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Who should be the next head coach for the Texans?

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go all out for Nick Saban

#301 texansalltheway, Nov 30, 2013

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Sumlin signs an extension.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...football-coach-kevin-sumlin-contract/3790997/

http://espn.go.com/college-football...as-aggies-give-kevin-sumlin-new-contract-2019

#302 Raven, Nov 30, 2013
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heard on 610 that Dennis Green was also seen at IAH

#303 vstexas09, Dec 2, 2013
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Enough draft talk already. You can do that from February to May.

Time to talk coaching!

#304 J.R., Dec 6, 2013
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my guess?

http://www.cincyjungle.com/analysis...-job-done-by-mike-zimmer-as-bengals-defensive

#305 Dubious, Dec 6, 2013
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McClain's candidates:

Jon Gruden
Lovie Smith
Wade Phillips
Darrell Bevell(Seahawks OC)
Gus Malzahn(Auburn HC-based on the PC, not happening)
Bill O'Brien(Penn State HC)
Pete Carmichael(Saints OC)
Todd Bowles(Cardinals DC)
David Shaw(Stanford HC)
Greg Roman(49ers OC)

#306 J.R., Dec 6, 2013
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Gruden pls

#307 RedNation, Dec 6, 2013

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My list has Lovie, Shaw and O'Brien.

#308 Bogey, Dec 6, 2013
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Let's find a quarterback whisperer like Tressman or McCoy.

#309 vinsensual, Dec 6, 2013
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To the people that want Gruden and Cower, it's not going to happen. They have shown no real interest in coming back to coaching. They make a good amount of money on TV, they both have endorsement deals, no stress of winning games etc.

Why would they want to leave that scenario at this point?

#310 Stack24, Dec 6, 2013
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Stack24 said: ↑

To the people that want Gruden and Cower, it's not going to happen. They have shown no real interest in coming back to coaching. They make a good amount of money on TV, they both have endorsement deals, no stress of winning games etc.

Why would they want to leave that scenario at this point?
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Egotisitic will get them back to coaching.

#311 bloodwings19, Dec 6, 2013
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Stack24 said: ↑

To the people that want Gruden and Cower, it's not going to happen. They have shown no real interest in coming back to coaching. They make a good amount of money on TV, they both have endorsement deals, no stress of winning games etc.

Why would they want to leave that scenario at this point?
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Winners can't stay away from the game forever.

#312 Big MAK, Dec 6, 2013
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John Clayton's thoughts:

---ESPN

Right Decision To Fire Kubiak?

Gary Kubiak's firing Friday officially opens the 2014 head coaching derby.

The question facing the Houston Texans is whether they will follow the current trends in coaching hires. Last year, eight new head coaches entered the league and seven of them were offensive-minded coaches. The NFL is a quarterback-driven league.

Easier offseason programs have opened the door for more college coaches to get into the NFL. Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly said he almost had more time to work with players in college than in the NFL, which limits players to 10 organized workouts in the offseason programs and limited hitting in training camp.

Texans owner Bob McNair won't be cheap in trying to find a new head coach. He's an aggressive owner who is willing to do whatever he can to get his team to a Super Bowl. In fact, he thought this team was the one that could get there, but an 11-game losing streak has the Texans at the top of the draft and now Wade Phillips as the interim head coach replacing Kubiak.

Here are the main candidates for the job but not in any order of probability.

Jon Gruden, ESPN analyst and former head coach for the Raiders and Buccaneers

McNair wants a coach with head coaching experience and NFL coaching experience. Since he was let go by the Buccaneers, Gruden is always a first call for any aggressive owner. It will be costly. He probably wouldn't leave ESPN for less than $8 million a year. Whoever gets the job is likely to draft a quarterback and develop them. Gruden could have his pick of the NFL draft if he's interested in this job.

Jay Gruden, offensive coordinator, Cincinnati Bengals

Jon's brother has done a great job turning Andy Dalton from a college quarterback into an NFL playoff-caliber quarterback. He's developed one of the most talented offenses in football with great receivers and great tight ends. Dalton and Gruden are on the verge of their third consecutive trip to the playoffs. Gruden's head coaching experience is in the Arena League.

Greg Roman, offensive coordinator, San Francisco 49ers

Roman is one of the great offensive minds who has helped Jim Harbaugh and the San Francisco 49ers get to two consecutive trips to the NFC title game. The only thing that might not fit is that he doesn't have head coaching experience. McNair prefers a coach who has led a team in college or in the pros.

David Shaw, head coach, Stanford

With Kevin Sumlin signing an extension with Texas A&M and presumably off the market, Shaw is considered the hottest college head coach who might be pursued by the NFL. The problem is most people believe he's going to stay at Stanford. Nevertheless, it's worth the call for McNair.

Wade Phillips, interim head coach/defensive coordinator, Houston Texans

According to a source, McNair will sit down with Phillips on Friday and talk about the possibility of being the head coach. This might be considered the unofficial first job interview for McNair. For this to work, Phillips will have to come up with a good offensive coach to work as a playcaller.

Lovie Smith, former head coach Chicago Bears

Smith sat out the year without a job, but he's among the favorites for head coaches with defensive experience. His hire, though, would force a change. The Texans are 3-4 defense. Lovie is a 4-3, Cover 2 coach. Nevertheless, he's a winner and a good leader.

Mike Shanahan, head coach, Washington Redskins

"What?" you might ask. If he's let go in Washington or if he re-signs but he's asked to fire his son, Shanahan would have no problem with a quick transition in Houston. Shanahan and Kubiak run the same type of offense. Shanahan proved last year he could work with a rookie quarterback in taking Robert Griffin III to the playoffs. If the Texans are drafting a quarterback and Shanahan is available, it's an easy fit.

Ken Whisenhunt, offensive coordinator, San Diego Chargers

He'll be a strong candidate because he's won in Arizona and he's a great coach working with quarterbacks. His presence in San Diego has helped Philip Rivers bounce back after a couple of off seasons.

Tom Cable, assistant head coach Seattle Seahawks

Cable is a master of working with the offensive line, and his zone-blocking scheme would be a good fit in Houston. He has head coaching experience in Oakland.

Hue Jackson, assistant coach, Cincinnati Bengals

Like Cable, Jackson was the head coach in Oakland and does a good job working with an offense and young quarterbacks. If McNair is looking to rebuild the offense, Jackson is a consideration.
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#313 Marteen, Dec 6, 2013

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With I guess the exception of Shaw and maybe Gruden, that's not a very good list of candidates.

I fully expect McNair will hire Phillips or Tom Cable LOL

#314 J.R., Dec 6, 2013
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Trade everyone for Belichik

#315 BrieflySpeaking, Dec 6, 2013
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Surprised Josh McDaniels won't get consideration for another job...

#316 Nick, Dec 6, 2013
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I'm afraid they'll hire Wade...

#317 BasketballReasons, Dec 6, 2013
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I'm afraid they'll hire Wade...
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It's a courtesy interview. Nothing to worry about unless he wins the last three games of the year.

#318 The Real Shady, Dec 6, 2013

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unless he wins the last three games of the year.
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Yeah...I don't think we have to worry about that.

#319 ima_drummer2k, Dec 6, 2013
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PRAISE THE LORD! HALELLUJA!!!

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