DMD Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Good hire - particularly if they take Bush in the draft. HOUSTON - It appears Gary Kubiak will get a chance to coach in his hometown. The Houston Chronicle is reporting that the long-time offensive coordinator of the Denver Broncos will be named as the coach of the Houston Texans. The announcement will be made after the Broncos' postseason run. Denver (13-3) will host the New England Patriots Saturday night in the divisional playoffs. The Texans fired coach Dom Capers on January 2, one day after finishing a 2-14 season with a loss at San Francisco, and own the No. 1 overall pick in April's draft. That pick will be used on either Heisman Trophy-winning running back Reggie Bush of Southern California or Texas quarterback Vince Young, who is a Houston native. If the Texans pick up their $8 million contract option on quarterback David Carr in March, then Bush will likely be the selection. Kubiak has served the last 11 years as the Broncos' offensive coordinator under coach Mike Shanahan. This season, Denver ranked first in the AFC in rushing and fifth in offense. Born in Houston, Kubiak starred at Texas AM and served as a backup quarterback to John Elway in Denver from 1983-91, when Dan Reeves was the coach. The Texans hired Reeves as a consultant last month. The sixth-winningest coach in NFL history with a record of 201-172-2, Reeves went to the Super Bowl three times with the Broncos and once with the Falcons. Born in 2002, the Texans improved their win total each year from four to five to seven under Capers before crashing in 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezhed Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Doesn't Shanny call all the plays for Denver??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAUgrad Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Supposedly over the years, Kub has done more and more of the play calling. How can they name him the coach while Denver is supposedly playing for a SB championship. Did he take off from preparation this week in order to interview. I don't like this. If he does go to the Texans, I won't change Denver's O any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 I am sure that Shanahan does call plays (or at least most of them). But Kubiak has been considered a hot commodity for several years now and is respected in the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 How can they name him the coach while Denver is supposedly playing for a SB championship. 1264510[/snapback] They haven't yet. They can't officially name him HC until the Broncos are out of the playoff. Did he take off from preparation this week in order to interview. 1264510[/snapback] No, Bob McNair and his interviewing committee flew to Denver for the interview. I don't like this. 1264510[/snapback] I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mggoilers Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Great hire I'm looking forward to seeing him work with Carr, and making Andre Johnson a more complete WR. He needs to get a hold of a solid DC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 The most favorable thing from this in a fantasy football perspective is that there are now 4 new HC's and three of them come from being offensive coordinators. Time was when DC's seemed to be the more favored choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Huh, don't know that I'm overly impressed, but wish HOU good luck as they need to get that franchise off the ground and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAUgrad Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 They haven't yet. They can't officially name him HC until the Broncos are out of the playoff.No, Bob McNair and his interviewing committee flew to Denver for the interview. I do. 1264520[/snapback] You should. He's got alot of potential with the Texans. I just hope this doesn't mess up Denver's focus this week. Especially his. I guess Shanny can step in and run things if things get strange during the game so it may not matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 The most favorable thing from this in a fantasy football perspective is that there are now 4 new HC's and three of them come from being offensive coordinators. Time was when DC's seemed to be the more favored choice. 1264532[/snapback] I think the only DC that the Texans interviewed was Jerry Gray (Buffalo). Huh, don't know that I'm overly impressed, but wish HOU good luck as they need to get that franchise off the ground and running. 1264535[/snapback] To be honest, Kubiak and Saunders were the 2 I was really hoping they would hire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 To be honest, Kubiak and Saunders were the 2 I was really hoping they would hire. 1264552[/snapback] I thought Al would either go to HOU or OAK, if neither of those happen, you can bet he will be back as the Chiefs OC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Great hire I'm looking forward to seeing him work with Carr, and making Andre Johnson a more complete WR. He needs to get a hold of a solid DC. 1264529[/snapback] How about installing the run scheme that made the likes of Mike Anderson and Ruben Droughns studs? Good news for Davis owners... or future Reggie Bush owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 it's been a 20+ year run as a player and coach for kubes in denver. hate to see him go, but i'm glad to see him get his chance. should be a good fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 I think this is a real coup for Houston. Kubiak has been in one of the best organizations in football for a long, long time. He will have learned good habits and will instill them well in Hou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Not sure about the coaching staff that was there with Capers, but I hope Kubiak comes in, cleans house and starts fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTen Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 D@MIT! You should have come to Detroit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 D@MIT! You should have come to Detroit! 1264926[/snapback] Word. Jim Haslett will probably end up in Buffalo now, so that leaves us with Tice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Word. Jim Haslett will probably end up in Buffalo now, so that leaves us with Tice. 1264967[/snapback] Isn't the Jets gig still open for Tice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Shoot. That's a great hire by the Texans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Great hire I'm looking forward to seeing him work with Carr, and making Andre Johnson a more complete WR. He needs to get a hold of a solid DC. 1264529[/snapback] Jim Bates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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