Texans Hire Bills' Kollar as DL Coach

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according to chron.com

Texans hire Bills' Kollar to coach defensive line
19-year coaching vet was second to meet with team about position
By JOHN MCCAIN Copyright 2009 Houston Chronicle
Jan. 20, 2009, 11:17AM

The Texans have hired Long-time NFL defensive line coach Bill Kollar to replace Jethro Franklin, who was fired after the season.

Kollar, 56, has been Buffalo's defensive line coach the last three years. He also has coached the defensive line at St. Louis (2001-05) and Atlanta (1990-00). Kollar coached in Super Bowls with the Falcons (1998) and Rams (2001).

During his 19 seasons as a defensive line coach, Kollar has worked for head coaches Jerry Glanville, June Jones, Dan Reeves, Mike Martz and Dick Jauron.

In 19 consecutive seasons as the line coach with the Falcons, Rams and Bills, Kollar has worked for defenses that averaged 37½ sacks. The Texans had 25 sacks last season, and they've averaged 28 in Gary Kubiak's three seasons as coach.

Kollar was a first-round draft choice by Cincinnati in 1974. He played defensive tackle for eight years with the Bengals and Tampa Bay before retiring and entering the coaching profession with the Buccaneers.

Kollar was the second defensive line coach interviewed by the Texans, who were looking to replace Jethro Franklin, who has been hired by USC. The first was Rod Marinelli, who was hired by Chicago.

Looks like a hire from Bush's rolodex. Kollar was a Glanville guy, so he has a history with Bush. Seems to be a good hire.

Now for the trainer and strength coach.

[Bigtinylittle]

I wonder what the over/under is on the Texans having 37 1/2 sacks in any year of Kollar's stay here?

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Originally Posted by Bigtinylittle

I wonder what the over/under is on the Texans having 37 1/2 sacks in any year of Kollar's stay here?

Depends on if they stay stubborn and keep Weaver as the starter or not.

[NBT]

I would really hope that Weaver has played his last down for the Texans. Of course that is only my fervent wish.

[Warren]

I like want I'm reading so far -- from his bio on the Bills' official site:

Continues to stress ball pursuit and a penetrating pass-rushing style for the Bills’ defensive line...

Kollar will also have the title of assistant head coach.

No clear Denver connection, but he was the DL/ST coach at Purdue in 1988-89. Rick Smith (and Jeff Zgonina) played for the Boilermakers during that time.

[edo783]

Originally Posted by Warren

I like want I'm reading so far -- from his bio on the Bills' official site:
Kollar will also have the title of assistant head coach.

No clear Denver connection, but he was the DL/ST coach at Purdue in 1988-89. Rick Smith (and Jeff Zgonina) played for the Boilermakers during that time.

That's almost one of those 6 degrees of separation things.

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Originally Posted by Warren

I like want I'm reading so far -- from his bio on the Bills' official site:
Kollar will also have the title of assistant head coach.

No clear Denver connection, but he was the DL/ST coach at Purdue in 1988-89. Rick Smith (and Jeff Zgonina) played for the Boilermakers during that time.

Good catch, that appears to be the connection. And I agree with you, I loved that part of his bio.

[gunslinger57]

Originally Posted by Warren

I like want I'm reading so far -- from his bio on the Bills' official site:
Kollar will also have the title of assistant head coach.

How many assistant head coaches do we need? Gibbs, assuming he comes back, had that title didn't he? Are the D and O going to have assistant head coaches along with coordinators? The coaching staff chart must look like a mess.

[coloradodude]

Originally Posted by NBT

I would really hope that Weaver has played his last down for the Texans. Of course that is only my fervent wish.

I'm thinking you'll get that wish because Kollar wants a light speed rusher.