Oiler HOF Matthews Hired as Offensive Coach!

gunslinger57 · #1 02-27-2009, 10:28 AM

Only, it's not a player:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/6284388.html

Good to see him back, even in some nebulous, not quite defined capacity.

TexanJedi · #2 02-27-2009, 10:29 AM

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Bruce Matthews, who played 14 of his 19 seasons for the Oilers and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, has been hired by the Texans as an offensive assistant coach.

Matthews, who has known coach Gary Kubiak since they were teammates at the 1983 Hula Bowl, begins his coaching career at the ground level.
“We’re thrilled to have Bruce be part of our staff,” Kubiak said today. “Not only was he was one of the greatest players in history, I think the world of him as a person, too. I think it’s a great thing for the fans of this city to have one of their own be part of our organization.

“Bruce said he wanted to get into coaching and do the grunt work so he can learn from the ground level. We’ll give him a lot of things to do, including a lot of work with our running game preparations. We’re really excited about giving him this opportunity.”

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/6284388.html

Hmmm... Could we add another Matthews come draft day?

Keith · #3 02-27-2009, 10:37 AM

If there's one thing this team knows, it's nepotism.

nunusguy · #4 02-27-2009, 10:38 AM

Good find Jedi, and great news ! I like it !

Joshua · #5 02-27-2009, 10:42 AM

While I have nothing against this at all, seems like a crowded coaching staff. Reading between the lines, I wonder if Gibbs has indicated that this year would be his last and Kubes wanted to bring in someone who Gibbs could tutor in his last year.

bckey · #6 02-27-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Joshua

While I have nothing against this at all, seems like a crowded coaching staff. Reading between the lines, I wonder if Gibbs has indicated that this year would be his last and Kubes wanted to bring in someone who Gibbs could tutor in his last year.

The best learning from the best. I can see that.

kRocket · #7 02-27-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Joshua

While I have nothing against this at all, seems like a crowded coaching staff. Reading between the lines, I wonder if Gibbs has indicated that this year would be his last and Kubes wanted to bring in someone who Gibbs could tutor in his last year.

Yep, by God I think you've got it!

TexanJedi · #8 02-27-2009, 10:30 AM

Dang, you beat me by one minute. Merge please.