Texans hire Alex Gibbs...promote Shanihan to OC

[drewmar74]

Originally Posted by Texans_Chick

Matt at DGDB&D has a commenter who said he works at a restaurant where Kubiak, Gibbs and Smith met. Kubiak had a big smile on his face.

See, now this thread is nearly complete. YouTubes and blog gossip comments.

WOOT! WOOT!

[HOU-TEX]

Originally Posted by Texans_Chick

Matt at DGDB&D has a commenter who said he works at a restaurant where Kubiak, Gibbs and Smith met. Kubiak had a big smile on his face.

See, now this thread is nearly complete. YouTubes and blog gossip comments.

Pardon my ignorance, but what does this stand for? I'd like to check it out if allowed. I've seen you mention it before, but now I'm curious.

[HJam72]

Originally Posted by HOU-TEX

Pardon my ignorance, but what does this stand for? I'd like to check it out if allowed. I've seen you mention it before, but now I'm curious.

I'm pretty sure it's something naughty. Kubes is a wild guy. :elle:

[dtran04]

Originally Posted by HOU-TEX

Pardon my ignorance, but what does this stand for? I'd like to check it out if allowed. I've seen you mention it before, but now I'm curious.

It's a comment here.

http://www.atexansblog.com/2008/01/07/super/#comments

[Errant Hothy]

Originally Posted by Texans_Chick

Matt at DGDB&D has a commenter who said he works at a restaurant where Kubiak, Gibbs and Smith met. Kubiak had a big smile on his face.

See, now this thread is nearly complete. YouTubes and blog gossip comments.

Add to that one of McClain's comments in his latest blog:

{Scott, I think Gibbs is coming, and the deal will be done soon. -- JOHN}

[steelbtexan]

Better late than never

[Tulip]

It's done. Gibbs is hired and Shanahanigans Jr is promoted.

Story at Chron.

[drewmar74]

Originally Posted by Tulip

It's done. Gibbs is hired and Shanahanigans Jr is promoted.

Story at Chron.

*shakin' booty*

WOOT WOOT

*shakin' booty*

WOOT WOOT

[badboy]

Originally Posted by Texans_Chick

Matt at DGDB&D has a commenter who said he works at a restaurant where Kubiak, Gibbs and Smith met. Kubiak had a big smile on his face.

See, now this thread is nearly complete. YouTubes and blog gossip comments.

At least these comments get to where I can see and enjoy them.

[dtran04]

I guess persuading Gibbs to come here wasn't too difficult.

[santo]

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5440572.html

[badboy]

Just curious as to why is not more being said about Chick Harris RB coach? O line coach is mentioned. O co-ordinator mentioned...

[CoastalTexan]

Very Nice...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j9Qe...eature=related

[infantrycak]

So much for Second Honeymoon's theory that they won't go after top guys.

[Second Honeymoon]

Originally Posted by infantrycak

So much for Second Honeymoon's theory that they won't go after top guys.

not a theory. merely an observation that we have had a 2nd rate coaching staff since Kubes got here and an unwillingness to bring in any top guys for top $$. Its not all Bob and Gary's fault that the staff has been below average but this move means they realize that we need better coaching and they are taking steps to address us (obviously I wasn't the only one who thought their coaching staff needed help...Gary, RS, and Bob felt the same way obviously...maybe i wasn't so crazy after all). they still need to upgrade other parts of their coaching staff (new DC anyone?)

but hiring Gibbs goes a long way towards improving the overall caliber of the staff...

get us a new DC and let Kubes and Shanahan coordinate the offense, and we would have taken big steps towards making our coaching staff respectable.

I think McNair is realizing that hiring top coaches is a tool that the more prosperous owners have access to. Hopefully he keeps it up and continues to upgrade what has been a pretty lackluster staff. Now they have proven they can hire, but can they fire? as in Fire Richard Smith. if they do and replace him with a qualified and skilled DC, we could be in for great things in 08.

i dont drink the koolaid and it still seems like my feelings are pretty much in line with the organization though it seems to take the franchise a little longer to get the picture. I just want more proactive moves and less reactive. I don't mind labeled a cynic or pessimist because I feel I know what this team needs and wont let bias or homering influence my opinion. Villify me if you must, icak.

[HOU-TEX]

Originally Posted by Second Honeymoon

not a theory. merely an observation that we have had a 2nd rate coaching staff since Kubes got here and an unwillingness to bring in any top guys for top $$. Its not all Bob and Gary's fault that the staff has been below average but this move means they realize that we need better coaching and they are taking steps to address us (obviously I wasn't the only one who thought their coaching staff needed help...Gary, RS, and Bob felt the same way obviously...maybe i wasn't so crazy after all). they still need to upgrade other parts of their coaching staff (new DC anyone?)

but hiring Gibbs goes a long way towards improving the overall caliber of the staff...

get us a new DC and let Kubes and Shanahan coordinate the offense, and we would have take big steps towards making our coaching staff respectable.

I think McNair is realizing that hiring top coaches is a tool that the more prosperous owners have access to. Hopefully he keeps it up and continues to upgrade what has been a pretty lackluster staff. Now they have proven they can hire, but can they fire? as in Fire Richard Smith. if they do and replace him with a qualified and skilled DC, we could be in for great things in 08.

i dont drink the koolaid and it still seems like my feelings are pretty much in line with the organization though it seems to take the franchise a little longer to get the picture. I just want more proactive moves and less reactive.

I honestly doubt McNair had anything to do with this hiring or any other hiring/signing that has or will take place.

But hey, believe what you want.

[Specnatz]

Originally Posted by HOU-TEX

I honestly doubt McNair had anything to do with this hiring or any other hiring/signing that has or will take place.

But hey, believe what you want.

Nope you are 100% wrong.

McNair went to Kubiak and Smith and told them who to hire regardless if it was a good fit for the coaching staff. now luckily it is a good move for the staff butt without McNair telling Smith and kubiak who to hire we would have gone into next season without a coach.

[threetoedpete]

Originally Posted by infantrycak

So much for Second Honeymoon's theory that they won't go after top guys.

funny that seems to be a reoccouring theme.

[HOU-TEX]

Originally Posted by Specnatz

Nope you are 100% wrong.

McNair went to Kubiak and Smith and told them who to hire regardless if it was a good fit for the coaching staff. now luckily it is a good move for the staff butt without McNair telling Smith and kubiak who to hire we would have gone into next season without a coach.

Spec, I hope you're being sarcastic here.

[nunusguy]

Rejoice all ye ZB offensive linemen ! Employment opportunities are coming to
Houston.