Houston Texans owner Bob McNair ended all of the speculation about head coach Gary Kubiak's status with the team.

After the Texans 34-27 win over the New England Patriots Sunday McNair said Kubiak would continue as his head coach during the 2010 season.

"He's our coach," McNair said in an interview with FOX 26 Sports. "I've said all along he's our coach.

"That if I decided to make a change I would let people know. He's our coach. We're not making a change. He'll be here next year."

Kubiak has one year left on his original five-year contract with the Texans.

McNair said Kubiak will play a big role in helping the team get ready for the 2010 season.

"We're going to have a planning session where (general manager) Rick Smith, Cal McNair (Bob's son), and Gary and I get together and we"ll plan for next year and he'll be part of that planning."

Kubiak was pleased to hear that his owner had publicly said he will continue to coach the Texans.

"It means a great deal," Kubiak told FOX 26 Sports Sunday night. "After what we've been through, working our way out of a touch stretch, that means a great deal.

"It makes me feel really good. It's very important to me that I get to fulfill my contract. Everyone knows how I feel about Bob and I'm glad I am going to continue to be here."