Posts Tagged ‘gary-kubiak’

Yates to Stay as the Texans Starting QB

On the day after the Texans second consecutive loss, head coach Gary Kubiak says he has no intention of changing starting quarterbacks. “T.J. continues to do some good things,” Kubiak said. “You complete 13 out of 16 throws in this league, and you’re doing something right. We’ve got to trust him and move forward, and [...]

Kubiak Says Team Has Picked Up New Defense Quickly

Pro Football Weekly today talks about the 0-2 and 2-0 teams around the NFL, and for the 2-0 Texans, coach Gary Kubiak says that the way the team has picked up the new defense under Wade Phillips. There’s no question that an improved defense has been a big reason why the Texans are 2-0, and [...]

Tate to Get the Start at RB for the Texans Sunday Even if Foster Healthy?

Coach Gary Kubiak didn’t come right out and say it, but don’t expect 2010 NFL rushing leader Arian Foster in the lineup when the Texans face the Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium Sunday. The reason: Ben Tate, who rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown in his first NFL game, a 34-7 beatdown of Indianapolis [...]

Casey Shows His Stuff in First Start at FB for the Texans

All offseason there was concern about who was going to take over after the team lost Pro Bowl FB Vonta Leach to the Ravens. Sunday, James Casey answered the call, playing a solid game and proving his worth to the team. He was a powerful lead blocker against the Colts, and also caught three passes [...]

Texans Believe 5th Rd S Shiloh Keo is a “Diamond in the Rough”

The HeraldNet.com of Snohomish County, Washington, reported that Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak believes their fifth round safety pick out of Idaho, Shiloh Keo, is a “diamond in the rough.”  Kubiak said on the 5’11″, 219 lb. 23-year-old safety: “I love this guy’s football IQ when I watch him play, diagnosing routes, formations, and what’s fixing [...]

Kubiak Talks Schedule, Defense is Priority in Draft

The American-Statesman reported that Houston Texans Gary Kubiak is gearing up for this year’s draft.  This year, Kubiak stated defense is a big priority, but he’d be fooling himself if there were offensive holes to be filled, as well. “We’ve got a change in scheme on defense. We’re trying to rebuild the defense with Wade’s scheme. That’s [...]

Kubiak Presents Questions, Challenges for 2011 Texans Defense

John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reported Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak is still in the midst of putting together next season’s Texans defense.  This offseason, we’ve seen Zach Diles, Eugene Wilson and Bernard Pollard go nontendered or unsigned.  Glover Quin may move to free safety and Troy Nolan and Dominique Barber could compete [...]

Barwin to Play Big Role in Phillips 3-4; Not Long from 100%

While many Texans fans are loking forward to Connor Barwin’s recovery, the Houston Texans already have plans for his return.  Last offseason, the coaching staff were in the midst of giving Barwin heavy playing time at defensive end behind Antonio Smith opposite Mario Williams.  However his season ended before it began when he dislocated his [...]