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Texans' coach says offense must improve in '09 | Houston Texans Football | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
chron.com - 1/2/2009
Texans' coach says offense must improve in '09 | Houston Texans Football | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
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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 Calhoun. Shanahan did an outstanding job when ...

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Texans fire defensive coordinator Richard Smith | Sports | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
chron.com - 12/30/2008
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 ...

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Justice: For Texans, this 8-8 tops last year’s record | Houston Texans Football | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
chron.com - 12/29/2008
Justice: For Texans, this 8-8 tops last year’s record | Houston Texans Football |  ...
— chron.com — • 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 ... (more) Justice: For Texans, this 8-8 tops last year’s ...

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houstontexans.com - 1/6/2009
A glimpse into free agency
— houstontexans.com — When the NFL s free agency period begins on Feb. 27, 18 Texans are scheduled to hit the market six as restricted free agents and 12 as unrestricted unless they sign with the Texans before that date. Two of the biggest names in the Texans' potential ... (more) A glimpse into free agency

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Reading the coverage: Gauging the Colts' momentum
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog — ... Gary Kubiak wants offensive improvements to start with a better turnover margin at quarterback, writes John McClain. ...

FRIDAY MORNING ONE-LINERS
ProFootballTalk.com — ... as well. Texans coach Gary Kubiak thinks QB Matt Schaub’s improvement is a key for the team in 2009. It looks like Colts G Dan Federkeil will ...

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