Chronic: Kubiak 'disappointed' with Williams' performance

[Snapple]

Kubiak shouldn't have to sugarcoat it, but calling out individual players for stinking in public has always been taboo, for any player, for any coach, on any team, in any sport.

If you are disappointed in Mario, then tell him during practice or during the game. There's no need to humiliate him on camera, and I've never been in favor of it.

I also think Kubiak needs to remember that it's largely on his shoulders if Mario doesn't live up to expectations. He's the one who pulled for drafting him over Bush or Young, and he's the one who coaches him. So maybe he'd better pipe down and just work on getting the team better.

 

[Texans_Chick]

I heard a clip of Mario being asked about it.

He said that it was completely fair to be called out by the coach, that he and the rest of the defense were not doing what they were supposed to, and that he as a #1 pick needs to be able to produce more.

 

[real]

I heard a clip of Mario being asked about it.

He said that it was completely fair to be called out by the coach, that he and the rest of the defense were not doing what they were supposed to, and that he as a #1 pick needs to be able to produce more.

Thats what I wanna freakin hear.... ...I'm glad to hear him take some responsibility about the situation....

 

[edo783]

I heard a clip of Mario being asked about it.

He said that it was completely fair to be called out by the coach, that he and the rest of the defense were not doing what they were supposed to, and that he as a #1 pick needs to be able to produce more.

He also said in the interview that he has to play more nasty/mean (I think those were the words, but if not, it's the intent) and will be doing it on Sunday. I am looking forward to it as that is one of the things I have said he isn't doing.

 

[nunusguy]

If Kubiak is disappointed with Mario, he needs to look into the mirror to see
the person who is primarily responsible for Mario being the #1 overall pick in the 2006 NFL college Draft and consequently being here in town on the Texans roster.

 

[blockhead83]

Anyone else remember Mario saying the fans wouldn't have to worry about him not producing? I hope we see a different Mario this weekend.

 

[TK_Gamer]

you have no room to talk TK...your stuff has been incoherent at best.

The lead story on espn's NFL Today was the "Mario is a disappointment" story and they talked about Kubiak blasting Williams.

? ? ? ahh nm, the OTHER TK! doh!

 

[Texans_Chick]

He also said in the interview that he has to play more nasty/mean (I think those were the words, but if not, it's the intent) and will be doing it on Sunday. I am looking forward to it as that is one of the things I have said he isn't doing.

One thing to know what you are supposed to do and talk about it, it is another thing to actually be able to do it when you need to. Less thinking, more doing.

Story of my golf game.

 

[edo783]

Story of my golf game.

Like mine. Most folks play a north and south type golf game. Mine tends to be much more of an east and west one.

 

[HOU-TEX]

Like mine. Most folks play a north and south type golf game. Mine tends to be much more of an east and west one.

I'm right there with ya bud. Throw in a forest and a beach and you have my game.

 

[Vinny]

One thing to know what you are supposed to do and talk about it, it is another thing to actually be able to do it when you need to. Less thinking, more doing.

Where is Yoda when you need him? Get Kubiak his number

 

[jerek]

One thing to know what you are supposed to do and talk about it, it is another thing to actually be able to do it when you need to. Less thinking, more doing.

Story of my golf game.

Very true. I coach basketball and if I say so myself I am pretty good at it, despite that (even though I made it as a college sixth man) I was never that great at playing the game.

As an NFL pro, he's supposed to be able to do, but I think he'll get there, sooner rather than later.

 

[noxiousdog]

Trevor Price was on Jim Rome today and talked about how Shannahan used to rip him up in the media because unlike other players he could take it, and it was a good way to get his message out. He said that Shannahan later apologized for using him as a scapegoat, but that he had to get his messages out as well as motivate his star players.

Due to Carr's and Williams's reactions to Kubiaks statements, and since Kubiak comes from Shannahan's system, I wouldn't read too much into some of Kubiak's public call outs. Of course, Carr and Williams can both use some motivation, so let's hope it gets them to multiple pro-bowls like it did for Price.

 

[Texan Ned]

Maybe Kubiak realizes that the Texans made a BIG mistake in taking Mario Williams over Reggie Bush. Maybe Kubiak would have liked to have a first overall pick that would force the opposition to game plan around. Kind of like the Saints' opposition has had to do when preparing to face Bush in the offense. All the NFL talking heads repeat the same thing..."Reggie Bush makes you adjust your game plan." Do you think anybody is really game planning to keep Mario Williams from beating them? The Texans were stupid for taking Mario Williams and now we have to live with another 2-14 season, or 3-13 at best. I hope that if they have the overall #1 in the next draft they don't do something stupid again.

 

[Buckle]

Watchin Mario play the first couple of games you can tell that he has been hesitant and worried about overpursuing which led him to worry about it so much he let it happen instead of just going off of his football talent. I am glad to hear Kubiak call him out and even more glad to hear Mario himself acknowledge that he has been doing it and hopefully doing something about it on sunday! I can't wait to see Mario and the Texans staff turn him loose and see the havok that he wreaks against the Dolphins.

 

[Doug]

Why I feel the need to respond to the both of you is beyond me. But maybe if you all would read the other threads, like this one: http://forums.houstontexans.com/showthread.php?t=28762 you will see how the name was born. Once again easy to attack me, right. You have a DE playing.............. Sorry (didn't mean to say that; chaulk it up to a lack of a better term), right now. There is no denying that. So continue spining it anyway you please. It matters to me not. I call it how I see it. It makes me no more or less a fan of my Texans because I call a player Sorryo.

I don't think it makes you any less of a fan but when you say you're giving someone the benefit of the doubt then call them a name made up from a biased standpoint it doesn't make much sense. Just my opinion.

 

[thunderkyss]

Maybe you're a moron regurgitating the same drivel as the fishwrap hacks and media whores you turn to for guidance instead of actually forming your own opinion based on an actual observation.

anybody else come out of a game with 53 rush yards, and 20 recieving would be considered avg at best. Now they pretend teams are "keying" in on Reggie more than they would Duece, Stallworth, or anyone else....

 

[Runner]

it is another thing to actually be able to do it when you need to. Less thinking, more doing.

Watchin Mario play the first couple of games you can tell that he has been hesitant and worried about overpursuing which led him to worry about it so much he let it happen instead of just going off of his football talent.

IMO, Mario should put his had on the ground and think either rip, swim, or bull. Not all three on every play, not "I'll pick one depending on what the o-lineman does", not "I'll read my keys and decide what to do", not "is this a pass or a run".

He needs to pick one move and do it. Sure he'll be out of position every now and then, but at least he'll be aggressive and should be more explosive because he is just doing, no thinking. He won't play any worse if he does this, and he just might be better.

Again, IMO.

 

[Txn_in_FL]

I'm myopic? I'm not the one declaring an average rookie to be a future Hall of Famer. As far as Houston 0-3 and New Orleans 3-0,

And again, not to split hairs but...

Texans vs Eagles, Colts, Redskins
Aints vs Browns, Packers, Falcons

Not to take away from the Falcons, they're good, but they were'nt climbing anyone's chart to take the NFC. So us against two, possibly three (hyped of course) Super Bowl contenders and the Aints against a pack of nobodies and one fader. Who do they play this week? I'm pretty tired of hearing us getting trashed like we played against a bunch of nobodies. The worst team in the league last year started this year against two of the best and people are acting like we're the Pats losing to a junior high team. Get a grip.

 

[D-Vizzl]

I for one am disappointed in Kubiak and Williams

1. Mario no one should have to ask you to get "nasty" on a football field, it's either in you are it isn't. You don't just ingest your inner monster and unleash it anytime you want to. Also, use more moves, there's no way that no one taught you how to swim or go under someones fully extended arm, come on.

2. Gary Kubiak you should get a clue and not succumb to the medias pressure to create a story.

Seth Payne 9 tkls., 0 sacks\ Anthony Weaver 9 tkls, 1 sack\ Travis Johnson 8 tkls., 0 sacks\ Mario Williams 8 tkls., 0 sacks

To be quite frank you have to pretty much not know about football to believe that a rookie (that means first year) is supposed to be the saviour for a d-line whom all have faced NFL talent at least one year before he got here. Look at the stats one more time and tell me that Mario #1 pick or not deserves to be picked on more than any other d-lineman, I have held my tongue this long, but now it's time to let loose.