Breaking News: Houston Texans Fire Gary Kubiak
Friday morning in a press conference, Texans chairman and CEO Bob McNair said, "We felt that a change was needed at the head coach position and Gary Kubiak is no longer the head coach." Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will serve as the interim head coach.
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McNair: Wade Phillips will be the interim head coach. All other coaches and players will be evaluated during search for h.c.
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BREAKING: The #Texans relieved Gary Kubiak of his duties as head coach today. MORE: http://t.co/bhWUAZyodr pic.twitter.com/PMl6y7QyQG
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"I want to thank Gary Kubiak. He has brought this team to a new level. He has put his whole being into it." McNair #Texans
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"We are here to have a winning culture, and this year has not contributed to that. We've got to turn this around." McNair #Texans
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McNair says decision was difficult because he "thinks so much of Gary." Something he didn't want to do but thought was best for the org.
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McNair says he wants new head coach to have NFL coaching experience. #Texans
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McNair: Case is going to be the quarterback, and we're going to give him a chance. He's shown flashes of brilliance & also rookie mistakes.
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McNair describes this season as "horrible" and "a nightmare." "We've got to do something about it."
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"This is not a long term rebuilding process, I want to make that clear. We've got the core group of players." McNair #Texans
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