Houston Texans: Personnel Decisions Show Wade Phillips Is Providing Direction

March 24, 2011   ·   Jake Langenkamp   ·   Jump to comments

For years, the Houston Texans have languished in mediocrity. While the 37-43 record that Gary Kubiak has garnered as head coach would seemingly be grounds for removal after five years, owner Bob McNair has remained faithful for two reasons.
One reason is that McNair believes stability like that of the Steelers or Patriots is integral to the success of a franchise. The other reason is because Kubiak has shown he can produce an offense that can win a championship. The defense, however, has been lacking during his entire tenure.
This offseason, recently deposed head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Wade Phillips, was brought in to fix the defense and help the Texans finally reach their potential. At first many Texans fans were reluctant to endorse the hire for a myriad of reasons. Why would we want the Cowboys trash? Also, this hire smacks of the same good ole’ boy network hiring that Bob McNair has been burnt by in the past. 
I myself, while hoping to see a more ex...

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