What's next?

[painekiller]

So we are two games under .500, and we have four games to play. What's next?

As I see it, the ship is sunk, but Kubiak and his players will sing a different song. If the Texans win out they end up 9-7, and have a shot at winning the division. They would need help from the other teams in the division, but they are not out of the hunt for the division yet.

IMO, this team has not shown the consistent play that propels teams into the playoffs. And I do not think they win out.

What does that mean to the coaching staff and front office? They have had 5 years to prove themselves and do they deserve another shot at this group of players? Well my answer is it depends.

It depends on the owners and the threatened lockout. If the owners go ahead with the lockout, few coaching staffs will be changed, so Kubiak maybe safe. But his assistants are not safe.

The biggest scapegoat will be Frank Bush. I believe he is gone, and Kubiak will not have a choice in the matter, I think Bob McNair gets involved in this move similar to the way Bud Adams forced Buddy Ryan on Jack Pardee.

The most obvious guy to replace Frank Bush is Wade Phillips. Wade is a proven top of the league DC, and an expert on a modified 3-4. Kubiak will be allowed to run the team but will be forced to have hands off the defensive game plans.

If the lockout does not happen, then look for a HC change. At one time I wanted Jeff Fisher, but not anymore. I want them to either go get a big name HC or Bill Parcells to let him take over the football team.

What do I see during the next few weeks as for record? I think they split the last 4 games, and end up 7-9. And we the fans keep saying but if only a few plays had gone the other way. That is the curse of being a fan of sports in Houston.