Texans Fire Richard Smith!!

[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.

[NBT]

I banged the drum long and hard on this board for Richard Smith's dismissal, so I can't crawfish now, but it did seem that he was just doing what Kubes told him to. Oh well, on to a new DC.

I agree that Frank Bush is here, and he was the choice even before Richard Smith. I would sure like to see Greg Williams get a shot at our perenially underperforming defense, though. If Marinelli would come all the way down to being a defensive line coach again, I would love to see him do that for the Texans, but I think that is farfetched.

[Keith]

Originally Posted by Roy P

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

Heck yeah. I've brought up Gray's name here before, like here.

Originally Posted by 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.

Well, he maybe didn't want Gray because he interviewed against him for the HC position. Awkward! So I don't think Gray was a serious DC candidate back then, but if Kubiak is serious about giving someone other than Frank Bush a shot, then Gray ought to be heard from again.

But as you say, Kubiak is probably more interested in hiring the familiar.

Speaking of...

Originally Posted by painekiller

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.

Wow, how did I not think of this? Seems like an ideal hire for Kubiak. Would need to find a way to get the Chiefs to allow him to interview here, a la with something more than a lateral move, assuming Gibbs the Younger is still employed by KC in 2009 (situation with asst. coaches in KC is somewhat up in the air I think). Anyway, just asking him to be our DB coach if he is retained by KC would require their permission if I understand the rules correctly here.

[HPF Bob]

It wouldn't shock me at all to see Ray Rhodes move up to DC. He has both DC and HC experience and he's already under contract. Jerry Gray wouldn't hurt my feelings in the least but I'm sure it will cost less to promote your experienced assistants who are already here and hire assistants to replace them rather than go out and sign a new DC.

[kravix]

While I wouldnt mind seeing Rhodes step in as DC, i seriously doubt that it would happen. He came out of retirement to be an assitant, and like Gibbs, stated that he didnt want all the responsibilities of coordinator. I think he is happy where he is.

[edo783]

I doubt very much that Rhodes would take the DC job. He has some serious health issues that prevent him from putting in the hours and taking the stress that comes with a DC position.