Just a year ago, a lot Houston Texans fans were calling for the firing of head coach Gary Kubiak and believed their wish would indeed come true. Instead, the Texans made their first ever trip to the playoffs in the 2011 season and Kubiak is on the verge of landing a contract extension, according to a report by longtime NFL writer John McClain.

Also up for an extension is general manager Rick Smith, but McClain says Kubiak will be dealt with first.

Texans owner Bob McNair said today he's ready to start negotiations on contract extensions for Gary Kubiak and Rick Smith.

— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) May 7, 2012

McNair says he has no timetable but will extend Kubiak first and Smith second.

— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) May 7, 2012

Kubiak was last given an extension in 2010 when his original contract was set to expire but after the Texans finished 9-7 the previous season.

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