What's next?

[Fonz the Boss]

Kubiak will be retained. The only scenarios where I see Kubiak being fired is if there is a monumental collapse over the last 4 weeks. If they lose all their remaining games or maybe even 3 then I could see Kubs being fired. IMHO, I would say that keeping Kubs is best because trying to grasp another HC's offensive playbook would be a setback to our offense. They should concentrate on landing a top DC because its no secret that we are where we are because of our defense. Modify the defensive personnel and bring in a qualified DC and we may see the true potential of Williams, Cushing, Ryans, and maybe even Kareem. In another thread I had also mentioned Wade Phillips as a possible candidate and I got mocked.

[coloradodude]

Schottenheimer

We will become a PHYSICAL team...finally.

[TheMatrix31]

....yuck....

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by coloradodude

Schottenheimer

We will become a PHYSICAL team...finally.

MartyBall lives again !

[Nconroe]

I suppose I could see Schottenheimer being next consultant to Mr. McNair.

Four more games first.

Then depends on the Owner-Players Union negotiations, which appear to be moving some
http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-nfllabor

My guess is the changes will be minimal, maybe new secondary coach(s). Then if next year isn't more consistent, see the big changes.

[edo783]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

My guess is the changes will be minimal, maybe new secondary coach(s). Then if next year isn't more consistent, see the big changes.

Unless we lose out, that's about how I see it. New DC and DB coaches, then if it goes in the toilet again, it all gets blown up. Look for more activity in FA as they try and shore up in a much more "Win now or be fired" mode.

[chuck]

Watching the game tonight puts in sharper relief just how far the Texans have to go before they can seriously contemplate any sort of postseason run. The defenses of both teams are fast, aggressive, smart and violent. Unless you have an exceptional offense and special teams this is exactly the sort of defense you typically need to have any success in January and beyond.

Comparing tonight's defenses with the Texans is a profoundly depressing experience. There is almost nothing that you can parallel. It's exactly the way I felt years ago watching Carr and the other idiots under Capers play. I'd watch them and then watch a real team run their offense and it was like I was watching a totally different sport. There is absolutely no comparison you can make between those two defenses and the Texans' defense. The Texans have a LONG way to go.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by chuck

Watching the game tonight puts in sharper relief just how far the Texans have to go before they can seriously contemplate any sort of postseason run.

I'd trade Mario straight up in a heartbeat for Ngata.