillips at DC? Yes. Could the Texans become a playoff team? Yes. So what is the problem? The problem is that addressing the DC position does not necessarily address the building of the team or the direction of the team. Anyone can get into the playoffs in a given year, but true success is measured by consistency and that comes with the proper personnel on the roster and this regime hasn’t proven to us that they can do that yet.
If it really happens, let’s hope this “mini-rebuilding” (Smithiak stays, Wade Phillips in) works, but I’m super skeptical in the long term outlook for this regime – Bob may inadvertently just delaying the inevitable.
Here's a thought
With our personnel, assuming they’re healthy, will Wade Phillips have a bottom 10 defense?
I think this is a step in the right direction. I think the problem is a coaching problem.
by WhiskeyR on Dec 31, 2010 6:15 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Agree
Personally I kinda look for Cushing and Williams to benefit alot from Phillips coming aboard if he is… Cushing will probably be rushing the passer more times than not, and that keeps him playing to his strengths rather than trying to cover TEs…
Williams is stout enough against the run to play 3-4 end well, and in passing situations he can pin his ears back and get to the QB, and since we’d be sending at least 1 LB blitzing on pretty much every play, it’d draw alot of the constant doubles off of Williams or create huge holes for our LBs to blitz through… Either way Williams will probably be a dominant force on the DL in the 3-4 whether he has 15 sacks or 5.
We’d need to replace several of our starters and add some depth… but who are we kidding, we needed to do that anyway.
What is this blitz you speak of?
Some sort of iced beverage?
Yea verily...
…methinks that it must be a concept well known to the other 72075 Bryans for he doth speak of it so casually whilst speaking of these other foreign concepts as well:
“strengths”
“cover”
“stout”
“dominant force”
“sacks”
“depth”
Truly this must be a wondrous land in which the Bryans live…
"velocitas eradico"
Sounds German to me
I believe that the Texans need to score 40 points in every game to be competetive because of efense.
by Barryfromtexas on Jan 1, 2011 12:06 PM CST up reply actions
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by riversmccown on Jan 1, 2011 12:24 PM CST up reply actions
I think Mario will also benefit from the fact he would be matched up with guards more often
Since the tackles would be more focused on stopping the OLBs from getting to the QBs, which I think Mario vs OGs would be a mismatch in his favor
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by The Night Owl on Jan 1, 2011 12:38 AM CST up reply actions
Assuming Kubiak/Smith are staying...
Is Wade the best DC hire? How about Marvin Lewis? Or John Fox (who’s available as of today, I believe)?
They're not in the Bob McNair inner circle of trust
Personally I like Lewis the best but neither are connected to Gary Kubiak, Bob McNair, or the city of Houston.
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Was watching a movie earlier and saw this scene and made me think about how Mike Kerns feels....
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
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The Last Samurai is the other
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by The Night Owl on Jan 1, 2011 4:25 PM CST up reply actions
as long as bush is gone, im ok.
cause there might not even be a real season next year.
so i’m just gonna be happy to have a team to cheer for… yell at… drink bleach to
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I agree with Clark Griswold!
About his boss and Bob McNair, btw the Apple Butter that comes in April from the Jelly of the month club is pretty good!
I liked Kubiak and wanted him to succeed but I can see no reason for bringing hiom back. The purpose is to win the Super Bowl and there are too many other coaches out their with more promise or resumes to be bothered keeping Kubes.
As for the Texans 3-4 next season:
NT Okoye
DE Mario Williams
DE Smith
OLB Cushing
OLB Barwin
ILB Diles
ILB Ryans
CB Anybody of the street
CB Champ Bailey
SS Bernard Pollard
FS Anybody of the street
Here's my thoughts on the defense/depth chart & FA signings/Draft Picks
DE—Mario Williams/Earl Mitchell
NT—2nd Round Pick (Alan Branch would be a great FA to plug in here)
DE—Antonio Smith/Amobi Okoye
OLB—Connor Barwin (Manny Lawson would be ideal here)
MLB—DeMeco Ryans
MLB—Darryl Sharpton (definitely need some depth here, draft or sign someone)
OLB—Brian Cushing/Mark Anderson
CB—Glover Quin/Kareem Jackson
FS—1st Round Pick (sign Danieal Manning for depth & KR/PR skills)
SS—Bernard Pollard (Nolan should be his backup)
CB—Jason Allen (preferably Champ Bailey starting if we can sign him)
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by The Night Owl on Jan 1, 2011 4:34 PM CST up reply actions
Here's what I don't get though.
If Kubiak is staying, why hasn’t Uncle Bob come right out and said that Kubiak will be here next year?
Just wondering?
I am a visionary, I am a genius, and now I am angry! Now help me find my pants!
A word of advice for Texans fans. Remember John Milton's Paradise Lost: The mind is its own place. It can make a Hell of Heaven and a Heaven of Hell. Kinda sums up the last nine years, doesn't it?
Maybe he's trying to outlast Elway's plans
And eight other coaching issues yet to be addressed in the league.
Uncomfortably numb......thanks to the Texans
There might be a deal in the works if Denver wants Kubiak badly enough...
/waits for “Huzzah!”s to subside…
"velocitas eradico"
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