Gary Kubiak
Second head coach in Houston Texans history, led the team to its first division title and playoff win in 2011.
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Gary Wayne Kubiak (born August 15, 1961) is an American former professional football player and coach in the National Football League (NFL). He served as head coach for the Houston Texans from 2006 to 2013.
Quick Facts
- Position
- Coaching advisor
- Born
- 15 August 1961
- Birthplace
- Houston, Texas, U.S.
- High school
- St. Pius X (Houston)
- College
- Texas A&M
- Draft year
- 1983
- Draft round
- 8
- Draft pick
- 197
Lore & Background
Kubiak was named the second head coach in Houston Texans history on January 26, 2006, replacing the fired Dom Capers. Under Kubiak, the Texans achieved their first winning season in franchise history in 2009, finishing 9–7. In 2011, he led the Texans to their first AFC South Championship, first playoff appearance, and first playoff win. He was fired on December 6, 2013.
Reader's Guide
Kubiak's Texans teams were known for offensive production, but the 2010 defense was one of the worst in the league. After hiring Wade Phillips as defensive coordinator in 2011, the defense improved from 30th overall to second overall. Key players included wide receiver Andre Johnson, running back Arian Foster, and quarterback Matt Schaub.
Did You Know?
- Kubiak played quarterback for the Denver Broncos from 1983 to 1991 as a backup to John Elway.
- He won Super Bowl 50 as head coach of the Denver Broncos.
- Kubiak collapsed at halftime of a game against the Indianapolis Colts on November 3, 2013, due to a transient ischemic attack (TIA).
- He was a ball boy for Houston Oilers head coach O.A. 'Bum' Phillips in the 1970s.
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