Today, FOXSports.com says (in Houston Texans Inside Slant) Coach Gary Kubiak started his intense scrutiny of himself and his staff on Monday. By two days after the end of the season, he decided to make changes by firing defensive coordinator Richard Smith, defensive backs coach Jon Hoke and defensive line coach Jethro Franklin. The Texans finishe...

This Week, Amarillo.com says (in Texans fire d-coordinator) Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak, dissatisfied with the slow development of a defense featuring three first-round picks, fired coordinator Richard Smith and two other assistants Tuesday.

Last Week, Houston Chronicle says (in Some Texans were unprepared for coach firings) Despite two days of rumors, some Texans players were still not prepared Tuesday when coach Gary Kubiak announced the firings of three defensive coaches, ...
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And Newsday says (in Jauron to return as Bills coach) Washington Post
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Dissatisfied with the slow development of a defense featuring three first-round picks, Texans coach Gary Kubiak fired coordinator Richard Smith and two ...
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And KMPH - News - Local says (in Former Bulldogs Lose NFL Coaching Jobs)  CA -
Meanwhile former Bulldog player and assistant Jethro Franklin was fired by the Houston Texans after two seasons as the team's defensive line coach. ...

And Houston Chronicle says (in Texans fire defensive coordinator Richard Smith) Frank Bush, the Texans’ senior defensive assistant the last two seasons, is among the many possible candidates to replace Richard Smith as defensive coordinator. After he fired Smith, defensive backs coach Jon Hoke and defensive line coach Jethro Franklin on Tuesday, coach Gary Kubia...

And New York Times says (in Browns Express Their Interest in Mangini and Pioli)  United States - Dec 30, 2008
TEXANS’ FIRINGS Dissatisfied with the slow development of a defense featuring three first-round picks, Texans Coach Gary Kubiak fired the coordinator ...
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