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STEEL BLUE TEXANS · 10-01-2005

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If the Ravens come out flat and play poorly like they did against the Titans, then there will be little else that Billick can do to motivate this team. He happens to be in that time frame (seven to 10 years) when a coach's message becomes stale, or he has to re-invent himself.

The early scuttlebutt around the NFL has Billick as a candidate for the Houston job if the Texans fire head coach Dom Capers at the end of the season.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/b...ck=1&cset=true

Texas · 10-01-2005

Can u post the info on here. I cant see it without registering and loggin in whih I dont wanna do.

**Vinny** · 10-01-2005

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STEEL BLUE TEXANS · 10-01-2005

Thanks Vinny

Mr Shush · 10-01-2005

Given that neither coach has been fired yet, this strikes me as a touch premature. I expect both teams to turn things around significantly, the Ravens to finish with a winning record and the Texans no worse than 6-10. Obviously 6-10 would not save Capers' job, but even so, hold your horses. "Early scuttlebutt around the NFL" is journalese for "I made this up but there's no way you can prove it".

Grid · 10-01-2005

I think its just a rumor at this point.. matter of fact id put money on it being a rumor.

But, if that did happen..what would you think of it?

Billick as our head coach.. hmm. I dunno.. What have the Ravens done well while Billick was there? Defense.. and WHY did they do so well on defense? for the same reason that the Colts have done so well on offense.. they have a very talented player on the field telling everyone else what to do (Ray Lewis).

Take away Ray Lewis.. and I think the Ravens would have an above average (but not top 5) defense.. and the same below average offense they have now.

Therefore.. I would say that bringing in Billick would NOT be a significant upgrade over Capers.

But then.. perhaps Billick would provide more fire and determination.. No one can say the Ravens arent a very energetic and determined team (though that may be Lewis' doing again).. and if we gave Billick a very talented OC and DC.. it could make all the difference.

anyway.. as of right now, I am not excited about the prospect of getting Billick.

texan279 · 10-01-2005

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Billick as our head coach.. hmm. I dunno.. What have the Ravens done well while Billick was there? Defense.. and WHY did they do so well on defense? for the same reason that the Colts have done so well on offense.. they have a very talented player on the field telling everyone else what to do (Ray Lewis).Take away Ray Lewis.. and I think the Ravens would have an above average (but not top 5) defense.. and the same below average offense they have now.

Don't forget about Ed Reed, Terrell Suggs, Chris McAlister, Will Demps and Samari Rolle...And don't forget, Billick won a Super Bowl in 2000, with Tony Banks as his QB...

belars44 · 10-01-2005

wrong thread

**Lucky** · 10-01-2005

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Originally Posted by texan279

...And don't forget, Billick won a Super Bowl in 2000, with Tony Banks as his QB...

Dilfer was the starter for the 2nd half of the regular season & the playoffs.

texan279 · 10-01-2005

I just posted that because I forgot Banks played with the Ravens that year...either way I wouldn't mind having Billick here...maybe Capers could be his defensive coordinator...

**Lucky** · 10-01-2005

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Originally Posted by texan279

...maybe Capers could be his defensive coordinator...

If Capers is fired, one of the major reasons will be his inability to build a effective defense here. If Billick is fired, it will be because of his inability to develop an effective offense in Baltimore. Can't see Billick as the answer.

ThaShark316 · 10-01-2005

Next Texans Coach if Capers gets fired = Gary Kubiak

Bubbajwp · 10-01-2005

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Originally Posted by ThaShark316

Next Texans Coach if Capers gets fired = Gary Kubiak

When capers gets fired not if.

touttail · 10-01-2005

I would go with Gary Kubiak. Look what he has done with Denvers offense these past years.

bobby 119C

the wonger need food · 10-01-2005

It's as simple as...

Anybody
But
Capers

texan279 · 10-01-2005

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I would go with Gary Kubiak. Look what he has done with Denvers offense these past years.

Kubiak is my wife's cousin...I wouldn't mind seeing him here...maybe we could get Dave Wanstedt (sp?) as OC...I don't know though...There could be a few head coaches that lose jobs after this season continues the way it has been going...

texan279 · 10-01-2005

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Dave Wanstedt as OC? That would be sweet, not. Considering he made his name as a DC.

Yeah my bad, I was still thinking of Kubiak. I meant to type DC...

Jophis · 10-02-2005

As I'm a Bengal fan I don't have a dog in this fight but I like the Texans and I really, really hope that you don't hire Billick if Capers gets the axe. Ravens fans are calling for his head as I write this because their offense is a total wreck and the defense is showing signs of buckling under the stress of having to carry the whole team's burden year after year. The first thing everyone says is "he won the Superbowl" and that's true but that SB was won because of the defense which allowed the fewest points in a season in NFL history (coordinated by Marvin Lewis). Offensively, that team was just good enough. So since that SB team, Billick has let the offense go down the crapper each and every year while continually relying on his defense to win games. I hope you all take your time and find a great coach and not just somebody who has been thrown to the curb by another team.

Good luck tomorrow!

Who-Dey

texan279 · 10-02-2005

At least he put together a defense, we have neither really...

aphia1996 · 10-02-2005

I don't think it is a good idea to hire a coach that had one good season. Furthermore, the coach that lead his team is the coach we are facing this weekend. I think we need to get a coach and a GM that see football in a different way. I think Dom and Charlie have done what they can with the team and it is time for them to hand the ball off to some new young blood.

Russ Grimm would make a good Head Coach and is prepping for that position as Steelers asst. Head Coach and O~line coach.

Or maybe someone from the college level??? USC head coach seems to know what he is doing and did actaully a pretty good job while in the NFL. I would say his name but i had a hard enough time putting the letters u s c in because they keep saying they are the two time defending champ....get real! They only have one crystal football and who has the other...LSU BABY!!! I would have said Nick would make a great fit but he was taken this year....missed the boat on that one! He is a great coach and would have made Daunte, the shut down corner of the league!

Anyway, that is just how I feel about it.

What do you think?

Geaux Texans

James H.
Houston, Texas

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belars44 Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 68 Rep Power: 0	wrong thread Last edited by belars44; 10-01-2005 at 03:42 PM. Reason: Wrong thread

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texan279 Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rosenberg TX Age: 34 Posts: 5,561 Rep Power: 538	I just posted that because I forgot Banks played with the Ravens that year...either way I wouldn't mind having Billick here...maybe Capers could be his defensive coordinator... __________________ Fire It Up, Let the engines roll, It's time to burn it down

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ThaShark316 #28 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rosharon, TX Age: 27 Posts: 2,277 Rep Power: 8459	Next Texans Coach if Capers gets fired = Gary Kubiak __________________ Trip to the New Meadowlands in 2014? I'm down. You'll get an ELITE QB when you apologize to Warren Moon, Houston

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texan279 Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rosenberg TX Age: 34 Posts: 5,561 Rep Power: 538	At least he put together a defense, we have neither really... __________________ Fire It Up, Let the engines roll, It's time to burn it down

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Texas Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Clear Lake Age: 24 Posts: 1,030 Rep Power: 9	Can u post the info on here. I cant see it without registering and loggin in whih I dont wanna do.

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STEEL BLUE TEXANS Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sugar Land, Texas Age: 30 Posts: 5,327 Rep Power: 1832	Thanks Vinny

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Mr Shush Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oxford, England Age: 30 Posts: 176 Rep Power: 9	Given that neither coach has been fired yet, this strikes me as a touch premature. I expect both teams to turn things around significantly, the Ravens to finish with a winning record and the Texans no worse than 6-10. Obviously 6-10 would not save Capers' job, but even so, hold your horses. "Early scuttlebutt around the NFL" is journalese for "I made this up but there's no way you can prove it".

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Grid Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,299 Rep Power: 2271	I think its just a rumor at this point.. matter of fact id put money on it being a rumor. But, if that did happen..what would you think of it? Billick as our head coach.. hmm. I dunno.. What have the Ravens done well while Billick was there? Defense.. and WHY did they do so well on defense? for the same reason that the Colts have done so well on offense.. they have a very talented player on the field telling everyone else what to do (Ray Lewis). Take away Ray Lewis.. and I think the Ravens would have an above average (but not top 5) defense.. and the same below average offense they have now. Therefore.. I would say that bringing in Billick would NOT be a significant upgrade over Capers. But then.. perhaps Billick would provide more fire and determination.. No one can say the Ravens arent a very energetic and determined team (though that may be Lewis' doing again).. and if we gave Billick a very talented OC and DC.. it could make all the difference. anyway.. as of right now, I am not excited about the prospect of getting Billick.

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touttail All Pro Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baytown Age: 58 Posts: 948 Rep Power: 9	I would go with Gary Kubiak. Look what he has done with Denvers offense these past years. bobby 119C

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the wonger need food Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston Age: 43 Posts: 2,534 Rep Power: 1085	It's as simple as... Anybody But Capers

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Jophis Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 48 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	As I'm a Bengal fan I don't have a dog in this fight but I like the Texans and I really, really hope that you don't hire Billick if Capers gets the axe. Ravens fans are calling for his head as I write this because their offense is a total wreck and the defense is showing signs of buckling under the stress of having to carry the whole team's burden year after year. The first thing everyone says is "he won the Superbowl" and that's true but that SB was won because of the defense which allowed the fewest points in a season in NFL history (coordinated by Marvin Lewis). Offensively, that team was just good enough. So since that SB team, Billick has let the offense go down the crapper each and every year while continually relying on his defense to win games. I hope you all take your time and find a great coach and not just somebody who has been thrown to the curb by another team. Good luck tomorrow! Who-Dey

10-02-2005	#20
aphia1996 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Age: 43 Posts: 45 Rep Power: 0	I don't think it is a good idea to hire a coach that had one good season. Furthermore, the coach that lead his team is the coach we are facing this weekend. I think we need to get a coach and a GM that see football in a different way. I think Dom and Charlie have done what they can with the team and it is time for them to hand the ball off to some new young blood. Russ Grimm would make a good Head Coach and is prepping for that position as Steelers asst. Head Coach and O~line coach. Or maybe someone from the college level??? USC head coach seems to know what he is doing and did actaully a pretty good job while in the NFL. I would say his name but i had a hard enough time putting the letters u s c in because they keep saying they are the two time defending champ....get real! They only have one crystal football and who has the other...LSU BABY!!! I would have said Nick would make a great fit but he was taken this year....missed the boat on that one! He is a great coach and would have made Daunte, the shut down corner of the league! Anyway, that is just how I feel about it. What do you think? Geaux Texans James H. Houston, Texas

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