Posts Tagged ‘Bob McNair’

Texans Owner Disappointed Negotiations Ceased

Texans owner Bob McNair told John McClain of the Houston Chronicle this past week that he was disappointed that owners and NFLPA negotiations ceased. McNair has remained a steady proponent of finding common grounds for a new collective bargaining agreement; however, the players association’s decertification was a dagger in McNair’s optimism.  Yet, McNair’s remaining optimistic. “I [...]

McNair Envisions Texans’ Championship

John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reported that the Houston Texans owner, Bob McNair, is past all the numbers.  Yes, he owns a football franchise worth $1.7 billion.  And yes, that’s 10th highest in the NFL.  But the Texans owner knows what he wants: a championship. “If you’re successful financially, but you’re not successful on [...]

Matthews to Stay with Texans

After visiting with the Dallas Cowboys last week, Houston Texans offensive linemen assistant coach Bruce Matthews will stay with the Texans.  The former Oiler and Titan great said he was convinced to return after talking with head coach Gary Kubiak and Texans owner Bob McNair.  The offensive line has consistently improved, game-by-game, under Matthews since he joined the [...]

Owner McNair Lends Comments on Expiring CBA

Houston Texans owner Bob McNair lended his comments on the expiring collective bargaining agreement and the state of the NFL after Tuesday’s league meeting. “Our commissioner wants to get (a deal) done.  I think we’re being very reasonable. Hopefully the union will be, too, and we’ll be successful.” McNair surely is looking to avoid a [...]

Texans Don’t Disappoint; Live Up to Expectations in 24-23 Loss to Broncos

The Houston Texans have done it again.  In a season riddled with disappointments and last second losses, the Texans allowed the 3-10, now 4-10, Denver Broncos and their rookie quarterback, Tim Tebow, to orchestrate a game winning drive and defensive shut out to keep the Texans in their place.  Although Houston played a well prepared [...]

Bob McNair Still has Faith in Texans

While the Houston Texans sit at 4-6 and at the bottom of the AFC South, their owner, Bob McNair, remains positive the team can turn things around.  HoustonTexans.com reported that the owner of the team that lost their past three games in the 59th minute spoke to the media after practice today  regarding his thoughts [...]

Owner McNair Ordered PED Search in Players’ Locker Room Last Month

USA Today was first to break the news regarding the Houston Texans owner, Bob McNair’s, ordering of staff to search the player’s locker room for any performance enhancing drugs.  The search occurred last month according to team spokesman Kevin Cooper.  The Texans have already lost two vital starters this season to suspensions.   Duane Brown and Brian [...]

Justifying Kubiak’s Decision to Punt Over Attempt 52-Yard

Although being caught up in an Executive Board Meeting yesterday, I was able to keep an eye on the Texans-Skins game.  When the Texans went for the punt instead of the 52-yard Rackers field goal, I only questioned Kubiak’s choice beforehand to pass instead of run on 3rd-and-3 in Skins territory.  When I fully watched [...]