Black Monday Watch (Update: Kubiak Fires Bush, Will Retain Job)
by Mike Kerns on Jan 3, 2011 2:44 PM CST
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Even though we all pretty much know at this point that there will be no change at the top of the current coaching regime, let's put all the discussion leading up to this non-event here.
Who knows...maybe Bob will shock the world...
The Gary Kubiak weekly press conference is scheduled in its regular 3:30 slot today and can be viewed at the mothership, houstontexans.com.
UPDATE: The Frank Bush era has officially ended:
Now comes time for coordinator moves, too: Houston fired its defensive coordintor Frank Bush.
UPDATE 2: Rumor has it that Kubiak was the one to fire Bush:
Gary Kubiak fired DC Frank Bush today. Means Kubiak will return for a sixth season.
UPDATE 3: The countdown to Wade has begun:
Wade Phillips is the leading candidate to replace Frank Bush.
UPDATE 4: Pretty much official now, Gary is staying:
The Texans will announce at 3:30 today that coach Gary Kubiak will return for a sixth season.
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Frank Bush gone...
All defense coaches gone.
Special Teams coach Marciano stays. Kubiak stays, Dennison stays, all offensive position coaches stay (unless signed by another team).
We won’t find out the new DC until “a fair process of interviews, evaluations and discussions with current coaching staff has been properly and exhaustedly conducted.” At which point, we’ll find out it’s someone we all hate, despise, and absolutely do not want coaching our defense (worse than Bush? it’s possible!).
Just my 0.000000000002 cents worth.
Don't kid yourself
It’s wade Phillips. Deal is already done if I had to bet on it. We will make the playoffs next year, but then go backwards again the year after. It’s the curse of Tony boselli
by AllenOU on Jan 3, 2011 12:26 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
In a perfect world..
I would take Kubiak as our OC, Cower as our HC, and Wade as our DC…
of course we’d also change our mascot to a bikini wearing Eva Mendes…
just saying
by schillingb on Jan 3, 2011 12:33 PM CST reply actions 4 recs
Bob is gonna surprise us all
Bum Phillips is coming out of retirement to coach the Texans and wade is gonna be the DC.
Kubiak will be retained as ball boy.
by Ivan A on Jan 3, 2011 12:43 PM CST reply actions 8 recs
Little known fact?
It’s actually 1978.
Frank Bush delenda est
I wouldn't know
I’m unborn and my parents are in college.
Frank Bush delenda est
In a perfect world....
Bring in a new GM, VP or temp consultant like Tony Dungy, Bill Parcells or Jimmy Johnson.
Hire Wade Phillips as DC.
Get some big name players on defense from FA once CBA is done.
Don’t screw up the draft.
Do those four things and the fan base will pop back into “hope and high expectations” mode for 2011.
Uncomfortably numb......thanks to the Texans
Well, Mr McNair has been talking to Bum Phillips.
So there is your consultant.
A Texas Wannabe, born and raised in New Zealand. Currently located 7343miles South west of Houston.
by distant_texans_fan on Jan 3, 2011 12:45 PM CST up reply actions
Hey i'll always be a Bum Philips fan
IF only because of thisone line
(when asked by Bob Costas why he takes his wife on all of the Oilers’ road trips) “Because she’s too ugly to kiss goodbye.”
Why?
Because 87 year old guys who haven’t coached in 25 years don’t have their pulse on the game?
In other news, Bum recommends releasing disco 45s in order to improve team morale.
And, not that I mind too much, but being given props for ripping this would’ve been nice (yes, it’s my rip you hear in the link above).
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by bigfatdrunk on Jan 3, 2011 12:58 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh yeah
/pouting
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Rec'd...
For being an old, fat, bald guy…who is far superior to any other old, fat, bald guy.
And for actually taking the time to rip that.
Wow…just wow.
Thanks
A friend of mine just put together a better set-up for ripping records, and he’s going to re-do them for me. I did them about 8 to 10 years ago, and the quality is pretty poor.
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Use FLAC.
/Open-Source-Audiophile.
(Please go lossless)
I do now
I’m a huge open source advocate.
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by bigfatdrunk on Jan 3, 2011 3:28 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Here's a pic
© 1979
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"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
After reading McNair's quotes on houstontexans.com
I’m going to throw it out there…we will not find out about any changes until later this week. It definitely won’t be today, not by what he said. So yeah, inaction, more of it. Lovely. F’ing lovely.
sounds like MORE changes coming
Kubiak is not out of the hot seat….
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
VID ADAM SCHEFTER!
AdamSchefter
Now comes time for coordinator moves, too: Houston fired its defensive coordintor Frank Bush.
Some people say "If you can't beat them, join them". I say "If you can't beat them, beat them", because they will be expecting you to join them, so you will have the element of surprise.
Facebook.com
by Kiratomi on Jan 3, 2011 1:17 PM CST reply actions 30 recs
I did more than that.
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http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
VIA* damn computers auto-correct
Some people say "If you can't beat them, join them". I say "If you can't beat them, beat them", because they will be expecting you to join them, so you will have the element of surprise.
Facebook.com
This post, alone, should
have more than 100+ recs on it. Just sayin’. Our Bush-Vanilla efense can be improved.
by typhoon.infamous on Jan 3, 2011 1:28 PM CST up reply actions
Right now we have no defensive coordinator and its am improvement.
If we had a game right now and our guys just ran around trying to do whatever they could with no play call, we may conceivably perform better.
by WhiskeyR on Jan 3, 2011 1:37 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Sadly, I agree.
Man, our efense would be the stuff of legend for the years to come. Hey, at least we helped revive some careers along the way, including Alex Smith, Tim Tebow….
by typhoon.infamous on Jan 3, 2011 1:49 PM CST up reply actions
"It's time." - Brett Favre, Frank Bush, ...
"You know what they say - Fool me once: strike one. But fool me twice... strike three."
by RocketsAstros on Jan 3, 2011 1:38 PM CST up reply actions
Video of Houston after the move, Bush's Effigy Included
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfHX3mAbyrs
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
and that's Houstonians at their homes
"You know what they say - Fool me once: strike one. But fool me twice... strike three."
by RocketsAstros on Jan 3, 2011 1:56 PM CST up reply actions
wtf is a "coordintor"?
Is this a cruel joke and Frank still has a job?
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
What happens when an unstoppable force meets three defensive players? THIS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpWqMqrZwTU
by TexansForever on Jan 3, 2011 1:48 PM CST up reply actions
yeah
Still no official announcement. I’m not celebrating yet.
A Texas Wannabe, born and raised in New Zealand. Currently located 7343miles South west of Houston.
by distant_texans_fan on Jan 3, 2011 1:49 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, I'm sticking around to wait until an official announcement is made
by typhoon.infamous on Jan 3, 2011 1:50 PM CST up reply actions
"I Still Believe in Frank Bush"
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
"We miss you Carl Landry"
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
What happens when an unstoppable force meets three defensive players? THIS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpWqMqrZwTU
by TexansForever on Jan 3, 2011 1:52 PM CST up reply actions
I think Kiratomi knows what the price of that lie would be
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http://www.battleredblog.com
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I would have castrated myself if that had been wrong.
Some people say "If you can't beat them, join them". I say "If you can't beat them, beat them", because they will be expecting you to join them, so you will have the element of surprise.
Facebook.com
ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS:
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
What happens when an unstoppable force meets three defensive players? THIS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpWqMqrZwTU
Rejoice
Choo Choo! Get on board the Marvin Lewis train for 2011 Defensive Coordinator.
by DaGoaT on Jan 3, 2011 1:50 PM CST reply actions 13 recs
Honored to goo
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I always thought I'd be doing backflips when Frank Bush was fired
But without the root of the problem gone, I expect the same results. Even if they aren’t only on the defensive side. The end results will be the same.
It's like Spirow Agnew
Resigning. Richard Nixon is still President.
Frank Bush delenda est
Patience Mike Kerns
Kubiak is sweating this out more than you are….
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
This feels like when Richard Smith was fired
Everyone is on cloud nine, the defense is fixed! Woohoo! Oh wait, we still have the same shit players on defense. Damn.
by Barrett on Jan 3, 2011 1:57 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Pfft
Frank Bush was totally the reason Kareem was falling down.
"You know what they say - Fool me once: strike one. But fool me twice... strike three."
by RocketsAstros on Jan 3, 2011 2:02 PM CST up reply actions
A poor scheme
can make a rookie look worse than he otherwise would
by Bobbythegreat on Jan 3, 2011 2:03 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, but even a great scheme is going to have a hard time covering up 5+ major holes in the starting lineup
"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair
Bush could get a job coaching actors on a Three Stooges Remake
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
NFL-Ready Rookies
Do not fall down. They can’t run that fast.
Frank Bush delenda est
OT:
Anyone think the meeting in Jacksonville about the “Franchise’s Future” isn’t just about Del Rio and might actually be the L.A. Coup?
Just came to my mind.
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
Pic o' the day^
Via Eric.
http://blog.houstontexans.com/2011/01/03/winter-cleaning/
^Aside from DaGoat’s, natch.
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"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
That's Eugene Wilson...
And it’s not uncommon for players to pack their lockers up entirely at the end of the season…
I’m not trying to rain on the parade, but let’s not use pics which do not match the situation…
Tho Durga willing Eugene is packing up permanently.
And fitting enough, in a trash bag....
"There is always someone on your heels that will keep you on your toes!"~Arian Foster
"Save the planet! It's the only one with beer!"Little Woodrow's, Austin Texas
Very true
But I still dig it.
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http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
Hopefully
the EW-Factor will also be gone by this offseason.
by typhoon.infamous on Jan 3, 2011 2:18 PM CST up reply actions
thanks for your service Eugene
he was a Houston Texan guys.
He will be upgraded, and his play was a large part of the problem this year, but the GM and HC that said going into the season that he was our best option are still employed.
All he did was play the best he could.
I’m glad he’s gone, but I don’t have anything personal against the guy.
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
by texanphil on Jan 3, 2011 2:23 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
He was also pretty good before this year
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
Maybe...
Although I don’t want to see Kubiak stay, maybe keeping him will help the Texans lure Champ Bailey in the offseason? He may be up there in age, but look at what DBs like Charles Woodson and Darren Sharper did for their respective teams when put in the right scheme.
On another note, good riddance Frank Bush
I've read around that
Champ Bailey wanted to move to safety. Has anyone else heard of it?
by typhoon.infamous on Jan 3, 2011 2:20 PM CST up reply actions
In other words, McNair/Smith need to pull the trigger now.
Because we aren’t going to get much better than Bailey at Safety.
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When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
by BabyBeezy03 on Jan 3, 2011 2:22 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I think Weddle will be a FA
Colts nightmare
I am Sancho
by HoustonTransplant on Jan 3, 2011 5:57 PM CST up reply actions
funny how
we all want Champ Bailey. A former Bronco.
That horse is still very much alive, I see.
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
Wait..
Wouldn’t that increase our chances of landing him then?
by typhoon.infamous on Jan 3, 2011 2:39 PM CST up reply actions
So are we expecting Wade to be introduced in Kube's Press Conference today?
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
I hope so...
I like the idea of having Wade. I’d welcome a 3-4 and shaking up the D. However, I wouldn’t be surprised if it takes a day or too. Bob in his interview with ABC 13 made it sound like it was going to take all week to announce his decision.
Until next year...
I think the 3-4 is a horrible idea for our personnel.
I also think are personnel are horrible, so whatever.
Frank Bush delenda est
Well...
As many have previously mentioned, I think a big, nasty NT would be the place to start. Bringing in a new DC will undoubtedly mean changing personnel. You know, in my opinion there are no quick fixes. So, I like the idea of the 3-4. I think it’s the long term solution to our problem.
Until next year...
when is it a good time to change schemes?
after you win the Super Bowl?
after last seasons 9-7 on the cusp of the playoffs?
or after a disastrous season where you set futility records on defense.
I think its right now.
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
by texanphil on Jan 3, 2011 2:28 PM CST up reply actions 7 recs
After the superbowl.
Keep things fresh, no complacency.
Frank Bush delenda est
Pancakes:
Frank Bush has been in the NFL as a player, scout, assistant coach, DC and assistant HC. He won’t have trouble getting another job.
Yeah, okay.
As a ball boy?
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by distant_texans_fan on Jan 3, 2011 2:24 PM CST up reply actions
It's worth pointing out
That Matt Millen is gainfully employed.
Frank Bush delenda est
Is there any openings at a 6-man High School?
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
Hey, Zorn was actually a damn fine quarterbacks coach
He was just put in a terrible situation by Dan Snyder by being put in as head coach when he didn’t even apply for the position.
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 Jan 3, 2011 2:27 PM CST up reply actions
TEH EPICNESS OF THE TRICK PLAY!
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
Sure he will!
I’ll bet there’ll be dozens of home protection companies beating down his door for him to be their spokesman!
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 Jan 3, 2011 2:26 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
guaranteed contract?
I assume he gets paid in 2011 either way, so don’t shed a tear for his family even if his phone isn’t ringing off the hook this afternoon.
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
He'll be back.
Knowing our luck he’ll some how end up with one of the top 5 defenses with everyone in houston thinking WTF?
Why?
Thats like saying someone failing miserably as a head coach will never get another job as a coordinator, and we know that isn’t true.
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
He'll be employed this coming season
If there is one of course.
"Eff you mothereffer!"
-Bernard Pollard-
Well his defense WAS offensive.
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 Jan 3, 2011 2:35 PM CST up reply actions
He'll be a coach of some sort.
That’s almost guaranteed.
As bad as he was at being DC, he was good at something. At some point.
"Eff you mothereffer!"
-Bernard Pollard-
He had to do something right to get that kind of money.
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
True
And he has a lot of basic experience coaching in the NFL – ability aside. Someone will pick him up.
Until next year...
Exactly
I get it guys, this season sucked, but does that mean we have to turn off all critical thinking?
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
I Spy a Double Facepalm
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
by BabyBeezy03 on Jan 3, 2011 2:36 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Kubes is back?!
Mass Suicide rampant in Greater Houston, Bleach Supplies run out, Dogs and Cats Living together, MASS HYSTERIA!
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
Per Pancakes
The Texans will announce at 3:30 today that coach Gary Kubiak will return for a sixth season.
How’s that taste, Houston? Bleachy?
since its pancakes
does that mean hes fired?
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
by Joe25 on Jan 3, 2011 2:43 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
...
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 Jan 3, 2011 2:46 PM CST up reply actions
Thats one thing i would want to see in 2011
Special teams trick plays… I’d like them to go for the first down with a fake punt or a fake field goal.
Now if they'd only show Rick Smith the door....
Yeah I know….put the crackpipe down and sloooooowly step away.
Hmm..
You know, i’m hoping that Smith also gives leeway to the new DC. Everyone knows we need help on the defensive side of the ball.
by typhoon.infamous on Jan 3, 2011 3:08 PM CST up reply actions
I personally wonder if Smith made defensive picks
Because Frank Bush didn’t or wouldn’t give input. If Wade is hired, I can’t see any way he doesn’t get his say on who gets drafted on the defensive side of the ball.
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 Jan 3, 2011 3:09 PM CST up reply actions
Kubiak was quoted as saying
Bush picked Cushing.
Not sure about this years crop.
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
Yeah, i thought so.
Well, can anyone inform us about Wade’s tendencies in drafting his players? I don’t know how its possible, but maybe we can find some correlation from his previous stints throughout the league..
by typhoon.infamous on Jan 3, 2011 6:43 PM CST up reply actions
Right, I'd like to hear some first hand perspective on his personnel decisions
Dallas is the closest example, but their defense was up and down under Phillips, and we all know Jerrah called the shots on draft day.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
one down, one to go
I wanted two announcements today.
Bush fired, and Foster signed to a 5 year deal.
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
This is potentially scary:
McNair believes a big-name DC with a proven track record is the way to go. Kubiak will hire the new DC.
He have any buddies left to hire?
Translation:
If you don’t hire Wade Phillips, your ass is outta here.
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 Jan 3, 2011 2:51 PM CST up reply actions
I think this is exactly what is going on over on Kirby Dr.
For better or worse.
For the love of Durga
I pray that isn’t true. Of course Wade is Kubiak’s personal friend so it doesn’t really change anything.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
If wade is hired
will he bring the 46 or a hybrid 3-4 D
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
Why wouldn't the GM hire the DC?
Just Askin
/forgot
Oh yeah, Rick Smith doesn’t do anything
I believe that the Texans need to score 40 points in every game to be competetive because of efense.
by Barryfromtexas on Jan 3, 2011 8:58 PM CST up reply actions
I think, you're
forgetting how hard it is to be Kubiak’s secretary.
by typhoon.infamous on Jan 3, 2011 8:59 PM CST up reply actions
if Cowher came
would it be strange if someone picked is OC and DC for him?
I say yes.
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
So, if this is true
What the fuck is Rick Smith good for? Getting Bob more coffee?
by Mike Kerns on Jan 3, 2011 2:54 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
No...Kubiak hired him.
He’s good for getting Kubiak more coffee.
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 Jan 3, 2011 2:55 PM CST up reply actions
And
He believes in him too :)
I believe that the Texans need to score 40 points in every game to be competetive because of efense.
by Barryfromtexas on Jan 3, 2011 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
That's all he has been good for.
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
The whining is already starting
DE Mario Williams indicated that a switch to the 3-4 would not suit his pass-rushing style well. "If a pass develops, you’re pretty much rushing the guard. If I have to do it, I have to do it, but it would be a huge change."
And more:
If the Texans switch to a 3-4 next season, DE Antonio Smith said neither him, nor Mario Williams are big enough to fill two gaps in opposing offensive lines. "I don’t see Mario two-gapping, I don’t see me two-gapping. I’ve lost a lot of weight, I’m 272 pounds,
http://twitter.com/CBSSportsNFLHOU/status/22000024124657664
Yeah, it’s a harder system to take plays off in. Get over it.
thats Kollors fault
he likes small D-line
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
Then put on some damn weight!
This is Houston! You don’t have to look far to find ways to add bulk…I can personally vouch for that!!!
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 Jan 3, 2011 2:59 PM CST up reply actions
Last time a Texan put on some weight in hopes of becoming a better
we got a bonafide kick returner that’s actually worse than Reggie Bush
"Eff you mothereffer!"
-Bernard Pollard-
by Jordann on Jan 3, 2011 3:15 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
LOL, good point.
I do feel kinda bad for Slaton though. Falling so hard so fast, poor guy…poor, rich guy.
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 Jan 3, 2011 3:17 PM CST up reply actions
The Texans FO
did a great job with taking care of his contract.
You know, not throwing piles of money at him after that one good season.
"Eff you mothereffer!"
-Bernard Pollard-
*cough* Okoye *cough*
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
They need to take a lesson from Albert Haynesworth's reluctance to switching schemes
Except for the $100 mil it hasn’t exactly helped his HOF cause.
NEWSFLASH: YOU’RE A FUCKING MILLIONAIRE. DO WHAT YOU’RE TOLD.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Still doesn't change the fact
that the contract he signed was to play as a 4-3 DE
And he only agreed to that because he knows that he’s better suited as a 4-3 DE.
"Eff you mothereffer!"
-Bernard Pollard-
Sorry but I have to disagree
He signed a contract to be a professional football player. I doubt his deal had a stipulation about what system he played in.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
by Hydroshock on Jan 3, 2011 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
That's more likely
than my speculation. But i’ve seen a couple of these million dollar contracts before. Some have very odd stipulations.
"Eff you mothereffer!"
-Bernard Pollard-
Anything's possible when you're getting paid that much green
For the record, I’m not accusing Mario and Smith of whining for discussing their concerns about playing in a 3-4. However, I expect players that have already been financially secured for the rest of their lives to adapt, willingly, to whatever changes a new DC brings in. Too often they forget that they’re part of a very select few that are blessed to become super rich, at a very young age, for playing a game.
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I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Did he say he wouldn't?
Just because they are being honest about their abilities? They haven’t said one word to the effect that they are going to try to sit out or force a trade.
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
They haven’t said one word to the effect that they are going to try to sit out or force a trade.
neither did I
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
NEWSFLASH: YOU’RE A FUCKING MILLIONAIRE. DO WHAT YOU’RE TOLD.
Yeah.
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
yeah, so?
Where’s the part about sitting out or forcing a trade? OH! We’re talking about implying things……which is exactly what we’re all doing.
So, how bout you quit stepping on my nuts now, k?
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Except Williams and Smith simply said they don't think they are a good fit
they didn’t imply they where going to sit or try to force a trade. You blatantly implied that they are going to act all whiny.
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
Saw this coming from a mile away.
We already talked about this one on twitter last week.
"Eff you mothereffer!"
-Bernard Pollard-
This is whining?
Jesus Kerns, these guys are just telling the fucking truth.
If I have to do it, I have to do it, but it would be a huge change
Seriously, THATS whining?
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
by nolander on Jan 3, 2011 3:27 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, it sounds like whining
From a couple of guys that have constantly been accused of taking plays off.
I'm glad you have decided to become the voice of no reason
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
I'm sorry
but I don’t see how them having been accused of taking plays off at some point in their career has anything to do with those quotes other then you really just can’t stop bitching about everything. Not like you are alone in that behavior, but two guys come out and make an honest assesment of their ability to play a position other then the one they currently are, and are called whiners because of it? COME ON.
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
by nolander on Jan 3, 2011 5:53 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Dude, just agree to disagree
You say a lot of shit that I think is bunk, but I respect your right say it.
Just chill out.
by Mike Kerns on Jan 3, 2011 5:54 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
On that note
What’s your take on that changing with a new staff? I mean, Kollar is staying. He should get his due credit for the success that Williams and Smith have had to this point under his tutelage, but isn’t it also fair that he accept some blame if they were guilty…..and I’m not saying they were…… of mailing it in at times?
Kollar is the most hard nosed coach we have on the entire staff, so if he’s not able to get more out his D-line then who’s going to? Phillips isn’t exactly a disciplinarian that demands accountability. In my opinion it would have to be on Kubiak, which is fine by me because I think he needs to have the heat kept on him to make this thing happen.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
I'm 50-50 on Kollar
I think they must have OK’d Kollar with Wade first or he would have been out the door with the others.
That's what im scared of.
That the texans might put a stipulation in his contract that if things don’t work out next season with Kubes as HC and him as DC, he’ll take over as our new HC.
"Eff you mothereffer!"
-Bernard Pollard-
(Insert Facemelting scene from Indy Jones)
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
Gary Kubiak MUST succeed, or that's exactly what'll happen
Mark my words. I hope I have to eat crow someday for ever bringing it up, but it’s a very real possibility that’s been playing through my mind ever since the rumor first broke.
Phillips is a very good DC, so I’m confident he can help elevate this team to a playoff level in the shortest time possible, but I’d be a liar if I said I’m confident we can actually contend for a championship with Kubillips leading the way.
Instead, what I fear is a 1-2 year stretch of more mediocrity, ending with Kubiak being fired and Phillips being promoted to HC. After all, let’s not forget that Wade is one of Bob’s guys…..good ol’ boy circle of trust.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
one more point to add
I’m tired of the mediocre shit. Settling for a playoff birth is not acceptable to me anymore. Not only do we have to be able to make it, we have to be able to advance when we get there. That’s a totally different ballgame that neither of these coaches has proven they can handle yet, when given the opportunity to be a head coach.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Fans are free to set their expectations however they see fit...
But it would be wise to bear in mind that your expectations have no bearing on what actually happens and the higher you set them, the less likely you are for a happy outcome.
My hopes would be for the following incremental improvements year-over-year:
2011 – make playoffs (assuming there is a season)
2012 – make playoffs and win n games
2013 – make playoffs and make a serious run at /win a SuperBowl
"velocitas eradico"
Not exactly what I was going for
I’m not saying we have to go deep in the playoffs next year. What I mean is our future team needs to be able to advance when we get to the playoffs, every year if we’re so fortunate.
The point being that as head coaches, neither Kubiak or Phillips have done that. Kubiak for obvious reasons, but Phillips has had his chances. It doesn’t make me confident…..just because we make the playoffs doesn’t mean we’ll have a true winner with these coaches.
I truly hope I’m wrong, but they’ll have to prove it.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Ah... I misunderstood...
…and after 9 years of no playoffs I’m just wanting to clear that hurdle before setting the bar higher.
Go Texans.
"velocitas eradico"
Truth
HoustonDiehards HoustonDiehards.com
I’m sayin’ RT @StephStradley: If Bob can’t trust R Smith to make decisions bcz he has less exp/respect than most ppl on staff, get a real GM
12 seconds ago Favorite Retweet Reply
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
by Joe25 on Jan 3, 2011 3:02 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Amen to that!
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 Jan 3, 2011 3:04 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, double amen
or however you do it
I believe that the Texans need to score 40 points in every game to be competetive because of efense.
by Barryfromtexas on Jan 3, 2011 9:04 PM CST up reply actions
press conference
im gonna be driving home from work during the press conference, any way i can catch it on the radio??
Houston AM 610
Normally has it either live or at least in excerpts shortly after.
It'll probably be on Sports Radio 610
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 Jan 3, 2011 3:07 PM CST up reply actions
the blame game...
Bob McNair ultimately is to blame. back when they fired Richard Smith, they KNEW that the defense was shit. instead of doing a better job of trying to hire a great defensive coordinator (Gregg WIlliams comes to mind) we went with a good ol’ boy, Frank Bush.) i know that koobz rick smith somebody is in charge of hiring/firing coaches, and that was a BAD move. the only reason our defense looked so good last season is the majority of the teams we played SUCKED. i honestly feel that a solid defense, coupled with our above average offense, will be enough next season to get us to the playoffs.
"eurotrash is the eurolitter.......... get on the dancefloor.... and shake your twitter!!!!!!!!!!!! baaaaah baaah baaaah baaah bah bah bah check ze tweets!!!"
"it is bad luck to accept a bird bath from a stranger." - Nascobar Lop Lop
"It's very SIMPLE angela!!!!! LOOK AT WHAT I'M DOING... AND GO TELL SOMEBODY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!" - Andy
For the Live Video Feed of Kubiak's Presser...
by Fuzion on Jan 3, 2011 3:23 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
They couldn't be here.
They’re the new defensive coaching staff.
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 Jan 3, 2011 3:29 PM CST up reply actions
Kollar, Bush, Holland, and one other D coach GONE...
Live from Kubes.
late!
lol
"eurotrash is the eurolitter.......... get on the dancefloor.... and shake your twitter!!!!!!!!!!!! baaaaah baaah baaaah baaah bah bah bah check ze tweets!!!"
"it is bad luck to accept a bird bath from a stranger." - Nascobar Lop Lop
"It's very SIMPLE angela!!!!! LOOK AT WHAT I'M DOING... AND GO TELL SOMEBODY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!" - Andy
YES!
Let the door hit you on the ass on the way out, Kollar.
Please let Marciano join them.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
Kollar isnt gone
HoustonTexans Houston Texans
The Texans released four coaches today: Frank Bush, David Gibbs, Robert Saleh and Johnnie Holland.
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
NNNNNNNNNNNNOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
He’s a HUGE part of the problem.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
Ahh...
Saleh. I swear he said Kollar, but then again I really felt Kollar needed to go and probably heard that.
you just wanted to hear Kollar
we all do
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
How? He's worse than Kollar!
I am Sancho
by HoustonTransplant on Jan 3, 2011 6:40 PM CST up reply actions
bush, holland, gibbs and one more all gone
"eurotrash is the eurolitter.......... get on the dancefloor.... and shake your twitter!!!!!!!!!!!! baaaaah baaah baaaah baaah bah bah bah check ze tweets!!!"
"it is bad luck to accept a bird bath from a stranger." - Nascobar Lop Lop
"It's very SIMPLE angela!!!!! LOOK AT WHAT I'M DOING... AND GO TELL SOMEBODY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!" - Andy
shit video
isnt loading.
Choo Choo! Get on board the Marvin Lewis train for 2011 Defensive Coordinator.
Bringing in a new coordinator (duh)
Lol. Come on Kubes, give us something more…um…less Kubes.
Wade will be one of the people they speak to...
And very quickly.
Lots of "interviews"
will be conducted for the new DC. Lots of people looked at. Everyone involved.
Everybody will have input, though Bob McNair has told Kubes in the past that Kubes gets to veto ones he doesn’t want.
You're good at this
:-)
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
I type fast.
Had to learn something in school…
Whatever the guy thinks is best and adaptable with the players they have...
That’s what they want.
There will always be players who want to work one scheme (3-4 or 4-3) or another...
And they will have to convince the players the scheme is right for the team, and then to let the players know they fit into the plan, too.
Obviously they have holes if they went to 3-4
bfd’s nose-tackle planetoid would be needed, basically.
Like Kollar would know WTF to do with one
I really need a beer.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
Kollar could still get fired
when the new DC gets here and gets one look at him.
Choo Choo! Get on board the Marvin Lewis train for 2011 Defensive Coordinator.
yeah
I would be surprised if he was kept by the new guy
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
Thanks for cheering me up
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
Somebody has to be happy around here
or we’ll just drown in our own tears.
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
Newsflash:
Kubiak’s job is to do what’s best for the Texans. Lol.
Don't remind me of week 3.. Grrr.
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
Nah, I just live in Cowboy Country, so wasn't a great week.
Especially because I was talking trash a lot before that game. Learned my lesson!
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
Do you mean Week 3 of 2009?
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
by bigfatdrunk on Jan 3, 2011 3:41 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
why did bush have a job the past 10 weeks
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
So we need a DC, LB Coach, Asst. LB Coach, and DB Coach,
Wade= DC, Singletary= LB? Possibly?
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
Singletary probably wouldn't take that position.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
That's a shame, he'd be a good LB coach
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
Kubes met with every player
Briefly, all free agents and otherwise. Kubes convo with Polly was good going into a free agent offseason. We’ll see what happens, when pressed about wanting him back “Polly’s always done his job.”
I think the decision to go with 4-3 or 3-4 will dictate if Bonecrusher stays
4-3, No way he stays due to his lack of cover skills
3-4, He might work in a Phillips-like system as the exclusive blitzing LB
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
On Re-signing OD
Lots of important things to get done this offseason. OD’s come a long way, and OD wants to be part of Texans as the Texans want him back.
Matt Leinart, they want him back and he’s done well in his time here (holding the clipboard obviously). They hope he returns, has a bright future.
By IT factor
I’ll assume IT means he does a great job getting teenage girls hammered in hot tubs.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
Thats more then most 3rd QBs do
You think Rusty Smith could handle that job?
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
by nolander on Jan 3, 2011 3:43 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Any idea how many years Orlovsky has left on his deal?
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 Jan 3, 2011 3:40 PM CST up reply actions
1
Twas a 3-year deal.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
Ahh, So it was Leinart's deal that went out.
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
Yeah
His was a 1/$1MM, if I remember correctly.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
so Leinart made more than
Foster?
I’m on the players side here.
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
On new DC having personnel control
The DC would undoubtably have control and they would get him what he needs, and they would support him 100%. They’ll get whatever he needs, and they are committed to improving the D.
As it should be when they hire Marvin Lewis
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
by nolander on Jan 3, 2011 3:41 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
He's not?
/sarcasm
I believe that the Texans need to score 40 points in every game to be competetive because of efense.
by Barryfromtexas on Jan 3, 2011 9:30 PM CST up reply actions
This time will be different
The changes have to be quick (moving forward and just adjusting the defense into some caliber of mediocre of better). They have to start tonight to make the plan moving forward, and to find the right guys.
What we know
I have heard Kubiak say “him” when referring to the new DC.
So its a male. More clues to come… stay tuned.
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
There goes Hillary Clinton's bid for DC
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
From now on you shall be Matlock
/Animal House
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
You forgot to belch in his face
I am Sancho
by HoustonTransplant on Jan 4, 2011 3:31 AM CST up reply actions
Kubiak on Cushing and his drop-off
Brian missing the time hurt him. When you miss 4 weeks, you can’t just bounce right back and be the same guy. DeMeco’s injury hurt him a great deal, because we had to get him uncomfortable for a few weeks. He wasn’t able to adjust, and so it didn’t add up to what he did last season. He’s still a huge presence, and he did what we asked. His effort was as good as the year previous.
On delegating more of the play-calling
Kubes will evaluate himself also. He wants to hire a guy who has a lot of experience on the D side. He wants or likes the idea of a previous HC.
On whether Ray will be back (DB Coach)
Ray’s talked about retirement, and Ray is helping the evaluation.
On bringing back Mark Anderson
Kubiak says Mark did well, and they’d like to have him back.
It was a tossup.
I think it was kind of 50/50 on Polly vs. Anderson. I think they want Anderson back, and are leaving the Polly decision up to whomever the new DC is.
he spoke about pollard earlier...
both him and rick smith both had good stuff to say about him. he should be back.
"eurotrash is the eurolitter.......... get on the dancefloor.... and shake your twitter!!!!!!!!!!!! baaaaah baaah baaaah baaah bah bah bah check ze tweets!!!"
"it is bad luck to accept a bird bath from a stranger." - Nascobar Lop Lop
"It's very SIMPLE angela!!!!! LOOK AT WHAT I'M DOING... AND GO TELL SOMEBODY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!" - Andy
but he sidestepped
when asked if they wanted him back.
He came out and said he wanted MA back.
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
On the defensive changes being made today vs earlier in the season...
Kubiak says it wasn’t really called for, and he never felt it was only one person. If they felt one person would’ve made the difference, they’d have done it. But it wasn’t the right fix.
no the right fix
was definitely status quo.
That worked out real well there, coach.
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
On Bill Kollar staying onboard...
He did a great job, especially considering he had 4 guys suit up who weren’t Texans at the beginning of season.
Geez I think the 610 feed is on a time-delay. I just got that part
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
Holy freaking hell...
It’s tough to follow a Presser with all you jabroni’s replying to my comments :P
Thanks...
I usually have Mondays off. Maybe I should make a regular thread about it.
Yeah sounds like a good idea.
Hopefully we wont hear alot of the same thing though.
Like certain phrases of 2010
Its on me
We came back in the second half and battled but unfortunately in this league you need to play 4 quarters of football.
We just got out played, out coached.
I left those all out.
Intentionally ignored them when I heard them.
its tough to win in this league
Im really proud of how our kids tried out there…
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
They really battled out there.
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 Jan 3, 2011 3:58 PM CST up reply actions
The other team gets paid to play, too.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
The team who scored the most points usually wins
And that’s what happened this time.
Right Kubes... In September of 2012?
When a child asks you what a douchebag is, just say Cortland Finnegan.
Meant that as one of the things he says often.
We got a tough opponent coming up.(insert team name here) plays good football, they’re well coached. I’m looking toward our next game hopefully leaving with the W.
Not to me.
I think it sounds more like the lyre Nero played when Rome was burning. (He didn’t play a fiddle, like most people think)
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 Jan 3, 2011 4:00 PM CST up reply actions
The Domus Aurea.
Is not a fiddle venue.
Frank Bush delenda est
To summarize my thoughts on what Kubiak said about a new DC.
He has input, and the ultimate veto because McNair wants Kubiak to have someone he is comfortable with running the other side of the ball. Kubiak wants a DC with some HC experience to help Kubiak along with decisions, and he wants someone he can ultimately trust to make the right decisions. Whomever they hire will be given almost unilateral personnel decisions on that side of the ball, meaning who we bring in is up to them. The team and F.O. are committed to improving the defense, and will do their best to bring in anybody the new DC feels is needed or warranted, and other changes would be made at the discretion of the new DC. A switch 3-4 or staying 4-3 doesn’t matter, they want to do what’s best for the team while making sure the scheme itself fits the team and players best.
by Fuzion on Jan 3, 2011 3:54 PM CST reply actions 5 recs
Excellent job
Just wanted to rec you somewhere. Nooooo, not there.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
This doesn't exactly smell of "change we can believe in"
McNair wants Kubiak to have someone he is comfortable with running the other side of the ball.
Rinse and repeat
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Thanks for covering the presser
I missed it and you did great updating us on the finer points.
Thanks again.
"Eff you mothereffer!"
-Bernard Pollard-
Honestly
if the OC job was open, I would expect Kubiak to make the hire.
I don’t understand the people who are up in arms about Smith not making this pick.
Gary Kubiak is the Head Coach of the team, not just the offense.
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
Mostly upset ecause
He hired Frank Bush, noted fail-seeker.
Frank Bush delenda est
dont forget
He replaced the worst DC in franchise history, with the worst DC in franchise history.
I would love to walk into the DC job now. The lowest of expectations.
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
by texanphil on Jan 3, 2011 4:01 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
That's the sad truth
As long as you don’t set records for the worst defense in league history, you’ve instantly made improvements and probably won’t get fired.
Frank Bush delenda est
I like what he said about wanting a guy with HC experience
unless of course that means we are hiring Singletary.
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
G'ood
I believe that the Texans need to score 40 points in every game to be competetive because of efense.
by Barryfromtexas on Jan 3, 2011 9:51 PM CST up reply actions
Matt Leinart
They’d like to get him back. Kubiak said he has tons of potential, tremendous upside. Leinart came in and did exactly what he needed to, and worked as hard as anyone. They understand he’s opened a lot of eyes this season, a la Sexy Rexy, and if he goes elsewhere they wish him the best. They do think he has the “It Factor” and could be a superstar in this league given the right opportunities and right coaching.
Mark Anderson
He played well for the team. They’d love to get him back. He did exactly what they asked, and worked his tail off to do so. They appreciated the hard work and effort, and if they can get him back they will.
Bernard Pollard
He played pretty well this season in Kubiak’s mind. He came in as a guy dropped from another team, and showed he still has the ability to play and play well. It seemed like Kubiak was leaving this particular personnel decision and FA signing up to the new DC though, as he refused to say “we want him back”.
they just fired his position coach
and Kollar is still there, so maybe thats why MA got more “want him back” love than Pollard.
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
Thanks for the write-ups for those of us
Who can’t listen.
Frank Bush delenda est
No problem.
Knowing those that can’t watch or listen live can read it makes me happy :) plus, now I get to force you all to read my opinions. MUAHAHAHA!
Jordann = McNair?
Jordann has been steadfast in retaining Kubes.
Now lets see how this all plays out. Get your “I told you so” t-shirts ready. On both sides of the argument.
"I'm trying to get a feel for Booty" - GK
Nair Jordann?
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
by nolander on Jan 3, 2011 4:06 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
Apparently Marvin Lewis isn't being fired
but he might choose not to return as coach unless he gets more roster control and a covered practice field among other things. Interesting
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
If he decides to stay he should be applauded for his dedication
I couldn’t possible think of a reason why anyone would want to stay in Cincinnati if there are better opportunities out there. And I’d have to think Lewis would have a whole lot of phone calls if he becomes available.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Which is probably why Brown is actually mulling making the changed
that he has requested. Its hard to blame him for Cincis problems when the FO is so incompetent
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
Mr. Brown
Is slowly stumbling towards Al Davis’s wheelchair. Lewis should get out while he can.
Frank Bush delenda est
My dream scenario
Bud Adams’ ego runs rampant and fires Jeff Fisher over the previous VY incident (not to mention the season collapse). Fisher, who still wants to coach, swears vengance and becomes the Texans DC. We keep the 4-3 and Fisher has our defense eating raw meat with crushed glass by next August.
And I am in the camp of those who are glad Kubiak is back.
by SubCrim on Jan 3, 2011 4:49 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I LOL'd at this......
Bush seemed resigned to his fate after the final practice of the season on Friday.
“I’ve got to go out and try to find a way to sell myself to another organization,”
Classic! You can’t script anything better than that!
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
from a secret source... it went down like this.
Koob calls defensive coaches over
everybody NOT named Bill Kollar please step forward.
"eurotrash is the eurolitter.......... get on the dancefloor.... and shake your twitter!!!!!!!!!!!! baaaaah baaah baaaah baaah bah bah bah check ze tweets!!!"
"it is bad luck to accept a bird bath from a stranger." - Nascobar Lop Lop
"It's very SIMPLE angela!!!!! LOOK AT WHAT I'M DOING... AND GO TELL SOMEBODY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!" - Andy
...or bill Kollar step back
The rest of you guys – go pack
I believe that the Texans need to score 40 points in every game to be competetive because of efense.
by Barryfromtexas on Jan 3, 2011 9:59 PM CST up reply actions
#Kubiakbelievesinyou
Not coaching next season
I believe that the Texans need to score 40 points in every game to be competetive because of efense.
Kubiak firing Bush
Kubiak has no right to fire Frank Bush. He should have fired himself first, Smith should have fired Bush, McNair should have fired Smith, then sold the team to someone that knows football. Peace Out Texan Fans!!!!!!!!
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