lol i dont believe this at all. Mcclain acting like he knew.. CMon man.. If he knew he should have reported something to this.
Some brief thoughts on the Brian Gaine situationhttps://t.co/pbuii95amK — TexansCap (@TexansCap) June 11, 2019
That's all obvious and nothing new. Did Cal even talk to him? All he had to say was let's make it a 3 year plan...
Bill O'Brien was supposedly already close to Easterby before the Texans hired him. IF you believe 610 radio, Cal McNair has demanded that the GM, HC and Easterby have clearly defined roles and when there is a conflict between what the coach wants and what the GM wants; Easterby breaks the tie. How that actually plays out? I don't know; but if you believe the report, Cal has at a minimum noticed that there is too much overlap between GM and coach.
This...... and it reminds me of something Daryl Morey said in the last year or so. Basically that he has learned that there are some special coaches (I'm sure it holds true for executives) and that when those special coaches are available, you have to get them... timing at times be damned. He discussed how the traditional model (that the Rockets also have used) is that you fire your coach and then look at who isn't a HC and hire the best candidate....... but almost never does that align with when you have a HC opening. He discussed Carlisle and Stevens as examples of guys that did not have a robust market simply because teams were not willing to get rid of an existing coach. My point is that I suppose you could argue, that the Texans screwed up hiring Gaine as fast as they did IF they really did not see him as the top choice. I do believe that the Texans wanted Gaine to do O'Brien's bidding since day 1......... however, if they now look out as think someone out there is available, then you make the move.
"He has been perfectly clear on what he wants from me." Bill O’Brien on Cal McNair. #Texans — patrick (@PatDStat) June 11, 2019 Bill O'Brien on Cal McNair, "he's a humble person, very clear on his expectations and what he needs … he's not afraid of making tough decision. … He wants to win." Listen: https://t.co/aeCO11zIcx #Texans — SportsRadio 610 (@SportsRadio610) June 11, 2019 Bill O'Brien starts off his minicamp presser addressing the GM situation. Says #Texans owner Cal McNair did a thorough evaluation of the football operation that included him. McNair has been clear on his expectations moving forward. — Deepi Sidhu (@DeepSlant) June 11, 2019 O’Brien on Easterby: He helps me with the team. #Texans — Brian T. Smith (@ChronBrianSmith) June 11, 2019 Bill O'Brien: "I believe we've improved. … I'm looking forward to the future and trying to carry out Cal McNair's vision for the organization." #Texans — SportsRadio 610 (@SportsRadio610) June 11, 2019 BOB: Feels team has improved, wouldn’t touch on reports of flawed relationship with Gaine and is looking forward to #Texans 2019 season. — Landry Locker (@LandryLocker) June 11, 2019 O'Brien says Jack Easterby, "helps with the duties of each department that are relevant to the team". #Texans — SportsRadio 610 (@SportsRadio610) June 11, 2019
It's feel inflated, sure... my counter is, I feel better about BOB's stranglehold on the organization based on his W/L record than I would if we swapped him out for Jay Gruden, if that makes sense. I don't think he deserves a plaque - but at least BOB's track record... well, it's isn't Gruden's track record. That would be sooooooo much more problematic. He *has* won. Not enough. But he's also not Hue Jackson. What interests me about Caserio is that he's been there since 2001 in a variety of different roles. Fully agree with you on the Brady/Belicheck dynamic - but this guy has seen it from every conceivable angle. That's encouraging. And then... 19 years in which they were Super Bowl contenders.... pretty much for 16 of those..... He's going to have an *incredibly* high standard.
#Texans O’Brien denies contact with Nick Caserio before Brian Gaine was fired. — Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) June 11, 2019 From O’Brien opening comments. KPRC2</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsTalk790?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">SportsTalk790 #Texans pic.twitter.com/71cb2oYAnf — Adam Wexler (@KPRC2AdamW) June 11, 2019 Bill O'Brien asked if he was worried about his job. He said Cal McNair made it clear on his vision and "we need to carry out that vision". #Texans — SportsRadio 610 (@SportsRadio610) June 11, 2019 O'Brien won't address anything involved in the decision to fire Gaine. He continues to reference Cal McNair's statement as the only thing he will say on the matter. @espn975 #Texans — Jake Asman (@JakeAsman) June 11, 2019 "I’m not sharing anything with my conversations with Cal." Bill O’Brien on his covnersation with Cal McNair. #Texans — patrick (@PatDStat) June 11, 2019 Asked about power within #Texans’ organization, O’Brien said roles are still being determined. — Brian T. Smith (@ChronBrianSmith) June 11, 2019 "That is yet to be determined. My first job is to coach." Bill O’Brien on the power structure of the potential GM coming in to work with him. #Texans — patrick (@PatDStat) June 11, 2019
This press conference is the living embodiment of the man with the blazing fire going on behind him. Just a mess.
Eh... I recognize we've entered a new phase of journalism that is essentially unbound by any sense of integrity. But if McClain merely had hearsay - nothing directly confirmed from BOB and/or Gaine - he likely doesn't run with it. He idly speculates on unsubstantiated claims and he loses what limited access he already has over there.
"When I was informed by Cal what his decision was…." Bill O’Brien on when he figured out that the time with Brian Gaine was over. #Texans — patrick (@PatDStat) June 11, 2019 Bill O’Brien: "The word power, that’s not anything I think about." #Texans — Greg Rajan (@GregRajan) June 11, 2019 "Why should Texans fans believe that this organization is headed in the right direction?" O’Brien response: #Texans #VeteransMiniCamp pic.twitter.com/bjtYitbkn6 — SportsTalk 790 (@SportsTalk790) June 11, 2019 "No. He is frnachised. He is not here today. It is what it is." Bill O’Brien on the Jadeveon Clowney contract situation. #Texans — patrick (@PatDStat) June 11, 2019 Who just asked a receiver depth question in the middle of this #Texans BOB presser? Lol COME ON MAN!!!! #PodiumCritic — Landry Locker (@LandryLocker) June 11, 2019 "Depends who you ask." Bill O’Brien answering if he is easy to work with. #Texans — patrick (@PatDStat) June 11, 2019
Billy Boy just can't get along with folks! Sounds like he's the one who should go! Spoiler "Brian Gaine didn't spend and should be fired for that alone!" Breaking: Rarely have the Texans either in their history. And all their big signings(multiple years/moderate-big money)? Mostly busts. --- Ahman Green, Jacques Reeves, Ed Reed, Brock Osweiler, Jeff Allen, Aaron Colvin 2007 Traded for QB Matt Schaub Signed RB Ahman Green Signed WR Andre' Davis Signed TE Joel Dreessen Signed OL Jordan Black Signed OL Rashad Butler Signed OL Chris White Signed DL Jeff Zgonina Signed LB Danny Clark Signed LB Shawn Barber Signed DB Jamar Fletcher Signed DB Michael Boulware Signed DB Will Demps Signed P Matt Turk 2008 Signed RB Ryan Moats Signed RB Cecil Sapp Signed TE/LS Clark Harris Traded for C Chris Myers Signed LB Chaun Thompson Signed LB Kevin Bentley Signed DB Jacques Reeves Signed DB Nick Ferguson Signed DB Eugene Wilson 2009 Signed QB Rex Grossman Signed RB Chris Brown Signed DL Antonio Smith Signed DL Shaun Cody Signed LB Khary Campbell Signed DB Bernard Pollard Signed DB Brian Russell Signed DB John Busing 2010 Signed QB Dan Orlovsky Signed RB Derrick Ward Signed OL Wade Smith Signed DL Ryan Denney Signed DL Mark Anderson Signed DL Damione Lewis Signed DL Adewale Ogunleye Signed LB Stanford Keglar Signed LB David Nixon Signed DB Quintin Demps Signed DB Jason Allen Signed DB Jamar Wall Signed DB Karl Paymah Signed K Neil Rackers 2011 Signed QB Matt Leinart Signed QB Jake Delhomme Signed WR Derrick Mason Signed WR Bryant Johnson Signed FB Lawrence Vickers Signed LB Tim Dobbins Signed DB Johnathan Joseph Signed DB Danieal Manning 2012 Signed RB Justin Forsett Signed OL Ryan Harris Signed DL Terrell McClain Signed LB Bradie James Signed LB Barrett Ruud Signed DB Alan Ball Signed DB Stanford Routt Signed K Shayne Graham Signed P Donnie Jones 2013 Signed RB Deji Karim Signed FB Greg Jones Signed LB Tavares Gooden Signed LB Joe Mays Signed LB Mike Mohamed Signed LB Ricky Sapp Signed DB Ed Reed Signed DB Justin Rogers Signed DB Elbert Mack Signed P Shane Lechler 2014 Signed QB Ryan Fitzpatrick Traded for QB Ryan Mallett Signed RB Ronnie Brown Signed WR Damaris Johnson Signed OL Jeff Adams Signed OL Tyson Clabo Signed DL Ryan Pickett Signed DL Jerrell Powe Signed LB Akeem Dent Signed LB Zac Diles Signed LB John Simon Signed DB Kendrick Lewis 2015 Signed QB Brian Hoyer Signed QB T.J. Yates Signed QB Brandon Weeden Signed QB B.J. Daniels Signed RB Chris Polk Signed WR Cecil Shorts III Signed WR Nate Washington Signed OL Chris Clark Signed OL Oday Aboushi Signed DL Vince Wilfork Signed DB Rahim Moore Signed DB Quintin Demps Signed K Nick Novak 2016 Signed QB Brock Osweiler Signed RB Lamar Miller Signed OL Jeff Allen Signed OL Tony Bergstrom Signed DL Devon Still Signed DB Don Jones Signed DB Robert Nelson 2017 Signed QB T.J. Yates Signed QB Taylor Heinicke Signed RB Jordan Todman Signed RB Andre Ellington Signed WR Bruce Ellington Signed WR DeAndrew White Signed WR Cobi Hamilton Signed TE MyCole Pruitt Signed OL Breno Giacomini Signed DL Angelo Blackson Signed DL Kendall Langford Signed LB Lamarr Houston Signed LB Jelani Jenkins Signed DB Marcus Gilchrist Signed DB Johnthan Banks Signed DB Marcus Cromartie Signed DB Ibraheim Campbell 2018 Signed QB Brandon Weeden Signed QB Joe Webb III Traded for WR Demaryius Thomas Signed WR Sammie Coates Signed OL Senio Kelemete Signed OL Zach Fulton Signed OL Seantrel Henderson Signed LB Josh Keyes Signed DB Tyrann Mathieu Signed DB Aaron Colvin Signed DB Johnson Bademosi Signed DB Kayvon Webster Signed DB Shareece Wright 2019 Signed QB AJ McCarron Signed RB Taiwan Jones Signed TE Darren Fells Signed OL Matt Kalil Signed DB Bradley Roby Signed DB Tashaun Gipson Signed DB Briean Boddy-Calhoun Signed DB Jahlele Addae
Did BOB really say that?... I don't buy the 'Texans never spend' bullshit. First of all, your list ignores the resigning of their own free agents, which, at one point, included the largest contracts for a wide receiver and defensive player. So, you know... And... if you want to complain that they haven't spent money *well* - have at it as that is just a tick shy of being universally true. But that does not cancel out, you know: spending. They've spent money. They're not the Cincinnati Bengals. Signing Brock Osweiler was a terrible decision. But they *did* spend money. Cheap is not, nor has it ever been an issue. Smart has. But not cheap. Eating Brian Gaine's contract is NOT cheap. Smart?......
