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Is it possible that Bush was already calling the defensive plays and taking a more hands-on role overall before Smith was canned? Is it possible he was already the DC for the second half of the season, with Smith having been reined in?
Is it possible that Bush was already calling the defensive plays and taking a more hands-on role overall before Smith was canned? Is it possible he was already the DC for the second half of the season, with Smith having been reined in?
Per McClain on his chat today:
John McClain: I hope Frank Bush gets it. Frank will blitz like crazy and have the linemen shoot the gaps to get after the quarterback and give the defense an identity -- everybody to the ball and hit until the whistle. That's the system he was brought up under.
http://blogs.chron.com/nfl/2009/01/texans_nfl_chat_0113.html
Sounds decidedly more aggressive than the vanilla wafer defense (plain, flat, and crumbles easily) that RS trotted out.
I think they wanted to give Gray a chance at the job in an interview. Once they were denied, they made the annoucement
If Bush was the one calling the plays towards the last part of the season that led to much better defensive performance than I am really happy about this hiring. If it wasn't him than I am "meh, let's see what happens" about it.
That's what a lot of us were theorizing.
We have a recent confirmation that Richard Smith was, at the very least, being told by Kubiak AND Bush that there were some things he could do...some things he could not do.
In essence, Richard Smith had been handcuffed at some point in the season. And it wasn't just Kubiak doing the lock down. Bush told a person that he was involved in the decision and its implementation, as well.
I think it's funny that we wanted Bush when he was with the Cards, but couldn't get him due to contract no-no's. And now we wanted to interview Gray, but couldn't due to contract no-no's. I guess we'll have to wait until Gray is let go in order to get him as our d-coord? LOL [/sarcasm]
OK, but how long did it take for them to know that they couldn't speak to Jerry Gray?
Isn't the general rule that you can't interview for a lateral move...only for a head coaching job? That's correct, is it not?
If so, then that doesn't wash.
I just think they drug their feet, knowing Bush was their guy, and they know they've drug this out long enough. They knew GP and his band of investigators were getting a little too close to the truth!
OK, but how long did it take for them to know that they couldn't speak to Jerry Gray?
Isn't the general rule that you can't interview for a lateral move...only for a head coaching job? That's correct, is it not?
If so, then that doesn't wash.
I just think they drug their feet, knowing Bush was their guy, and they know they've drug this out long enough. They knew GP and his band of investigators were getting a little too close to the truth!
I hate this move. If this was the direction they wanted to go, it should have happened no later than week 8 last year.
It shows a serious lack of foresight.
The old rule was that you can interview for a promotion. However, because of loopholes like "assistant head coach", they changed the rule to only "head coach"... Gray is currently a secondary coach... Three years ago, he could have interviewed for a coordinator position, but not now.
When you try and get a feel for the defensive philosophy a position coach will employ if he gets promoted to Defensive Coordinator, you look to the DC’s he’s worked under in the past. Because Frank Bush has never been a DC, we need to look at the DC’s he’s worked under to get a feel for the kind of coach he’ll probably be.
So, I’m now working under the assumption that if Frank Bush gets hired as the Houston Texans Defensive Coordinator, the defense will look a lot like the Denver Broncos defense did under Greg Robinson. So, with that in mind, how does our personnel stack up with what Denver had, particularly during the Broncos 1998 season when they won their second consecutive championship.
Houston Denver
DE: Mario Williams DE: Neil Smith
DE: Anthony Weaver DE: Maa Tanuvasa
DT: Travis Johnson DT: Keith Traylor
DT: Amobi Okoye DT: Trevor Pryce
SLB: Zac Diles SLB: Bill Romanowski
WLB: Xavier Adibi WLB: John Mobley
MLB: DeMeco Ryans MLB: Glenn Cadrez
CB1: Dunta Robinson CB1: Darrien Gordon
CB2: Jacques Reeves CB2: Ray Crockett
FS: Eugene Wilson FS: Steve Atwater
SS: Nick Ferguson SS: Tyrone Braxton
Ok, we’ll just work our way down the list.
ouchWeaver has more interceptions than he does sacks
# Strongside Line Backer: This position isn’t even close. Romanowski was one of the best at his position for several years. Diles performed admirably until he injured himself, especially considering he was a 7th round draft pick, but he’s no Romanowski. Part of the problem is that under Richard Smith, there wasn’t any defensive philosophy to speak of, and the two Outside Line Backers were interchangeable. Under Greg Robinson, there was a Strongside Line Backer, and his duties and responsibilities were different than those of the Weakside Line Backer. As a SLB, Romanowski is head and shoulders better than anyone we have. If you were to give Greg Robinson from 1998 our defense to work with, he’d probably be ok until he got to this position. If we’re going to run the same style offense that the Broncos did, this is a position that we need to address, either in the draft (Orakpo) or free agency. Huge edge to Denver. If Chaun Thompson is healthy next year, he would be a sleeper to play this position. He’s got the size/strength to be a SLB, and he was an OLB in Cleveland’s 3-4 defense, so he should have some familiarity with dropping back into coverage, and general linebacking responsibilities.
# Weakside Line Backer: As a rookie in 1996, John Mobley played in all 16 games, and recorded only 61 tackles. In ’97 he recorded 132 and in ’98 he recorded 111. As a rookie, Adibi only played in 7 games, but he had 35 tackles. Adibi showed flashes of brilliance, and if he continues to improve, he could easily be as good as Mobley. Right now, the edge clearly goes to Denver, but Adibi has the skill set and the potential to be a very good WLB in this type of system.
# Middle Line Backer: In 1998, Glenn Cadrez had 74 Tackles in what appears to be his first year starting at MLB, despite having been drafted in 1992 in the sixth round. DeMeco has started since his rookie year, and has been one of the best MLB’s in football. Finally, based on everything, the Texans have a huge advantage at this position.
Am I the only one excited about this....I mean a new guy who wants to be agressive. I will be more excited once I read or hear the words.......The Houston Texans sever their ties with CB Demarcus "Big Play..er Petey.." Faggins
until then......
so after listening to bushs press conference, im definitely more encouraged by this hiring. He seems ambitious and enthusiastic for his big chance. He specifically mentioned buddy ryan as one of his mentors along with jerry glanville, and greg robinson. Old school aggressive houston defense is back. Attacking, violent, and aggression are words bush used to describe his defensive philosophy. He said he would simplify the thinking when the ball is snapped and just get up the field after the ball, cause turnovers through collisions. When asked what he was going to change. A devious smile came across his face.
No more read and react. Yes!!!
Who knows? I do remember everyone drooling when he was going to be our selection before Richard Smith, up until we were denied the right to talk to him by Arizona. Makes me question why we're all so negative about it now.
I'm very disappointed. Very, very disappointed.
To me, this is like firing offensive coordinator, and replacing him with Joe Pendry.
What has he done, to deserve a promotion??
What was the Senior Defensive Assistant doing, when we gave up 24 points to Chicago, 27 points to Oakland, 21 to Greenbay, 33 to Indy, 41 to Baltimore, and 28 to Minnesota??
Was he, or was he not assiting the Defensive Coordinator??
I am less than awed or inspired.
I'm with you...safe, plain, uninspiring and unimaginative...typical
How is it safe? Greg Williams or Mike Nolan would be safe. This is a risky choice. And, frankly, who cares if it is inspiring to fans as long as he inspires the players.
I'm very disappointed. Very, very disappointed.
To me, this is like firing offensive coordinator, and replacing him with Joe Pendry.
What has he done, to deserve a promotion??
What was the Senior Defensive Assistant doing, when we gave up 24 points to Chicago, 27 points to Oakland, 21 to Greenbay, 33 to Indy, 41 to Baltimore, and 28 to Minnesota??
Was he, or was he not assiting the Defensive Coordinator??
I'd like to think it was less of being an "assistant," and more of being someone who took notes, tried to give his input when he could, and then had to let the rest of it go.
He was waiting in the wings, and Richard's poor performance opened the doors of opportunity that Kubiak had probably told him would end up happening back when he lured Bush to Houston.
It's like crack: Richard was addicted to a bad philosophy. He tried to kick the habit, via Kubiak and Bush stepping in and handcuffing him...but he fell off that wagon in Oakland.