Kubiak’s job could hinge on 2nd half

[Keith]

How intertwined is Rick Smith to Gary Kubiak? Remember when Smith received his extension (to 2012) over the summer, and I questioned the timing? This was a move largely applauded here and elsewhere, but those of you thinking Kubiak is close to being axed, how do you view Smith?

http://www.inthebullseye.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68

http://www.inthebullseye.com/archive/2008/20080604.html

[popanot]

Originally Posted by Keith

How intertwined is Rick Smith to Gary Kubiak? Remember when Smith received his extension (to 2012) over the summer, and I questioned the timing? This was a move largely applauded here and elsewhere, but those of you thinking Kubiak is close to being axed, how do you view Smith?

I think McNair's objective enough to separate to two from each other. I'm sure it would be tough on Smith if he had to fire Kubiak. If it comes down to it though, I think Smith will do what he has to do and the franchise will move forward. As for Smith, I don't think he's done anything all that great, nor do I think he's done anything all that bad. I'm not real pleased with some of his FA moves (Green, Colvin, and the never-ending stream of ex-Bronco players) and picking Amobi over Willis, but those aren't enough for me to feel he should be fired at this point.

[coloradodude]

I wonder what Sly is thinking about now?

[Mike]

Originally Posted by coloradodude

I wonder what Sly is thinking about now?

I file that into my "I could really give a flip about that moron."

[NBT]

I think it is about time for McNair to step in. He is the owner and the heart and soul of this franchise. Whether he should fire Kubiak or not, or whether he should step in and give that young man a stiff talking to about using some different gameplans, both offense, and for sure defense. We are just plain too predicatble on both sides of the ball.

Rick Smith can get along without Kubiak, if that is what it takes. He needs to make sure Bobbie Grier does a better job of evaluating free agents, or just tie a can to his rear end, and send him on his way.

It seems houston's pro teams have to do everything the hard way. The drafting lately has been fine. The FAs have not stood the test of time, and have been way too cost prohibitive for the service they have performed. The on field coaching schemes have been sometimes decent on offense, but always terrible on defense. (I don't think the defensive personnel are as bad as they have looked.)
The defensive coaches should be shook up, and given the word, to put up or get out. Richard Smith more than the rest.

[barrett]

I have no problem with Rick Smith. I think we have enough talent to win now. I mean the Falcons have enough talent to win now. Even without a genius coach to win games with nothing/matt cassell, we could be 5-4 (jags and colts) and fighting for the playoffs if we just didn't make so many dumb gameday moves from the Head Coach on down to the backup QB.

But most damning of all for Kubs is the fact that this team is talented enough to win most of the time at home, but we can't buy a road win. that is a coaching/leadership/attitude issue.

[Big Texas]

I heard Eric Winston on 610 this evening and he was asked who were the vocal leaders of the team and he could come up with nothing.

There you have why this team can not ralley from a deficit

There you have why this defense cant make a game changing 3 and out

There you have why this team cannot seem to force turnovers

There you have why this team looks a pitiful mess and no one on the team seems to care

There you have why a qb has thrown 4 int in a single game and he's still in the game

WE HAVE NO LEADERS ON THIS TEAM. TALENT BUT NO LEADERS. NOBODY WILLING TO MOTIVATE THE TEAM.

[papabear]

Originally Posted by NBT

It seems houston's pro teams have to do everything the hard way. The drafting lately has been fine. The FAs have not stood the test of time, and have been way too cost prohibitive for the service they have performed.

I disagree with this. Green and Reeves are the two FA's they spent money on. Green was a calculated risk. They knew if he could stay healthy he would help this team, but there was a good chance that he would have trouble staying healthy. On the four plays he's been healthy he has looked good. It's easy to say it was a bad decision now and they probably over paid, but they knew what they were getting into and gave it a shot.

Reeves has a big contract for his agent to mouth off about, but it's structured so that we can get out of it relatively pain free cap wise if he's not working.

Guys like Eugen Wilson, Demps, Bentley, etc have all been cheap and filled holes on this team....in some case they have been an upgrade.

[coloradodude]

So I agree with this. Rick Smith is not the problem because he's done a pretty good job with contracts of the free agents. He walked into a salary cap mess...thank you, one Charles "Spend it if yougot it" Casserley.

[NBT]

Originally Posted by papabear

I disagree with this. Green and Reeves are the two FA's they spent money on. Green was a calculated risk. They knew if he could stay healthy he would help this team, but there was a good chance that he would have trouble staying healthy. On the four plays he's been healthy he has looked good. It's easy to say it was a bad decision now and they probably over paid, but they knew what they were getting into and gave it a shot.

Reeves has a big contract for his agent to mouth off about, but it's structured so that we can get out of it relatively pain free cap wise if he's not working.

Guys like Eugen Wilson, Demps, Bentley, etc have all been cheap and filled holes on this team....in some case they have been an upgrade.

Uuuhh......you don't don't go into games in the NFL on a calculated risk. Either they are ready, or they are not ready. And worth the price. No Green and Reeves show how much this franchise is now grasping at straws to find something, anything to hang a hat on.

[chuck]

Originally Posted by coloradodude

I wonder what Sly is thinking about now?

He's thinking that the Giants have a QB that looks really hot in tight, white pants. What do you think he's thinking?

[mussop]

I cant believe anyone reads Jerome Soloman! Talk about a hack! Its to bad his performance isnt judged on the same scale as Kubiacks. He would of been gone along time ago.