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Never discount a good D.C. especially when it comes to making the proper adjustments and with the exception of a G.M. being priority #1 D.C. is what this team really needs cause we have to many good players on D to be playing the way we are especially on 3rd down.

CINCINNATI – In the first half of the Texans’ 20-19 victory over Cincinnati, the defense allowed 204 yards, including 91 rushing. The Bengals led 16-3.

“They ran some plays we hadn’t seen,” outside linebacker Connor Barwin said. “They ran some plays we hadn’t practiced against. But we made adjustments and shut them down in the second half.”

Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips and his defensive assistants made halftime adjustments, and the Bengals were limited to three points and 81 yards, including 9 rushing, in the second half.

“I can’t imagine having a better defensive coordinator than Wade,” inside linebacker Brian Cushing said. “I’m so grateful for the job he’s done this season. And I’m so proud of our defense.
That wasn’t who we are in the first half. We allowed them to move the ball and make big plays, but in the second half, Wade made adjustments, and we executed.”

Last season, the Texans finished 30th in defense, including 32nd against the pass. They’ve been first or second in defense during the seven-game winning streak. Phillips was the only choice to replace Frank Bush, who was fired after two seasons.

“He’s done a great job,” Cushing said.

In the Texans’ dressing room, Phillips was wearing a tie and an AFC South Division champions cap.

“I’m very happy for Houston and the fans,” Phillips said. “Houston’s my home. It’s where I started. To be able to win and clinch the division for Houston makes it that much more special.”

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Now lets go out and Hire a D.C. someone with a name like Jack Del Rio

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I agree.If crennel can do it with average guys...and whoever denver has with that group, imagine what a real d-coordinator can do with us.Now that Al isn't monotoring what we do on defense i thinkthe new d-coordinator will have alot more freedom.

But they all have one thing in common.....Linebackers. We focus on DB's an DL's... We need Linebackers... Rolando McClain is garbage. A new d-coordinator and LB's have to be the focal point this off season.... I don't know if anyone else saw on the big run by grant, but Mcclain was standing right behind Seymour with his hand on his butt, took himself completely out of the play. I don't understand why he hasn't been benched.

I think Rolando just needs proper coaching and thats what i mean to many decent players on the D for us to suck this much John Marshall did a better job last year with this group

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You still have to have good players. I have never seen Greg Biekert do that or Kirk Morrison come to think of it. He doesn't read the play correctly. If the plan on keeping the 4-3 than they need to find a real MLB. Maybe move him to the Sam , because this guy can't play MLB. He played ILB in the 3-4 where you're assigned 1 gap. May he's only a 3-4 ILB, , but he's a liability big time.

The Raiders better Move Quick in the off season so they can have a real opportunity to get a top flight D.C.

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I would love to have Jack Del Rio as our Defensive Coach. I would really love to get rid of Chuck B. for good. I'm pretty sure that Hue would love to get rid of him for someone who knows what he's doing.

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