Dash Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) Wade Phillips is interested in becoming the Texans' new defensive coordinator. After he fired defensive coordinator Frank Bush on Monday, coach Gary Kubiak said Phillips was a candidate to replace him. Kubiak said he planned to interview Phillips. Owner Bob McNair also praised Phillips. "Yes, I am interested," Phillips said Monday night. "I know the owner and coach. I like them, and they're guys I'd like to work for." Kubiak plans to interview Phillips. "I will be talking to people (candidates) as soon as I can," Kubiak said. "I've known Wade a long time. I've competed against him. I have a lot of respect for him. I think it's safe to say that Wade will be a candidate." McNair also is a fan of Phillips. “I think Wade’s a terrific coach," McNair said. "We'll have to sit down and visit with him." Kubiak also fired linebackers coach Johnny Holland, assistant linebackers coach Robert Saleh and defensive backs coach David Gibbs. Kubiak said the new defensive coordinator will have input in the hiring of assistants and personnel on that side of the ball. If Phillips gets the job, he'd be returning to Houston. He played and coached at the the University of Houston. He also coached the Oilers' defensive line under his father, Bum Phillips, before they were fired after the 1980 season. "Coming home to Houston would be an added bonus," Phillips said. "I've got family, friends and classmates there." Phillips prefers a 3-4 defense. Kubiak said he would have no problem with a switch in systems if the new defensive coordinator thought it was best for the team. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/7364384.html Thoughts on Phillips taking over the defensive reigns in Houston? Will Mario Williams be able to convert to the 3-4 defense? Edited January 4, 2011 by Dash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Not a bad idea, Mario Williams wouldn't be who I would worry about in a 3-4 switch, Mario would probably rape in a 3-4, its the D-Line thats going to have be changed up a bit. Williams-Ryans-Diles-Cushing is probably better than the Cowboys 3-4 LB's but Texans still need a good NT and some guys on the ends to fill the gaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great iBoldin Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 WIth the 1-gap system Wade runs, I don't think Mario would be a rush linebacker, I actually think he'd be a down lineman at right end. He would actually probably fill something close to Jay Ratliff's role. Mario's size range is just outside that of a 30 front lineman as well. It could work, but I don't see the real fit in the 34 for Mario. You've got Okoye and Antonio Smith to play the other ends, and they're in the position to grab a Robert Quinn or Aldon Smith type player to play one OLB spot. I'm assuming Shaun Cody would play the Nose. Cushing and Ryans inside with Diles and Adibi rotating. They need some outside linebackers to make it work though. And they also need a revamp in the secondary. A new corner and free safety combo. It'd be a tough transition but it could work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) WIth the 1-gap system Wade runs, I don't think Mario would be a rush linebacker, I actually think he'd be a down lineman at right end. He would actually probably fill something close to Jay Ratliff's role. Mario's size range is just outside that of a 30 front lineman as well. It could work, but I don't see the real fit in the 34 for Mario. You've got Okoye and Antonio Smith to play the other ends, and they're in the position to grab a Robert Quinn or Aldon Smith type player to play one OLB spot. I'm assuming Shaun Cody would play the Nose. Cushing and Ryans inside with Diles and Adibi rotating. They need some outside linebackers to make it work though. And they also need a revamp in the secondary. A new corner and free safety combo. It'd be a tough transition but it could work. So basically the Texans are going to need to get lucky in the draft and/or free agency in order to get this to work (and hope the players make a smooth transition)? Not very confident in our ability to get it done in either one of those. Edited January 5, 2011 by Dash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Wade as a coordinator is an ok move but if some how he is given another coaching opportunity in the next couple years I will feel sad for that team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestle Snipes Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Not a bad idea, he is a good DC but not HC material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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