Kubiak in line for an extension

[nunusguy]

Given this 9-7 no-playoff-appearance season was Kubiaks 4th year I'd call it a marginal success, no more. And the old man seemed to be on the fence most of the year about Kubiaks retention but this new multi-year contract is clearly a resounding, unqualified endorsement of Kubiak. Very interesting ? Wonder why he had such a change of heart about Kubiak ?

[Nconroe]

Seems the players and owner and many fans like Kubiak quite a bit. They had a top passing offense, even with injuries on the OL and RB. Had top 5 run defense even though changed some staff and young players. Winning record finally, not bad from 2-14 about 4 years ago and built to continue winning. And could have been in position to win several more games other than a few bad plays by a few players, who maybe won't be here next year. So, consistency being part of the winning formula, this makes sense. And things can always change.

[Mike]

Good for Kubes, IMO he deserved the extension, no way they were going to let him be a lame duck coach. I know there are people clamoring for Cowher, Gruden etc but they are not coming here.

The players respect and seem to respond to him. I think stability is the smart move here, another good draft, keep our FA's and add a FA piece or two and we are in business. I think Rick Smith and Kubes have improved the 53 man roster each year, and I expect they will do the same again.

Extensions for the assistants is also a smart idea, I think the Houston Texans are starting to be a place where guys want to play, not just because it is the last stop of their career. Having a coach and assistants with contracts beyond next year gives the illusion of stability. If they go 1-15 Bob M can still fire at will.

[NBT]

Kubes took a 2-14 team four years ago and made it a 9-7 team. I guess he deserves something. Of course Rik Smith had more than a little to do with that.

[Warren]

Kubiak and the Texans have agreed to void the last year of his contract and sign a new three-year deal. They had been discussing an extension through 2012 with an option for 2013. His staff is also signed through 2012.

[TheMatrix31]

I think it's a good idea. McNair can always bounce him if its a disaster, and it establishes some continuity. We did some real good things despite a certain few breaks. I'd like to see a full year of the defense, rather than just 11, 12 games. Remember...we win ONE more game, we would have been in the playoffs.