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Texan JBZ · 01-13-2009

Hot off the presses - Frank Bush will be named new Texans DC. Good for him - NOW BLITZ!

**TEXANS84** · 01-13-2009

Got it:

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The Texans hired their senior defensive assistant, Frank Bush, as defensive coordinator today.

Bush's promotion wasn't a surprise. He was the leading candidate and the only one interviewed for the defensive coordinator position that became available when Richard Smith was fired after the season.

The Texans asked for permission to interview Washington assistant Jerry Gray, but the Redskins denied him the opportunity last week. Under league rules, teams can deny permission for any assistant under contract unless the interview is for a head-coaching position.

Don't be surprised if David Gibbs, who coached Kansas City's defensive backs for the last three years, is the new secondary coach. Gibbs, the son of assistant head coach/offense Alex Gibbs, interviewed for the job Monday. Gibbs coached Denver's defensive backs for four years. He also was defensive coordinator at Minnesota and Auburn as well as an assistant at Colorado, Oklahoma and Kansas.

When Gary Kubiak was hired as head coach in 2006, Bush was his first choice to become the defensive coordinator, but Arizona wouldn't let him out of his contract. Kubiak promoted Smith, who had been hired to coach linebackers. In 2007, Ken Whisenhunt was hired to coach the Cardinals, and he allowed Bush to leave for the Texans.

Bush has been in the NFL for 24 years as a player, scout and assistant coach. He was drafted by the Oilers in 1985 to play outside linebacker. He was a starter as a rookie, and when a congenital spinal defect forced him to retire, he moved into the scouting department. Bush spent 10 years with the Oilers before moving to Denver, where he coached linebackers, defensive backs and special teams. He was assistant head coach\linebackers when the Texans hired him from Arizona.

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**Brando** · 01-13-2009

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The Texans hired their senior defensive assistant, Frank Bush, as defensive coordinator today.

Bush's promotion wasn't a surprise. He was the leading candidate and the only one interviewed for the defensive coordinator position that became available when Richard Smith was fired after the season.

The Texans asked for permission to interview Washington assistant Jerry Gray, but the Redskins denied him the opportunity last week. Under league rules, teams can deny permission for any assistant under contract unless the interview is for a head-coaching position.

Don't be surprised if David Gibbs, who coached Kansas City's defensive backs for the last three years, is the new secondary coach. Gibbs, the son of assistant head coach/offense Alex Gibbs, interviewed for the job Monday. Gibbs coached Denver's defensive backs for four years. He also was defensive coordinator at Minnesota and Auburn as well as an assistant at Colorado, Oklahoma and Kansas.

Errant Hothy · 01-13-2009

I guess this means that Gray was the only other serious canidate?

Either way, I'll give Bush some time but I'm not very excited, or depressed, by this.

swtbound07 · 01-13-2009

I am less than awed or inspired.

**Thorn** · 01-13-2009

LOL, well I guess that's settled now.

FirstTexansFan · 01-13-2009

Who knows? I do remember everyone drooling when he was going to be our selection before Richard Smith, up until we were denied the right to talk to him by Arizona. Makes me question why we're all so negative about it now.

Errant Hothy · 01-13-2009

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Originally Posted by FirstTexansFan

Who knows? I do remember everyone drooling when he was going to be our selection before Richard Smith, up until we were denied the right to talk to him by Arizona. Makes me question why we're all so negative about it now.

I wouldn't say we're negative, just..."meh"...that's why I said neutral.

**False Start** · 01-13-2009

That caught me off guard.

Well, lets see what he can do. Maybe he will be a great DC.

Hervoyel · 01-13-2009

I'm kind of "Ok people, lets get behind this" about this decision. This is what Kubiak originally wanted so now he's got it. The Texans will sink or swim with the coaches that Gary wants.

I want to hear some interview material with Bush and find out what he's got to say about where he wants to take the Texans defense. It's time for him to interview with the fanbase so to speak and sell us on his hiring.

**gtexan02** · 01-13-2009

This is great, IMO.

We get a guy who we know works well with our players, has ties to Houston, works well with Kubiak, and was his original #1 choice. I'm glad we're not bringing in Williams. Gray would have been nice, but it didn't work out. Time to move on and start signing up positional coaches.

**Shaft75** · 01-13-2009

Ahhhh... The power of observation...

From the Gibbs Interview Thread:

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Originally Posted by Shaft75

I was just watching ABC 13 news and they were showing a segment on the Shriners game in Houston. Why would I bring this up?

Well write in the middle of reading comments in this thread on my iphone, I looked up a the tv and saw some coaches watching the practice today. Good old Kubiak was in the middle with his offensive coordinator, Kyle Shanahan to his left and you guesses it... Frank Bush to his right.

Am I reading to much into it?

**Texan_Bill** · 01-13-2009

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Originally Posted by Shaft75

Ahhhh... The power of observation...

From the Gibbs Interview Thread:

Don't go breakin' your own arm, pattin yourself on the back, now...

76Texan · 01-13-2009

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Originally Posted by Shaft75

Ahhhh... The power of observation...

From the Gibbs Interview Thread:

Did Kubiak tell ya' to give us a little warning? LOL!

BigWig · 01-13-2009

I think its a safe pick, would I like to have had a gamble pick, maybe, it just doesnt do much for me right now. Hopefully Kubes and this guy will make a 1-2 punch type of team, including Shanny jr. and have our D bcak in at leats the top 10.

bckey · 01-13-2009

Alot of people on here called this one. The Texans were basically going through the motions with Bush as their man all along. John McClain has some positive stuff to say about Bush in his chat for what its worth:

John McClain: I hope Frank Bush gets it. Frank will blitz like crazy and have the linemen shoot the gaps to get after the quarterback and give the defense an identity -- everybody to the ball and hit until the whistle. That's the system he was brought up under.

**HOU-TEX** · 01-13-2009

I'm good with it. I agree with Herv. It'd be nice to have a PC with Bush having him throw us a bone about his defensive philosophy. Doubtful, but who knows?

Now, on the the Dline and Secondary coaches. Who do we have out there?

barrett · 01-13-2009

I am supportive of it but it's hard to understand why we only interviewed 1 guy. The other guy we wanted we couldn't have. Was Bush that much of a sure thing or what? I would have liked to play the field a bit more. But with absolutely no idea what Bush plans to do it's hard to be negative about it.

Texans Pride · 01-13-2009

I don't like it.

Take the time time to interview SOMEONE else. . . ANYONE.

I'm never a big fan at jumping at the first opportunity. You should always look at all your options on the table.

bckey · 01-13-2009

It is still a mystery to me with Bush getting the dc gig why Jethro Franklin was axed. They were supposedly great friends unless something changed over time. See this from the video archives on the other board.

http://www.houstontexans.com/tv/inde...m_file_id=1560

01-13-2009	#4
Errant Hothy Hypermediocrity Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Keller, Tx Age: 34 Posts: 9,654 Rep Power: 7471	Re: Frank Bush named New Texans DC I guess this means that Gray was the only other serious canidate? Either way, I'll give Bush some time but I'm not very excited, or depressed, by this.

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Thorn Dirty Old Man Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston Section: Restrained in the mental ward Age: 61 Posts: 18,216 Rep Power: 54610	Re: Frank Bush named New Texans DC LOL, well I guess that's settled now. __________________ "Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid." --- John Wayne

01-13-2009	#7
FirstTexansFan The Unknown Fan Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Braunfels, Tx. Age: 54 Posts: 2,160 Rep Power: 7781	Re: Frank Bush named New Texans DC Who knows? I do remember everyone drooling when he was going to be our selection before Richard Smith, up until we were denied the right to talk to him by Arizona. Makes me question why we're all so negative about it now. __________________ Nawzer's #1 Fan, Because "Genius" must be recognized! :)

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False Start On # 69 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waiting For the Turning Point! Section: 420 Posts: 12,147 Rep Power: 28885	Re: Frank Bush named New Texans DC That caught me off guard. Well, lets see what he can do. Maybe he will be a great DC. __________________ RIP DIMEBAG DARRELL - 1966-2004 - GETCHA PULL! CLIFF BURTON - 1962-1986 - CLIFF EM' ALL! MMO JWO

01-13-2009	#10
Hervoyel The Right Track Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 47 Posts: 12,880 Rep Power: 58937	Re: Frank Bush named New Texans DC I'm kind of "Ok people, lets get behind this" about this decision. This is what Kubiak originally wanted so now he's got it. The Texans will sink or swim with the coaches that Gary wants. I want to hear some interview material with Bush and find out what he's got to say about where he wants to take the Texans defense. It's time for him to interview with the fanbase so to speak and sell us on his hiring. __________________ A wise man once said "...well at this point it's all been hashed out and you either see it or don't. Hoping for a win next week" - HTown2ATX

01-13-2009	#1
Texan JBZ Da Sip's Finest Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston, Texas, Home of the Texans! Age: 32 Posts: 1,444 Rep Power: 1063	Frank Bush named New Texans DC Hot off the presses - Frank Bush will be named new Texans DC. Good for him - NOW BLITZ! __________________ I know what dude I am. I'm the dude playin' the dude, disguised as another dude!

01-13-2009	#11
gtexan02 Working? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston Age: 29 Posts: 15,334 Rep Power: 34917	Re: Frank Bush named New Texans DC This is great, IMO. We get a guy who we know works well with our players, has ties to Houston, works well with Kubiak, and was his original #1 choice. I'm glad we're not bringing in Williams. Gray would have been nice, but it didn't work out. Time to move on and start signing up positional coaches. __________________ Adios until next season. See you then

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BigWig Bigimus Wigimus Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Capital of Texas! Posts: 1,235 Rep Power: 939	Re: Frank Bush named New Texans DC I think its a safe pick, would I like to have had a gamble pick, maybe, it just doesnt do much for me right now. Hopefully Kubes and this guy will make a 1-2 punch type of team, including Shanny jr. and have our D bcak in at leats the top 10.

01-13-2009	#16
bckey Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 2,127 Rep Power: 8726	Re: Frank Bush named New Texans DC Alot of people on here called this one. The Texans were basically going through the motions with Bush as their man all along. John McClain has some positive stuff to say about Bush in his chat for what its worth: John McClain: I hope Frank Bush gets it. Frank will blitz like crazy and have the linemen shoot the gaps to get after the quarterback and give the defense an identity -- everybody to the ball and hit until the whistle. That's the system he was brought up under.

01-13-2009	#17
HOU-TEX Ah, Football! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: P-land Age: 42 Posts: 14,150 Rep Power: 19780	Re: Frank Bush named New Texans DC I'm good with it. I agree with Herv. It'd be nice to have a PC with Bush having him throw us a bone about his defensive philosophy. Doubtful, but who knows? Now, on the the Dline and Secondary coaches. Who do we have out there? __________________ "We wanted to make a statement, run the ball and make them like it." - Duane Brown

01-13-2009	#18
barrett Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2007 Location: Austin Section: 636 Posts: 2,635 Rep Power: 1154	Re: Frank Bush named New Texans DC I am supportive of it but it's hard to understand why we only interviewed 1 guy. The other guy we wanted we couldn't have. Was Bush that much of a sure thing or what? I would have liked to play the field a bit more. But with absolutely no idea what Bush plans to do it's hard to be negative about it. __________________ Come check out our blog @ http://www.texansbullblog.com/ News, Analysis and Commentary!

01-13-2009	#19
Texans Pride Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Location: www.realsteeltailgaters.com Section: 111, Row Q Age: 35 Posts: 1,311 Rep Power: 346	Re: Frank Bush named New Texans DC I don't like it. Take the time time to interview SOMEONE else. . . ANYONE. I'm never a big fan at jumping at the first opportunity. You should always look at all your options on the table.

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