Comcast Presents: This Week's Must-Read
by Tim on Apr 1, 2010 4:30 PM CDT
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PrintOnce a week, in light of BRB and SB Nation's relationship with Comcast, we're going to point you in the direction of a particularly interesting article about your Houston Texans, a particular Texan, Bob McNair, someone on the coaching staff, someone on the management team, and/or a moving haiku about BFD. Because I'm so original, we're going to call this feature "Comcast Presents: This Week's Must-Read." For the maiden voyage, I'm giving you two pieces that you may not have already read. After the jump...
First, here's an excellent interview by Thomas George over at Fanhouse with Bob McNair. Curiosity not piqued? How about this gem, then?
On QB David Carr, the franchise's first draft pick in 2002, who was jettisoned in 2007 and now plays for San Francisco: "I think had David Carr been coached better, things might have worked. If I had it to do over, I think we would have gotten David a veteran quarterback in here. He needed someone to show him what it takes. I think we treated David as a No. 1 pick and did not demand enough of him. He thought he was doing everything that needed to be done and that wasn't the case. He needed to be the first player in here and the last one to leave. He needed to work more with our receivers and put in not just required time but go over and beyond. David did not understand that, and he said that recently. Knowing what I know now, I would not let that happen. Coaches set him up with video equipment in his home. I'm sure he looked at a lot of that tape. But he needed to be here more and working with the coaches and doing more with the players."
And that, my friends, is as close as I think we'll ever get to Mr. McNair saying that David Carr didn't put in the work necessary to succeed in the NFL.
Next must-read is by Stephanie Stradley, as FanShotted by zala here. Just a great, great Q&A with John Harris of 1560 The Game. If you aren't familiar with Harris, do yourself a favor and get familiar. He's as good as it gets, and Steph does a tremendous job picking his brain.
There you have it, BRB. Happy reading.
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Or tiresome
I know I know. I’m being a party pooper^, but he’s no longer our problem. I’m ready to let it go.
^to be fair, I love pooping.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
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I kind of have to agree
If it didn’t show up in EVER thread no matter what it wouldn’t be so old. Plus, this isn’t any less annoying to me then someone saying first in every thread.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
I move to dismiss the phrase, unless completely appropriate in context
does anyone second?
If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?
by Shake on Apr 1, 2010 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed
It’s pretty lame. It was worn out long ago.
by MadMartygan on Apr 1, 2010 9:29 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Love Uncle Bob!
Especially that last line in the interview.
Awesome
by HoustonTransplant on Apr 1, 2010 4:44 PM CDT reply actions
to me
its an even bigger shot at Capers for being a failure of a coach.
Be judgmental about the actions of the past, be hopeful about the actions of the future. -The Homers Creed
Re: Capers
True, and you’ll note that McNair didn’t have many good things to say about the good ol’ boys club of coaching.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...
by Tim on Apr 1, 2010 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree
David could have been taught to be a better QB rather than left to fail by the coaching staff.
The failure to adapt and change by the coaches led to their own downfall.
A Texas Wannabe, born and raised in New Zealand. Currently located 7539 miles South west of Houston.
by distant_texans_fan on Apr 1, 2010 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I Doubt Coaching Had Much To Do With It
Why does every other lazy QB who struggles gets the blame, but Carr has so many people making excuses for him? Carr made the same mistakes over and over, and could only rarely find the open receiver more than 5 or 10 yards downfield. Don’t you remember the veins on Kubiak’s neck bulging out as he screamed at Carr after all those foobars in 2006? Kubiak would probably have died of a stroke if Carr hadn’t been set free.
It’s time to admit that Carr was just the white Jamarcus Russell and move on.
If he had a coach who demanded more of him....
He wouldn’t have been so bad. If his coach had brought in a veteran QB to mentor him, he wouldn’t have been so bad. If he had gone to video sessions with the coaches and the team-mates more and not had a video suite at home, he wouldn’t have been so bad.
The kid had potential, I believe the management failed him.
A Texas Wannabe, born and raised in New Zealand. Currently located 7539 miles South west of Houston.
by distant_texans_fan on Apr 1, 2010 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
He might not have had it in him to be a great QB
But he could have certainly been a lot better then he became.
Rudimentary creatures of flesh and blood, you touch my mind, fumbling in ignorance, incapable of understanding.
Best Q/A of the entire article:
On the Cowboys’ glitzy new stadium and Dallas hosting the next Super Bowl:
“They have almost reached our level.’’
If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?
I remember that article!
One of the few times someone’s insulted me/my friends and it was so pitiful, instead of throwing up the fists, I laughed, till tears Tebow would be proud of came rolling down my cheeks.
There was nothing else I could do…
To paraphrase Bob McNair in that quote:
“David Carr needed to be Matt Schaub”.
by WhiskeyR on Apr 1, 2010 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Wow! McNair is amazing!
On how he monitors his team: "I spend time with the GM (Rick Smith). After a game, on Mondays, I meet with my son Cal (the Texans vice chairman) and look at game film for an hour. Then I meet with Rick for an hour. Then I meet with Gary and Rick and Cal. The four of us talk about the game and express ideas and talk offense, defense and special teams. We go down the list and talk about every player. When I am here, I try to go to practice every day. I’m involved. I’m not the coach and I’m not the GM; I have one of each. But I’m involved enough to monitor what is going on. If you are not there, you cannot see people in action. You can’t evaluate based on what you’ve heard.’’
That’s a man who loves his team and loves the game
I’m most impressed. I don’t know how other owners do it. I barely care. I just think it’s impressive that McNair participates so much and watches over the team . I think that’s awesome!
We are so lucky to have someone that cool as the owner of our Houston Texans!
by BattleRedFan on Apr 2, 2010 9:12 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Schizophrenia much?
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
by tehGrindCrusher on Apr 2, 2010 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
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