I hope they can find someone better than Kingsberry. He's average. Can't ever remember ever watching an O of his where he out schemed anyone. And just gets worse as the season moves on instead of better. Get someone from the Reid coaching tree.

this is a very good point.

Kingsbury's Arizona offenses got "solved" at the halfway point every year (or almost every year)....despite having a lot of pro bowl talent

Are the Texans going to leave SF with any of their coaches besides Kyle Shanahan?

Ahh, makes sense why we moved now, Brian Johnson is going to be the Eagles new OC as the colts are hiring the current OC for their new HC.

Wow...These are great hires!

Texans doing a great job so far. I'm impressed

Very likely Chicago is drafting will Anderson since trade downs aren't likely that great with this draft class.

Houston will either acquire Jimmy G or Lance from SF if either is the guy in Ryan's and Slowacks opinion. Assuming not then I think Bryce Young is probably our new qb. Despite his size, he has the best chance of the top
4 Qbs to be successful in the NFL. If they do acquire a SF QB, they will likely pick defense with both first round picks.

Caserio does like to trade down and sometimes back up
Starting about round 3. I think that is likely again. Would love to see achane on the Texans but there are
Some veterans who they may prefer.

Everything is moving in the right direction so far.

superaggie73 said:

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It's so weird feeling like we are making such good decisions.

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Yes

I have the same feeling!!

bilbobag said:

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Klint Kubiak coming on board as well

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Wow, I'm enjoying this round of hiring process so much!

I think Slowik was probably involved with some other negotiations. Seems like they brought in Kilff for leverage.

Actually good moves wth

Yeah this is actually quite impressive.

Every one of these guys are names that have been discussed as well respected quality up and comers around coaching circles recently.

DeMeco putting together a great staff, I don't know why I'm surprised. We've been pre-conditioned to wait for the other shoe to drop. It just feels like they are taking the steps to turn the corner. Gives me optimism for the first time in a long time.

Help me out here. This is everyone I have seen reported so far. Anyone missing?

HC - Demeco
OC - Bobby Slowik
Run Game Coord - Klint Kubiak
QB - Jerrod
OL - Chris Strausser
DL - Chris Kiffin
S - Steve Adegoke
DC - Matt Burke
ST - Frank Ross

I'm an idiot! I said the Texans are hiring Klint Kubiak as run game coordinator, but it's not finalized. They trying to hire him, but it's not a done deal. I apologize!

— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) February 12, 2023

Bobby Jimbo said:

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I'm an idiot! I said the Texans are hiring Klint Kubiak as run game coordinator, but it's not finalized. They trying to hire him, but it's not a done deal. I apologize!

— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) February 12, 2023

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Wow, hopefully that doesn't screw up negotiations

Really happy with Slowik and the direction of the staff, but man I like the Philly offense too. Would really like to get someone from that staff (And as I type this, Hurts just drops the ball).

Ryan34 said:

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Really happy with Slowik and the direction of the staff, but man I like the Philly offense too. Would really like to get someone from that staff (And as I type this, Hurts just drops the ball).

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I like that Philly offensive line...

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Ryan34 said:

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Really happy with Slowik and the direction of the staff, but man I like the Philly offense too. Would really like to get someone from that staff (And as I type this, Hurts just drops the ball).

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I like that Philly offensive line...

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For sure, but they also do a great job scheming as well. They have so many ways to beat you.

Pretty crazy to think about.

"Just tank and draft an elite QB"

Only 3 QBs were drafted in the top 3 and won a Super Bowl for that team as the starter.

- Troy Aikman
- Terry Bradshaw
- Peyton Manning

— Janik Eckardt (@JanikEckardt) February 13, 2023

those QB's did account for 9 Super Bowl titles though

and I think 10 total appearances

John elway and Eli Manning were drafted and traded before they every played a down. Both were top 3 and if you add their 4 Super Bowl wins to the 9 wins by the other 3 guys thats 13/57 that's 23% of all super bowls. Besides Brady, how many 6th round QBs have won the big game? Why not just draft your qb in round 6 and get Brady. That should work

You point that top 3 picks don't always pan out is certainly true. But if drafting a qb in the top 3 gives you a 23% chance to win the Super Bowl, seems worth it. Statistics.

Watching the game and several things stuck out at me specifically on the offensive not, not just the need for a competent QB.

1) Strong offensive line, both teams did an incredible job protecting their QB during the most important game of the season, also necessary to have any run game.
2) Weapons, each team had a minimum of 3 competent WR's and 2 competent RB's.
3) Offensive variety/detail, each defense was kept on their toes all game, guys were getting open, catching almost every ball they had the opportunity to do so. Everyone was doing their jobs.
4) They were complete, I don't think I could say either side was deficient in any specific aspects, at least none that jumped out at me. Maybe Philly's run game was diminished during the game, but that I attribute to a solid KC game plan.
5) You can be successful at the highest level with a young HC & coordinators like Philly was, or with highly experienced ones like KC.
6) You have to draft well and be smart/active in free agency. The players they drafted and brought in fit what they wanted to be.
7) There's no doubt the teams should have been there, it was no accident they found themselves in the position where they were at the end of the season. They were designed to be what they became.

I'm sure none of this is newsworthy but it just illustrates to me we have a long way to go, but also that it's not a secret sauce that leads to a team that ends up in the SB. These teams make total sense to me.

DeMeco, Slowik, and Caserio need to figure out this offseason if there's any chance at Mills being successful with a better supporting cast than what he's been given. To me that's the biggest question this offseason given that I don't know anyone could be successful with our roster last season. Where would Houston have ended up this season with Mahomes or Hurts alone with the exact same group that Mills had around him?

The NFL draft is in 73 days.

LincolnBorglum79 said:

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John elway and Eli Manning were drafted and traded before they every played a down. Both were top 3 and if you add their 4 Super Bowl wins to the 9 wins by the other 3 guys thats 13/57 that's 23% of all super bowls. Besides Brady, how many 6th round QBs have won the big game? Why not just draft your qb in round 6 and get Brady. That should work

You point that top 3 picks don't always pan out is certainly true. But if drafting a qb in the top 3 gives you a 23% chance to win the Super Bowl, seems worth it. Statistics.

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But it doesnt. It gives those successful 5 qbs only a 23% shot.

Add in all the others that have been taken top 3 and their Super Bowl wins and that number drastically drops to a less than significant chance of winning.

I think great O lines are way more statistically important to winning a Super Bowl.