Quote:There were definitely signs that this kind of implosion was possible. The tinhorn fans have been complaining about him for years as a underachiever. I tend to agree. He got that first winning record - kept his job, first playoff birth - kept it again. With the talent on that team he should have gone further than he has, now he looks like he is closing their window. Where is a useless Texan fan when you need one? I know I have seen a post about him every year, and how is not the guy over in the AFC south forums.

I'm not dismissing the fact that there were signs of trouble for the team.  But, winning the division and posting 12 wins a year ago will normally give a head coach some leeway with the owner when the team goes through the kind of struggles Houston has this year.  The team has been over-hyped and hasn't lived up to expectations. 

 

They showed signs they were headed in the right direction last year, and that success had them installed as one of the favorites this year.  It fell apart pretty quickly for them, and I certainly won't shed a tear, but I don't think the fact that Kubiak hasn't been fired is some sign they're tanking. 

 

Even if it's true they're tanking, so what?  Unless you really think Bridgewater is going to be this sure thing franchise QB, I tend to think they're actually doing the Jaguars a favor.  That's IF they pick him.  It's possible they could decide to go with Clowney instead.  I think I'd be more disappointed by that than Bridgewater.

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