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Texans Def. Cord's (Marc berman)

texan_b

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According to Berman(local Houston fox sports) these are the two men expected to be hired..Richard Smith and Frank Bush Co-Defensive Coordinators

Frank Bush - linebackers; born January 10, 1963, Athens, Ga. Linebacker North Carolina State 1981-84. Pro linebacker Houston Oilers 1985-86. Pro coach: Houston Oilers 1987-1991 (scout), 1992- 94, Denver Broncos 1995-2003, joined Cardinals in 2004.

http://www.miamidolphins.com/locker...aff_smith_r.asp
 
texan_b said:
According to Berman these are the two men expected to be hired..Richard Smith and Frank Bush Co-Defensive Coordinators
Humm any body know anything about these guys?

Other than both of their first names are like Hot Dogs...sort of.

No offense but I don't want anybody that has ever been apart of Arizona's coaching staff. They have a culture of losing there, and I don't want us to end up like them. Call me crazy but that is my gut feeling.
 
LBC_Justin said:
Humm any body know anything about these guys?

Other than both of their first names are like Hot Dogs...sort of.

No offense but I don't want anybody that has ever been apart of Arizona's coaching staff. They have a culture of losing there, and I don't want us to end up like them. Call me crazy but that is my gut feeling.

Richard Smith is the guy Capers replaced in Miami! :woot2
 
I agree but I see he played for the oilers. He coached for the oilers and Broncos so that had to be a huge part in this.
 
texan_b said:
I agree but I see he played for the oilers. He coached for the oilers and Broncos so that had to be a huge part in this.
Yeah I just looked him up. He seems decent.

But I personally think we need to go a little more high profile but I will certainly give him a chance if he is hired. I liked the Bills DC.

hmmmm wonder if that Dom Capers guy is available.
 
Seems both of them have been affiliated with the Oilers...

LINK

Richard Smith was named the Dolphins’ defensive coordinator by Head Coach Nick Saban on March 2, 2005. Smith comes to the Dolphins with 17 years of NFL coaching experience on his résumé, including the last two with the Detroit Lions, when he served as that team’s assistant head coach/linebackers. Two of those 17 seasons were spent working alongside Saban, as both were on the Houston Oilers staff from 1988-89.

Before joining the Lions in 2003, Smith spent six seasons (1997-02) with the San Francisco 49ers, where he coached the team’s linebackers. During that time, four of his linebackers were selected for the Pro Bowl; Julian Peterson in 2002, Winfred Tubbs in 1998 and both Ken Norton, Jr. and Lee Woodall in 1997.

Prior to his stint in San Francisco, Smith spent four seasons (1993-96) with the Denver Broncos coaching special teams, while also assisting with the linebackers for three seasons (1993-95).

Smith began his NFL coaching career with the Houston Oilers in 1988 where he coached special teams and assisted with the tight ends (1988-89), linebackers (1990-91) and the offensive line (1992). The Oilers qualified for the postseason in each of Smith’s five seasons with the club. In fact, the teams with which Smith has been a part of in the NFL have reached the playoffs in 11 of his 17 seasons, including four appearances with San Francisco (1997-98 and 2001-02), two with Denver (1993, 1996) and five with Houston (1988-92).

In 1987, Smith spent a season at the University of Arizona coaching linebackers and special teams after tutoring the outside linebackers and special teams from 1984-86 at the University of California.

Smith began his coaching career as offensive line coach at Rio Hondo (Calif.) Junior College from 1979-80. He then moved on to Cal State-Fullerton, where he tutored the Titans’ defensive line for three seasons (1981-83).


LINK
Frank Bush enters his second season with the Cardinals as linebackers coach after joining the team last season. Before joining Dennis Green in Arizona, Bush worked as an assistant with the Denver Broncos (1995–03) and Houston Oilers (1992–94).

Bush served nine seasons with the Broncos-three as special teams coach (2001–03), one overseeing the defensive secondary/nickel packages (2000), and five as linebackers coach (1995–99). In 2003 Denver ranked fifth in the AFC in both punt and kickoff return average. Kicker Jason Elam accounted for 120 points for the second consecutive season, placing him fourth (2003), and second (2002), respectively. In 2001, Elam’s 86 percent field goal accuracy mark (31-of-36) was the best in Bronco history and Reuben Droughns ranked third in the AFC with a 25.8-yard kickoff return average.

In 1995, his first season as linebackers coach with Denver, the Bronco defense improved from 28th to 15th, then skyrocketed to the fourth overall defense in the league in 1996, including first against the run. The 1997 season saw two of his pupils-John Mobley (162) and Bill Romanowski (117) rank 1-2 on the club in tackles as Denver forged consecutive World Championships with victories in Super Bowl XXXII over Green Bay following the 1997 season and Super Bowl XXXIII over Atlanta after the ’98 campaign. In the latter campaign, the linebacker trio of Mobley (132) Glenn Cadrez (105), and Romanowski (95) led the team in tackles, Romanowski earned his second Pro Bowl berth, and the Bronco run defense finished third in the NFL.

After an outstanding college career as a three-year starter at North Carolina State, Bush was a fifth-round draft choice by Houston in the 1985 NFL Draft and earned all-rookie acclaim starting 11 of 16 games for the Oilers before a spinal injury prematurely ended his pro career a year later.

After serving as a college scout for the Oilers for six years (1987–92), he was the team’s linebackers coach for three seasons, bringing his tenure with Houston as a player, scout, and assistant coach to 10 years.

Bush’s linebackers continued to play an integral role the following two seasons as the Broncos In 2002, his special teams ranked among the best in the league as Denver ranked third in the AFC in kickoff coverage and fourth in kickoff return average.

Born January 10, 1963 in Athens, Ga., Bush and his wife, Stephanie, reside in Chandler.

Coaching Breakdown
1987–92 Houston Oilers Scout
1992–94 Houston Oilers Linebackers
1995–2003 Denver Broncos Linebackers/Special Teams
2004- Arizona Cardinals Linebackers
 
Found this at kffl.com

Texans | Team may hire R. Smith
Tue, 24 Jan 2006 21:50:22 -0800

Alex Marvez, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Richard Smith may be headed to the Houston Texans. The Houston Chronicle reported that Smith is expected to become the Texans' co-defensive coordinator with Denver Broncos assistant Frank Bush on new head coach Gary Kubiak's staff. Smith and assistant head coach of defense Will Muschamp essentially served as the Dolphins' co-coordinators in 2005.
 
Nighthawk said:
Oh please. Is this the best we can do? Can you say inauspicious beginning?
I agree.

Kubiak is an Offesive guy. We need an established D-Coordinator or even a former head coach.

I think the Washington Redskins are more of the coaching model we should follow. Get great coaches, pay them well, and the team will improve.
 
So... what kind of Defense are we looking at? Miami ran a 3-4 last year and Arizona ran a 4-3? sounds like a proverbial odd couple.. They sure have Linebacker coaching covered...

However... Smith was let go after only one year at DC? Maybe Im crazy or does that throw up a red flag to anyone else?

But it does stand to reason that would be why Kubiak kept the DB coach on staff
 
LBC_Justin said:
I agree.

Kubiak is an Offesive guy. We need an established D-Coordinator or even a former head coach.

And the Rams announced the hiring of Jim Haslett as their defensive coordinator earlier today...:brickwall
 
They may not be Buddy Ryan or Marvin Lewis, but I'll take 'em. These guys have at least been around.

IMO, this hiring beats the hell outta Capers and Fangio.
 
outofhnd said:
So... what kind of Defense are we looking at? Miami ran a 3-4 last year and Arizona ran a 4-3? sounds like a proverbial odd couple.. They sure have Linebacker coaching covered...

However... Smith was let go after only one year at DC? Maybe Im crazy or does that throw up a red flag to anyone else?

But it does stand to reason that would be why Kubiak kept the DB coach on staff

Miami's defense was ranked 18th in the NFL last season in yards allowed per game per ours being ranked 31st in the NFL, and Miami's defense was ranked 17th against the run compared to our defense ranked at 32nd against the run. They were also ranked 14th in the NFL in points allowed per game compared to ours ranked at 32nd. I guess what I am trying to say is that honestly our defense cannot get any worse lol.
 
coreyvice said:
They may not be Buddy Ryan or Marvin Lewis, but I'll take 'em. These guys have at least been around.

IMO, this hiring beats the hell outta Capers and Fangio.

Can't necessarily disagree w/ that. But in Capers defense, he has been a good defensive coordinator in the past...just a HORRID HC.
 
I don't know if I want anymore former Oilers coaches. The last one we brought in was Chris Palmer.
 
AustinJB said:
Can't necessarily disagree w/ that. But in Capers defense, he has been a good defensive coordinator in the past...just a HORRID HC.
yep NO ONE can argue Capers hasn't been a good Defensive Coordinator.
 
What about Jerry Gray how is this guy going from coaching prospect in december to practically jobless? this guy constructed a great defense in 04 that lost some key players and looked bad in 05.. But his secondaries are excellent cover corners, his defense is agressive, and causes turnovers... What can you not like about that?
 
outofhnd said:
What about Jerry Gray how is this guy going from coaching prospect in december to practically jobless? this guy constructed a great defense in 04 that lost some key players and looked bad in 05

I'm wondering too. He was one of my favorite candidates. Even interviewed for our HC position originally.:confused:
 
LBC_Justin said:
yep NO ONE can argue Capers hasn't been a good Defensive Coordinator.

I should have clarified my last post. I was speaking of Capers the Head Coach who was not too well suited to the "CEO" style of coaching.... man, I wish he would've called the Defense.
 
I dont understand why Bates is more coveted at DC than Jerry Gray? When was the last time the Packers had a top ranked defense?

Wasnt their secondary in 04 tops in the league at getting pass interference calls?
 
outofhnd said:
I dont understand why Bates is more coveted at DC than Jerry Gray? When was the last time the Packers had a top ranked defense?

Wasnt their secondary in 04 tops in the league at getting pass interference calls?


this year the packers I believe were ranked #7 in the league that is really good.
 
outofhnd said:
So... what kind of Defense are we looking at? Miami ran a 3-4 last year and Arizona ran a 4-3? sounds like a proverbial odd couple.. They sure have Linebacker coaching covered...

The dolphins last year ran both the 3-4 and 4-3 def.. they switched up often
 
texan_b said:
The dolphins last year ran both the 3-4 and 4-3 def.. they switched up often

Hmm I just dont like the fact he was let go and replaced with our former HC, and the fact he will be a co-coordinater.. we need a defensive coach, Heck jerry Gray was rumored to be a head coach somewhere a month ago.. To me he is the obvious choice unless kubiak doesnt like him.
 
outofhnd said:
Heck jerry Gray was rumored to be a head coach somewhere a month ago.. To me he is the obvious choice unless kubiak doesnt like him.

I doubt that Kubiak not liking him is so much the issue as much as he's worked with the other 2 guys in the past and they're a known quantity. As a matter of fact, that seems to be the common denominator in all his hirings so far.
 
here is the article in the chronicle just posted

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/3610629.html

I love this part though

"One candidate to join Kubiak as offensive coordinator is former Green Bay coach Mike Sherman, who was fired at season's end. Sherman was the offensive line coach at Texas A&M in 1992-93, when Kubiak coached Aggies running backs."

Does this mean Sherman is coming to the texans I really hope he does

Kubiaks Staff

Offense

OC- Sherman or Calhoun?
quarterbacks- Calhoun
Wr- kyle shanahan
tight ends-Brian Pariani
ol- David Diaz-Infant

Defense
DC-bush and smith
lbs- ryan
dbs- hoke

special teams

Marciano
 
I really liked Frank Bush as a player, even though he had to shut it down so soon. He was always highly respected in the organization and the team had a lot of success while he was here as a scout. He only had linebackers at Arizona but they did finish #8 overall in defense in the league this year I know the players will like him and it seems he has the most up-side of the two.

I know less about Smith. I know he was here but I didn't realize the Army helmet (and fatigues) thing was his idea. I thought that was all Glanville.

Be happy. These may not be marquee names but they will bring change to a stagnant situation and anything is better than Fangio.
 
Well since they are drafting VY, and our offense will average 40 points and 600 yards a game they probably aren't that concerned about the defense.:stirpot: Sorry, I had to.
 
if this is true then i am upset with the texans...we got bush..but we needed the other guy to be vince something..so we could trade down..and everyone would be happy!!
 
AustinJB said:
I'm wondering too. He was one of my favorite candidates. Even interviewed for our HC position originally.:confused:

I agree, if Bates turned the job down or you passed him over because he didn't know both the 3-4 and the 4-3, by not get Bates and an assistant that is knowledgable in the 3-4 or get Gray and the same as well. I hope these guys don't dissappoint us, because remember the texans first year and second year in existence, our defense actually ranked in the middle of the pack so simply getting back to that form is nice, but we have to do better than that.
 
texan_b said:
here is the article in the chronicle just posted

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/3610629.html

I love this part though

"One candidate to join Kubiak as offensive coordinator is former Green Bay coach Mike Sherman, who was fired at season's end. Sherman was the offensive line coach at Texas A&M in 1992-93, when Kubiak coached Aggies running backs."

Does this mean Sherman is coming to the texans I really hope he does

Kubiaks Staff

Offense

OC- Sherman or Calhoun?
quarterbacks- Calhoun
Wr- kyle shanahan
tight ends-Brian Pariani
ol- David Diaz-Infant

Defense
DC-bush and smith
lbs- ryan
dbs- hoke

special teams

Marciano

So he is taking Shanahan's kid, a guy out of the booth (Diaz-Infante) and Bush & Smith (BS)? This is already getting ugly in my opinion. To say I am dissapointed would be an understatement. Surrounding yourself with your boys on your first job is not good. Appears to be a lot of yes men at first glance.

I will have to reserve my comments on the staff until the season starts, but jeez they better bring some players in FA with them. If we can't get star power, they better provide more value outside of the lines.
 
I read that chonicle article and was curious who will be our D-line coach? I also see he's going after Wibert Mongomery as Running backs coach. Who was Denver's running back coach? Hell, KC's for that matter, lol.
 
All of you seem to want some big names. Well those big names were once nobodies. Frank Bush is HIGHLY thought of around the league. If he is defensive coordinator, I am fine with that.

I think we need to calm down just a bit. Don't judge Kubiak for the team's past failings. The team needs our support. Give the new coaching staff the benefit of the doubt. We gave Capers and Co. 4 years for crying out loud!
 
Wow. Everyone just wants the big name. I figure there's a reason why they don't have jobs too. Everyone needs to realize coaching is like a fraternity. They generally only hire people they are familiar with and have full trust in. Capers was hired by Saban because they are familiar with each other since working together in the past at Kent State. I don't think too many coaches hire anyone they have never worked with in the past.
 
Jack Bauer said:
All of you seem to want some big names. Well those big names were once nobodies. Frank Bush is HIGHLY thought of around the league. If he is defensive coordinator, I am fine with that.

I think we need to calm down just a bit. Don't judge Kubiak for the team's past failings. The team needs our support. Give the new coaching staff the benefit of the doubt. We gave Capers and Co. 4 years for crying out loud!

True Jack, I saw they damn near got you last week on 24 and in CTU at that. How are the ribs, lol. Had to mess with ya, love that show. Who do you think will be running backs coach by the way? Regardless who Houston selects with the No. 1 pick, we still need a better backs coach in my opinion.
 
For me, all this info. is overkill. I'll be glad when they've got all the coaches in place, so I can study up on them and know that it means something. Hope I don't kill the thread though. :hide:
 
Jack Bauer said:
All of you seem to want some big names. Well those big names were once nobodies. Frank Bush is HIGHLY thought of around the league. If he is defensive coordinator, I am fine with that.

I think we need to calm down just a bit. Don't judge Kubiak for the team's past failings. The team needs our support. Give the new coaching staff the benefit of the doubt. We gave Capers and Co. 4 years for crying out loud!


I agree with you!! Lets be happy that the Texans are finally building a staff and not talking about that horrible season from last year!!
 
O.G. said:
True Jack, I saw they damn near got you last week on 24 and in CTU at that. How are the ribs, lol. Had to mess with ya, love that show. Who do you think will be running backs coach by the way? Regardless who Houston selects with the No. 1 pick, we still need a better backs coach in my opinion.

Ribs are doing better thanks! :)

From the Chronic it looks like Wilbert Montgomery. He coached the RBs in St. Louis last year.
 
Jack Bauer said:
Ribs are doing better thanks! :)

From the Chronic it looks like Wilbert Montgomery. He coached the RBs in St. Louis last year.

Yeah, but I'm curious if you need a backs coach that is familiar with the zone blocking scheme as well. Not saying he's not a good choice, Steven Jackson lit it up this year as well.
 
aj. said:
Be happy. These may not be marquee names but they will bring change to a stagnant situation and anything is better than Fangio.


It is sad when Kubiak has already started hiring people that we have to make excuses like "anything is better than Fangio".
 
Kaiser Toro said:
So he is taking Shanahan's kid, a guy out of the booth (Diaz-Infante) and Bush & Smith (BS)? This is already getting ugly in my opinion. To say I am dissapointed would be an understatement. Surrounding yourself with your boys on your first job is not good. Appears to be a lot of yes men at first glance.

I will have to reserve my comments on the staff until the season starts, but jeez they better bring some players in FA with them. If we can't get star power, they better provide more value outside of the lines.

I have to admit that when I first read about all these hires, I was thinking similar things and is this the best we can do with the resources we have??

There is something about having a relationship with the people you work with and how it is important to be on the same page (unlike Palmer/Capers), but I can't say that I'm particularly enthused or my confidence inspired about these choices.

But I am trying to keep an open mind, and get out of my reflexive oh-no mode that was cultivated from last season.

Wait and see. Go Texans! :texflag:
 
Kaiser Toro said:
So he is taking Shanahan's kid, a guy out of the booth (Diaz-Infante) and Bush & Smith (BS)? This is already getting ugly in my opinion. To say I am dissapointed would be an understatement. Surrounding yourself with your boys on your first job is not good. Appears to be a lot of yes men at first glance.

I will have to reserve my comments on the staff until the season starts, but jeez they better bring some players in FA with them. If we can't get star power, they better provide more value outside of the lines.

My thoughts exactly. I read about the new staff Kubiak is assembling early this morning and it felt like someone punched me in the stomach.
 
bckey said:
It is sad when Kubiak has already started hiring people that we have to make excuses like "anything is better than Fangio".

We don't have to make any excuses. We are just being too negative. We don't REALLY know anything about these coaches and we are already complaining about them for NO reason. Unless you have worked with these coaches yourself, you should not just jump on the NEGATIVE bandwagon.

Wait to see what happens. Keep an open mind. You can't judge what you haven't seen.
 
offensively i am somewhat optimistic, and not necessarily dissapointed. im sure myself as well as others have questions about who he plans to bring in for positional coaching, but it will all be under kubiak who understands he was brought here to focus on offense.

defensively im not so thrilled about. i would have liked to stay in the 3-4 and i dont really know too much about either fellow; but i guess its the lack of personnel knowlege that makes me suspect of our new defense.
 
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