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Bill O'Brien's coaching staff

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by Sydeffect, Jan 1, 2014.

  1. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&amp;src=hash">#Texans</a> coach Bill O'Brien is ready to clean house on his coaching staff. Met with current assistants for 5 minutes today, and that was it</p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/419495848301428736">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>O'Brien isn't expected to retain any current staff, tho meetings are still on-going as we speak. Romeo Crennel getting a strong look at DC</p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/419496070939308033">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Former <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Chiefs&amp;src=hash">#Chiefs</a> HC Romeo Crennel has 1 year left on his his deal valued at $3.5 M in base salary, source confirmed.</p>&mdash; Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) <a href="https://twitter.com/caplannfl/statuses/419499353628082176">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Crennel and O'Brien have not worked together previously. Sort of an odd pairing. Completely different personalities.</p>&mdash; Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) <a href="https://twitter.com/caplannfl/statuses/419501111238602752">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
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  2. Richie_Rich

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    Not to get off topic, but I always find it funny how some fans assume pro athletes and coaches will 'be okay' because they make '6 to 7 figures'. The vast majority of NFL players and coaches reach their level of success due to extremely hard work and dedication. Football is their ultimate passion, and in most cases their life. Being set financially brings security, but not life fulfillment.

    Sure, they makes tons of money, but that doesn't make losing their DREAM job any less painful. On the contrary, I'd say it makes all the more excruciating when factoring all of the sacrifices made to achieve that rare level of success. Anyone who's ever had otherworldly talent and skill, who's made no excuses and given everything to achieve the highest level of success (i.e, top 1% in their respective industry), when it's over, they will experience a deep sense of loss unlike anything mediocre people will ever experience.

    This is especially true of elite talents who believe they have much more to contribute but are forced out due to incapacity, handicap, early retirement, etc. The point is, for them it's not about money, never was. It's about the passion; it's about the craft. It's about having the freedom to do what you love at a transcendent level very few could ever fathom doing.

    This is something mediocre people (with money as their prime motivator) could never understand.
     
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  3. Rocketman95

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    No, we might as well be ****ting on Bum's grave!
     
  4. Rocketman95

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    Well, if they can't handle a random poster making a random comment on a message board, then that's on them.
     
  5. whag00

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    Agree, but if what if opens up Reed and Mercilus to do more than just set the edge? Besides Watt already gets double and triple teamed. Will it really be much different?
     
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>OC Rick Dennison has been fired after meeting with new Texans head coach Bill O'Brien.</p>&mdash; Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/status/419520364163506176" data-datetime="2014-01-04T11:27:03+00:00">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>OC Rick Dennison has been fired after meeting with new Texans head coach Bill O'Brien.</p>&mdash; Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/statuses/419520364163506176">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    Anyone have any news on Chik Harris?
     
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    Good he stole money anyway.
     
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    What exactly did he do anyway
     
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    They should already be doing more than just setting the edge if Watt is getting double and triple teamed. The point is, unless Watt can be a difference maker, the rest of the defense isn't good enough to compensate. Thus, why scheme to have him take on blockers?
     
  14. tallanvor

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    why do people assume to know the role Rick Dennison had? Unless you are at practice or on the sideline, how would u know? I am fine with him being fired btw, just saying.
     
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Thanks to McNair family and great Texan fans and most all our players. It was wonderful being home. I wish the best to all</p>&mdash; Wade Phillips (@sonofbum) <a href="https://twitter.com/sonofbum/statuses/419524235539660800">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Special thanks to Bob &amp; Janis McNair who treated my Dad so well. I will always be grateful.</p>&mdash; Wade Phillips (@sonofbum) <a href="https://twitter.com/sonofbum/statuses/419525271939592192">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    Different personalities a good thing. Successful people typically hire people unlike them to man other parts of a company, different view points and different ideas. Kubiak's stench was all over the damn team, just little mini-me's running around.

    This guy has me excited, just want to see Teddy, Johnny and Blake at the combine now.
     
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>QB coach Karl Dorrell fired by Bill O'Brien.</p>&mdash; John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/419524801913319424">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>DC Wade Phillips is gone too. Coaches still meeting with Bill O'Brien.</p>&mdash; John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/419525579977674752">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    Clearing house. Had to happen.
     
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>DB coach Vance Joseph just got the word he's been fired.</p>&mdash; John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/419526654684176384">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Romeo Crennel should replace Wade Phillips.</p>&mdash; John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/419526767045402624">January 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
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  20. tallanvor

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    is McClain suggesting what he thinks should happen or what he thinks will happen?
     

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