Dear Mr. McNair
In a day and age where social media gives anyone with a cell phone or computer the ability to "have" an opinion, the everyday operations of a multi-billion dollar industry can't simply be forced into any type of decision. Our voices simply remain that, a voice of opinion. With that being said, I think the fan base in Houston have been met, both with it's share of good suggestions, and just plain idiots. There is only so many times we can ask players like J.J. Watt, Andre Johnson, and even Matt Schaub, how they feel about losing 10 games in a row. Asking them what happened during the game, or how "disappointing" this season is, after such high aspirations, is just as crazy as thinking we can get Democrats and Republicans to agree about anything. Today's game, in my humble opinion, may have been the best played game I've enjoyed this season. Maybe because the expectations have been lowered, but the fact that we stayed in the game, and had a fighting chance made it all the more interesting. Now I consider myself to be a bit different from the norm. As I do not feel that Kubiak or Schaub has to necessarily go. A lot has been said about Kubiak's coaching decisions. From his poor winning percentage of challenges, but mainly the offense inability to perform in the red zone, and or Special Teams woes. I guess I just feel that what we are most confused about is who is actually making the decisions? For instance, whose decision was it to keep Frank Bush for as long as we did? Why is Joe Marciano still employed? Is Randy Bullock still our kicker because he can kick off into the end zone? The fact that we let Ed Reed go to give him a chance to start in this league, as if Matt Schaub would not have been immediately claimed by The Jets, Cleveland, Tampa Bay, or where I think he will likely end up Minnesota? Or was he let go for telling the truth, the fact that we were out played and out coached? Now that brings me to our buddy Wade Phillips. Everywhere Wade has gone, the last year has been almost identical. 1985, his last year in New Orleans, the defense was ranked 22nd in points(401) and 24th(5814) in yards. In 1988, his last year in Philadelphia, he ranked 14th in points(301) and 27th in yards(5799)(Note that he was not here a 3rd year), In 1994, his last year in Denver, the defense was ranked 25th in points(396) and 28th in yards(5907) In 2000, his last year in Buffalo, the defense ranked 18th in points(350) and 3rd in Yards(4426), In 2003, his last year in Atlanta, the defense was ranked 30th in points(422) and 32nd in yards(6108), in 2006, his last year in San Diego, the defense ranked 7th in points(303) and 10th in yards (4825). In 2010, his last year in Dallas, the defense ranked 31st in points (436) and 23rd in yards (5628). Brings us to this year where we are currently ranked 26th in points(289) and 1st in yards(3194). Wade has shown that his defense can dominate the first couple of years, but every where he's coached, the opposing teams have figured out his system or at best learned to score on it! Number 1 in yards is a lot like almost winning the Super Bowl. But again, I think you could make a case for each person in the organization, not named Rick Smith, to be worried about his job. Mainly because I don't know how much credit goes to who for draft picks like Arian Foster, undrafted, or drafting a Randy Bullock before Vick Ballard, Alfred Morris, and Marvin Jones? So with all of that being said, I think there is perfect storm that no one is thinking about. You know there are always feel good stories to be had in this league. As much as people like to toss names like Gruden, Dungy, and even Lovie Smith, the only guy that is actually saying he's ready to do it again, at least on record, is Bill Cowher. I came across this clip and thought, WOW THIS SOUNDS FAMILIAR! http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000124047/article/bill-cowher-plans-to-eventually-return-to-nfl-coaching Then I searched for the feel good story. There is, in fact, an Offensive Coordinator with 2, COUNT THEM TWO!, Superbowl wins under his belt, AND HAS TIES TO HOUSTON! Not to mention a 2013 season that could be reason for a change. For some reason in Houston we LOVE the homeboy, or hometown discount. Kevin Gilbride former Houston Oiler's offensive coordinator has ties to Cowher. The perfect storm would be for Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger who has seen better days with his current offensive coordinator, to come rejoin the coach that he first played with in the league. Have Keenum to learn under a 2 time Superbowl winner, and have Bill Cowher leading the way. The funny thing is Dom Capers, former head coach of the Houston, Texans even coached with him. Green Bay hasn't necessarily lit things up either. So 2014 could see the return of Gilbride, Capers, and dare I mention that Derek Carr, brother of the former original draft pick of the Texans brother may fall our way? Na, just seems all a dream to me Mr. McNair. I just simply want to THANK YOU for bringing football back to Houston. And from this fan, I remember what it was like from 1997-2001 where we had zero to complain about, when people like me who understood I wasn't going to be a Titans fan, In fact, as much as I hate to admit it, even cheered for the Cowboys during that time. Yes, a pretty low point in my life. So let's keep our heads up, and hope for the best.
Sincerely,
H-Town!
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