Would You Do Cutler To Houston For Schaub and Our #1?

papabear · #1 03-20-2009, 08:52 AM

Kubiak has to be at least in the playoff race until the lat week, maybe two, of the season to keep his job. We've shown improvement, but I think McNair wants to get to the playoffs now. The D has been a weakness, but he's gotten Mario, Demeco, Okoye, Fred, Adibi, Smith, Reeves, and likely several more early draft picks this year to help the defense. He's also gotten a new defensive coordinator, so that excuse is gone. It might not be fair to blame him for a poor defensive unit, but we've devoted a lot of attention to the defensive side of the ball since he's been here. If they don't start having something to show for it Kubiak will get the blame. If it's the offense that stumbles (highly unlikely IMO) then that's his specialty and he should most definitely get the big portion of the blame.

Personally, I like Kubiak and I would like to see him around for a long time. There's something to be said about having continuity at the top of your staff, but I he's got to show he can get this team into contention.

gunn · #2 03-20-2009, 02:47 PM

I don't think Kubiak's seat is hot at all. I think there was an understanding that this team was devoid of talent and depth when he got here and the necessary time to fix that will be given. Now if they are just flat out awful this year, like 3-13 awful.... he's as good as gone. But if the team has a good draft and again shows improvement he'll be around for another year.

papabear · #3 03-20-2009, 03:39 PM

There's not much room for improvement without making the playoffs. If we win 10 games, but miss out on the playoffs he's fine. If it's a 7/8/9 win season and we're out of the playoffs early...he might not get fired, but he'll feel the heat. Anything below that, and he'll have a hard time keeping his job.

gunn · #4 03-20-2009, 04:04 PM

I guess i'm saying the same thing.... I really think he's got two solid years left to prove that he can get it done. This year and next. He hasn't lost the players yet....

TheMatrix31 · #5 03-21-2009, 01:43 AM

One thing I absolutely LOVE about Kubiak is his guts. He's never phased by a tough decision, and will go on fourth down when he needs to, instead of being textbook. He thinks outside of the box, and I think that while it could bite you in the ass, sometimes it's just necessary.

All I'd love for him to do is work on clock management, because the team is atrocious at that.

Keith · #6 03-31-2009, 08:19 PM

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/03/31/bowl...-trade-cutler/

Cutler wouldn't even call the owner.

HPF Bob · #7 03-31-2009, 10:00 PM

Let the bidding begin. Broncos now say they will honor Cutler's request to be traded. The Chris Simms Era begins in Denver. Good luck, McDiapers!