[Cowher interested in becoming Texans HC] Finally, Music to my ears...

Blitzwood · #1 12-20-2010, 12:14 PM

Bill Cowher is interested in the possible Texans HC job, is being reported by Colin Cowherd on his show "The Herd".

Two other HC jobs he's also interested in is the Dolphins and the Giants, although Sparano isn't likely to get fired from the Dolphins. Coughlin(Giants) has the possibility of getting fired if they don't reach the playoffs.

Colin also suggested that the Texans' job is the best "fit" for Bill Cowher.

Hope Bob McNair is listening.

HPF Bob · #2 12-20-2010, 12:32 PM

That would be great except a) we'd have to switch to a 3-4 and b) I have to question Cowher's commitment after being out of coaching a couple of years. Otherwise, I'm on board. Git 'er done, Bob.

chuck · #3 12-20-2010, 01:00 PM

I've begin to hear from inside sources (not mine) that McNair does indeed plan to keep the staff next year. We'll see if a 5-11 finish and a slew of ticket cancellations changes that thinking.

bckey · #4 12-20-2010, 01:05 PM

I was excited to hear Cowher was interested in coaching the Texans until I also heard he wants total control. GM control. I wouldn't want him with that type of power. If McNair could get him to come in and just be the head coach I would be happy with that. Regardless I would fire Kubiak and Bush at the very least. Kubiak should have never been given that extension. Bob would be able to fire him after this season ended with no salary to pay. And please don't use the looming lockout as an excuse to keep Kubiak.

bckey · #5 12-20-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chuck

I've begin to hear from inside sources (not mine) that McNair does indeed plan to keep the staff next year. We'll see if a 5-11 finish and a slew of ticket cancellations changes that thinking.

The guy is clueless when it comes to football. He is making money so in his mind he must be on the right track. Plus the other owners gave him their approval.

coloradodude · #6 12-20-2010, 01:21 PM

I heard (somewhere, can't remember where) that Cowher is being considered for the Texans HC job. They said he had a very good relationship with McNair and likes the organization. He would keep the offense the way it is.

I don't prefer Cowher but I could get behind the decision.

cadams · #7 12-20-2010, 02:15 PM

i think they could switch to a 3-4 without much of a problem

TheMatrix31 · #8 12-20-2010, 03:32 PM

I've wanted the 3-4 anyway. Usually a more aggressive defensive base.

Don't like giving him GM control, as that rarely works out....but....we'll see.

NBT · #9 12-20-2010, 05:07 PM

If and & buts were candy and nuts, we would all have a very merry Christmas. I'll believe it when I see it. And I doubt very much that Cower wants to leave all his chums on the pre-game show.

painekiller · #10 12-20-2010, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NBT

If and & buts were candy and nuts, we would all have a very merry Christmas. I'll believe it when I see it. And I doubt very much that Cower wants to leave all his chums on the pre-game show.

Shoot, I think it's Cowher's people putting all the rumors out there that he is interested in the Texans job.

TexanJedi · #11 12-20-2010, 05:46 PM

How does Mario, a prototypical 4-3 defensive end, fit in a 3-4? This is my biggest issue in switching schemes, not coaching just schemes since it seems what talent we do have on defense is suited for the 4-3. A defense resembling Chicago, or the Giants or Vikings (last year anyway) would do just fine. I could be wrong but someone like Cowher concerns me in this regard.

HPF Bob · #12 12-20-2010, 06:35 PM

Which guy on the Steelers pushed for Levon Kirkland and Greg Lloyd? If that was Cowher, I have no problem giving him GM control. If it was somebody else, then I'm a little worried. There's no doubt the Steelers have been great drafters over the years and know exactly what they are looking for and seem to find them and plug them into their system. I'm jealous as hell about it, but you have to give them props for their success.

Fonz the Boss · #13 12-20-2010, 08:15 PM

I've been on Kubiak's corner all year but if we can get Cowher then I'm all for it. I also have no problem switching to 3-4. Regardless of whether Mario fits or not it can't possibly get worse than this year.

coloradodude · #14 12-21-2010, 01:14 AM

That defense of ours is horrible. To be concerned what we would do with Mario "single teamed all year long" Williams is the least of our worries.

We all agree that our secondary is beyond bad. Pittsburg has always had a pretty good secondary so Cowher would understand the need for a dominant safety...we still don't get that after all these years for some reason.

But our LB's and DL are a different story. I think a defensive minded coach could coach these guys up. The defense has to average less than 20 pts a game and we have (definitely have imo) the front seven to do that.

And we need to quit discriminating against the Samoans...we need more Samoans on the defense!

nunusguy · #15 12-21-2010, 07:57 AM

I'm not that excited about Cowher. I'd really rather have a younger guy, somebody who is clearly very hungry and has some smarts. Right off hand I have no idea who that would be, but these name guys who are part celeb like Cowher or Chucky on MNF don't appeal to me that much ?
Take a look at how Shanny is doing in Washington ? There's a pretty good comparison to Cowher in several ways. How's that working out ? Right.
Actually i wouldn't mind have Shannys kid here to be the Texans HC, but that's clearly out of the question.

Joshua · #16 12-21-2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by nunusguy

Take a look at how Shanny is doing in Washington ? There's a pretty good comparison to Cowher in several ways.

Can you elaborate? Other than them both being "name" coaches, I see virtually no similarities.

WMH · #17 12-21-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by nunusguy

Actually i wouldn't mind have Shannys kid here to be the Texans HC, but that's clearly out of the question.

WOWZA!

I can't get excited about Cowher, since I honestly don't think this is in the cards for 2011 (if there is a 2011 season). I think McNair has already decided that Kubiak is coming back, and since he pays the bills......

Now, when , not if, we do the same damn thing next year, and if Cowher doesn't end up somewhere else this year.......

cadams · #18 12-21-2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TexanJedi

How does Mario, a prototypical 4-3 defensive end, fit in a 3-4? This is my biggest issue in switching schemes, not coaching just schemes since it seems what talent we do have on defense is suited for the 4-3. A defense resembling Chicago, or the Giants or Vikings (last year anyway) would do just fine. I could be wrong but someone like Cowher concerns me in this regard.

i think mario would fit as a d-end in a 3-4 very well. he is a bill rusher and plays the run as effectively as any d-lineman in the league. he would be making a lot of money for a 3-4 d-end, but i think he would fit in well.

nunusguy · #19 12-21-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Joshua

Can you elaborate? Other than them both being "name" coaches, I see virtually no similarities.

They both won SBs and they've both become even higher-profile since leaving the NFL with their TV careers, especially Gruden, who of course didn't even leave his last job voluntarily. And he won his SB primarily when he walked into a very good situation because Dungy knew how to put togehter
an outstanding defense.
Cowher on the other hand is far more impressive to me, but I suspect too many other opportunities for him to end up down here.

coloradodude · #20 12-21-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cadams

he is a bill rusher and plays the run as effectively as any d-lineman in the league.

Since Mario has been in the NFL, he has been terrible against the run. However, he has the size and speed to be great...that's potential. Potential means nothing, ask David Carr.

Mario is currently great as a supporting cast member, not a difference maker. No O coordinator gameplans around him.

With the right DC/HC that could change. Personally, I don't want Cowher because I anticipate a performance like his last year in Pittsburgh, similar to what Shanihan is and will do in Washington.