We can probably assume the reports are true that Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak is poised to become the Houston Texans' new boss (and unless you've been living in a cave for a week, you've got to buy into that likelihood, even if it means someone has trampled all over the NFL's allegedly hallowed anti-tampering rules). That means seven of the eight job vacancies created since the end of the '05 season have been filled by first-time head coaches.

I suppose all of these teams are sick and tired of breaking the bank on retreads like Capers, Mariucci, and Norv Turner and getting nothing but losses in return. Guess they figure they can't do any worse with up and coming coordinators who are more hungry.