Hudson Houck hired as offensive line coach, by NFL Network guys
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Rampage;1912078 said:
Do some googling and you'll see he is still VERY highly regarded. Several teams were disappointed they didn't get him when he left SD, and even at Miami his work was acclaimed. They just didn't have any offensive talent anywhere at Miami. But everyone was still happy with what he did for the Dolphins.
Like I was saying in another thread, if you asked 32 NFL GMs if they'd rather have Tony Sparano or Houck to coach their O-line, you might only get one that would say Sparano.
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They were absolute crap when he got there, but they continually improved, and while they weren't spectacular, you could hardly say they sucked in '07. Football Outsiders had them ranked 8th in their rushing "Power" ranking.Rampage;1912078 said:
Ronnie Brown had a 5.1 YPC over 100+ carries when he was healthy.
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Rampage;1912078 said:
Past history tells me that Houck wasn't the problem. It was more likely the talent on the line.
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The Dolphins OL had some injuries and lack of talent. You can't make pro bowlers out of Torrin Tucker-like players. HH only got fired by Parcells cause HH had no history with Parcells and we all know that is Bill's criteria.
Anyway glad to hear that the Cowboys got the deal with HH asap. Understand the Rams, 49ers and Steelers also interested in HH.
Anyway glad to hear that the Cowboys got the deal with HH asap. Understand the Rams, 49ers and Steelers also interested in HH.
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ConcordCowboy;1912077 said:
Yeah.
What I would like to see out of this team next is the same determination on the field... 60 minutes... every game.... in the playoffs... etc.
Its starts at the top. Jerry is doing his part. This team has some catching up to do.
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right guys, hudson houck is good, remember he helped develop larry allen, and continue here is some bio stuff about him
Los Angeles Rams
Houck's first pro coaching experience came with the Los Angeles Rams, where he coach the offensive line from 1983 to 1991. In his nine years with the team the Rams had 1,000-yard rushers seven seasons, highlighted by Eric Dickerson's record-setting 2,105 yards in 1984. During Houck's tenure, five Rams offensive linemen combined for 21 Pro Bowl appearances, including Jackie Slater (7), Doug Smith (6), Kent Hill (3), Dennis Harrah (3) and Tom Newberry (2). In Houck's final three years with the team, Rams quarterback Jim Everett threw for more yards than any passer in that span and did not miss a start.
[edit] Seattle Seahawks
Houck spent one season as offensive line coach for the Seattle Seahawks in 1992. Seahawks running back Chris Warren logged the first 1,000-yard rushing season of his career with Houck tutoring his blockers.
[edit] Dallas Cowboys
Houck would spend the next nine years coaching the offensive line for the Dallas Cowboys . At times during Houck's tenure the Cowboys' line was one of the most dominant in the history of the game. The 203 sacks they allowed in nine years under Houck were the fewest of any NFL team in that span. Six offensive linemen earned 22 trips to the Pro Bowl under Houck, including Larry Allen (7), Nate Newton (5), Erik Williams (4), Ray Donaldson (2), Mark Stepnoski (2) and Mark Tuinei (2). Future Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith earned a pair of rushing titles during Houck's tenure, and rushed for over 1,000 yards every season.
[edit] San Diego Chargers
With the San Diego Chargers from 2002 to 2004, Houck transformed one of the league's worst offensive lines to one of the best. Running back LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for more than 1,300 yards in each of Houck's three seasons with the team. With five new starters on the line in 2004, the Chargers ranked 10th in total offense and sixth in rushing. The Chargers allowed fewer than 25 sacks per season under Houck.
[edit] Miami Dolphins
Houck was lured away from the Chargers by former Miami Dolphins head coach Nick Saban with a three-year contract worth $2.5 million. The contract made him the second highest paid offensive line coach in the NFL at the time, behind only Alex Gibbs with the Atlanta Falcons. During his first year with the Dolphins in 2005, Houck's offensive line ranked fourth in the NFL in fewest sacks allowed, cutting their number in half from the previous year.
In 2007, Houck was reunited with new Dolphins head coach Cam Cameron. Houck and Cameron worked together in San Diego when Cameron was offensive coordinator for the Chargers.
Following the 2007 campaign, Hudson Houck was let go along with most of the Dolphins coaching staff, after a 1-15 season.
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Los Angeles Rams
Houck's first pro coaching experience came with the Los Angeles Rams, where he coach the offensive line from 1983 to 1991. In his nine years with the team the Rams had 1,000-yard rushers seven seasons, highlighted by Eric Dickerson's record-setting 2,105 yards in 1984. During Houck's tenure, five Rams offensive linemen combined for 21 Pro Bowl appearances, including Jackie Slater (7), Doug Smith (6), Kent Hill (3), Dennis Harrah (3) and Tom Newberry (2). In Houck's final three years with the team, Rams quarterback Jim Everett threw for more yards than any passer in that span and did not miss a start.
[edit] Seattle Seahawks
Houck spent one season as offensive line coach for the Seattle Seahawks in 1992. Seahawks running back Chris Warren logged the first 1,000-yard rushing season of his career with Houck tutoring his blockers.
[edit] Dallas Cowboys
Houck would spend the next nine years coaching the offensive line for the Dallas Cowboys . At times during Houck's tenure the Cowboys' line was one of the most dominant in the history of the game. The 203 sacks they allowed in nine years under Houck were the fewest of any NFL team in that span. Six offensive linemen earned 22 trips to the Pro Bowl under Houck, including Larry Allen (7), Nate Newton (5), Erik Williams (4), Ray Donaldson (2), Mark Stepnoski (2) and Mark Tuinei (2). Future Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith earned a pair of rushing titles during Houck's tenure, and rushed for over 1,000 yards every season.
[edit] San Diego Chargers
With the San Diego Chargers from 2002 to 2004, Houck transformed one of the league's worst offensive lines to one of the best. Running back LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for more than 1,300 yards in each of Houck's three seasons with the team. With five new starters on the line in 2004, the Chargers ranked 10th in total offense and sixth in rushing. The Chargers allowed fewer than 25 sacks per season under Houck.
[edit] Miami Dolphins
Houck was lured away from the Chargers by former Miami Dolphins head coach Nick Saban with a three-year contract worth $2.5 million. The contract made him the second highest paid offensive line coach in the NFL at the time, behind only Alex Gibbs with the Atlanta Falcons. During his first year with the Dolphins in 2005, Houck's offensive line ranked fourth in the NFL in fewest sacks allowed, cutting their number in half from the previous year.
In 2007, Houck was reunited with new Dolphins head coach Cam Cameron. Houck and Cameron worked together in San Diego when Cameron was offensive coordinator for the Chargers.
Following the 2007 campaign, Hudson Houck was let go along with most of the Dolphins coaching staff, after a 1-15 season.
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