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Kubiak reveals Shanahan called Texans' plays vs. Bears | Houston Texans Football |  Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Kubiak reveals Shanahan called Texans' plays vs. Bears | Houston Texans Football | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
On the day after the Texans defeated Chicago 31-24 to finish 8-8, coach Gary Kubiak declined to discuss the job status of defensive coordinator Richard Smith, but he did drop a bombshell about offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan. Kubiak wouldn’t comment on national reports that Smith and some ...
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' coach says offense must improve in '09 | Houston Texans Football |  Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Texans' coach says offense must improve in '09 | Houston Texans Football | Chron.com - Houston ...
chron.com — In Gary Kubiak’s third season as Texans coach, his offense improved in some important statistics but regressed... in others. For the third consecutive season, Kubiak employed a new offensive coordinator. Kyle Shanahan followed Mike Sherman and Troy ... (more) Texans' coach says offense must improve in '09 | Houston ...
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Reading the coverage: Shanahan called plays in Texans finale
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog — ... Gary Kubiak let offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan call the plays in the win over Chicago, reports John McClain. ...

TUESDAY MORNING ONE-PER-CLUB ONE-LINERS
ProFootballTalk.com — ... . Texans coach Gary Kubiak handed off play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan. Colts QB Peyton Manning said he started to have swelling in his knee at the Pro Bowl, and ...

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