Baby Shan Leaving Texans / Search for a New OC

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by Joshua

Heard that too. I realize that hiring your buddies is par for the course in coaching, but geez, I'm tired of Kubiak not even considering anyone that he's not facebook friends with.

I'm wondering what the odds are we draft Klint Kubiak to play FS come April.

[painekiller]

Dennison was Kubiak's 1st choice to be our OC 4 years ago. He was blocked then.

Bush was blocked and look at how well that has worked out.

[Arky]

Originally Posted by Roy P

I'm wondering what the odds are we draft Klint Kubiak to play FS come April.

Hey, there's also one Kevin Matthews (yep, son of Bruce), a very large center, graduating from A&M... Any opinions on him? I see on some draft boards that he's listed but not very high...

[Warren]

Here's Dennison's official bio from the Broncos. Interesting that he was a LB yet after starting out as a special teams coach his career as a coach has been on offense. I agree with the comments about Kubiak's comfort factor and there ought to be a seamless transition.

[HPF Bob]

Per Schefter, Dennison will be in Houston on Monday. I liked the idea of Musgrave (who also had a stint in Denver many years ago) but will be okay with Dennison.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

I liked the idea of Musgrave (who also had a stint in Denver many years ago) but will be okay with Dennison.

Too bad we can't get Musgrave as the QB coach/Asst Off Cooord/Head Coach or some made up title like we gave Papa Gibbs and Bill Kollar.

[cland]

Well that was easy, and Dennison is a perfect candidate, and I'm sure he will be an an easy hire. The guy has been to 2 Superbowls as a Special Teams coach, coached Denver's formerly infamous line after Alex Gibbs left, and was promoted to Denver's OC in 2006. He is also one of Kubiak's good friends.

The only drawback, is that Dennison may be another short timer at the end of the day, as he was already under consideration to replace Mike Shanahan as a head coach. I'll be interested to see if this means the end of Alex Gibb's time here. Paying three former OL coaches seems to be a little unnecessary (Gibbs, Benton, Dennison).

2010 is Kubiak's year. He's finally got the staff he originally intended on, with Dennison and Bush as his two OC's. I give McNair a lot of credit for bringing in (and paying the salary of) all the coaches Kubiak has requested.

[Keith]

Originally Posted by cland

2010 is Kubiak's year. He's finally got the staff he originally intended on, with Dennison and Bush as his two OC's. I give McNair a lot of credit for bringing in (and paying the salary of) all the coaches Kubiak has requested.

Not to mention the general manager as well...

One does get the sense though that news of Alex Gibbs riding off to the sunset is forthcoming.

[Warren]

Originally Posted by Arky

Hey, there's also one Kevin Matthews (yep, son of Bruce), a very large center, graduating from A&M... Any opinions on him? I see on some draft boards that he's listed but not very high...

He came to A&M as a walk-on and started at center the last couple years. The Aggie OL was a mess in 2008 and had some rough games this past season but improved overall. Matthews isn't the athlete his father was so I don't think he'll wow anybody at the combine or pre-draft workouts. He seemed pretty solid when I watched him and should have been exposed to NFL-style coaching and technique under Mike Sherman.

[Arky]

Originally Posted by Warren

He came to A&M as a walk-on and started at center the last couple years. The Aggie OL was a mess in 2008 and had some rough games this past season but improved overall. Matthews isn't the athlete his father was so I don't think he'll wow anybody at the combine or pre-draft workouts. He seemed pretty solid when I watched him and should have been exposed to NFL-style coaching and technique under Mike Sherman.

Thanks! He's got the genes.... It will be interesting to see if someone selects him based on upside...