Nnamdi Asomugha is Available, Make the Play Texans!!!

Gary Kubiak on his weekly show:

[Caller]: Would we give up a 1st for the Raiders CB?

GK: Doubt you'll see anything like that happen. I dont think he's going anywhere. History tells me you gotta solve problems in house. Obviously we look around. We gotta work though with the guys we got.

 

Gary Kubiak just burst the entire city's bubble with one statement.

 

these guys are so close minded. hopefully hes pulling a morey and his favortie quote "dont think thats going to happen", then it happens

 

Is that Brad Miller and/or Simon Cowell???

 

Donny...seriously...what did you expect him to say? Honestly, I don't even know why they give him a show. He's just going to throw out cliche after cliche. You can't be surprised with that answer.

 

Dude, it's the internet. I did it for the lulz.

Even if we were minutes away from a blockbuster trade, that's what he'd say.

 

Is this verbatim? I hope so cuz if so LOL at the caller avoiding trying to say the name. Well played.

 

Is this guy available to play defensive tackle???

 

Don't shoot the messenger!

Anyhow, if you care to read what he said during his show, although probably not.

Gary Kubiak show


Rich and Rob here, hanging out, congrats on the V.

Thanks. Didnt look good but we hung in there.

A win is a win but funny, around town, there is not the same joy after a Texans win. Obviously, many cant feel good about losing DeMeco.

Anytime you lose DeMeco, that has a lot to do with it. Gotta find ways to fight through if you want to be a great team. Gotta get better quick too.

Plan to fill in at MLB?

Take it day by day. GOtta get this team healthy. This week will be spent trying to get guys healthy. Down on bodies. Our options include Bentley, Sharpton. Our options are nicked up too though.

We seen some significant trades happen. You mentioned at the PC, trades are possibilities. Are you optimistic about a deal?

My history would tell me least likely. We gotta look at everything though. Rick and his staff are looking hard at things. It always goes back to, you better have the option in house.

Matt not mobile but has that sense to realize the pressure.

Yeah, key to good ball movement was we protected Matt well.

Seemed like 1st game, that this was the old Owen Daniels. How did he do?

Yeah, had some speed. Legs bounced back faster than previously. He was a big factor yesterday.

Young guys on the backend have gotten their criticism, how did they do yesterday?

Our 2 starting corners improved yesterday I thought. Wasnt impressed with our LBs.

Your LBs, only had 3. Was fatigue a problem with the tackling?

We gotta tackle better, no excuses. Anytime you have doubt with what you're doing, you get slow and apprehensive and that's what I saw.

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[Caller]: Congrats on well played game. QUestion is, looked like Frank Bush had D in position in first half but had poor tackling.

You're right. We need to tackle better. What do you do? You go practice but we're not in position right now. We gotta get guys healthy. We'll come back next week. We'll have to work on it though, simple as that. Gotta do a better job at it.

Where is Cushing? Where do you rank him?

Came close a few times on pressures. Brian was like a lot, he missed DeMeco. We're gonna have to move on from that though. Gotta get comfortable with whatever new guy.

With 3 LBs missing, who are you most optimistic about?

I couldnt tell you. Shooting for Monday for all 3 guys.

[Caller]: Why not blitzing more often?

We blitzed quite a bit yesterday. Brought Bernard and Cushing. They got rid of the ball though. Also ran the ball well. They did a good job and better than we did.

[Caller]: Would we give up a 1st for the Raiders CB?

Doubt you'll see anything like that happen. I dont think he's going anywhere. History tells me you gotta solve problems in house. Obviously we look around. We gotta work though with the guys we got.

5th best rush D in the league, Chiefs ran well. Is it Chiefs or your D?

We knew they were one of the best and we'd be tested. They also ran some different formations. We gotta tackle better too.

After the game, you said concerned all the way til final seconds about D, when you get 31-28, did you consider to onside kick?

No. We had our timeouts. We need to be able to step up.

Couple of ST questions.

Leach gonna be campaigning for Slatons job.

Hah

What were you thinking when they pooched it?

Give Leach credit. He did a great job. He's fearless.

What about Rackers on ST tackling?

Never named a K a ST player of the game for tackling but I did for Rackers. I worry about him. Other guys should be making those plays but that's who Rackers is.

[text message]: Are you giving Schaub more responibility regarding audibles?

As I've told you guys numerous times, We are not big on that and working on the LOS. As far as giving him more responsibility, you bet.

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[Caller]: If the situation presents himself, the KC coach was leaving his O on the field, do you see yourself with short yardage going for it more?

I think it depends on the game, the situations. Each situation is individually. I cant tell you I'll do this this week and this that week. I'll make the best decision.

Do you have specific plays you keep in the bag of tricks or the same playbook for any other down?

I do map out 6-7 things for a situation. Sometimes you may have called it before in the game. Just all depends on how things work out.

On 4th down pass to OD, what constitutes a legal rub?

Andre running a slant, and Owen a flat. You cant run into someone and pick them off.

Isnt it understood, you want to recieve?

I'm gonna take the ball. That may be the 1 possession that could win you the game and the 1 possession they dont get.

[Caller]: Congrats on 4-2. Do you look at Merriman with DeMeco going down?

Everyone is looking at Shawn. He isnt healthy right now though. We do HW on everyone.

Seems like we gotta ask every week, is Schobel still out there?

I think that's done guys.

[Caller]: You talked about O and ST for struggling D, Slaton hasnt looked good on KR but Jacoby seems more promising. Would you consider making a change?

We were better yesterday. Steve was better, blocking was better. I think Steve is improving. Glad to have Jacoby back. Concerned about how much he would be able to do with calf but he got going.

Bunch of guys nicked up last week. Mario Williams - how healthy was he going into the game?

He is pretty beat up. Groin and shoulder problems but since I've been here, he has been there on Sundays even with injuries. I'll totally hold him out over the next few days.

Thoughts on David Nixon?

Tough spot. Hasnt been here long. This is pro football though, when you get those opportunities, gotta make the best of them. I know he would have liked to play better. Glad he was there and fought through.

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[Caller]: Looked like Jackson made a few more plays this last game. Looks like he's reading and reacting instead of thinking so much.

Def. think he and Q improved. What I like about Kareem is he is getting tested and he is tough minded. Doesnt let things rattle him. Think he'll be great in the long haul. Need to continue to improve.

As road games come, this might be the toughest.

Yeah, it is. It can get loud. It will be a challenge. We'll have to play close to perfect.

Recipe for success, look at the opener right?

Yeah, gotta keep him off the field. Washington ran the ball well last night. Cant help them. You'll have to play close to perfect. We need to get ourselves in that position.

Ever touch base with Kyle Shanahan?

We visited after the Washington game. He's doing a good job with Donovan. They had their chances last night.

You'll see Colts twice before seeing any other division teams. Looking at any of the other teams?

We'll see some of the other teams. We'll look and see. ALso have to get a head start on San Diego.

[Caller]: Does losing DeMeco, who will be your leader on the D? Pollard or offensive side of the ball?

Great question. Me and McNair talked about that today. It will be interesting. Bernard a leader in his own way. mario too. Smith can lead this group too. Maybe Brian Cushing. Can he step up? We will be looking for that person.

Notice Molden got on the field at CB. How is he doing?

Doing fine. 3 weeks healthy, something he has struggled with. Played all ST. He needs to keep a positive attitude and his opportunities will come.

Congrats on the W again. Looking forward to the Colts game on MNF.

Have a great week.

 

Oh. Well in that case, lulz. :grin:

 

don't you know son, i'm a trick azz busta?

 

I think we're all trick azz bustas for not doing it for them.

 

Sweet jeebus, your vagina is dribbling glitter and unicorns.

 

and knowing is half the battle........good for you....you ol mark!!

 

http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2010/10/19/nfl-trade-deadline-dont-expect-a-lot-of-movement/

 

If the Texans don't at least make a PLAY for Asomugha, I think there are going to be a LOT of fans who will be angry and disappointed with this front office. Everybody knows just how valuable this team is for Bob McNair and how much money he makes with them, so for him to claim that Aso's salary is too high to acquire him just won't sit well with the city. This team is in a position to compete RIGHT NOW....it is our defense that is going to keep us from getting to where we want to go. The 2nd best player in the league in a position that you have a glaring deficiency in IS available.....are you willing to pay the price to make your team better in the here and now? Or are you still going to clutch onto draft picks that may or may not pan out, and leave your season in the hands of a defense that gives us historically bad numbers?

 

1) Uncap the tailgating tickets
2) Charge 50 bucks a pop for them
3) Get Nnamdi
4) Win Superbowl

 

no...PLEASE no! i love the new system

yes

as long as it isnt at the Jets expense....yes!

 

NJ, I don't think you understand how we get Aso :grin: