Ben R

For those who don't really keep up with the Texans during the off-season, they're working on some big stuff.

On Monday Alex Gibbs started work for us as an 'Assistant Head Coach'. He will be overseeing the offense. Gibbs is the mastermind behind the Zone Blocking schemes that were in place in Denver and Atlanta during the late 90's. In these schemes those two teams led the league in rushing yards.

They are also in negotiations with Ray Rhodes. They want to bring him on as a 'Assistant Defensive Backs Coach'. Rhodes won 5 Super Bowls as a defensive assistant coach in San Francisco and spent 5 years as a Head Coach in Philadelphia and Green Bay. He was also the Defensive Co-Ordinator for the Seahawks when they went to the Super Bowl and lost to Pittsburgh 2 years ago.

Lookin' good for next season!!

EDALVA21

I read about this on the Chron. I love that they are heading the right direction (coaching wise)! Now to fill those CB and RB and add a OLB and we will be fine. Pushing it but I think we need another threat at WR as well. We will see what they'll do, so far so good.

-Ross-

iTrader: (2)

I like this little bit of information on Rhodes.

"Prior to joining the Seahawks, Rhodes spent two seasons in Denver as defensive coordinator where he took the 24th-ranked defense in 2000 and improved it to eighth in 2001, and sixth in 2002. Three players received Pro Bowl invitations following his first season (CB Deltha O’Neal, DT Trevor Pryce and LB Al Wilson) while Pryce and Wilson repeated in 2002.

In 2000 with Washington, Rhodes improved the Redskins’ defensive ranking to fourth in the NFL after inheriting a unit that ranked 30th the previous year. His defense allowed the fewest first downs (254), total net yards (4,474), and points (269) by a Redskins team since 1992 and produced more sacks than any Washington club since 1991. In addition, two of his standouts–DE Marco Coleman and CB Champ Bailey–made the Pro Bowl."

Ben R

From everything I can find it looks like Rhodes has been successfull everywhere he's been. It would be a huge hire for us. Gotta get him signed!

beardWS6

iTrader: (1)

You can have all the coaches in the world. The players still play the game. Sorry, I do like the coaches there getting, but the team attitude and work ethic really needs to improve. We need some good off players.

Nine Ball

iTrader: (38)

Damn. I was hoping you would post that we finally signed an explosive running back.

EDALVA21

After the Ahman Green deal I think the Texans wont be anywhere near trying to get an "explosive running back". The only way is thru trade and who can we trade for an explosive running back? I dont think we have any legit offers to put on the table. Would be nice though to get a tough "back" on the field!

BLACKND

iTrader: (5)

I too like the way the coaching staff is going. I have my doubts though that they will go out and actively headhunt for a running back. Especially with the hiring of Alex Gibbs, who shares alot of the mentality that he can create a top notch O-line out of little talent. If anything I see them picking up another rookie RB in the later rounds 3+.

I am really hoping that they try and pick up another O-lineman. I don't feel that the O-line is anywhere near as bad as some would like us to believe, but I do believe that it could use some help and at least some depth.

I think we are pretty solid at WR, but even so, that would probably be a position that we could look to FA.

Deerhunter-Z28

Wrong, ahman green might not even be on the roster this year if we can find someone. We can sign a back through free agency...michael "the burner" turner, julius jones are both free agents now. If we don't sign a free agent back I think they will probably use their 3rd round pick on a back.

Big Tap

iTrader: (3)

I really hope they can get Michael Turner. He's done well when he's in for LDT, but who knows what will happen if he gets in a situation where he is the premiere back. I think it would be a descent fit for him with the host of other descent backs that the Texans have.

Deerhunter-Z28

He's a stud back, just got stuck behind LT like anybody else would. I doubt they get him because he is gonna bring in some big $$$$$

TXZ28LS1

iTrader: (5)

im a big boys fan, and dont mind giving up julius jones. he never really did anything after his first season. he never really got the ball past the line of scrimmage it seemed like.

Ben R

According to the Chronicle the Texans are expected to hire Ray Rhodes as early as today. He was in Houston yesterday for a meeting with Kubiak and Rick Smith. He also toured the stadium and then they went to dinner.

EDALVA21

Yes sir !!