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The Texans have hired Karl Dorrell as their new quarterbacks coach to replace Greg Knapp. Dorrell, 48, has known Texans coach Gary Kubiak since 1995. That was Kubiak's first season as the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos. Dorrell was ...  

HOUSTON (AP) — Texans coach Gary Kubiak says his players won't be distracted by defensive coordinator Wade Phillips' upcoming job interview as they prepare for this weekend's playoff game in Baltimore. Kubiak confirmed reports Monday that Phillips...  

Houston ChroniclePieces now fit for Kubiak's TexansSan Antonio ExpressBy Jeffrey Martin, jeffrey.martin@chron.com The Texans finally matured under the guidance of coach Gary Kubiak, who almost was fired after Houston staggered to a 6-10 mark last season. Coach Gary Kubiak (right), shown with Titans coach Mike Munchak, ...Patience with Gary Kubiak proves virtuous for TexansHouston Chronicle (blog)KUDOS TO KUBES AND SMITHThe Cypress TimesTime to...  

HOUSTON — Houston coach Gary Kubiak saw this one coming. The Texans (10-4) were still winning, even as the injuries mounted, but something wasn’t right. The offense had lost some sharpness from earlier in the season, and the mistakes were piling...  

Houston Chronicle (blog)A dozen questions about the TexansHouston Chronicle (blog)The Texans say they want him back. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle) Q. Why is owner Bob McNair going to give coach Gary Kubiak an extension when he's got another year left on his contract? Shouldn't he wait and see if Kubiak can lead the team to the ...A difficult decision looms large in HoustonNational Football PostMario Williams: Trade Him, Sign Him or...  

"What we do offensively always starts with the run," coach Gary Kubiak said. "It's part of what we do and something we're going to stay committed to." There are questions about the position, though. Foster, 25, a restricted free agent ...  

After losing 20-13 at Baltimore, the Texans cleaned out their lockers Monday and participated in exit interviews with general manager Rick Smith and coach Gary Kubiak. Unlike last season, when the Texans entered the offseason knowing they had to improve ...  

Speaking to media in an interview, head coach Gary Kubiak stated that he was proud of the showdown ... we kind of got back to what we were doing during that seven week stretch: we played great defense, we found a way to run the ball, we never hurt ...  

After the game, team owner Bob McNair pulled aside coach Gary Kubiak and congratulated ... to field the bouncing ball at the 13-yard line, was immediately hit by Cary Williams and lost the ball, which was recovered by Baltimore rookie Jimmy ...  

Times wires Tuesday, January 10, 2012 HOUSTON — When the Texans opened training camp, RT Eric Winston wasn't expecting much from the incoming rookie class. It wasn't that Winston lacked confidence in the choices coach Gary Kubiak and GM Rick Smith made in the draft. Winston just hadn't seen many first-year players mature quickly enough to make dramatic impacts. J.J. Watt , Brooks Reed and T.J ...  

"This is a special day," Houston coach Gary Kubiak said. Watt returned the first of rookie ... Kubiak said Saturday that the frustrating stretch ended up sharpening his team's resolve. "We need to kind of be humbled from the standpoint of what we're ...  

Houston Chronicle (blog)Texans can rely on Rackers to salvage points from driveHouston Chronicle (blog)Coach Gary Kubiak expressed his concern, although Kubiak denies he ever called out Rackers. “There are a lot of parts of our football team that have struggled from a consistency standpoint,” Kubiak said. “He was one of those guys. ...Kicker back in form for playoffsSan Antonio Expressall 2 news articles »  

Texans coach Gary Kubiak says his players won't be distracted by defensive coordinator Wade Phillips' upcoming job interview as they prepare for this weekend's playoff game in Baltimore.  

Then you find some teams that catch momentum late, and they ride it all the way to the end and find some way to get to the Super Bowl. “For us, hopefully, we’ve clicked at the right time.” That is what coach Gary Kubiak hopes. “Our guys know what ...  

Coach Gary Kubiak said rookie defensive end Bryan Braman was the only player who was unable to participate in a spirited practice at Methodist Training Center. Braman suffered a sore neck when he recorded a sack in Sunday’s loss to Tennessee — not when ...  

“Boy, it was electric here today,” said Texans coach Gary Kubiak ... Those Rockets of the early 1990s gave Houston its only major success in professional sports, but these Texans might turn the city’s bad luck around. “We have been waiting ...  

Quarterback T.J. Yates will remain the Texans' starter despite the team's consecutive losses, coach Gary Kubiak said Friday. "I think T.J. continues to do some good things," Kubiak said. "You complete 13 out of 16 throws in this league, you're doing something right.  

After pulling within 23-22 of the Titans, Texans coach Gary Kubiak decided to go for a potential winning two-point conversion with 14 seconds left in the game and his team's No. 3 playoff seeding already locked up. That meant Tennessee's season ...  

Houston has nothing at stake in terms of post-season positioning. The Texans are locked into the No. 3 seed in the AFC, and will host a game on the first weekend of the playoffs, no matter what happens ... been practicing this week, and coach Gary Kubiak ...  

Texans coach Gary Kubiak can't win for winning ... 500 against the Colts, the Texans' nemesis throughout their existence, would be extra sweet. It would also be somewhat ironic, because no matter how well the Texans do this season, their ...  

Coach Gary Kubiak said Tuesday that Johnson is "very close" to returning to practice, but isn't quite ready. "I would love Andre to get some playing time before we head into January," Kubiak said, according to the team. "I think we're very close to him ...  

Coach Gary Kubiak says he's sticking with Yates as his starter even though the Texans signed veterans Jake Delhomme and Jeff Garcia in recent weeks. "I think T.J. continues to do some good things," Kubiak said Friday. "I think he continues to ...  

Texans rookie quarterback T.J. Yates left Sunday’s game for the locker room early with an undisclosed injury. He returned to the sideline quickly and is available to return to the game, but Texans coach Gary Kubiak will keep backup Jake Delhom ...  

Houston coach Gary Kubiak saw this one coming. The Texans (10-4) were still winning, even as the injuries mounted, but something wasn't right. The offense had lost some sharpness from earlier in the season, and the mistakes were piling up. The shoddy play ...  

Houston coach Gary Kubiak saw this one coming. The Texans (10-4) were still winning, even as the injuries mounted, but something wasn't right. The offense had lost some sharpness from earlier in the season, and the mistakes were piling up. The shoddy play finally caught up to Houston in a 28-13 loss to Carolina on Sunday.  

"They came in here and kicked our butt in all three phases," coach Gary Kubiak said. "We obviously weren't ready to play, and it starts with me. "It's a jolt. It's a very humbling experience. They know they can't play that way, or they're not going to like ...  

Yates and the rest of his teammates watched the Titans lose to the Saints in the locker room, and celebration ensued with T-shirts and caps. Texans head coach Gary Kubiak was pleased with the outcome, but said there's still more work to do. "They were ...  

Coach Gary Kubiak was asked Tuesday if he paid any attention to ... “The team that’s usually hot, I mean, that’s on fire going into that last little stretch right before you get in, usually continues all the way to the Super Bowl,” Smith said.  

HOUSTON—Houston coach Gary Kubiak saw this one coming ... "There’s no real reason for what happened," said Yates, who was making his third career start. "I’ve just got to be able to see the game better—just go up to the line of scrimmage ...  

“He played like a young player,” Houston coach Gary Kubiak said. “He did not play as sharp ... That’s obviously a big part of why you get beat.” Arian Foster (notes) fumbled on the second snap, and Newton threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to ...  

One year after he could have been fired, Texans coach Gary Kubiak is going to get a contract extension. It's up to owner Bob McNair when he wants to extend Kubiak's contract and for how long. His contract expires after the 2012 season. "This is ...  

Texans coach Gary Kubiak talks about the team's season-ending loss in the playoffs  

Texans owner Bob McNair’s decision – or non-decision, if you prefer – to retain Gary Kubiak proved prescient, even when the easier move would have been to dismiss the second head coach in franchise history. Maybe it was blind faith, but it was faith ...  

The Texans’ Tim Dobbins hit Titans fullback Ahmard Hall ... The only way in which the Titans will return to Houston for a second consecutive week is if Baltimore, Denver and Oakland win their late games today. If that trifecta doesn’t happen, the ...  

For that reason and for the other implications that come out of that remarkable week, I have decided to do a limited comparison of Gary Kubiak and Hue Jackson, two head coaches who confronted each other in Week 5. I am in Houston, Texas today and the town ...  

With your Houston Texans scheduled to face the Colts on Thursday night, it's a quick turnaround for the good guys. The condensed timeframe means there's no time to wallow in yesterday's disappointing defeat to the Panthers. It also means that ...  

Houston _ For safety Danieal Manning, the choice was simple when he became an unrestricted free agent last spring. If he wasn’t going to re-sign with the Chicago Bears, where he spent the first four years of his career, the Corsicana native wanted to ...  

The Houston Texans hired Karl Dorrell as their quarterbacks coach. Dorrell spent the past four seasons in Miami, including the past three as the Dolphins' quarterbacks coach. Prior to that, he was the head coach at UCLA, compiling a 35-27 record in five seasons.  

Baltimore SunBaltimore's purple passionBaltimore SunOur view: There's only one thing to say to this city's NFL fans excited about Sunday's playoff game against the Texans: Let's go, Ravens! Do you sport a Fu Manchu because Joe Flacco does? Are you not only proudly wearing purple but following strict ...Kubiak: Flacco's ability to buy time is keyCBSSports.comRavens QB has learned to accept criticismCherry Hill Courier PostVIDEO: Ravens Talk...  

Bleach Social: Where Are You Watching The Texans Play The Ravens For A Spot In ...Battle Red Blog (blog)I'm willing to entertain the notion of "The Curse of Dave Watching the Texans at 360," though. Regardless of whether you've decided where you're watching the Texans on Sunday or if you're still trying to figure out where you'll be, share your plans or ...  

The Cypress TimesRavens fans: Don't get too cocky about the TexansBaltimore Sun (blog)When Ray Lewis plays, the defense looks slower and not as good at stopping the run, which is what the Texans and Arian Foster thrive on. Ed Reed also looks a step or two slower than he has in past years. Haloti Ngata, Terrell Suggs and Lardarious Webb, ...RAVENS: JUST WHAT THE TEXANS ORDEREDThe Cypress TimesGod on the Texans' side?CSNwashington.comWhich...  

For the first time in franchise history, the Texans will host a playoff game. Despite losing their last three games, the Texans still finished with a franchise-best 10-6 record, and they will play Cincinnati at Reliant Stadium on Saturday. The game will be a rematch of Houston's 20-19 victory at Paul Brown Stadium on Dec. 11 that clinched the AFC South title and the Texans' first playoff appearance. The Texans haven't won since that day. The...  

Bryan Braman of the Houston Texans is an undrafted rookie free agent special teams player. I'm assuming he's aware of the ongoing discussion of the dangers of helmet-to-helmet hits. I'm also assuming, based on what you're about to see below, … Continue reading →  

Ready or not, the Houston Texans are only days away from the franchise's first playoff game. Houston (10-6) was locked into the No. 3 seed in the AFC playoffs before Sunday's finale against Tennessee. The Texans will face the Bengals (9-7), who got into the postseason despite losing to Baltimore in their finale.  

Making the playoffs is rare by NFL standards. Sure, some teams are regulars, but there are a number of teams that do not get there very often. This wildcard weekend is represented by old timers and newcomers alike. The Houston Texans are appearing for the first time.  

The Houston Texans clinched their first playoff berth in franchise history when third-string quarterback T.J. Yates connected with Kevin Walter on a six-yard touchdown reception with two seconds remaining in a 20-19 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on December 11, 2011.  

A year ago, the Houston Texans had the NFL's worst pass defense and were near the bottom of the league in total defense. They remodeled by bringing in defensive whiz Wade Phillips and signing cornerback Johnathan Joseph. Now in the playoffs for the first time, Houston hopes its highly rated defense can lead the team to a victory Saturday against the Bengals, the team Joseph played for before...  

In this AFC Wild Card Weekend matchup, the No. 3 seed Houston Texans will host the No. 6 seed Cincinnati Bengals in a battle between two unlikely playoff contenders at the start of the regular season. While the Bengals are looking for their first postseason victory in 21 years, the...  

Year after agonizing year, Andre Johnson was asked about his goals for the season and his answer never changed. "I want to get this team to the playoffs," he would say. Now, after years of often terrible seasons, Johnson and the Texans have reached that goal. They will face Cincinnati on Saturday in the franchise's first playoff game.  

T.J. Yates figured he'd spend his rookie year with the Houston Texans on the sideline learning from veteran quarterback Matt Schaub. That plan changed when Schaub and backup Matt Leinart had season-ending injuries. Yates was thrust into the starting job and responded by guiding the Texans to their first playoff berth.  

When NBC showed Roger Goodell sitting in a luxury box at the Houston Texans wild card game, the NFL commissioner was all alone in his row. Shutdown Corner theorizes five possible reasons why. 1. Three people in his row celebrated … Continue reading →  

In this Week 16 matchup, the 10-4 Houston Texans looks to improve their seeding in the AFC playoffs against the 1-13 Indianapolis Colts. After winning their first game of the season against the Tennessee Titans, the Colts look to improve their overall season record on...  

Houston Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips had surgery on his kidney and gallbladder on Thursday and is stable condition, the team announced. Phillips will miss the Texans' games against Carolina and Indianapolis, and he's expected to return for the Tennessee game...  

<br /> The video above is from the Thursday night game between the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts. It has also been placed in our ever-expanding "What the [BLEEP] is roughing the passer anymore, anyway?" file. Explain yourself, Jerome Boger, … Continue reading →  

The NFL's 2011-12 regular-season finale between the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans means nothing for the Texans in terms of playoff seeding. That doesn't mean that it means nothing for the Texans. It also doesn't mean that the Texans will be protecting their...  

The Carolina Panthers were determined not to squander another lead. As they watched the Houston Texans cut their 21-point lead to eight in the third quarter, the Panthers knew they had to do something to keep from losing yet again. DeAngelo Williams had a 24-yard touchdown run to stretch the lead and James Anderson intercepted rookie quarterback T.J.  

Texans star receiver Andre Johnson is inactive for Sunday's game against Carolina with a strained left hamstring. Johnson will be sidelined for the eighth time this season. He missed six straight games earlier with a more severe injury to his right hamstring. Right guard Mike Brisiel (broken right leg), cornerback Sherrick McManis and defensive end Tim Bulman are also inactive for Houston.  

Houston star receiver Andre Johnson will play against Tennessee on Sunday after missing the last three games because of a strained left hamstring. Coach Gary Kubiak said Johnson will be on a play count, but wasn't sure how many. Johnson has played only six games this season after missing six straight with a right hamstring injury that required surgery.  

HOUSTON - T.J. Yates led kids on a shopping spree around a sporting goods store this week as a pack of cameramen recorded his every move. Nearby, at the Houston Texans' merchandise store, patrons asked clerks when the "Yates" jerseys would hit the racks.  

The Houston Texans have already had a season of historic firsts. First 10-win season. First division title. First playoff berth. They have a chance to get one more Thursday night when they visit the improving Colts: first win in Indianapolis. The Texans are 0-9 in Indy, and the losses range from blowouts to last-second heartbreakers.  

Marine Scott Wood died four weeks ago after suffering injuries during combat in Iraq. Before his burial, his wife dressed him in two uniforms. On the outside, Scott wore his military dress blues. Underneath, he wore the blue No. 80 … Continue reading →  

The Houston Texans' season seems to be unraveling at the worst possible time. Rookie quarterback T.J. Yates and the vaunted defense struggled again Thursday night, and the playoff-bound Texans lost 19-16 to lowly Indianapolis, their second straight defeat after seven consecutive victories. Houston (10-5) clinched its first AFC South title and playoff berth on Dec.  

Jeremy Shockey didn't like the way a few Houston Texans players were standing during the national anthem on Sunday and, being Jeremy Shockey, he wasn't shy about sharing his feelings with his opponents. "I was pretty upset in the way … Continue reading →  

Andre Johnson missed several games this season dealing with injuries to both hamstrings. The star receiver got healthy just in time to help Houston beat Cincinnati in the first round of the playoffs. He had 90 yards receiving, including a 40-yard touchdown -- his first since Sept. 18 -- in a 31-10 win over the Bengals.  

The Houston Texans have spent the better part of their short NFL tenure watching the NFL Playoffs. In fact, this 2011 NFL season is the first time they have actually made the playoffs at all. Now that they have made it, they seem to be wanting to hang around.  

R NOTES --WR Torrey Smith caught just one pass for nine yards against the Houston Texans, registering his least productive outing of the season since a one-reception, one-yard effort against the New York Jets on Oct. 2. Smith, who dropped a pass, was silenced by cornerback Johnathan...  

When the Texans opened training camp, right tackle Eric Winston wasn't expecting much from the incoming rookie class. It wasn't that Winston lacked confidence in the choices coach Gary Kubiak and general manager Rick Smith made in the draft. Winston just hadn't seen many first-year players mature quickly enough to make dramatic impacts.  

Last week, I posted a 1-1 mark with my picks in the AFC playoffs. I correctly predicted the Houston Texans would defeat the Cincinnati Bengals, but the Pittsburgh Steelers disappointed me in losing to the Denver Broncos. As it now stands, only the top four seeds remain in each...  

Texans coach Gary Kubiak says his players won't be distracted by defensive coordinator Wade Phillips' upcoming job interview as they prepare for this weekend's playoff game in Baltimore. Kubiak confirmed reports Monday that Phillips will meet with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday to discuss their head coaching position.  

This is the second in a series of previews that will take a closer look at each divisional-round matchup, using advanced metrics and game tape observations. We continue with the matchup that will see the Houston Texans in Baltimore to … Continue reading →  

Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans dropped a cardboard box in front of his locker and started packing, while his mind was still on the team's missed opportunity in Baltimore. Houston's historic season ended in a 20-13 loss to the Ravens on Sunday, a game that the Texans felt they should've won.  

The Houston Texans picked up an impressive win in their first playoff game. Despite missing several key starters with injuries, the Texans defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 31-10 in the first playoff game in franchise history. But the Texans still need to do more if they want their...  

There was great potential for the second round of the AFC playoffs to be one prolonged yawn, but the Houston Texans were marvelously indignant about retreating silently into the night. Let's review: Baltimore Ravens - Houston Texans - Yes, if you glanced up at the scoreboard...  

Ravens passing offense that limped into the postseason desperately awaited the return of Anquan Boldin, and the wide receiver did not disappoint. In his first game since undergoing knee surgery on Dec. 22, Boldin led Baltimore against the Houston Texans in yards with 73 and tied...  

New Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen has already found his new offensive coordinator in Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp. Knapp has been offered the job in Oakland one day after Allen was officially introduced as the team's new head coach, according to a...  

Karl Dorrell has joined the Houston Texans as quarterbacks coach. A former head coach at UCLA, Dorrell spent the last four seasons with the Miami Dolphins as QB coach. From 2008-10, Dorrell served as Miami's wide receivers coach. In his five years at UCLA he compiled a 35-27 record and led the Bruins to a bowl appearance each year.  

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak will see even more familiar faces when he takes the sidelines at the upcoming Pro Bowl. Texans center Chris Myers and defensive end Antonio Smith were added to the AFC roster Thursday, joining Houston teammate Johnathan Joseph, a cornerback,...  

Houston Texans center Chris Myers and defensive end Antonio Smith have been added to the AFC's Pro Bowl roster. It's the first Pro Bowl appearance for both players. Running back Arian Foster and cornerback Johnathan Joseph were already named to the AFC squad, but Foster will miss the game due to a minor foot injury sustained in last week's loss to Baltimore.  

By Len Pasquarelli Among the more difficult decisions facing any team this spring is the Houston Texans' conundrum with defensive end/linebacker Mario Williams, who is eligible for unrestricted free agency. Club officials suggest they have vacillated about the future of the...  

PFT Live: Should the Texans get more credit?NBCSports.comFans want to know why the Texans haven't received any credit for their season and a playoff win with a third string quarterback. Fans also want to know if the Colts should go with Andrew Luck or Robert Griffin to back up Peyton Manning? ...  

I remember former Houston Texans (and now Washington Redskins) wide receiver David Anderson telling me a couple years ago about a program that the NFL offered players in which they could travel ...  

Gary Kubiak (47-47 in sixth year with Texans ... The Texans will line up and pound with running backs Arian Foster and Ben Tate. Since Rick Dennison took over as offensive coordinator last season, Houston has been committed to the run.  

The Houston Texans made two important debuts in Saturday's AFC wild card game. It was, of course, the first playoff game in franchise history. But it was also the first time the team appeared on NBC's telecast of NFL games. … Continue reading →  

The Houston Texans are in the divisional playoffs for the first time. Houston will visit the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, January 15 with a shot to advance to the AFC Championship Game. Houston has been successful despite a number of injuries.  

The Baltimore Ravens offense is perfectly content to bore the NFL en route to the Super Bowl, and they hope to do that again this weekend in Foxboro. Not once during their win over the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon … Continue reading →  

Over the next few days, we'll start to ramp up the playbook stuff — starting with a tape study of each remaining playoff team. We begin with the Houston Texans, who won the first playoff game in franchise history over … Continue reading →  

Texans head coach Gary Kubiak sat down with ABC13's Bob Allen to talk about tough loss to Panthers and short week preps for TNF vs. Colts  

The Houston Texans can't beat the Indianapolis Colts on the road. Even with the Colt sitting at 1-13 and the Texans already secured a playoff spot, Houston managed to lose . The loss dropped Houston's record in Indianapolis to 0-10.  

Jacoby Jones, Punt Returner, Houston Texans. Oh, Jacoby Jones. I'm sorry that I have to write this when all I really want to do is give you a hug, but that's the way the cookie crumbles. Jones was Monsignor Muff … Continue reading →  

Here are my top five AFC teams to watch in 2012: Houston Texans The turnaround of the Houston Texans on defense was remarkable and its architect was Wade Phillips. They ranked in the top five of all four major defensive categories.  

Texans head coach Gary Kubiak talks about the team's loss to the Colts in Indianapolis on Thursday Night Football  

Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said Friday he will be sticking with T.J. Yates at quarterback for the regular season finale  

Today, we say goodbye to the Houston Texans, a team that ended up leaving the playoffs with a "we were just happy to be here" vibe, when, just weeks before, they had a "We're going to the playoffs, and we … Continue reading →  

HOUSTON - Rookie J.J. Watt's leaping interception return for a touchdown late in the first half propelled the Houston Texans to a 31-10 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Saturday's AFC wild-card game.  

HOUSTON - Houston Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans dropped a cardboard box in front of his locker and started packing, while his mind was still on the team's missed opportunity in Baltimore.  

St. Pius X High School in Houston -- Gary Kubiak's alma mater -- celebrates Texans Day in support of the head coach's team  

HOUSTON - A year ago, the Houston Texans had the NFL's worst pass defence and were near the bottom of the league in total defence.  

HOUSTON - Houston Texans centre Chris Myers and defensive end Antonio Smith wer added to the AFC's Pro Bowl roster Thursday.  

With the Houston Texans imploding as they head toward their first playoff berth, there is the possibility the...  

Wide receiver Andre Johnson is expected to be back in the Houston Texans' lineup Sunday when they face the...  

The celebration of the Houston Texans' 31-10 victory over Cincinnati in the franchise's first playoff...  

The Houston Texans have never won an NFL playoff game because they've never played in one before.  

HOUSTON - The setbacks finally seemed to catch up to the Houston Texans in Cincinnati last week.  

HOUSTON - The Houston Texans' season seems to be unraveling at the worst possible time.  

HOUSTON - Houston coach Gary Kubiak saw this one coming.  

HOUSTON - The Houston Texans see J.J. Watt make disruptive plays in practice all the time.