When Gary Kubiak was still the coach of the Houston Texans and the subject came up about the drafting record of the Texans, there was always a question of doubt. Who’s calling the shots on the draft? Is it Rick Smith, is it Kubiak? Fans and reporters were never really sure, although there was rumor presented to the public that Kubiak had final say.
That suspicion was validated somewhat when Bill O’Brien was hired and from owner Bob McNair, Texans fans were told that the decision making would be different, that Rick Smith would now have final say over draft picks, although reporters close to the team are claiming that no player is drafted that Bill O’Brien doesn’t want.