Texans Fire Richard Smith!!

[gunn]

What about Sean McDermott... The Eagles secondary coach as a replacement? I doubt the Texans would have interest but it would be nice to bring in someone who has learned under one of the best DC in the game and has been in 43 defense that dials up the pressure.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by gunn

What about Sean McDermott... The Eagles secondary coach as a replacement? I doubt the Texans would have interest but it would be nice to bring in someone who has learned under one of the best DC in the game and has been in 43 defense that dials up the pressure.

Ditto

Let the dogs run and attack.

[coloradodude]

I wonder what Capers is doing about now?

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by coloradodude

I wonder what Capers is doing about now?

Bite your tongue!


I've already gone on record about wanting Sean McDermott. However, let me make a case for somebody else just for the moment.

Can anybody guess who was 4th in the NFL in total defense behind the Steelers, Ravens, and Eagles? They let their high-priced Defensive Coordinator from the year before go on his merry way and replaced him with Greg Blache. I'd imagine that name doesn't ring too many bells.

The Defense allowed only 288 yards per game, while the Texans allowed 336 (22nd). This defensive unit allowed 296 total points (6th), compared to the Texans 394 points (27th). The Redskins were able to do that with one less sack than us.

Now Blache has no reason to jump ship for the same job, but there is a guy on his staff who you might know. His credentials include playing for the Rams, Oilers, and Bucs. He coached at SMU before coaching with the Titans and Bills. He is on everybody's Rooney list when interviews for HC positions come open. Why not take a look at bringing in Jerry Gray to run the defensive side of the ball?

[texan]

Originally Posted by Roy P

Why not take a look at bringing in Jerry Gray to run the defensive side of the ball?

Jerry Gray would be my first choice.

[painekiller]

Remember all the big names we had listed when Kubiak was hired and he wanted Frank Bush and Richard Smith? Not Jim Bates, not Jerry Gray.

No matter what we want it's who Kubiak wants that matters.

[Maninthebox]

All I can say is Hallelujah on the Smith firing! I know the offensive turnovers and redzone collapses didn't help the defense or help us win games. BUT, giving up over 30 points six times and averaging 28 ppg or whatever, that's ridiculous!

As for Bush, I find it hard to believe that as bad as this defense was, we had the answer under our nose the whole time. If Smith was struggling and Bush was the answer, why not let him call a game or two. Why wouldn't Bush try and help Smith? If he did try, then he wasn't successful and he doesn't deserve the job.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by coloradodude

I wonder what Capers is doing about now?

Seriously, he's with Bill Billicheck in New England.

http://www.nfl.com/teams/newenglandp...e=head&team=NE

Dom Capers

Special assistant/Secondary coach; born August 5, 1950, Cambridge, Ohio. Defensive back Mount Union College 1968-1971. No pro playing experience. College coach: Kent State 1972-74, Hawaii 1975-76, San Jose State 1977, California 1978-79, Tennessee 1980-81, Ohio State 1982-83. Pro coach: Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars (USFL) 1984-85, New Orleans Saints 1986-1991, Pittsburgh Steelers 1992-94, Carolina Panthers 1995-98 (head coach), Jacksonville Jaguars 1999-2000, Houston Texans 2001-05 (head coach), Miami Dolphins 2005-2207, joined Patriots in 2008.

[Roy P]

One final name I'll drop tonight comes from Seattle. I'm not sure if Mora Jr. is going to be keeping everybody in place up there once he's the Head Honcho. Ray Rhodes has some ties up there too.

He's a little young, but so is Kyle Shanahan.

Zerick Rollins

Linebackers; born June 20, 1975, Houston. Defensive end Texas A&M 1995-97. No pro playing experience. Graduate assistant Texas A&M 1997-2000. Pro coach: Joined Seahawks in 2001.

[painekiller]

I guess a few of you guys do not read the TT forum, so I will send you to the Z report on Chron.com.

Lance makes his prediction on the 3 jobs available. It makes sense.

For the DC, he is looking at Frank Bush, this has always been Kubiaks 1st choice. Not a reach here.

For the DB/CB David Gibbs of the KC Chiefs, formally of the Broncos. He is son of Alex. David has a solid track record and it would please Alex, which means he might stay longer.

Last but not least, DL the guys who was considered the top DL coach a few years ago, the man who help to shape Warren Sapp, Rod Marinelli. He might want to go this low, but make him asst HC/DL, he might jump at the chance to work with Mario and Okoye.

Interesting thoughts.

[edo783]

Originally Posted by painekiller

I guess a few of you guys do not read the TT forum, so I will send you to the Z report on Chron.com.

Lance makes his prediction on the 3 jobs available. It makes sense.

For the DC, he is looking at Frank Bush, this has always been Kubiaks 1st choice. Not a reach here.

For the DB/CB David Gibbs of the KC Chiefs, formally of the Broncos. He is son of Alex. David has a solid track record and it would please Alex, which means he might stay longer.

Last but not least, DL the guys who was considered the top DL coach a few years ago, the man who help to shape Warren Sapp, Rod Marinelli. He might want to go this low, but make him asst HC/DL, he might jump at the chance to work with Mario and Okoye.

Interesting thoughts.

I saw that also. Makes some sense to me. The only thing that bothers me is the Bush pick. I'm just not sure what to make of him right now. Was he a non factor under Smith or was he the reason they played some games much more aggressively? If he was just a cog in the Smith wheel and didn't do much, I don't think we should want him. If on the other hand, there was some sort of trial period where he planed the defensive calls for the last 4-5 games, well then he is probably OK. I'm just not sure what sort of DC he is/would be. IMO, we have an opportunity to become a pretty big factor in the league if we can become say a top 10-15 defense. The offense is already pretty darn good and we will tweak that a bit in the offseason, but we just can't afford to screwup this opportunity to get the defense right.