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Gary Kubiak Press Conference

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On in about an hour.

Kubiak better say something like: "I should have called more running plays when Foster was getting seven yards a pop. because the Colts obviously couldn't stop it. I tried to get too fancy with the pass plays and it bit us in the rear end, guys. That was a pathetic performance and it won't happen again this season."

But who am I kidding, it's Kubiak.
 
GuerillaBlack said:
On in about an hour.

Kubiak better say something like: "I should have called more running plays because the Colts obviously couldn't stop it. I tried to get too fancy with the pass plays and it bit us in the rear end, guys. That was a pathetic performance and it won't happen again this season."

But who am I kidding, it's Kubiak.
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Save week 1, doesn't he say that every week?
 
TBH on some plays the colts did stop our run for no gains

And i with kube on this u dont run the ball when your down like 27-7 in the 3rd Qtr
 
Norg said:
TBH on some plays the colts did stop our run for no gains

And i with kube on this u dont run the ball when your down like 27-7 in the 3rd Qtr
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Go back to the game stats, look at the YPC for the Texans. YES the Colts did stop a run, just like Kareem Jackson did defend a pass...do you think the Colts go "Welp, Kareem played that pretty well. Let's not throw to his side anymore."

Also once again, no one is talking about in the 3rd. But that's what happens when you don't establish the run, now the only thing you can do is pass...against two of the better DEs and pass rush in the NFL. Good job Coach.
 
The whole you don't run the ball when your behind thing is the most ridiculous piece of garbage thinking in the history of football.

What you effectively do is make yourself one dimensional and give the defense a free ride to tee off on you and forget about playing a balanced responsible defence.

We average more per run attempt than pass attempt so we are moving down the field quicker and it takes no longer to set up after a run than it does for a completed pass. Unless your relying on incompletions to stop the clock, which is a bad idea, especially when Schaub is throwing 3-4 yard passes all the time.

The only time to forget the run is in the 4th quarter down by more than a score and even then I would still run the draw play plenty because prevent defences get carved up by the draw play.
 
Norg said:
TBH on some plays the colts did stop our run for no gains

And i with kube on this u dont run the ball when your down like 27-7 in the 3rd Qtr
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Him not running the ball enough in the 1st half is what helped put us in that hole. Freeney and Mathis were just pinning their ears back and blasting up field in full pass rush mode. Kubiak countered by not chipping or doubling them and having Matt drop back to throw while getting hit time and time again
 
I'm hoping that somebody asks him specifically about the 3rd and 2 then the subsequent 4th and 2 that we did not convert due to moronic playcalling.
 
kiwitexansfan said:
The whole you don't run the ball when your behind thing is the most ridiculous piece of garbage thinking in the history of football.

What you effectively do is make yourself one dimensional and give the defense a free ride to tee off on you and forget about playing a balanced responsible defence.

We average more per run attempt than pass attempt so we are moving down the field quicker and it takes no longer to set up after a run than it does for a completed pass. Unless your relying on incompletions to stop the clock, which is a bad idea, especially when Schaub is throwing 3-4 yard passes all the time.

The only time to forget the run is in the 4th quarter down by more than a score and even then I would still run the draw play plenty because prevent defences get carved up by the draw play.
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DING DING mf'n DING!
 
Norg said:
TBH on some plays the colts did stop our run for no gains

And i with kube on this u dont run the ball when your down like 27-7 in the 3rd Qtr
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They did stop some of our running plays but they failed to stop many more.

Also it's important to note that you don't find yourself down 27-7 in the third quarter nearly as often when you RUN THE DAMN BALL earlier in the game.

Particularly when you're playing against a defense that can't stop you and will wear down quickly if you hammer them steadily with the run. The Colts are made to run all over. There's no excuse for not doing it.
 
JM: "Gary, how do you feel about the loss?"

GK: "Obviously it's not good. We gotta get better and better do it quickly. A very good San Diego team is coming to town in 5 days."

yada yada yada, heh.
(Will have a sloppy recap after it's over)
 
b0ng said:
I'm hoping that somebody asks him specifically about the 3rd and 2 then the subsequent 4th and 2 that we did not convert due to moronic playcalling.
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Ah, but you forget one thing!

All he has to say is this: 'Well, we saw some things there that indicated we could use that pass play and get the yards. Maybe even break it for a touchdown and then that puts us closer to making the comeback. It didn't work there, but is has worked in other games this year."

The guy is smooth. He's going to have a standard reply for every conceivable question he is asked. He's gotten very good at the press conference thing. He's created his own alternate universe the past few years, and he's busy taking a hike through the forest of his world while everyone else wonders why he is in his underwear on a busy sidewalk in town.

Don't tell Kubiak otherwise. He doesn't like that, and he won't take it from anybody. He knows what he's doing, so just play along already.
 
GP said:
Ah, but you forget one thing!

All he has to say is this: 'Well, we saw some things there that indicated we could use that pass play and get the yards. Maybe even break it for a touchdown and then that puts us closer to making the comeback. It didn't work there, but is has worked in other games this year."

The guy is smooth. He's going to have a standard reply for every conceivable question he is asked. He's gotten very good at the press conference thing. He's created his own alternate universe the past few years, and he's busy taking a hike through the forest of his world while everyone else wonders why he is in his underwear on a busy sidewalk in town.

Don't tell Kubiak otherwise. He doesn't like that, and he won't take it from anybody. He knows what he's doing, so just play along already.
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And if you don't ask Kubiak softball questions, you get shunned by the Texans' organization. People are afraid to ask the hard questions here. Sucks.
 
False Start said:
He's skipping out on the Kubiak hour today on 610. :uchicken:
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He's gotta' go prepare for the Titans.

I mean, last year after the bye week was over and we lost to the Titans...Kubiak admitted that they weren't really studying the Titans too much because they wanted to fit in some preparation for the Colts whom they would play after the Titans game.

So I bet he's got to go study a few hours of Chargers film and a few hours of Titans film. Just typical coach stuff, ya' know.
 
GP said:
He's gotta' go prepare for the Titans.

I mean, last year after the bye week was over and we lost to the Titans...Kubiak admitted that they weren't really studying the Titans too much because they wanted to fit in some preparation for the Colts whom they would play after the Titans game.

So I bet he's got to go study a few hours of Chargers film and a few hours of Titans film. Just typical coach stuff, ya' know.
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Yeah, thats what I was thinking. I was just messin around.
 
GuerillaBlack said:
And if you don't ask Kubiak softball questions, you get shunned by the Texans' organization. People are afraid to ask the hard questions here. Sucks.
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That's why I say that McNair likes stability, no volatility, and everything is carefully crafted by his team of henchmen. He's going to limit any damage that could occur in a potential unscripted environment.

That press room is full of hollow people who dare not ask the emperor the hard questions. It's a colossal waste of time. It's just P.R. and nothing more.

McNair and his guys live in an alternate realm than the one we live in. I truly believe it. They're so insulated from the truth, they create truths and find ways to buy into their own lies.

This franchise is going to have to blindly stumble upon a head coach who is lightning in a bottle. A guy who is so good that he can rise above the foolishness of the Texans' administrative team.

I don't think Cowher would fit here because of that very reason. Cowher would unveil and challenge the McNair universe and its laws of nature very quickly. And there is only room for ONE. Cue the Highlander music....
 
Running a few minutes late - 10 minutes and counting. Kubiak is hiding somewhere. Can't say as I blame him - I'd be layin' low too.
 
What was his explanation for not running the ball more?

"I wish we would have been able to" or something like that? He didn't really give an answer. "Wish the game would have been closer." Are you kidding me?
 
Would you like to be more balanced, you've run it 9 times on first drives and thrown it 26 times?

Kubiak: Do I trust those numbers? I dunno, I like to be balanced.

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He never thought about taking out DB for RB at LT.

Says that he did alot of good things. And that he was playing against one of the all time greats in Freeney who has been doing this to alot of people for alot of years.

Uhh whatever you say Kubiak.
 
Just once I like to see him be pissed off and hold people accountable. Even laid back Mack Brown went off a couple of weeks ago! If Mack can go off, then certainly Kubiak can go off!!! That effort last night was just not good enough.
 
Texan_Bill said:
Just once I like to see him be pissed off and hold people accountable. Even laid back Mack Brown went off a couple of weeks ago! If Mack can go off, then certainly Kubiak can go off!!! That effort last night was just not good enough.
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Wonder what Mack Brown said to his team after they loss to Baylor..
:spin: :spin: :spin:
 
Running late are we?

Anyhow..

When you look back at film, did you wish to run the ball more? And why was Matt playing so bad?

As far as running the ball, I think we would have. Being 0-6 on 3rd down and getting behind got us out of whack. You still look at it after 3 quarters it was 15-18. We ran the ball well. Sure you'd love to run more but with what happened, it happened that way.

You're getting hammered in the first half. Playing behind alot. What can you do?

That is confusing. I'm looking at that. We've moved the ball well but have not scored at times. Penalties also hurt us.

Are those things you're looking at before the field or on the field?

Not routine or anything. Looking at how we're coming out. The first 15 plays and stuff like that.

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You didnt use TEs to chip much, what can you do to get the TEs more involved?

We done it some. I think you chip them with running the football.

How much did you consider Rashad?

Never thought of making a change. Duane is our guy. He played one of the great all time players at that position. Got a lot of confidence in Duane. He can play better and we can help him.

Injuries?

Andre ankle is sore. Owen, Adibi hamstring sore.

Speaking of first drives, you thrown 26 times run 9 times. Need better balance there?

I gotta go back and look. I dont know. ALways try to be balanced.

How concerned about pass protection?

Last year, we protected well. This year it's in spurts. Too many sacks this year. Best way to do it is run the ball, control LOS. We gotta do a better job.

On the 47 , 3rd and 2, and threw. Did you know on 3rd down you would go for it on 4th and why not use Arian there?

I cant say I know I'll go for it. Gut feeling in the game. You're right though.

On the D, what did you think as Brian as MLB?

To get thrown in there, he held his own. Held group together. We played good in the first half on D. 2nd half not as well. Couldnt get off the field. Give Cush credit.

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Same ankle for Andre?

Same ankle, just sore. Tweaked it a little. Playing on turf, we're gonna deal with it. Nothing worse done.

Talk to Schaub at half?

Talk to him all the time. What do you mean?

He came out different

Not all just Matt.

How do you line up wrong?

I dont know. Struggled for me today. Pretty automatic usually. In that environment, it is confusing.

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Looking back, did you wish you were patient? Look back and say we wished we used him(Arian) more?

I think it would have happened. It happened due to we were 0-6 on 3rd downs. Couldnt stay on the field. Down 24-3 in the 3rd Q, we were patient but it got out of whack because we didnt stay on the field.

Rivers on pace to shatter Marino's record. Talk about Rivers and problems he presents.

Trying to catchup today. He is good. They're trying to make big plays. Can run the ball. With Phillip, they do max protect and get the ball down the field. Very explosive. He's a good player.

Do guys who play well in past, not playing well now, what do you to get them playing like last year?

There are guys playing some good football. We need to find some plays within the game that are difference makers. Gotta create TOs. Gotta create game changing plays on both sides

How did Anderson do?

He'll get more playing time. Bill did good job with rotation.

Did Kareem have his best game?

I think he's getting better each week. We gotta feel good about our D looking at the numbers from yesterday. He continues to improve. He doesnt get down. He doesnt think he got it all figured out when he makes plays.

How much is Mario's groin bothering him? No sacks in last 3 games

I think he's fine. No excuses. He's playing hard. Peyton was moving around.

You were really stuffing the run before, are you worried now about run D?

That was our focus yesterday. We tried to make them run. SD can beat you both ways.
 
Kubiak said:

1. He thought the pass rush for the Texans was "pretty good"
2. He doesn't regret throwing the ball in the first half on 3rd and 2 and again on 4th and 2.
3. He doesn't feel they should have run the ball more in that first half.
4. "The problem with pass protection starts with needing to run the ball better."??? (really?)

As a long time Kubiak supporter, I've grown tired and disenchanted. Two weeks to figure things out and I can't tell this team apart from the 2008 version of the Texans. Same crappy defense, totally unable to take care of their zone responsibilities despite the bye week focus. Same poor pass rush. Same protection issues. Same mismanagement of the game... They should have rammed Foster down the Colts' throats and then thrown over top... not attempt passes underneath, unless it was a screen. They were 0-6 on third downs in the first half, passing on every single one, including a 3rd and 2, 4th and 2, and 3rd and 5. Even the next day, he doesn't realize their mistake!
 
HoustonSportsFan09 said:
JM: "Gary, how do you feel about the loss?"

GK: "Obviously it's not good. We gotta get better and better do it quickly. A very good San Diego team is coming to town in 5 days."

yada yada yada, heh.
(Will have a sloppy recap after it's over)
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What's with the terrible B.S. questions like this? Who cares how GK "feels" about this loss?? Do his feelings matter one bit here? The only thing that matters is WHY they lost.
 
dalemurphy said:
Kubiak said:

1. He thought the pass rush for the Texans was "pretty good"
2. He doesn't regret throwing the ball in the first half on 3rd and 2 and again on 4th and 2.
3. He doesn't feel they should have run the ball more in that first half.
4. "The problem with pass protection starts with needing to run the ball better."??? (really?)

As a long time Kubiak supporter, I've grown tired and disenchanted. Two weeks to figure things out and I can't tell this team apart from the 2008 version of the Texans. Same crappy defense, totally unable to take care of their zone responsibilities despite the bye week focus. Same poor pass rush. Same protection issues. Same mismanagement of the game... They should have rammed Foster down the Colts' throats and then thrown over top... not attempt passes underneath, unless it was a screen. They were 0-6 on third downs in the first half, passing on every single one, including a 3rd and 2, 4th and 2, and 3rd and 5. Even the next day, he doesn't realize their mistake!
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This^^^ It's time to admit this guy is clueless and move on!
 
dalemurphy said:
Kubiak said:

1. He thought the pass rush for the Texans was "pretty good"
2. He doesn't regret throwing the ball in the first half on 3rd and 2 and again on 4th and 2.
3. He doesn't feel they should have run the ball more in that first half.
4. "The problem with pass protection starts with needing to run the ball better."??? (really?)

As a long time Kubiak supporter, I've grown tired and disenchanted. Two weeks to figure things out and I can't tell this team apart from the 2008 version of the Texans. Same crappy defense, totally unable to take care of their zone responsibilities despite the bye week focus. Same poor pass rush. Same protection issues. Same mismanagement of the game... They should have rammed Foster down the Colts' throats and then thrown over top... not attempt passes underneath, unless it was a screen. They were 0-6 on third downs in the first half, passing on every single one, including a 3rd and 2, 4th and 2, and 3rd and 5. Even the next day, he doesn't realize their mistake!
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Wow, yeah, you're a HUGE Kubiak person. I'm surprised to hear you say you're growing tired.

I need to go into a media blackout. I have no desire to listen to any of these coaches and players spout the same old song. I like Bernard Pollard, but if I hear him say "We need to fix this" ONE MORE FREAKING TIME I'm going to lose it. And I don't give a rats ass about Eric Winston's ability to break down a play on the radio.

I'm just tired of these guys and hearing the same things over and over.
 
Why doesnt anyone in the press grill this guy? He would be eaten alive in Philly or New York.

Get the guy who asked Singletary last week "Has the realization come that this team just isnt very good?"
 
houstonspartan said:
Wow, yeah, you're a HUGE Kubiak person. I'm surprised to hear you say you're growing tired.

I need to go into a media blackout. I have no desire to listen to any of these coaches and players spout the same old song. I like Bernard Pollard, but if I hear him say "We need to fix this" ONE MORE FREAKING TIME I'm going to lose it. And I don't give a rats ass about Eric Winston's ability to break down a play on the radio.

I'm just tired of these guys and hearing the same things over and over.
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Eric Winston needs to go work for 610 and retire from football. I miss the Eric Winston that challenged Kyle Vanden Bosch to a fight against the Titans in Week 2 of last year.

DX-TEX said:
Why doesnt anyone in the press grill this guy? He would be eaten alive in Philly or New York.
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If they do, McNair will ban them from the Texans facility.
 
Appreciate the recaps...

I like the word "disenchanted" for Kubiak. Count me in as a guy who always gave him the benefit of the doubt and is growing really tired of the same problems and same duds in big games.
 
DX-TEX said:
Why doesnt anyone in the press grill this guy? He would be eaten alive in Philly or New York.

Get the guy who asked Singletary last week "Has the realization come that this team just isnt very good?"
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Same here. They ask alot of "How can you do this" & "What could you do to be better" questions. They never ask "Why"

Why did you make this decision?
Why didnt you put a TE on the Freeney side to chip?

Its just awful reporting in my opinion.
 
It's sad that the entire press conference was just Kubiak talking in circles and doing CYA. He comes out on the one hand saying we couldn't run the ball and then a couple of questions later says they should have run it more...

Maybe I'm almost beyond mad at the players and coaching staff. Bob McNair is in line for some criticism, as well. He owns this mediocre team after all. :thinking:
 
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