Depending on who you ask, the Houston Texans downfall doesn't just start with this year's losing streak. Most will take you back to the last 5 games of the season last year. That had you super excited about a team that was 11-1, who would only finish 12-4 and knock themselves out of a chance of home field advantage. What most people failed to remember was that a Wade Phillips Defense that was only missing Brian Cushing, failed to hold opponents to decent scores. As I stated in my other blog, Wade Phillips has always had a great defense of stopping yards, but in his later years, always been significantly bad in giving up points. Most would say that this is because of the lack of rotation with the players, and by the end of the game they are just simply tired, and often give up the bad play. Now when you mix that with your offense often giving the defense what most would consider BAD field position, it just doesn't make for a good situation. There are some also who felt that Gary Kubiak didn't need to go. But a great example of this would be Bill Belichek. After loosing Wes Welker, they struggled in the beginning, much like they did last year. But eventually they all found a way to win. The Texans are faced with a huge decision right now. There are several options out there, but only one chance to get it right. The right coach, with the right scheme, with what should be a fairly weak schedule next year, should make for one of the most sexiest job openings this year. Bob McNair should not have to be flying coaches in and having Andre Johnson wine them and dine much like they did Ed Reed. He should have simply fired Gary Kubiak and sat back waiting for the phone to ring. Again this was the same team that felt no need to even consider Peyton Manning as an option. That brings me to my point. There are some significant games left in this season. We're facing Indy, IN Indy where we've never won a game, and a Peyton Manning who loves the dome, and now even the cold. Should Wade Phillips rally this team to wins against these two teams, I'm afraid that you would almost have to look at Wade. But the needs of this team is they need a proven leader that has won in the Playoffs. Can't lie there are some sexy options out there where I would consider Wade staying on with the Defense. Like a Tony Dungy and Jim Caldwell reunion, just to name one. I have yet to hear anyone mention Jim Caldwell. What he did to the Ravens offense last year to get them headed to go on to win the superbowl, simply amazes me that his name has not come up. According to sources Gruden has turned down the job, and Lovie Smith has interviewed for it. But the last thing we need is more of the same. So we will see down the stretch if names like Kirk Cousins, Michael Vick, or even a Ryan Mallet who has set under Tom Brady for a couple of years, could come in and allow us to use our pick to sure up the offensive line, and finally get some real depth at Middle Linebacker. Lord knows we don't want another Matt Cassel or Matt Flynn. Not to mention being able to put Clowney opposite JJ Watt, especially if for some reason we end up in a 4-3 vs a 3-4. But at the end of the day no fan ever wants there team to end up with a loss. So GO Texans, let's go finally get that win in Indy. Hint Hint, Wink Wink, and Oh yea let's kill Denver in our house.
DJ the DJ
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