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Justice: For Texans, this 8-8 tops last year’s record | Houston Texans Football |  Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Justice: For Texans, this 8-8 tops last year’s record | Houston Texans Football | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
• Game statistics So here we meet again at the intersection of respectability and uncertainty. That’s what 8-8 gets you.“There’s no doubt in my mind we’re headed in the right direction,” Texans coach Gary Kubiak said. I’m with Kubiak. I believe. I believed this time last year, too. I thought the ...
Texans fire defensive coordinator Richard Smith | Sports |  Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Texans fire defensive coordinator Richard Smith | Sports | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
chron.com — The Texans have fired defensive coordinator Richard Smith, defensive backs coach Jon Hoke and defensive line coach Jethro Franklin. Smith, who was under fire from fans and media this season, was the coordinator during Gary Kubiak's first three ... (more) Texans fire defensive coordinator Richard Smith | Sports ...
Texans prepare for season finale against Bears | Houston Texans Football |  Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Texans prepare for season finale against Bears | Houston Texans Football | Chron.com - Houston ...
chron.com — The Texans didn’t get the performance they sought against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, but they saw a side of Matt Schaub that hadn’t been so visible in the past. As frustrations escalated in the Texans’ 27-16 loss at Oakland, Schaub became more ... (more) Texans prepare for season finale against Bears | Houston ...
Texans look to avoid losing season, break even | Houston Texans Football |  Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Texans look to avoid losing season, break even | Houston Texans Football | Chron.com - Houston ...
chron.com — After their embarrassing performance at Oakland, the Texans are determined to continue a trend they began in 2006 — winning their last game of the year. The Chicago Bears come to Reliant Stadium with a 9-6 record and a chance to win the NFC North. If ... (more) Texans look to avoid losing season, break even | Houston ...
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BEARS-TEXANS ONE-LINERS
ProFootballTalk.com — ... after his final game with the Texans. Said Texans coach Gary Kubiak, “There’s no doubt in my mind we’re headed in the right direction .” Bears DT Tommie Harris says the team ...

Reading the coverage: Shanahan called plays in Texans finale
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog — ... from Monday into this post. Grab the coffee and donut and have at it. Houston Texans Gary Kubiak let offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan call the plays in the win over Chicago, reports John McClain. Dunta Robinson wants to return, but heads toward free agency unsure, says Megan Manfull. Kubiak declines to discuss the status of his defensive staff, writes McClain. Richard Justice says these Texans are better than the 2008 team despite the same 8-8 record. ...

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