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**Vinny** · 10-10-2011

John Clayton tosses Bill Cowher, Jon Gruden and Jeff Fisher's names out there after the disappointing loss to the Raiders.

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Here are five things I learned from Week 5:

1. Troubling losses for coaches: Once again, the Houston Texans and Gary Kubiak came up short in a close game, this time against the Raiders. Losing close games has been a staple of the Texans under Kubiak. Starting last November, the Texans finished a disappointing 6-10 season by losing five games that were decided by seven points or fewer. They blew a nine-point lead earlier this year in New Orleans, and Sunday's loss to the Raiders was even more frustrating. During Kubiak's coaching career, the Texans are 20-24 in close games.

The Texans jumped to a 14-6 lead by the second quarter, but the offense went cold late in the first half. Things started falling apart when QB Matt Schaub had a second-and-1 at the Raiders' 37-yard line, managed only two incompletions and Houston ended up punting and getting no points. The Texans followed with three worthless possessions in their own territory, giving the Raiders a chance to come back.

Wade Phillips came in as defensive coordinator and has shaved 7.7 points a game off what Houston's defense allowed last year. But what's amazing is that the Texans, considered the AFC South's front-runner with the Colts' Peyton Manning not playing, have been outscored 24-6 in the third quarter this season. If the Texans lose the division to the Tennessee Titans, owner Bob McNair might be tempted to bring in Bill Cowher, Jon Gruden or Jeff Fisher next year.

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thunderkyss · 10-10-2011

Wow, that didn't take long. I wonder if they see this three game losing streak we're working on & think better of McNair to live through that again without doing something.

SouthSideTexan · 10-10-2011

Cowher should have been here the second week of January.

Honoring Earl 34 · 10-10-2011

They made their bed .

Corrosion · 10-10-2011

No AJ , No MW .... a game dominated by the Raiders DL .... and the Texans were a missed FG by Rackers away from winning 26-25 instead of losing 25-20 ..... but lets blame Kubiak.

**Vinny** · 10-10-2011

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Originally Posted by Corrosion

No AJ , No MW .... a game dominated by the Raiders DL .... and the Texans were a missed FG by Rackers away from winning 26-25 instead of losing 25-20 ..... but lets blame Kubiak.

Losing to the Raiders at home...something playoff teams really shouldn't do. probably

The Packers seemed to do OK last year after missing key players. I'm not calling this team the Packers, but I didn't see those guys making any excuses. All they did was step up and win.

Big Lou · 10-10-2011

That's it, it's over pack it in boys. The fat lady has sung its all over five games in to the season. We've lost to a top five team in the Saints, and an up and coming inspired team, wow we outta just give up now.

This is F-ing B*llsh*t, we are five games in to the season, if the season were over right now with our winning percentage we'd be 10 and 6, so until we are 5 and 7 I'm not gonna panic.

COME ON MAN!!! These pundits are douche nozzles.

Marcus · 10-10-2011

Ask Bob McNair if he really cares what John Clayton tosses out.

TexansBull · 10-10-2011

The coaching change speculation goes hand in hand with the playoff speculation. Each year we are picked to make the playoffs, and each year we are expected to make a coaching. Just the media being the media. Picking both sides so they can be right 100% and say I told you so.

J_R · 10-10-2011

Still too early for this speculation. I mean, we havent even had the yearly 3 game losing streak or hit the yearly 5-7 mark yet!

**Grams** · 10-10-2011

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Originally Posted by SouthSideTexan

Cowher should have been here the second week of January.

He should have been here after the Dallas game last year.

Marcus · 10-10-2011

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Originally Posted by Corrosion

No AJ , No MW .... a game dominated by the Raiders DL .... and the Texans were a missed FG by Rackers away from winning 26-25 instead of losing 25-20 ..... but lets blame Kubiak.

Doesn't make much sense, does it?

Carr Bombed · 10-10-2011

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Originally Posted by Corrosion

No AJ , No MW .... a game dominated by the Raiders DL .... and the Texans were a missed FG by Rackers away from winning 26-25 instead of losing 25-20 ..... but lets blame Kubiak.

You're right...lets re-sign him to a life long contract. After all when you're a head coach in the national football league who in their right mind actually cares about on the field results. Nothing is ever his fault.

This goes beyond the Raiders game, it's his knack that no matter what happens with this team, they always find a way to lose games instead of finding ways to win them and in this league you're judged by wins only. Fair or not. Injuries aren't a excuse for him.

steelbtexan · 10-10-2011

BoBBY will never fire his illegitimate son Gary.

If he did Wades his man. I'm sure BoBBy promised that to Bum if he would schill for Gary last yr.

Big Lou · 10-10-2011

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Originally Posted by Corrosion

No AJ , No MW .... a game dominated by the Raiders DL .... and the Texans were a missed FG by Rackers away from winning 26-25 instead of losing 25-20 ..... but lets blame Kubiak.

and the Defense held the Raiders to under 200 passing and McFadden to 51 yards rushing.

steelbtexan · 10-10-2011

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Originally Posted by HoustonSportsFan09

Still too early for this speculation. I mean, we havent even had the yearly 3 game losing streak or hit the yearly 5-7 mark yet!

Is it 5-7 four yrs running?

That says it all really.

Surreal McCoy · 10-10-2011

I can't wait for Cowher to show up here. I give it about a season and a half before you guys claim you never wanted him.

At least at that point we won't further suffer the Cowher cult of personality as he will be brutally exposed without a world class GM like he had in Pitt.

houstonspartan · 10-10-2011

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Originally Posted by Corrosion

No AJ , No MW .... a game dominated by the Raiders DL .... and the Texans were a missed FG by Rackers away from winning 26-25 instead of losing 25-20 ..... but lets blame Kubiak.

Lol. How dare we blame the head coach!

(Texans fans are so clueless sometimes, I swear).

GuerillaBlack · 10-10-2011

Why do fans want McNair to hold onto Kubiak so bad? So many teams in the NFL have changed regimes and have had much more success than Kubiak can ever dream of. The team is the same as always. Raiders game showed a lot.

**utahmark** · 10-10-2011

We make the playoff's, he stays. We miss the playoff's, he goes. No use cramping up your fingers typing about it untill one of those things happens.

10-10-2011	#2
thunderkyss Hopkins Beyatch Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pt Arthur Texas Age: 40 Posts: 25,702 Rep Power: 51478	Re: The National Speculation Begins Wow, that didn't take long. I wonder if they see this three game losing streak we're working on & think better of McNair to live through that again without doing something. __________________ I swear it's for real this time!

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SouthSideTexan HATER!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pearland, TX Section: 319 Row L Posts: 185 Rep Power: 399	Re: The National Speculation Begins Cowher should have been here the second week of January. __________________ “There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you.” - Woody Hayes

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Honoring Earl 34 Hey Koolaid Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Houston Age: 50 Posts: 16,738 Rep Power: 35890	Re: The National Speculation Begins They made their bed . __________________ "I've been on food stamps and welfare, did anybody help me out? ... Craig T. Nelson:

10-10-2011	#5
Corrosion Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northwest Houston Age: 44 Posts: 26,916 Rep Power: 57783	Re: The National Speculation Begins No AJ , No MW .... a game dominated by the Raiders DL .... and the Texans were a missed FG by Rackers away from winning 26-25 instead of losing 25-20 ..... but lets blame Kubiak. __________________ I have no tolerance for stupidity.

10-10-2011	#7
Big Lou "NUK-LEAR" Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Section: DirecTV Age: 38 Posts: 2,708 Rep Power: 9467	Re: The National Speculation Begins That's it, it's over pack it in boys. The fat lady has sung its all over five games in to the season. We've lost to a top five team in the Saints, and an up and coming inspired team, wow we outta just give up now. This is F-ing Bllsht, we are five games in to the season, if the season were over right now with our winning percentage we'd be 10 and 6, so until we are 5 and 7 I'm not gonna panic. COME ON MAN!!! These pundits are douche nozzles. __________________ *Nothing is impossible, it just costs more.*

10-10-2011	#8
Marcus Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stafford, Texas Age: 59 Posts: 6,767 Rep Power: 19093	Re: The National Speculation Begins Ask Bob McNair if he really cares what John Clayton tosses out.

10-10-2011	#9
TexansBull Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,027 Rep Power: 5528	Re: The National Speculation Begins The coaching change speculation goes hand in hand with the playoff speculation. Each year we are picked to make the playoffs, and each year we are expected to make a coaching. Just the media being the media. Picking both sides so they can be right 100% and say I told you so.

10-10-2011	#10
J_R Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,642 Rep Power: 2073	Re: The National Speculation Begins Still too early for this speculation. I mean, we havent even had the yearly 3 game losing streak or hit the yearly 5-7 mark yet!

10-10-2011	#14
steelbtexan Hall of Fame Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 50 Posts: 8,863 Rep Power: 22920	Re: The National Speculation Begins BoBBY will never fire his illegitimate son Gary. If he did Wades his man. I'm sure BoBBy promised that to Bum if he would schill for Gary last yr.

10-10-2011	#17
Surreal McCoy Veteran Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 388 Rep Power: 3505	Re: The National Speculation Begins I can't wait for Cowher to show up here. I give it about a season and a half before you guys claim you never wanted him. At least at that point we won't further suffer the Cowher cult of personality as he will be brutally exposed without a world class GM like he had in Pitt.

10-10-2011	#19
GuerillaBlack Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dee Eff Dub Age: 21 Posts: 8,760 Rep Power: 6323	Re: The National Speculation Begins Why do fans want McNair to hold onto Kubiak so bad? So many teams in the NFL have changed regimes and have had much more success than Kubiak can ever dream of. The team is the same as always. Raiders game showed a lot.

10-10-2011	#20
utahmark markbeth Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: utah Age: 43 Posts: 1,914 Rep Power: 5935	Re: The National Speculation Begins We make the playoff's, he stays. We miss the playoff's, he goes. No use cramping up your fingers typing about it untill one of those things happens. __________________ formally known as markbeth

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