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Broncos' Rick Smith to visit
Texans to talk to GM candidate with ties to Kubiak
By MEGAN MANFULL
Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle
The search for the Texans' next general manager officially will begin when Denver Broncos assistant general manager Rick Smith visits Reliant Stadium today.
Smith, who just completed his 10th season with the Broncos, will be the first candidate interviewed by Texans owner Bob McNair. Because of how well-respected he is around the league and his close relationship with new coach Gary Kubiak, Smith is expected to be one of the leading candidates for the job.
The Texans are seeking candidates who have strong backgrounds in evaluating talent and who can work well with Kubiak.
Smith fits both criteria. He's a former player and coach who has spent seven years focusing on pro personnel and has been one of the Broncos' primary negotiators of player contracts.
His relationship with Kubiak started 10 years ago when Smith joined the Broncos as an assistant coach on defense. At that time, Kubiak was entering his second season as the Broncos' offensive coordinator.
Smith, a former strong safety at Purdue, spent four years as an assistant before being placed in charge of the Broncos' pro personnel operations. He became known for his ability to find nuggets in free agency and late in the draft.
Charley Casserly, the only general manager in Texans history, resigned May 10, but is remaining on the job until June 1.