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After nearly two weeks of Houston Texans training camp, we’re starting to get a much clearer picture of this team. Seth breaks down what he feels confident about, what still concerns him, and which players have made the biggest impression so far.
C.J. Stroud looks more comfortable and in command of the offense, Jayden Higgins continues to impress, Tank Dell is taking encouraging steps in his return, and the offensive line appears improved—even if there are still questions in pass protection. Plus, a look at the Texans’ loaded defense, the punter situation, and rookies like Keylan Rutledge, Marlin Klein, Wade Woodaz, Lewis Bond, Colin Wright and more.
What do we actually know about the 2026 Houston Texans after two weeks of camp? Seth takes stock of where things stand before the preseason begins.
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C.J. Stroud looks more comfortable, decisive, and in command as the Texans move through training camp. Seth breaks down what Stroud revealed about balancing his aggressive instincts with smarter decision-making, improving his command of protections, and learning that he does not always have to be Superman.
Plus, Jadeveon Clowney is already making an impact, Keylan Rutledge continues to look like the real deal, and DeMeco Ryans explains why he is so excited about the Texans’ offensive line and improved running game.
Is it too early to get excited about this team? Maybe—but the signs are becoming difficult to ignore.
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Jadeveon Clowney is reportedly returning to Houston, giving DeMeco Ryans another physical, disruptive veteran for an already-loaded Texans defensive front. Seth explains why Clowney’s impact goes well beyond sack totals—and why his ability to set the edge, create pressure and chase plays fits this defense so well.
Plus, observations from the Texans’ first padded practice: the offense looks far more functional than it did a year ago, David Montgomery brings a completely different level of power to the running game, and C.J. Stroud is finally getting opportunities to operate from clean pockets. Seth also checks in on Keylan Rutledge, Kayden McDonald, Marlin Klein, Lewis Bond and the rest of Houston’s rookie class.
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After two days of Houston Texans training camp, several themes are already beginning to emerge. Seth breaks down 10 early developments that could shape the season, including the offense’s increased physicality, cleaner pre-snap operation, greater emphasis on precision and a renewed commitment to the outside-zone running game.
Plus, why the running backs and tight ends could become major parts of the passing attack, how Will Anderson Jr. is setting the standard for the entire roster, what Kayden McDonald is showing as a rookie, and why the offensive line already appears to have a different personality. It’s still early—and the pads haven’t come on yet—but the environment around C.J. Stroud looks considerably more promising than it did a year ago.
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You gave up on the Texans after that miserable playoff loss to New England. We understand. But training camp is here, so it’s time to reactivate your fandom.
Seth takes a chronological—and occasionally sarcastic—trip through everything that happened during Houston’s offseason: the David Montgomery trade, the departures of Tytus Howard, Juice Scruggs and Joe Mixon, the offensive-line overhaul, the Texans’ physicality-focused draft class, and the extensions for Will Anderson Jr. and Azeez Al-Shaair.
Plus, E.J. Speed’s devastating injury, C.J. Stroud’s comments about his contract situation, Tank Dell’s return to limited football activity and the biggest question entering camp: Did the Texans finally build an offense tough enough to complement their championship-caliber defense?
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Join Bucky Brooks as he ranks the AFC South position groups against each other going into the 2026 season! Where will the QB's rank?! Who has the best Running Back? Is DeMeco Ryans the best coach in the division or has he been usurped by another? Tune into this exciting episode of the Bucky Brooks show where he lives ranks all of the players by position in the division to determine which team is the strongest!
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The Texans will face 14 different opponents this season—and every matchup presents a different question.
Can C.J. Stroud and the offensive line handle Buffalo’s new-look defense without much film to study? Can Houston stand up to Cincinnati’s massive defensive front? How will DeMeco Ryans counter Robert Saleh, and can the Texans finally break through against Lamar Jackson and the Ravens?
Seth goes opponent by opponent, examining the schemes, players and individual matchups that could define Houston’s season. Plus, why the Texans’ defense could be even better, what improvement from Stroud might look like and whether Houston can surpass its projected win total.
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C.J. Stroud may face more pressure than anyone on the Texans this season, but he is far from alone. Seth examines what Stroud must prove before Houston commits to a massive long-term contract—and why waiting another year may be the smartest move.
The pressure also extends to offensive coordinator Nick Caley, whose partnership with Stroud must produce a cleaner operation, a functional running game and a more explosive offense. Plus, Nick Caserio needs his offensive-line investments to start paying off, Henry To’oTo’o is playing for his next contract, and rookies such as Kayden McDonald enter camp with high expectations.
Seth also discusses what David Montgomery can bring to the offense and identifies a few opposing players who will be under the microscope when they face Houston this season.
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NFL executives, coaches and scouts have spoken—and the Houston Texans' defense is one of the most respected units in football.
Seth Payne breaks down ESPN's annual NFL position rankings and explains why Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, Derek Stingley Jr., Azeez Al-Shaair, Kamari Lassiter, Calen Bullock and Jalen Pitre are earning league-wide recognition. Are the Texans actually being underrated despite all the praise?
On offense, the conversation shifts to C.J. Stroud. Why did he receive so little support from league evaluators after two seasons, and what will it take to change that perception? Seth explains why a rebuilt offensive line, an improved running game and better red-zone efficiency could completely reshape how the NFL views Houston's franchise quarterback.
Plus, thoughts on Nico Collins' ranking, Dalton Schultz's outlook and why the Texans could have far more offensive stars represented in these rankings a year from now.
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The Texans earned solid offseason grades from ESPN and NFL.com—but did they actually fix the offense?
Seth breaks down Houston’s biggest moves, including the Will Anderson Jr. extension, Danielle Hunter’s new deal, the decision to move on from Tytus Howard, and the additions of Braden Smith, Wyatt Teller and David Montgomery.
He also explains why the Montgomery trade may be the most debatable move of the offseason, why Houston was right not to rush into a massive C.J. Stroud extension, and whether the Texans’ two-year offensive line rebuild is finally ready to pay off.
Plus, why Marlin Klein may not have been as much of a reach as people think, how DeMeco Ryans continues to build the right culture, and the one major question that will determine whether Houston’s offseason deserves a higher grade.
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The Texans are starting to show up all over the NFL’s offseason rankings — but is the national respect still a little too cautious?
Seth reacts to ESPN’s latest position rankings and breaks down where Houston’s defensive stars landed, including Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, Derek Stingley Jr. and Kamari Lassiter. He explains why Anderson is more than just an “edge rusher,” why Hunter remains one of the league’s most underrated pass rushers, and why Stingley’s elite ball production deserves even more attention.
Plus, Seth makes the case for Kamari Lassiter as more than just the “best No. 2 corner” in football, looks ahead to Calen Bullock’s potential breakout, and explains why this Texans defense may be good enough to carry Houston past its current win total expectations.
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Everyone knows C.J. Stroud is the biggest storyline surrounding the Houston Texans in 2026—but what about the factors that could ultimately determine whether this team is simply a playoff contender or a legitimate Super Bowl threat?
In this episode of Bleav in Texans, Seth Payne looks beyond the quarterback to identify the Texans' biggest X-factors heading into training camp. From Tank Dell's recovery and Keylan Rutledge's impact on the offensive line to the battle for the third linebacker spot, the search for pass-rush depth behind Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, Marlin Klein's potential role in the offense, and whether the defense can continue forcing turnovers at an elite rate, these are the variables that could shape Houston's season.
Seth also reacts to recent national conversations about C.J. Stroud, including comments from Aaron Schatz and ESPN analysts, and explains why this season could be the defining chapter of the young quarterback's career.
If you're looking for the biggest questions facing the Texans before camp begins, this episode has you covered.
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Houston sports radio legend Charlie Pallilo joins Seth Payne on Bleav in Texans for a wide-ranging conversation about where the Texans stand heading into the season.
Charlie explains why he believes the Texans’ win total is one of the easier over calls in the NFL, why their defense gives them such a high floor, and what the offense needs to become for this team to be a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Seth and Charlie also dig into the C.J. Stroud contract debate, how much the playoff loss should matter, whether the Texans should be concerned about Stroud’s concussion history, and what a bounce-back season could mean for the future price tag.
Plus, they discuss Tank Dell’s recovery, David Montgomery’s fit in the red zone, the Texans’ offensive line expectations, which AFC South team is most vulnerable to a step back, Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars, and even the future of NRG Stadium after its World Cup spotlight.
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C.J. Stroud’s next contract is coming — the only question is when, and for how much. Seth Payne breaks down the looming quarterback market, why the $55 million-per-year benchmark may already be outdated, and how deals for Trevor Lawrence, Brock Purdy, Jordan Love, Dak Prescott and others shape the Texans’ decision. Should Houston try to get ahead of the market now, or wait one more year to see Stroud prove it with an improved offensive line, better run game and healthier environment?
Plus, Seth looks at the case for patience: Stroud’s late-season struggles, the lingering questions after his concussion, the Texans’ broken rushing attack, red zone issues, and why fixing the offense around him could change everything.
Is C.J. Stroud worth $250 million-plus? And if he has the season Texans fans expect, will that number look cheap by next spring?
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The Houston Texans defense is getting national love — and for good reason. Mina Kimes and JP Acosta both ranked Houston as the best defense in the NFL, and on paper, it’s hard to argue. The Texans kept their core intact, added Reed Blankenship, drafted Kayden McDonald, and still have the force multipliers that make this defense terrifying: Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, Derek Stingley Jr., and Kamari Lassiter.
But believing the hype doesn’t mean getting comfortable with it.
In this episode of Bleav in Texans, Seth Payne reacts to the national praise for DeMeco Ryans’ defense and stress tests the optimism. What happens if one of the pillars gets hurt? Can a defense that plays fast and relatively simple stay ahead of offenses without adding new wrinkles? Is it fair to assume Kayden McDonald immediately solves the defensive tackle rotation? And how much better can the Texans be with a more stable safety situation?
The Texans’ defensive hype is real. Now it’s time to look at where the pressure points might be.
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The Texans looked sharper during OTAs and minicamp, but the real evaluation starts when the pads come on.
Seth breaks down the biggest things he’ll be watching when Texans training camp begins, starting with the offensive line and whether the additions of Wyatt Teller, Braden Smith, Keelen Rutledge and the young depth pieces can actually create a more physical identity. He also looks at C.J. Stroud’s command of the offense, the need for more explosive plays, and what rookies like Jaylin Noel and Marlin Klein could show once camp gets more competitive.
Then Seth turns to the defensive side, where the biggest questions are less about the starters and more about the depth: the secondary, the defensive end rotation, Kayden McDonald’s physicality, and the competition to replace EJ Speed.
The minicamp buzz is over. Now it’s time to find out what’s real.
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C.J. Stroud’s last two seasons have created a tricky conversation for Texans fans. Are people making excuses for him, or are there legitimate explanations for why he hasn’t consistently looked like the quarterback we saw during his rookie year?
On this episode of Bleav in Texans, Seth Payne breaks down the biggest factors in the C.J. Stroud debate: the offensive line, receiver injuries, the transition from Bobby Slowik to Nick Caley, the lack of a consistent run game, Joe Mixon’s absence, and how much the concussion may have affected Stroud late in the season.
Some of those factors deserve real weight. Others may be getting used as cover for things Stroud needs to own and improve. Seth separates what’s fair from what’s too convenient — and why the 2026 season should tell us a lot about where Stroud really stands.
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The Texans didn’t just add talent this offseason — they added a very specific kind of identity.
Seth Payne breaks down the major new additions after OTAs and minicamp, including Wyatt Teller, Braden Smith, Keylan Rutledge, Foster Moreau, Marlin Klein, David Montgomery, Reed Blankenship and Kayden McDonald. From the offensive line’s nastier edge to Montgomery’s short-yardage value, Foster Moreau’s importance in pass protection, Blankenship’s stabilizing presence on the back end, and McDonald’s role collapsing the pocket, this episode is a full check-in on how the Texans’ newcomers fit what DeMeco Ryans is building.
Plus, Seth explains why some of these additions may matter less for highlight plays and more for changing the week-to-week personality of the team.
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The Houston Texans have wrapped up OTAs and minicamp, and Seth Payne breaks down the biggest takeaways from the spring.
The defense already looked like a championship-caliber unit last season. Now the larger question is whether the offense has improved enough to help the Texans reach their ceiling. Seth discusses why the offense appears to be starting from a much better place in Year 2 under Nick Caley, the importance of the improved pre-snap operation, and why the Texans are clearly trying to become a more physical team.
He also explains why the offensive line is both the biggest question mark and one of the most encouraging parts of the roster, with Keylan Rutledge, Wyatt Teller, Braden Smith, Trent Brown and the center competition all worth watching closely during training camp.
Plus: why Reed Blankenship and Kayden McDonald could make an already elite defense even better, the areas where the Texans still need more depth, the realistic expectations for Tank Dell’s comeback, and why the entire conversation eventually comes back to giving C.J. Stroud a better chance to succeed.
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Texans OTAs are over, and the team is heading into minicamp with plenty of reasons for optimism — along with several questions that cannot be answered until the pads come on.
Seth Payne breaks down the biggest takeaways from the spring, starting with C.J. Stroud’s approach to the offseason and the signs that Houston is placing a greater emphasis on pre-snap communication, protection checks and the details that could help the offense take a major step forward.
Seth also discusses the Texans’ options to replace E.J. Speed, the encouraging progress Tank Dell has made in his recovery, the lack of explosive plays during OTAs, Marlin Klein’s hamstring injury and the uncertainty surrounding a completely revamped offensive line.
Plus, why the real test of this team will come in training camp when Houston’s offense finally gets a chance to prove it can hold its own against one of the NFL’s best defenses — and what Nick Caserio’s comments about “Tier 1 Texans” reveal about the standard DeMeco Ryans has established in Houston.You can also watch Seth on his YouTube Channel, The Seth Payne Show https://www.youtube.com/@SethPayneShow
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The Houston Texans are generating plenty of OTA buzz, but which developments actually matter as the team prepares for the 2026 season?
Seth Payne breaks down the biggest storylines from the past week, beginning with the glowing reviews surrounding C.J. Stroud. Nick Caserio says this has been Stroud’s best spring since arriving in Houston, while DeMeco Ryans and Will Anderson Jr. have praised his command, communication and ownership of the offense.
Seth also discusses the encouraging progress Tank Dell has made in his recovery, why his speed could still change the geometry of the Texans offense and why expectations should remain measured after such a serious injury.
Plus: Will Anderson is apparently wrecking practice, Jayden Higgins may be emerging as a legitimate No. 2 receiver, Foster Moreau could help Nick Caley lean into heavier personnel groupings and Nico Collins explains his new contract adjustment.
Topics include:
- Why C.J. Stroud’s development is about much more than statistics
- Tank Dell’s potential training-camp timeline
- Will Anderson’s relentless approach after signing a major extension
- What the Texans offense can learn from competing against an elite defense
- Jayden Higgins’ physical and mental growth entering Year 2
- The possible rise of three-tight-end formations
- Whether Nico Collins’ pay raise creates a precedent for future negotiations
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It’s only the first week of OTAs, so nobody should be making sweeping declarations about the Houston Texans just yet. But that doesn’t mean we have to ignore the encouraging signs.
In this episode of Bleav in Texans, Seth Payne breaks down 12 things it’s perfectly reasonable to feel excited about after the first week of offseason practices.
Among the topics: Will Anderson Jr. already wrecking practice, C.J. Stroud entering Year 2 in Nick Caley’s offense, Jayden Higgins looking bigger and faster, Keylan Rutledge getting work at center, the Texans building a beefier offensive line, Jawhar Jordan pushing for a role in the backfield, Marte Mapu getting an opportunity at linebacker, and the possibilities created by rookie defensive tackle Kayden McDonald.
Plus, why the Texans’ secondary believes it can be the best in football, what Reed Blankenship could unlock for Jalen Pitre and Calen Bullock, and why the roster already feels deeper and more complete than it did a year ago.
No overreactions. Just 12 reasons it’s okay to believe the early buzz.
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Seth Payne shares his biggest takeaways from the Texans’ first OTA practice open to the media, including how C.J. Stroud looked, why there’s no reason to panic about Tank Dell’s cautious ramp-up, and how Will Anderson Jr. continues to set the tone by wrecking practice.
Seth also breaks down what he saw from the Texans’ rookie class, including Keylan Rutledge, Kayden McDonald, Marlin Klein, Lewis Bond, and Wade Woodaz. Plus, thoughts on the offensive line, the tight end room, possible new wrinkles in Nick Caley’s offense, Reed Blankenship’s fit in the secondary, and the linebacker depth battle with E.J. Speed sidelined.
It’s only OTAs, so don’t overreact — but there are still plenty of things worth watching.
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The Texans suffered a sneaky-important depth hit with E.J. Speed’s quad injury, so who steps up while he’s out? Seth Payne breaks down why Speed mattered to DeMeco Ryans’ defense, how the Texans can replace his role internally, and whether names like Jamal Hill, Azeez Al-Shaair, Henry To’oTo’o, Aidan Fisher, Jake Hansen, Jake Hummel, Marte Mapu, and K.C. Ossai could factor into the linebacker picture.
Plus, Seth looks at potential free-agent and trade options still available, including edge rushers, running backs, tight ends, and familiar names who could make sense if the Texans decide to add from outside the building.
Finally, could Cade Stover become the Texans’ quasi-fullback? Seth explains why the idea is intriguing, why playing fullback is harder than people think, and how Stover’s role could fit into Nick Caley’s offense.
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The Houston Texans have been good enough to win regular season games. But are they finally built to win the kind of games that happen in January?
Seth Payne breaks down why this offseason feels different for Houston, from the focus on offensive line depth and a more physical run game to the additions of Keylan Rutledge, Kayden McDonald, Reed Blankenship, and David Montgomery. The Texans have clearly tried to build a tougher, more versatile team that can handle cold weather, road playoff environments, and the kind of physical football that has ended their seasons in the past.
Seth also looks at how the improved offensive structure could help C.J. Stroud stop playing sped up, why the run game is so important to avoiding third-and-long, and how DeMeco Ryans continues to push a defense that already has elite potential. Plus, thoughts on Azeez Al-Shaair’s comments about the standard inside the building, Nick Caley’s next step as offensive coordinator, and why this Texans team may finally be equipped to push toward the AFC Championship Game.
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The Houston Texans’ 2026 schedule is here, and Seth Payne goes game by game to predict wins and losses — while finding a reason to respect, fear, or loathe every opponent on the schedule.
Seth breaks down the Week 1 matchup against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, Joe Burrow’s Bengals, two division games against the Colts, the Cowboys coming to Houston, the London matchup with the Jaguars, the Chargers’ rebuilt offensive line, the Ravens/Lamar Jackson problem, cold-weather road trips to Pittsburgh, Washington, Philadelphia, and Green Bay, and the season finale against the Titans.
The final prediction: 12-5 — but not because the schedule is easy. Seth explains why last year’s records don’t tell the full story, why Vegas win totals paint a tougher picture, and why teams like the Bengals, Ravens, Giants, Commanders, Jaguars, Packers, and Cowboys could be better than their 2025 records suggest.
Plus, how much of this comes down to C.J. Stroud, the Texans’ improved run game, DeMeco Ryans’ defense, and whether Houston can survive one of the NFL’s tighter schedules.
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The Houston Texans schedule release is here, but once the excitement fades, what should Texans fans actually be watching next?
Seth Payne breaks down the biggest storylines to follow after the schedule drops, starting with the possible return of Tank Dell to the practice field and what it would mean for C.J. Stroud and the Texans offense. Seth also looks ahead to C.J. Stroud’s inevitable contract questions, how Keylan Rutledge could earn attention at center during OTAs and minicamp, and why Marlin Klein may be one rookie to monitor before the pads come on.
Plus, Seth discusses potential veteran additions at running back and defensive end, why Texans training camp could finally feature real offensive line vs. defensive line battles, and answers listener questions on Jaylin Noel, “knuckleheads” in a strong locker room, and the idea of moving on from C.J. Stroud.
Finally, Seth reacts to early schedule leaks that could send the Texans into a brutal December stretch with road games in Pittsburgh, Washington, and Philadelphia — and explains why that cold-weather gauntlet may become a defining test for this team.
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CJ Stroud’s next contract is coming eventually — but maybe the Texans and Stroud are both better off waiting.
Seth Payne breaks down why Stroud’s “down year” needs context, including Houston’s lack of a consistent run game, too many third-and-long situations, and an offense that never fully forced defenses to respect the run. With new pieces added up front and David Montgomery in the backfield, Stroud may finally have the balanced setup he needs to prove he belongs in the top-tier quarterback conversation.
Plus, Seth reacts to Jason McCourty’s take that Stroud has a runway to get paid, Kayden McDonald’s big rookie goals, DeMeco Ryans’ comments from rookie minicamp, and the reported Texans-Jaguars matchup in London.
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Houston Texans rookie minicamp gave us our first real look at how DeMeco Ryans is introducing this draft class to the standard in Houston.
On this episode, I react to the best moments from DeMeco Ryans, Kayden McDonald, and Keylan Rutledge after rookie minicamp. DeMeco made it clear that the Texans’ culture is already established — now the rookies have to catch up. Kayden McDonald showed huge confidence, talking about joining “the best defense in the league,” chasing a Super Bowl, and helping Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter wreck games off the edge. Keylan Rutledge gave a very different kind of answer: mature, detailed, coachable, and all about earning his role up front.
We’ll get into what these clips reveal about the Texans’ rookie class, why McDonald’s swagger matters, how Rutledge fits the offensive line, and what DeMeco’s message tells us about the type of players Houston is trying to build around.
The Texans have a type — and rookie minicamp made it pretty obvious
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C.J. Stroud looks leaner, sleeker, and noticeably different heading into the Houston Texans’ offseason program — but does that actually matter?
On this episode of Bleav in Texans, Seth Payne breaks down what Stroud’s body transformation could mean for his mobility, pocket movement, confidence after last year’s concussion, and ability to get back to using his legs as part of the offense. Seth looks at the stark difference in Stroud’s rushing production before and after the concussion and wonders whether a more athletic version of Stroud could help unlock the next step in his game.
Plus, Seth lays out what he wants to see from Texans OTAs, including Tank Dell’s recovery, Stroud getting valuable reps in Nick Caley’s offense, and whether any rookie can flash early the way Kamari Lassiter did last offseason.
Finally, Seth does a self-scouting session on his own Texans blind spots: Nick Caley’s Year 2 leap, the unresolved center question, running back depth behind David Montgomery and Woody Marks, cornerback availability, pass-rush depth, the wide receiver room, and whether he’s been too optimistic about Aireontae Ersery at left tackle.
Can the Texans’ offseason optimism survive a harder look at the roster? And is Stroud’s slimmer frame just offseason body-watch noise — or a real clue about what’s coming?
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Bucky Brooks is joined by his former teammate Seth Payne as they talk about how the Texans have quickly developed into one of the most recognizably toughest teams in the NFL. Everybody knows to look out when they see the Texans defense on the schedule but has the time finally come that we can say the Offensive Line has caught up to the Defensive Line? DeMeco Ryans knows the kinds of guys he wants to draft and they go and get them, no matter what. What will we get out of CJ Stroud in this major prove it year? ALL these questions and MORE will be answered on this episode of the Bucky Brooks Show w/ Seth Payne
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Seth Payne is joined by Bryant Browning, former Ohio State offensive lineman and host of the Bleav in Buckeyes podcast, to break down why the Houston Texans keep coming back to Columbus for talent.
Bryant gives his perspective on Texans draft pick Kayden McDonald, including how McDonald went from short-yardage run stuffer to every-down force for Ohio State, why his ability to anchor is real, and where his pass-rush upside could still grow. Seth and Bryant also discuss why McDonald fits DeMeco Ryans’ defense, especially in those critical moments when the Texans need a big body who can stop the run.
Then they zoom out to the bigger Ohio State-Houston connection: C.J. Stroud’s growth, Ryan Day’s development culture, Cade Stover’s path from linebacker to tight end, and why the Texans may see Ohio State as one of their trusted NFL pipelines.
Plus, Bryant shares his perspective as a Browns fan on Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, Todd Monken, and the strange football overlap between Cleveland and Houston.
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The draft is over, the dopamine has worn off, and now the real questions start.
Seth Payne breaks down 12 lingering concerns surrounding the Houston Texans after the 2026 NFL Draft. This isn’t panic — Seth liked a lot of what Houston did — but every roster still has unanswered questions, and the Texans are no exception.
Did Houston actually fix the offensive line, or just reshuffle it? Who starts at center? Are the Texans relying too much on projection at tight end? How quickly can C.J. Stroud adjust to so many new pieces? Is the run game truly solved with David Montgomery? And did Houston do enough to add explosiveness around Stroud?
Seth also digs into the wide receiver depth, Tank Dell’s importance, the defensive line rotation, linebacker depth, secondary insurance, and the bigger-picture reality that the Texans’ margin for error is getting smaller as their young core gets closer to major paydays.
Topics include:
Houston’s rebuilt offensive line
The unsettled center competition
Keylan Rutledge, Febechi Nwaiwu, and Marlin Klein
C.J. Stroud’s leadership challenge
David Montgomery and the run game
Tank Dell as the offense’s biggest wild card
Whether the Texans need more pass-rush depth
Linebacker and secondary questions
Why the Texans are entering a more urgent phase of roster building
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The Houston Texans are coming out of the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear identity—but it’s raising a big question:
Did they reach… or do they just see things differently?
In this episode, I break down the full Houston Texans draft class, including:
- Why this felt like a need-based draft more than best player available
- The debate around picks like Marlin Klein and how far ahead of consensus the Texans went
- What Kayden McDonald brings to the defensive line—and why his role matters
- How this class reflects DeMeco Ryans’ influence on roster building
- The growing trend of drafting high-character, “type” players across the board
There’s a clear philosophy here—toughness, intelligence, leadership—but the risk is just as clear:
Are the Texans building something sustainable?
Or betting too heavily on their own evaluations?
Plus, thoughts on:
- The offensive line competition heading into camp
- Defensive line rotation and run defense improvements
- Late-round value like Lewis Bond and Aiden Fisher
If you’ve been following the Houston Texans, this draft tells you a lot about where they think this team is going.
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In this episode of Bleav in Texans, we break down the Houston Texans’ first-round pick of Keylan Rutledge — and why the reaction has been so mixed.
This isn’t just about whether Rutledge is a tough, physical offensive lineman. Everyone agrees he is.
The real question: Did the Houston Texans evaluate the value correctly?
We dive into the biggest concerns from Texans fans, including:
- Whether Rutledge was overdrafted
- Pass protection questions and what it means for CJ Stroud
- Day-one readiness vs. long-term upside
- Injury history and durability
- And what this pick says about the Texans’ team-building philosophy
Plus, a deeper look at whether this move reflects a clear vision — or raises bigger questions about the process behind it.
If you’re trying to understand what this pick really means for the Houston Texans moving forward, this episode connects all the dots.
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On this episode of Bleav in Texans, we run through 10 things to watch for the Houston Texans in the NFL Draft.
Will Nick Caserio trade up, trade back, or stay at No. 28? How will early runs at offensive line or defensive line impact Houston’s board? And which under-the-radar prospects could be in play?
We break down the real draft dynamics — from trade scenarios to position value — plus a few league-wide storylines that could shift everything on draft night.
If you want a clear, no-nonsense preview of what the Houston Texans might actually do, this is your guide before the draft begins.
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The 2026 NFL Draft is here! Seth Payne, former Houston Texan and current host of Bleave in Texans, as well as Austin Swaim, NFL Draft Analyst for Pro Football and Sports Network and PrizePicks, join the Betting with Bearman podcast to break down all things NFL Draft. What will happen after Fernando Mendoza goes No. 1 to the Raiders?
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On this episode of Bleav in Texans, we break down the latest Houston Texans draft buzz and separate real intel from noise as the NFL Draft approaches. From rising prospects to trade scenarios, we dive into what insiders like Adam Schefter and ESPN analysts are hearing—and what it actually means for the Texans at pick No. 28.
We also take a closer look at the biggest headline: the Houston Texans’ extension for Will Anderson Jr.. Why the initial reaction is misleading, how the contract really works, and why this move says more about the Texans’ long-term vision than people realize.
Plus:
- Which draft prospects could realistically fall to Houston
- Why defensive tackle and offensive line buzz is heating up
- Trade-up vs. trade-back scenarios for the Texans
- What recent NFL moves (including major trades and extensions) signal about the market
If you’re trying to understand the Houston Texans’ draft strategy and what’s actually happening behind the headlines, this episode gives you a grounded, no-nonsense breakdown.
Subscribe, rate, and review—and stay locked in for more Houston Texans coverage leading into the draft.
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On this episode of Bleav in Texans, Seth Payne dives into one of the biggest questions facing the Houston Texans: when—and how—do you pay C.J. Stroud?
After recent comments from Adam Schefter and the Texans’ decision to pick up fifth-year options, Seth breaks down what’s real, what’s speculation, and what Houston’s front office history tells us about how they handle major extensions.
- Why Will Anderson Jr. is likely the Texans’ top priority right now
- The real debate around a potential C.J. Stroud extension
- How Houston’s philosophy under Nick Caserio and DeMeco Ryans impacts big contracts
- Why “prove it” narratives around Stroud may be overblown
- The risk of waiting vs. paying early in today’s QB market
Plus, Seth explains why a splash move like trading for Dexter Lawrence may not align with the Texans’ long-term vision—and what that says about how this roster is being built.
This episode also touches on:
- Texans culture and team-building philosophy
- Why consistency matters in contract decisions
- The difference between media speculation and actual team intent
If you’re trying to understand where the Texans are headed—and how they’ll handle their franchise quarterback—this is the episode for you.
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Nick Caserio met the media ahead of the draft—and between him, Chris Blanco, and James Lipford, there were a lot of revealing answers. In this episode, I go through some of the most interesting moments from the Texans’ pre-draft press conference, including how they evaluate offensive linemen, how they're incorporating A.I., and what actually matters when scouting prospects.
We also get into:
- Why the Texans value how players practice more than you might think
- How NIL and the transfer portal are changing scouting (for the better)
- What goes into big decisions like the Will Anderson trade-up
- How tools like AI are starting to play a role in the draft process
And yes… what Caserio said (and didn’t say) about how the Texans will approach this draft.
If you’re trying to read the tea leaves ahead of draft night, this is a good place to start.
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In this episode of Bleav in Texans, Seth Payne is joined by Joe DeLeone (The Best Pod Available, Ruffino & Joe Show) for a deep dive into the 2026 NFL Draft—through a Texans lens.
They break down why centers are suddenly a hot topic in this draft, how scheme fit should shape Houston’s decisions, and which prospects actually match what DeMeco Ryans wants up front.
The conversation also dives into:
- The top center prospects and who fits zone vs. power schemes
- Why some offensive linemen are being overhyped—or overlooked
- A polarizing interior OL prospect Texans fans keep asking about
- Joe’s unexpected defensive tackle rankings (and why they differ from consensus)
- The upside—and risk—of high-ceiling DT prospects like Caleb Banks
- Late Round 1 / Day 2 edge rushers who could fit Houston
- How teams are using new technology and data to evaluate prospects
If you’re trying to understand how the Texans might actually approach this draft—not just mock draft noise—this episode gives you real insight.
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In this episode of Bleav in Texans, Seth Payne dives into anonymous NFL scout quotes on players frequently mocked to Houston—and why you should take them with a grain of salt.
From offensive line prospects like Kadyn Proctor, Blake Miller, and Chase Bisontis to defensive tackles like Kayden McDonald and Peter Woods, Seth breaks down what scouts are saying… and where they might be getting it wrong.
Plus:
- Why the Texans may truly be in best player available mode
- The risk of drafting “developmental” offensive linemen again
- What traits actually matter vs. what scouts overvalue this time of year
- A look back at past scout misses (including Will Anderson)
- How scheme fit impacts players like Sam Hecht
- And a quick reaction to Dexter Lawrence trade buzz
If you’re trying to make sense of mock drafts, this episode gives you the real context behind the evaluations—and what it means for the Texans at pick 28.
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On this episode of Bleav in Texans, Seth Payne is joined by Athlon Sports draft analyst Luke Easterling to break down the top Houston Texans draft targets you need to know heading into the 2026 NFL Draft.
The conversation dives into Houston’s strategy at pick No. 28, why the Texans are in a unique position to take the best player available, and how their offseason moves have changed the way they can approach the board.
Seth and Luke discuss:
- Why defensive tackle continues to be a popular projection for Houston
- The concept of “position buckets” and how it impacts draft decisions
- Whether the Texans could target offensive line help early—or wait
- Fast-rising prospects like Malachi Lawrence
- High-upside vs high-risk players like Kadyn Proctor
- The depth of this year’s center class and potential Day 2/Day 3 fits
- How scheme, usage, and development affect prospect evaluation
They also explore why players like Peter Woods may be better than their college production suggests—and how DeMeco Ryans’ system could unlock their full potential.
If you’re looking for a smart, detailed Houston Texans draft preview with real football insight, this episode has you covered.
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Houston Texans fans feel good right now… but there are still real concerns.
In this episode, I break down the 10 real fears Texans fans have right now—from the offensive line, to C.J. Stroud’s development, to whether this team has actually done enough to take the next step in 2026.
This isn’t panic. This isn’t hot takes.
This is an honest look at the questions that could define the Texans’ season.
We go through all 10 fears and rank them—from “don’t worry about it” all the way to “this could be a real problem.”
Topics include:
- Is the offensive line actually fixed?
- Are the Texans maximizing C.J. Stroud’s rookie window?
- Will the run game improve with the new additions?
- Can the defense hold up without more pass rush?
- Is Nick Caserio being too conservative?
Plus a few concerns Texans fans might not want to admit out loud…
If you’re a Houston Texans fan, this is the full reality check heading into the next phase of the offseason.
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Let me know in the comments: Which fear worries you the most?
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The Houston Texans are in a very different position heading into the 2026 NFL Draft — and it’s a good thing.
I’m joined by longtime draft analyst John Harris to break down how the Texans’ free agency moves (Wyatt Teller, Braden Smith, David Montgomery, and more) have completely reshaped their draft strategy.
Instead of drafting out of desperation… the Texans might finally be able to go best player available.
We dive into:
- How free agency freed up the Texans’ draft board
- Offensive line targets that fit DeMeco Ryans’ physical identity
- Tight end options and whether Houston could make a move
- Under-the-radar draft prospects to watch
- Why this draft could be about building strength, not fixing weaknesses
If you're a Texans fan trying to understand what Nick Caserio might do at pick 28… this is the conversation you need.
️Featuring: John Harris (FootballTakeover.com / Sports Radio 610)
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The Houston Texans are getting tougher up front. We explore how their offseason moves are shaping a more physical, run-first identity—and why that could be key to success this season. After the first few days of free agency, I was growing concerned that the Houston Texans wouldn't attack the offensive line rebuild with the ferocity I had hoped for. The signings of Wyatt Teller and Braden Smith changed that. In today's episode, I review each of the Texans notable free agency transactions and revise my free agency grade that I gave them a couple weeks ago.
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What does C.J. Stroud need to do to reach his full potential in this Texans offense? Matt Simms of Simms Complete on BLEAV joins the show to discuss.
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The Texans have taken a less than aggressive approach to bolstering the offensive line. Seth is okay with the strategy for now, but only if they actually EXECUTE the strategy. In this episode:
2:34 Why the O-line strategy just might work
10:42 Reviewing the Grades that people have given the Texans in free agency so far
19:09 The "new" Titans uniforms are just weird
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The Houston Texans have been busy in free agency — making 16 moves in just a few days. From the David Montgomery trade to major offensive line additions and key defensive extensions, Nick Caserio has been aggressive reshaping this roster.
In this video, I break down every single Texans free agency move so far, explain what each one means for the roster, and give it a mid-term grade. Some of these moves look great on paper… a couple might be a little riskier than people realize.
Moves discussed include:
• RB David Montgomery trade
• OT Braden Smith signing
• OG Ed Ingram re-signing
• DE Danielle Hunter extension
• TE Dalton Schultz extension
• OT Trent Brown return
• S Reed Blankenship signing
• DL Sheldon Rankins return
• TE Foster Moreau signing
• LB E.J. Speed return
• DL Naquan Jones return
• DE Logan Hall signing
• S M.J. Stewart return
• K Ka’imi Fairbairn extension
• P Kai Kroeger trade
By the end of the video, I’ll give the Texans an overall free agency grade so far — and explain what Nick Caserio still needs to do before the offseason is over.
What do YOU think of the Texans’ moves so far?
Drop your grade in the comments.
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The Houston Texans made a flurry of moves before legal tampering began on Monday, but through the first few hours they have been unnervingly silent. Former Texans player Seth Payne grits his teeth through it all. You can follow Seth on X @sethcpayne and on his YouTube channel
0:00 Texans Free Agency Off To A Quiet Start
1:05 Tyler Linderbaum And Cade Mays Signed Elsewhere — What It Means For Houston
2:22 The Texans Offensive Line Problem
5:15 Why Texans Fans Are Frustrated
5:46 Ed Ingram Re-Signing Breakdown
09:18 Sheldon Rankins Re-Signing
15:22 Danielle Hunter and Dalton Schultz extensions
19:20 Texans Draft Strategy At Offensive Tackle
22:10 My Patience Is Being Tested
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Following the re-signing of offensive tackle Trent Brown, which other Houston Texans free agents are likely to return to the team this year? Former Texans player Seth Payne discusses that, as well as Tank Dell's progress and the Trent McDuffie trade to the Rams.
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The Texans made two major moves within hours — and they tell us a lot about what this front office believes.
Houston trades Tytus Howard for a fifth-round pick… and he immediately lands a three-year, $66 million deal with Cleveland. Then the Texans pivot and trade for David Montgomery, giving up a 4th, a 7th, and Juice Scruggs.
So what’s the plan?
In this episode, we break down:
- Why the Texans really moved on from Tytus
- Whether the compensation was too light
- What Montgomery adds to this offense (especially in short yardage)
- Whether Houston overpaid
- How this reshapes the draft strategy
- Why “best player available” might not cut it anymore
- And whether this ramps up the urgency to go after a true difference-maker on the offensive line
This can’t be another year of patchwork up front. If these moves are about protecting C.J. Stroud and redefining the offense, then the offensive line conversation just became the only conversation.
Let’s dig in.
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Texans head coach Demeco Ryans was about as forthright as he's ever been when discussing which areas of the team they need to address this off-season. In this episode I'll react to that statement, as well as discuss: Caserio's approach to the off-season; How the decision to part ways with Jarrod Johnson came about; The value of combine interviews
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The Houston Texans parted ways with quarterbacks coach Jarrod Johnson on Thursday. What does this mean for C.J. Stroud moving forward? Also covered in today's episode:
Titans trade T'vondre Sweat to the Jets
Texans unveil plans for the new headquarters
Biggest Takeaways from Nick Caserio's media appearances at the combine
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Phil and Matt Simms open the episode by discussing the Giants’ offseason uncertainty after losing out on Todd Monken, breaking down what John Harbaugh should prioritize in finding the right offensive coordinator for quarterback Jaxson Dart. The conversation then shifts to the NFL Hall of Fame, with Phil delivering a passionate critique of Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot inductee, calling it a failure of the voting system and questioning the credibility of the process.
The second half of the show focuses on the NFL awards, with the Simms giving their own picks for Coach of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, & MVP. Phil strongly argues that Matthew Stafford deserves MVP, while also pushing back against the league’s quarterback-heavy award culture and advocating for greater recognition of defensive stars like Myles Garrett. The episode wraps with a broader discussion about how awards should evolve to better reflect football as a true team sport rather than a quarterback-only competition.
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Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell spoke about his recovery at a charity event this week, and Joe Mixon delivered a not-so-cryptic message about what he hopes for 2026. Former Texans player Seth Payne gives his reaction to those things as well as some movement with Houston's coaching staff.
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Former Houston Texans player Seth Payne continues to mourn the Texans absence from the playoffs, but looks ahead to how Houston can avoid a similar fate next year. Will there be talk of C.J. Stroud? TRY TO STOP ME.
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Phil & Matt Simms talk about the Texans vs Patriots game on their podcast Simms Complete. They break down what went right for the Patriots and what went wrong for CJ Stroud and the Texans. Matt sees a bit of himself in CJ Stroud and worries about him. Listen in now!
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The Texans were firing on all cylinders versus the Steelers but for one notable exception: C.J. Stroud. Former Houston Texans player Seth Payne takes a look at everything that went right and wrong in the Texans 30-6 win over the Steelers in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs.
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The Texans will face the Steelers on Monday night in Pittsburgh in the wildcard round of the playoffs. The Steelers haven't lost a home Monday Night Football game since 1991, but they also haven't won a playoff game since 2016 (When Todd Haley was the OC!). Which streak ends this year? Former Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley joins former Houston Texans player Seth Payne to preview the matchup.
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The Texans defeated the Colts 38-30 in a game that featured EXTREME usage of Texans backups in the second half. What were the keys to victory over the Colts, and what challenges with the Pittsburgh Steelers present? Former Houston Texans player Seth Payne discusses this and more.
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The Chiefs have lost a bunch of close games this year after winning all their close ones last year? What is the difference, and are the Texans poised to take advantage of it?
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The Houston Texans defeated the Colts 20-16 to improve their record to 7-5. Houston held the Colts offense to the fewest points they've scored all season, as quarterback C.J. Stroud returned on the other side of the ball. Stroud got off to a rusty start, but picked up steam midway through the second quarter. Meanwhile, the Texans defense regained their spot at the top of the scoring and overall defense rankings.
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The Texans defense sacked Josh Allen eight times and generally made life miserable for the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football. Former Houston Texans player Seth Payne reflects on what this performance means for the Texans moving forward.
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Bucky Brooks joins Seth Payne to talk about the upcoming Jaguars vs. Texans game.
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Things got ugly for the Texans offense after QB C.J. Stroud went down, but there were plenty of reasons to be upset with them even before Stroud was concussed. The Texans fell to 3-5, and will have an uphill battle to make the playoffs. That's right, I said it...playoffs!
(0:00-0:22) Introduction and Grievances with Texans Offense (0:38-1:05) CJ Stroud's Injury and Impact on Offense (1:08-2:00) Inability to Score from the One-Yard Line (1:25-1:57) Comparison with other teams' success (2:27-2:46) Statistical probability of scoring from the one-yard line (3:03-6:19) Critique of Play Calling on the Goal Line (3:24-3:32) Lack of play-action from gun formation (3:35-4:12) Over-reliance on fullback dives (4:23-4:46) Misunderstanding of talent disparity (4:48-6:00) Lack of offensive creativity in condensed formations (6:21-6:45) Blame on Caserio for Lack of Offensive Line and Running Back Talent (6:50-8:39) End-of-Game Time Management Issues (7:14-7:40) Decision not to run the clock down (7:59-8:16) Never-say-die attitude critique (8:46-9:14) Concerns about Davis Mills' Contract Extension (9:25-9:47) Injury Updates: CJ Stroud and Titus Howard in Concussion Protocol (10:05-12:37) Officiating of Quarterback Slides (10:11-10:35) Demo's learning about the rules (11:08-12:37) Personal opinion on quarterback protection (12:40-13:48) Loss of the Jumbo Package Due to Tytus Howard's Absence (13:17-13:27) Impact on physicality and pass protection (13:51-16:22) Offensive Line Performance and Left Guard Rotation (13:56-14:24) Statistical comparison of configurations (14:42-16:00) Grievance about not having a settled starting left guard (16:24-18:09) Underutilization of Jaylen Waddle (16:46-17:01) Snap count comparison (17:32-17:42) Hesitancy to play rookies (18:02-18:09) Coaches' responsibility for rookie development (18:11-19:12) Wild Card Standings and Playoff Outlook (19:13-19:59) Analysis of Upcoming Matchups (Bills, Chiefs) (20:10-22:50) Trade Deadline Discussion: Breece Hall (20:28-21:05) Debate on value and impact (21:06-21:22) Rethinking the trade stance (21:24-22:46) How Breece Hall could help the offense (22:50-24:12) Overall Frustration with Texans' Performance and Offense Why does Demo mismanage clock? Why is Texans' goal-line scoring rare? How does CJ Stroud's injury impact team? can you do the in timestamp only then topic (0:00-0:22) Introduction and Grievances with Texans Offense (0:38-1:05) CJ Stroud's Injury and Impact on Offense (1:08-2:00) Inability to Score from the One-Yard Line (2:27-2:46) Statistical probability of scoring from the one-yard line (3:03-6:19) Critique of Play Calling on the Goal Line (6:21-6:45) Blame on Caserio for Lack of Offensive Line and Running Back Talent (6:50-8:39) End-of-Game Time Management Issues (8:46-9:14) Concerns about Davis Mills' Contract Extension (9:25-9:47) Injury Updates: CJ Stroud and Titus Howard in Concussion Protocol (10:05-12:37) Officiating of Quarterback Slides (12:40-13:48) Loss of the Jumbo Package Due to Titus Howard's Absence (13:51-16:22) Offensive Line Performance and Left Guard Rotation (16:24-18:09) Underutilization of Jaylen Waddle (18:11-19:12) Wild Card Standings and Playoff Outlook (19:13-19:59) Analysis of Upcoming Matchups (Bills, Chiefs) (20:10-22:50) Trade Deadline Discussion: Breece Hall (22:50-24:12) Overall Frustration with Texans' Performance and Offense
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Moose Johnston joins the show to preview the Broncos vs. Texans game. Moose will be the color commentator for the game on Sunday.
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The Houston Texans had a great victory of the 49ers, but DeMeco Ryans had a testy exchange with the media in his Monday press conference. Former Houston Texans player Seth Payne breaks down the game and takes a look at why DeMeco Ryans seemed to have an issue with the way his team has been covered.
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When the Texans were decimated by the Seahawks on Monday Night Football, DeMeco Ryans made comments that suggested that players on defense were not following the game plan. This was shocking to former Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne.
00:35 Why wasn't the defense more physical with Jaxon Smith-Njigba
07:14 Does C.J. Stroud hate this offense?
16:02 A.I. nailed the significance of the Seahawks game
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The Texans were dismantled by the Seahawks on Monday Night Football, and we're left wondering if this team has any chance at all of making a push this year. Former Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne discuss the issues at multiple levels of the organization, from the GM to the head coach to the players on the field.
00:05 Texans vs Seahawks Recap: Reaction to tough loss against Seattle, overall questions about team.
03:30 Offensive Struggles: Play calling concerns, lack of consistency, Stroud's poor blitz reaction.
07:34 Offensive Line & Coaching: Discussion on persisting O-line issues, lack of coaching accountability.
11:30 Simple Mistakes & Disciplinary Issues: Seth & Cecil express frustration over penalties, leadership issues, and mental errors.
13:55 Team Direction: Thoughts about whether a playoff run is possible, how to climb back up the division.
16:09 C.J. Stroud Evaluation: Critiques on Stroud's awareness, decision-making, and analysis of offensive fit.
22:20 Looking Ahead: Preview of next week's matchup against 49ers.
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The Houston Texans face a Seahawks team that might provide the perfect opportunity to figure out if these improvements in the Texans offense are for real. Former Houston Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne discuss how Houston's offensive line will be tested by a physical Seahawks defensive line and C.J. Stroud will be challenged by a secondary that is very good at disguising their coverages.
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Former Houston Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne discuss what they learned about the Seahawks from watching Seahawks vs. Jaguars during the Texans bye week. Jaxson Smith-Njigba went off in the game, and how the Texans handle him is one of the critical factors in the upcoming Monday Night Football matchup of Texans vs. Seahawks.
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Former Houston Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne discuss whether the recent Texans offensive performances can be sustained after the bye week, when Houston will face a gauntlet of tough teams. They also ponder the placement of the bye week, the hazy status of Joe Mixon, and just how difficult the environment is in Seattle.
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The 1-3 Houston Texans face a 1-3 Ravens team that is REALLY injured and struggling mightily on defense. AND YET...Texans fans know that the Ravens have had their number for many years. Is this a golden opportunity or a potential nightmare? Former Houston Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne discuss.
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The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 26-0 in Week 4, and the rookie draft picks Woody Marks and Jaden Higgins scored all three of their touchdowns. Former Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne discuss.
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C.J. Gardner-Johnson was released by the Houston Texans in a surprising move this week. There were reports of blown coverages and a lack of accountability for his mistakes. Former Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne discuss. Also, they discuss whether C.J. is playing himself out of a contract extension at the end of his third season.
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The Houston Texans have the lowest scoring offense in the league, and C.J. Stroud did not look like a ball placement specialist whatsoever versus the Jaguars. Former Houston Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne give their reaction. Cecil notes that C.J. was inaccurate on at least three of his deep shot opportunities in the game. They go on to discuss how poorly Nick Caserio's off-season plan is working, and that Seth is really a dope for buying into it...as of now!
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Seth Payne And Bucky Brooks discuss the upcoming Texans vs. Jaguars game. Bucky is the sideline reporter for the Jaguars, and he's been impressed with the way Liam Coen is running things in Jacksonville. He also cautions that the Texans offense takes awhile to get working in sync, as we saw when Bill O'brien brought his version of the Patriots offense to Houston.
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The Houston Texans lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football, and the offense simply has simply not clicked. Unable to run the ball, questionable play calling, and a maddening absence of Nico Collins while C.J. Stroud has thrown only one TD in two games...This is not what we wanted to see. Meanwhile, the defense has collapsed at the end of both games this season. Former Houston Texans players Cecil Stroud and Seth Payne break it all down.
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Upon further review, there were some encouraging moments from the Texans offense in Week 1! But can they fix some of their issues on offense before Monday night versus the Buccaneers? C.J. Stroud made some great throws when pressured, but the entire offense needs to clean up their pre-snap operation to really unlock C.J.'s potential. There were also some miscommunications in pass protection that seemed uncomfortably similar to last year. Offensive coordinator Nick Caley needs to clean that up this week.
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The Houston Texans new fangled offense looked a lot like the Texans offense of yesteryear when they took on the Rams in Week 1 of the NFL season.
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Cecil and Seth discuss Davis Mills contract extension and then preview some of the critical matchups in the upcoming Texans vs. Rams game.
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The Texans face the Rams in Week 1, and one of the biggest questions is how the Texans will handle a ferocious group of pass rushers. Former Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne discuss.
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What do we know about the Houston Texans' upcoming opponents following training camp? Critical intel on each of the Texans opponents this year from former Texans player Seth Payne.
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The Houston Texans made their initial cut down to 53 players, and there were some surprises. Can this team operate with only two tight ends and questionable depth in the secondary? What the heck is going on with Joe Mixon? And what should Houston expect to receive if they trade Cam Robinson. Former Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne break it down.
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It's easy to jump to hasty conclusions based on meaningless pre-season games...So let's do it! What do we know for sure about the changes in the Texans offense? Also, the Texans find themselves in the enviable position of having more than 53 guys who are worthy of making the final 53 man roster. Which of the potential cuts will hurt the most emotionally?
[0:13] What fans have learned from this year's training camp
[6:59] Discussing the Texans running game
[11:34] Texans wide receivers and personnel groups
[14:34] CJ Stroud and getting comfortable in this new offense
[18:31] What players could end up getting cut that the Texans might regret
[25:50] Texans Linebacker room update
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Cecil and Seth discuss lingering concerns about depth in the defensive backfield and get a visit from former All-Pro fullback Lorenzo Neal.
[0:28] Texans biggest concerns
[7:14] Lorenzo Neal joins the show
[11:10] Lorenzo Neal on what's needed for a good running game
[13:39] Is the running game making a comeback in the NFL
[18:29] Who was the toughest player Lorenzo Neal had to Block
[23:38] Can Omarion Hampton be special
[27:39] CJ Strouds accuracy concerns
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The Houston Texans offensive line looks markedly different this year...in a good way! Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne discuss the promising developments from the Texans second pre-season game versus the Panthers.
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Panthers vs. Texans means a little bit more than a typical pre-season game, as C.J. Stroud tests out his brand new offense and offensive coordinator versus a potentially improved Panthers defense. Meanwhile, his counterpart and 2023 draft mate Bryce Young faces an extremely opportunistic Texans defense.
[0:58] Preview on preseason week 2 and Bryce Young
[6:55] Will the Texans starters play this weekend
[9:20] What's it like learning the Texans new choice route system
[15:07] Why do some offenses not use hot routes or hard counts
[18:41] What are the biggest hiccups for the Texans in learning this new system
[20:09] Is there worry for the # of INT’s Stroud has thrown in practice
[22:30] What is the Texans biggest concern right now
[24:42] Is NIL helping rookies be more professional in the NFL
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The Texans may have lost the game Saturday vs. the Vikings, but the first drive on offense hints at an offense that may have finally figured out how to play clean football. NFL Network analyst Marc Ross joins Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne, then Cecil and Seth react to Pre-season game #1.
[0:17] Is CJ Stroud bound for a bounceback season
[2:47] What Marc Ross saw at Texans camp
[4:54] Updates on Texans O-Line
[6:46] How the RB room is looking
[10:13] Marc Ross thoughts on Shedeur Sanders
[12:42] Will the Texans offensive scheme be run heavy
[18:35] Texans Opening drive from the preseason
[22:10] Discussing the Texans preseason game
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Dameon Pierce and Christian Harris participated in a walk-through at Houston Texans practice in West Virginia, and both players look close to being back to full participation. Former Texans players Seth Payne and Cecil Shorts discuss the running back situation as well as Seth's belief that NFL teams are going to re-emphasize the running game this year. They also discussed how the offense looks right now and how offensive coordinator Nick Caley will respond to being a first time play caller.
[0:30] Updates on Dameon Pierce and Christian Harris
[3:05] Will the Texans LB room live up to expectations
[7:15] How Nick Chubb and the Texans blocking game looks at camp
[16:40] Why the first preseason game is “Big” for the Texans
[20:46] What Danielle Hunter did to bulk up this offseason
[24:45] Update on Cam Robinson
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The Houston Texans defense had a great day in training camp on Monday. Which of course means that the Texans offense did not. Former Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne discuss just how great the defense looks and whether we should be nervous about the offense at this point of training camp.
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C.J. Stroud has been taking fewer reps at practice than you might expect. Former Houston Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne wonder why. The guys also discuss the Texans culture shift over the last couple years. And in the wake of the Christian Wilkins weirdness, Seth and Cecil recount the weirdest behavior they ever saw in a locker room.
0:00 Sheldon Rankins says the Texans culture is now set.
8:35 C.J. Stroud isn't getting as many reps as you'd expect
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Former Houston Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne team up for the first time to discuss Joe Mixon's lingering injury and what it means for the Texans rushing attack. They also discuss the offensive line competition, Will Anderson's dominance at camp, the rookie wide receivers, and C.J. Stroud having more command at the line of scrimmage
00:00:01 — Seth and Cecil introduce themselves, their shared history of being drafted 114th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars, and moving to Houston.
00:01:37 — Discussion on Joe Mixon’s training camp injury and its impact on the Texans backfield, including concerns about running back depth.
00:03:39 — Conversation shifts to Nick Chubb’s injury history, his fit, and skepticism about him being the lead back given recent injuries and age.
00:04:59 — Jawahr Jordan and Woody Marks as options; how the Texans may use their running backs differently, and coping without Joe Mixon and possibly Dameon Pierce.
00:06:38 — Mental and physical challenges of returning from major knee injuries, and Woody Marks’ potential versatility in the offense.
00:07:30 — Nick Caley’s background, how the Texans may use backs in the passing game (like New England did), and how this benefits CJ Stroud.
00:08:44 — James White/Joe Mixon as passing threats; potential for dynamic backfield duos.
00:08:59 — Transition to worries about the Texans’ offensive line, ongoing camp competitions, and impact on both sides of the ball.
00:10:07 — How practice dynamics change without pads, what it means for evaluating offensive and defensive linemen.
00:10:47 — Will Anderson’s progress, Ersery at tackle, and the ongoing battle at right tackle.
00:11:35 — The coaching mindset of Cole Popovich and Nick Caley influenced by New England, and the desired “dog mentality” on the O-line.
00:12:07 — Coaching stories from the past (Alex Gibbs, offensive line philosophy), lack of former leadership on the Texans OL.
00:13:38 — Why the shakeup at OL was needed and why there’s reason for optimism.
00:13:57 — CJ Stroud’s shoulder soreness, offseason work ethic, and the importance of not overdoing workouts (reference to old strength coach Dan Riley).
00:15:07 — The new generation’s offseason approach, and praise for rookie wide receivers Jayden Higgins & Jaylin Noel.
00:15:56 — Breakdown of learning to play slot receiver, challenges for rookies like Jaylin Noel, and the importance of having Christian Kirk as a mentor.
00:17:16 — Specifics on the difficulties and expectations for slot receivers in this offense (hot routes, coverage ID, etc).
00:18:17 — Why slot receivers stand out in camp but sometimes fail in real games; historical example of Braxton Miller.
00:18:54 — Shift to CJ Stroud’s growth, system fit, building command at the line, and what’s realistic for his development.
00:20:14 — Importance of Stroud making mistakes now, how learning from them will grow his in-game leadership and line-of-scrimmage control.
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Cecil Shorts III is BACK with another exciting episode of Bleav in Texans, this time he's discussing the Texans offensive line and who to watch out for during training camp and this upcoming season. He also gets into the tight ends room and what to expect out of them this year, listen in NOW to the Bleav in Texans podcast!
[1:53] Where the Texans ranked on PFF’s O-line rankings
[9:45] How the Texans offensive scheme can help the O-line this year
[11:10] What impact can Aireontae Ersery have on the O-line
[12:58] Position groups to look out for at training camp
[15:30] Could Woody Marks have a role in the Texans Offense this year
[17:25] What to expect from the Texans TE room
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Everyone's favorite national football analyst is BACK with a brand new episode of the Bucky Brooks show. This time he tackles the start of Mandatory mini camps this week as the never ending NFL news mill turns. Aaron Rodgers has officially signed with the Steelers and the details of that deal have come to light. Jaire Alexander has been cut and Nick Chubb signs with the Texans, Bucky looks at what this season could look like for both of them. Lastly, he gets into Anthony Richardson's ongoing situation and what a continuation of his injury could look like for him. All that and much more on this episode of the Bucky Brooks show!
Cecil Short III is BACK with a brand new episode of Bleav in Texans and this time he is being joined by CFB and NFL draft expert Joe Deleone to talk in serious depth about just how good the Texans draft weekend was this year. Joe says that he only gave out 5 A's and the Texans were at the top of that list and cannot wait to share with the audience just how good some of these brand new Texans are. Listen in NOW to hear an in depth breakdown of every player the Texans drafted in the first few rounds and stay tuned to get a little background on some of the later round picks, only right HERE on Bleav in Texans!
Cecil Shorts III is back with a full draft recap. Listen in as he takes you through his take on the entire Texans draft performance this year and how he thinks it went. Did they get the right guy at each position they took a swing at? What are some of these guys ceilings? Cecil also gets into the Shedeur Sanders situation and what it means from here on out for him. To get all this information and more, listen in NOW to the Bleav in Texans podcast!
The Texans traded out of the first round last night with the New York Giants and as a result, gained a pick at the top of the 2nd round as well as the 99th overall pick, in the 3rd round. Cecil Shorts III takes us through what he thinks about that move and how beneficial it is to have a total of 5 picks in the next 2 rounds. Who might the Texans be looking to take with those picks? Cecil has some ideas, listen in NOW to find out!
In this very special draft episode of Bleav in Texans, Cecil Shorts III is joined by Dalton Wasserman who works for PFF as a Draft Expert. The pair go through all of the different combinations of what the Texans could select and what they're needs are in order to pinpoint what the most likely picks the team might go with. They round out the show by Dalton graded Cecil's picks for the Texans in his personal Mock Draft. Listen in to this CANT MISS episode of Bleav in Texans NOW!
Cecil Shorts III is BACK with another exciting episode of Bleav in Texans, this time he's discussing what the Texans might need in terms of offensive weapons in the vein of Tight Ends and Linemen. He gives some good options that he thinks might fit into the Texans scheme and help out CJ Stroud to make the best team possible. Listen in to his suggestions and see what the draft experts think just one week out from this years NFL Draft!
Bleav in Texans is BACK just in time for the NFL Draft that is just 10 days away!! Cecil Shorts III is here to talk all things Texans in the draft and give you his list of players he thinks could make an immediate impact on the team as well as which way he thinks the team should draft. Who do YOU think the Texans should draft at 25, could someone really good slip through the cracks? Listen in NOW to find out what Cecil thinks! Go Texans!
Cecil Shorts III is back with yet another Bleav in Texans episode, this one to talk about what he saw yesterday in the AFC Championship and how it relates to the Texans. He watched as the two best teams in the AFC squared off and thought to himself, what could the Texans use in order to get to this level. If you want to know what coaches/players Cecil thinks the Texans could realistically add to give themselves a fighting chance, listen in NOW!
Texans Fire Bobby Slowik: From Head Coach Candidate to Out of a Job — Cecil Shorts III Breaks Down What Happened and Shares Potential Replacements
Welcome to Bleav in Texans hosted by Patrick Creighton and Cecil Shorts lll. Cecil is solo today to break down the Houston Texans divisional round matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Texans are not only trying to beat the Chiefs for the first time in the postseason, they're trying to break Patrick Mahomes' 6-0 divisional round record. It's no secret the Texans are a underdogs but that didn't stop them last week against the Chargers.
What are the keys for the Texans against the Chiefs this week? Former Texans WR, Cecil Shorts lll has you covered on this episode of Bleav in Texans!
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of AREA 45 on SportsRadio 610, the flagship home of the Texans - discuss positives the Texans can take from their Week 18 win over the Tennessee Titans (Fake Oilers) and what could translate going into their Wild Card round game against the Los Angeles Chargers. They assess performances from key players, and look at key matchups for the game.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of AREA 45 on SportsRadio 610, the flagship home of the Texans - assess everything that has gone wrong with the Texans offense in a year with such high expectations, and what can possibly be done about it for this year. Cecil gives a very direct analysis of Tank Dell's injury and the guys break down what to expect from the offense in the postseason.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of AREA 45 on Sportsradio 610, your flagship home of the Texans - get inside Houston's 20-12 victory over the Miami Dolphins in the first of their 3 game gauntlet (3 games in 11 days). They discuss the terrific defensive performance by the team and specifically CB Derek Stingley Jr, the key special teams contributions, and review the offense's very conservative performance behind a revamped offensive line.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of AREA45 on Sportsradio 610, the flagship home of the Houston Texans - address the 3 game suspension handed down by the NFL on Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair for his hit on Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, discuss if this Texans team is good enough for former DE JJ Watt to come out of retirement for, and assess if the 2024 Texans are better or worse than the 2023 version.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of AREA 45 on Sportsradio 610, the flagship home of the Texans - discuss the problems that have been plaguing the Texans' offense this season, and whether or not it's feasible that Bobby Slowik can fix these problems before the playoffs. They also take a look at this week's upcoming game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, which is now a much more important game that it should be.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of AREA 45 on Sportsradio 610, your flagship home for the Houston Texans - break down the Texans continued offensive struggles and discuss if Bobby Slowik is the man who can fix these issues or if he the cause of them. Cecil and Patrick also preview Houston's Week 11 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of AREA 45 on SportsRadio 610, the flagship home of the Texans - break down Houston's upcoming Week 10 Sunday Night Football matchup with the Detroit Lions. Cecil and Patrick discuss the key matchups, important injury updates including for WR Nico Collins and DE Will Anderson Jr., and what the Texans need to do to get an important victory in prime time.
Phil and Matt Simms put their heads together to talk about the quarterback play from Week 9 in the NFL. Which QB's look to be leading the MVP race? What teams' QB got exposed in Week 9, and which teams are due for a bounce back in Week 10? Find out what the father and son duo think on this episode of Simms Complete.
Gordon McGuinness and Dalton Wasserman break down the Jets 21-13 win over the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football. They highlight Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams producing in the passing game, along with some big struggles for C.J. Stroud and the Texans offensive line.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of AREA 45 on the flagship home of the Texans, Sportsradio 610 - discuss the upcoming game between the Texans and the New York Jets. They also break down potential moves the team could make with the November 5th trade deadline approaching
Patrick Creighton, host of AREA 45 on SportsRadio 610 - the flagship home of the Houston Texans, is joined this week by JMV from the flagship home of the Indianapolis Colts and host of The Ride with JMV.
Patrick and JMV break down the Texans and Colts matchup, identifying the teams' strengths and weaknesses, best and worst matchups of the week, and the latest on the injury front.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts and Patrick Creighton - host of AREA 45 on SportsRadio 610, the flagship home of the Texans - dissect the Texans offensive failures in a 24-22 loss to the Packers in Green Bay.
Cecil and Patrick diagnose the protection issues with the offensive line, discuss ways the Texans can make adjustments to their protection schemes, and address how they can better utilize the receivers to improve their offensive efficiency. They also discuss the good and the bad from the defensive effort that forced 2 takeaways but struggled in the run game and in specific coverage.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of AREA 45 on the flagship home of the Houston Texans, SportsRadio 610 - break down the Texans 41-21 victory over the New England Patriots in Week 6. The Texans earn their first ever franchise victory at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. Cecil and Patrick highlight the best performances of the week and a few needing improvement as the Texans move to 5-1 for the second time in franchise history.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of AREA 45 on SportsRadio 610, the flagship home of the Texans - break down all the key matchups and players to watch for Houston's Week 6 matchup against the New England Patriots in Foxboro.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of AREA 45 on the flagship home of the Texans, SportsRadio 610 preview the week 5 game vs. the Buffalo Bills.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of AREA 45 on the flagship home of the Texans, SportsRadio 610 - preview Houston's Week 4 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. NFL Network analyst and host of the Bleav In Jaguars podcast Bucky Brooks joins to discuss all things Jags and what their early season struggles are. Cecil and Patrick have all the up to date news on the Texans heading into this week's matchup and give their predictions for Sunday's game.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of AREA 45 on SportsRadio 610, the flagship home of the Texans - dissect Houston's poor performance Week 3 against the Vikings in Minnesota during a 34-7 trouncing. Cecil and Patrick address what went wrong, who was responsible, and what they can do to correct the mistakes before the Texans host the Jacksonville Jaguars Week 4.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of AREA 45 on SportsRadio 610, the flagship home of the Texans - preview Houston's Week 3 matchup with the Vikings in Minnesota. Cecil and Patrick break down key matchups, players to watch, how injuries will impact the team, and predictions.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of Area 45 on SportsRadio 610, the flagship home of the Houston Texans - break down the Texans 19-13 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football Week 2. Cecil & Patrick highlight the best performances of the night, as well as the biggest moments and turning points of the game.
Patrick Creighton, host of Area45 on your flagship home for the Houston Texans - SportsRadio 610, previews the Houston Texans Week 2 matchup vs the Chicago Bears at NRG Stadium on Sunday Night Football. Patrick addresses the best matchups for the Texans to exploit and players he believes will have big games. He also breaks down the injury situation for both teams, including who could play and what advantages could be had as a result.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of Area 45 on your flagship home for the Texans, SportsRadio 610 - recap the Texans 29-27 Week 1 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. They highlight the best (and not so best) plays and players of the game, and what they expect is next for the Texans in Week 2 when they face the Chicago Bears. They also go through other teams quarterbacks that had awful Week 1 performances, including Bears QB Caleb Williams.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of Area 45 on SportsRadio 610, the flagship home of the Texans - preview the Texans Week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts. Cecil and Patrick address what they are most looking forward to seeing from the Texans, players they are watching, where the Texans could dominate and the one possible Achilles heel the Texans must avoid to win the game.
Former Houston Texans wide receiver and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - the host of Area 45 on Sportsradio 610, the flagship home of the Texans - look at the fallout from Preseason Game 3 vs Giants and who increased/decreased their chances of making the roster, as well as identify players to watch in the Preseason finale Saturday August 24 vs Rams.
They also break down who they think will make the 53 man roster right now for the Texans.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of Area 45 on the flagship home of the Texans, SportsRadio 610 - discuss what they are looking for in the Texans' 3rd preseason game against the New York Giants on Saturday. They also break down players from the RB, WR, TE and DB rooms who could be on the roster bubble going into the game.
Former Houston Texans Wide Receiver and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton, host of Area 45 on the flagship home of the Texans SportsRadio 610, break down all the key performances from the Texans' second preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. They take a look at the connection between C.J. Stroud and Tank Dell, a sideline conversation with Stroud and Stefon Diggs, as well as the hierarchy of the running backs. They identify improvement in the play of OLs Kenyon Green and Juice Scruggs. Cecil and Patrick then go into the defensive side of the ball and discuss the dominance of Danielle Hunter, the emergence of Mario Edwards Jr, and what the team may need to do if Christian Harris' injury forces him to miss time.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - the host of Area 45 on SportsRadio 610, the flagship home of the Texans - break down the best (and not best) performances from the Hall of Fame game vs the Chicago Bears in what is Week 1 for the Texans preseason schedule.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of Area 45 on the flagship home of the Houston Texans, SportsRadio 610 - discuss the loss of DT Denico Autry to a 6 game suspension, the Houston Texans first depth chart of the season, and address what made Andre Johnson the first Texans player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of Area 45 Weeknights on SportsRadio 610, the flagship home of the Houston Texans - tackle the biggest storylines from the first 4 days of Texans Training Camp. They address early observations on WRs John Metchie III, Stefon Diggs, and Tank Dell; RB Dameon Pierce; QB CJ Stroud.
Patrick says right now he would take Stroud over any QB in the NFL not named Patrick Mahomes or Lamar Jackson. Cecil and Patrick also compare the Texans top 3 pass catching options (Diggs/Collins/Dell) to that of the San Francisco 49ers (Aiyuk/Samuel/Kittle) and which group they prefer.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton - host of Area 45 weeknights on SportsRadio 610, the flagship home of the Houston Texans - address the biggest storylines of Texans camp. They break down the biggest stories, most important camp battles, rookies to watch and players facing make or break camps this season.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6 year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton, host of Area 45 on the flagship home of the Texans - SportsRadio 610, look at the 6 Texans who made the CBS Top 100 NFL players list and question how Stefon Diggs was omitted from the list. Cecil and Patrick nominate the Texans players they believe could rise to being on a Top 100 list next season. The guys address the potential for a QB Salary Cap in the NFL and how it could potentially impact extension talks with QB C.J.Stroud. They finish the show discussing things that players are contractually prohibited from doing in the offseason.
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL Veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton, host of Area 45 on the flagship home of the Houston Texans - SportsRadio 610, discuss what life is like for players between minicamp and training camp. They address Texans GM Nick Caserio's comments on QB C.J. Stroud's frequent comments in the offseason, the retirement of former Texans CB Steven Nelson, and the threats that players receive from an aggrieved betting public.
Former Houston Texans WR & 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III & Patrick Creighton, host of Area 45 on the flagship home of the Texans - SportsRadio610, react to Texans GM Nick Caserio's evaluations of OG Kenyon Green and LB Azeez Al-Shaair from offseason workouts. They discuss if CB Kamari Lassiter could be a Week 1 starter. Cecil & Patrick break down whether Derek Stingley Jr or Will Anderson Jr could have the bigger breakout season, and address WR Stefon Diggs first media session.
Former Houston Texans WR & 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and the host of Area 45 on SportsRadio 610, the flagship home of the Texans, Patrick Creighton address WR Stefon Diggs arrival at Texans OTA's and if it's important for him to address the media right now. They break down WR Nico Collins' new contract and why it happened now, as well as the expanded options the offense now has. Cecil & Patrick also gave one under the radar player who could play a significant part in the team's success this season.
Former Houston Texans WR & 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton, the host of Area 45 on the flagship home for the Texans - SportsRadio 610, discuss what it means for WR Stefon Diggs to be among the non-participants at voluntary OTAs. They also address comments by LB Azeez Al-Shaair and TE Dalton Schultz about their desires to be Texans and what that means for the franchise, and break down if expectations for the team are running too high. Cecil & Patrick close the show with taking a look at some over under props for four key Texans players
Former Houston Texans WR and 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and the host of Area 45 on the flagship station for the Texans SportsRadio 610, Patrick Creighton, discuss and analyze the Texans 2024 NFL schedule. The Texans have 6 prime time or standalone games, including 3 in a row, as the team looks to embark on a run towards it's first ever Super Bowl.
Former Houston Texans WR & 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and the host of Area 45 on the flagship station for the Texans, Patrick Creighton, break down the Texans potential opponents Week 1. They give their thoughts on Houston not playing the Kansas City Chiefs Week 1 and who they want to see the Texans play. They discuss whether or not WR Stefon Diggs could be more than just a one-year rental for the team, as well as QB CJ Stroud's comments on Austin Rivers' assertion that 30 current NBA players could play in the NFL. CJ may have even gotten a shot off on LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the Lakers. Cecil explains why it is so important for high draft picks to buy in to team culture, as DeMeco tells his new crop of rookies to emulate Will Anderson Jr.
Former Houston Texans WR & 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton, host of Area 45 on the flagship home of the Texans - SportsRadio 610, discuss what a day in the life of a rookie at Rookie Minicamp will be like, potential remaining free agent targets to complete the roster, the Texans' recent trade for WR Ben Skowronek and the role he could play, and how the Texans WR room currently could shake out.
Former Houston Texans WR & 6-year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and the host of Area 45 on SportsRadio 610 - the flagship station for the Houston Texans - Patrick Creighton address the concerns regarding the team's 2nd Rd pick Kamari Lassiter's speed. Cecil & Patrick also dispel the false narratives presented by former Houston Oilers QB Warren Moon regarding the Oilers rights, and review the fruits of the Deshaun Watson trade and how they have shaped the roster of a team expected to be a Super Bowl contender.
Former Texans WR and 6 year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and the host of Area 45 on SportsRadio 610 - the flagship home for the Houston Texans - Patrick Creighton address the Texans 2024 draft.
They identify and review each draft selection and how that player could fit into the team's plans for 2024 as well as notable UDFAs signed by the team so far.
Former Texans WR and 6 year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and Patrick Creighton, host of Area 45 of the flagship station of the Houston Texans SportsRadio 610, preview potential draft targets for the Houston Texans on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft. They also discuss potential moves made by Texans GM "Trader Nick" Caserio, and Cecil demonstrates how a good CB can break up passes even while the WR has his hands on the football.
Former Houston Texans WR & 6 year NFL veteran Cecil Shorts III and the host of Area 45 on the flagship station of the Houston Texans, SportsRadio 610, Patrick Creighton review the Houston Texans' offseason additions leading into the NFL Draft. They address the Texans' biggest needs in the draft and the likelihood of GM Nick Caserio making draft day deals.
Cecil explains what the draft process is like for a player, and what goes on during the evaluation process.
The Texans have new uniforms. Do players get as excited as fans do for them?
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Houston Texans face the Colts tomorrow in Indy! Can CJ Stroud lead the Houston Texans to VICTORY!
Whats going on Houston! The Texans are looking to get back in the Win Column this Sunday VS The Titans!
We previewed the Houston Texans VS New York jets! We were joined by Rami Lavi and he gave us amazing insight on the Jets and some baseball talk.
Houston Texans defeat the Denver Broncos 22-17! Me and Harley break own this game and talk about the rest of the season!
The Houston Texans play the Denver Broncos this sunday! We were joined by Patrick Chiotti from Lets Ride on Bleav In Broncos!
Houston Texans lose to the Jaguars 24-21! Did the officials have a huge impact in the game??
The Houston Texans defeated the Arizona Cardinals 21-6! Rookie CJ Stroud threw 3 interceptions me and Harley break it down!
The Houston Texans welcome the 2-8 Arizona Cardinals to Houston in this week 11 matchup.
The legend ofCJ Stroud continues to grow. After another game winning drive its time we talk about CJ Stroud not only a front runner for OROY but MVP also
CJ Stroud is the talk of the NFL! We were joined by former Ohio State Buckeye and former Raider!
The Houston Texans are on the road this week to play the Cincinnati Bengals! We were joined by former Bengal and CBS color commentator Solomon Wilcots.
CJ Stroud had 46 seconds to win the game for the Houston Texans and he did just that! A 75 yard drive where CJ Stroud connected twice with Rookie Wide Receiver Tank Dell one of them being for the game winner!
The Houston Texans made zerp trades at the NFL Trade Deadline. We were joined by KPRC local 2 Houston own Aaron Wilson who covers the Texans and NF!
The Houston Texans travel to Carolina to face the 0-6 Panthers. We were joined by ESPN Reporter DJ Bien-Aime and he dropped some great knowledge on us!
Houston Texans exit the bye week looking to face the Carolina Panthers. We were joined by Landry Locker host of " In The Loop" on Sports Radio 610!
The Houston Texans defeat the Saints 20-3! Me and Harley break down this impressive victory and take a look at the remaining schedule.
The Houston Texans fall to the Atlanta Falcons 21-19! Me and Harley talk about the disappointing loss!
Crossover with Bleav in Falcons this week, as our Houston Texans travel on the road for a hopeful 3-32 outcome. The latest updates with both teams and the key matchups/things to watch for this game.
Houston Texans Dominate the Steelers 30-6! Me and Harley talk about this impressive Victory! Man it feels good to win!
The Houston Texans welcome the Steel Curtain to Houston! We were joined by Mark Bergin from BLEAV in Steelers to talk about the matchup!
The Houston Texans have added some names to the injury list! We look at the game agaisnt the Jaguars and preview the game VS the Steelers!
The Houston Texans have been hit with the injury bug! Rookie Center Juice Scruggs and Punter Cameron Johnston are ut on IR
The Houston Texans Beat The Saints 17-13 and CJ Stroud is named starter for regular season!
The Houston Texans Got Smacked 28-3 by The Miami Dolphins! Me and Harley break it down!
CJ Stroud has ran away with this QB Competition! CJ Stroud got 100% of the first team reps again!
It was day 8 of training for the Houston Texans! Me and Harley talk about the latest Texans news, rumors, and updates.
Texans Training Camp Day 7 is a wrap. The #2 pick in the NFL Draft, CJ Stroud was highly impressive today and grabbed the headlines and the play of the day. We talk the latest around Steven Nelson contract, Juice Scruggs the immediate starter at center, and who will shine for tomorrow's camp.
Ruben and Harley are joined by special guest Drew Dougherty! We go over Texans training camp and the headlines surrounding camp. QB competition, defense shining, Tank Dell, and some WWE talk?
Texans training camp is underway! Me and Harley talk about the quarterback competition between CJ Stroud and Davis Mills!
We are two weeks away from Houston Texans Training Camp! CJ Stroud hasn't signed rookie deal should we be worried?
We were honored to be joined by former Houston Texan Glover Quin. Quin played 4 years with the Texans and saw the early glory days of the franchise. We Talk Texans and much more!
We say goodbye to the Houston Texans Off-season as they look to start training camp in a couple of weeks. We are joined by John Crumpler from The Texans Wire!
We are joined by ESPN Radio host Paul Gallant! We talk about the Texans open quarterback battle and OTAs updates.
Rookies CJ Stroud and Tank Dell have been impressive during OTAS. Me and Harley break down the latest rumors and updates. Also what is your favorite Gatorade color?
Houston Texans are participating in OTAS! Me and Harley discuss the latest rumors and news.
The Houston Texans are 24 hours away from the NFL Draft! What are the Houston Texans going to do?
The Houston Texans are 7 days away from the NFL Draft! Me and Harley decided to do a three round mock draft!
Welcome to BLEAV in the Houston Texans! Im your host Ruben Calvillo lets talk some Texans football.
Jordan and Quintin react to the Texans TYING with the Colts. They discuss Davis Mills' up and down performance, the great 3.5 quarters of defense, the Dameon Pierce/Rex Burkhead conundrum, late game playcalling and more!
Jordan and Quintin preview the Texans Colts Week 1 game and give their matchups that will decide the GAME!
Jordan and Quintin recap Kenyon Green's debut, Dameon Pierce as RB1, the defensive shutout and more!
Jordan and Quintin talk about the front seven dominance, Derek Stingley's debut, Davis Mills vs Jeff Driskell and much more as they recap the Houston Texans preseason victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
Jordan and Quintin Demps break down the Houston Texans victory over the Saints and give their three stars... Q really went with Jeff Driskell!
Jordan and Quintin predict how many games Deshaun Watson will be suspended. Quintin offers perspective and advice on training camp and explains why he's more optimistic about the Texans after attending training camp today.
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What to watch for in the 2022 Houston Texans training camp! How will Davis Mills build off his late season improvements, what will the starting OL look like, what about the WRs and TEs not named Brandin Cooks and lastly the young rookie defenders and new look DEs!
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Andre tells Quintin and Jordan what it was like to go from 7th round pick to starter, get diagnosed with cancer and choose to retire at the peak of his NFL career.
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Dre's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Drehal29
Jordan is joined by Keith Sanchez of The Draft Network, and formerly with LSU, to preview the Houston Texans rookie minicamp. They go through the entire class and get valuable insights on LSU's Derek Stingley, whom Keith watched first hand since 2019.
Jordan and Quintin react to the Houston Texans 2022-2023 schedule and provide Win/Loss predictions for every game!
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Quintin Demps joins the Bleav in Texans Podcast to co-host alongside Jordan! The two discuss Quintin's favorite memories with the Texans, his favorite teammates and what advice he would give to rookies entering the NFL.
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Jordan breaks down and grades the day 3 selections by the Houston Texans. Florida's Dameon Pierce, Stanford's Thomas Booker, Oregon State's Tegan Quitoriano and LSU's Austin Deculus.
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Jordan breaks down rounds 2 and 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft, where the Houston Texans selected Jalen Pitre from Baylor, John Metchie III from Alabama and Christian Harris from Alabama.
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Jordan breaks down the Houston Texans 1st round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. Derek Stingley, CB, LSU and Kenyon Green, OL, Texas A&M are two high upside picks with plenty of potential to be excited about.
Jordan is joined by the University of Houston's Assistant Director of Player Personnel T.J. Randall to discuss UH's top recruits in the 2022, 2023 and 2024 draft classes.
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Jordan is joined by Laurie Fitzpatrick, a former women's football player and current host of the Bleav in Jaguars Podcast to discuss all the rumors surrounding who the Jaguars will draft at #1.
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Jordan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Texans_Thoughts
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Jordan is joined by John Crumpler of the Texans Wire to discuss the Deebo Samuel trade request and the Houston Texans rumored interest. Plus, they work through the hypothetical of Ahmad Gardner at 3 and Kyle Hamilton at 13.
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Jordan is joined by PFF's director of content, Austin Gayle, to discuss the Texans strategy at picks 3 and 13, plus much more!
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In Jordan Pun's first show as the host of the Bleav in Texans Podcast he discusses the Houston Texans draft strategy with an NFL Draft Expert. Joined by Football Outsiders and Bleacher Reports very own Derrik Klassen, the two put an end to the Kayvon Thibodeaux disrespect, and much more!
Catch the live show on Jordan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TexansThoughts
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Derrik's Twitter: https://twitter.com/QBKlass
Welcome back, Texans fans. We continue to discuss the Deshaun Watson situation, and the Texans decision to absolve themselves from this matter, after 6+ months of biting their tongue and paying Watson $39 million to not play for them. Also, we discuss Davante Adams being traded to the Las Vegas Raiders, and the parallels between that trade and the DeAndre Hopkins trade from 2 years ago this March. Also, how the Matt Ryan trade to the Colts impacts the top of the AFC South, even if the Texans have no chance to compete in that AFC South CKSAML Productions
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Welcome back, Texans fans. Deshaun Watson has been traded to the Cleveland Browns. He still faces civil suits from 22 women, alleging sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and sexually predatory behavior. We discuss all the ramifications and work through some of the moral and ethical conundrums of this situation of the past year, and the years to come around the Watson situation.
Welcome back, Texans fans. There's not much action for the Houston Texans this year in Free Agency, since they are in Year 2 of a 5 year rebuild. I discuss how the Texans can keep up long term cap flexibility in 2023, while also making short term, tanking-type improvements in 2022 (like they did last year with Mark Ingram and Rex Burkhead). Also, I compare the state of the Houston Texans franchise to the division rival Jacksonville Jaguars, and how the Jaguars decision to spend big on Day 1 of Free Agency impacts their rebuild and the state of the AFC South. You can check out all of my work over on CKSAML Productions | Linktree and follow all our BLEAV in Texans feeds!!
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The news came in Friday afternoon that Deshaun Watson will not be charged with Criminal Sexual Assault in Texas, I update you on Watson's legal standings, and discuss the Moral/Ethical decisions for NFL Teams who are now going to try and trade for Deshaun Watson. Also,we discuss the leverage and power that Deshaun Watson has over his NFL future and the legal process in his Civil Trials. CKSAML Productions
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Welcome to my 1st ever episode of the BLEAV in Houston Texans Podcast!!! We jump right in by discussing the state of the Houston Texans, hopes for this Podcast, and how the Texans will begin their rebuild for the next 3 years. Then, we discuss the #3 Pick in the NFL Draft that the Houston Texans possess. Not necessarily the specific player the Texans will pick, more so the idea of this being (ideally) the highest draft pick the Houston Texans will possess over the course of their 3 (or 5) year rebuild!!!
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Welcome BACK to the BLEAV in Houston Texans Podcast. My name is Kyle Ledbetter, host of the Take It Easy Podcast and creator of all kinds of weird Sports Content. Every week (and maybe twice on special weeks) I am going to be bringing you content surrounding, adjacent to, and involving the Houston Texans. Weekly Episodes will drop on Tuesdays, and make sure you subscribe so you can see all sorts of fun bonus content as well!!!
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Join Cole Thompson as he breaks down the final 53-man roster cuts, talks about the surprise to keep five running backs and if there is now a timetable to gain the most value back for Deshaun Watson before the end of the 2021 season.
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New Bleav Texans host Cole Thompson gives you all the reasons why you should be listening to this podcast covering the Houston Texans in 2021.
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The soap opera that is the Texans offseason continues as Houston remains the hottest story in the NFL - for all the wrong reasons. Henry and I discuss why the trade talk is silly and the amount of 'unnamed sources' and Twitter posturing makes the drama that much more.... Dramatic. It's Texans, it's offseason and only one result is worth it...
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In our first episode of the Post-Season, we look at the Bleep Show that are the Texans right now. They have an irritated franchise QB, an owner who might be the real-life Tommy Boy, and OH! Your Franchise Icon just ripped the franchise... Aside from that.... not having first and second round picks in the Draft seem LIGHT YEARS AWAY! Take a listen won't you....
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We keep it simple on the Regular Season Finale Edition of the BLEAV in Texans podcast... We take a look at what position groups we'd like to see emerge with ANY kind of improvement, why it's cool to Bash Deshaun and how he managed to still be great despite the worst year ever.
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In this episode HT and I break down - briefly - what happened in the Chicago game. HT says Trubisky still stinks, although not as much as the Texans Oline. We're not mad at Whitney, what aliens would think if they watched the game, why the Coaching Search Firm is terrible and if Louis Riddick is so great.... It's a listen - Do It.
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Better late than never edition - Henry and I give you our thoughts on what happened in Week 13, and of course the BOMBSHELL hit piece on Jack Easterby... And we give our Texans-Bears predictions plus we are A-Okay with Cal's Committee approach... or are we? Check it out. You'll be glad you did.
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A special episode this week in light of the Will Fuller suspension. Henry and Fred take a look at what Fuller's loss means to the Texans already skimpy playoff chances, how the offense adjusts and Fuller's contract outlook now that he'll have an asterisk next to his career year. And Henry tells a story about peeing into a cup. It's fun folks. Listen in.
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After the Texans dismissed the Lions, we look at their current playoff standing, the play of Tyrell Adams, do you hold on to JJ with a better finish and whether the Texans have a shot at re-signing Will Fuller... Plus we delve into some Christmas talk... It's good stuff. Enjoy.
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Henry and I get you ready for Week 12 as we discuss:
- Maybe Cal is figuring it out
- Deshaun's path to an MVP
- The one game that bothers HT on the Texans schedule
- So much love for Duke... and look how he treated us...
And SO MUCH MORE. Enjoy folks.
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Week 11 is on the way folks and your boys Henry and Fred GET AFTER IT. Aside from the asinine idea that Romeo stick around for another year, we look at:
- How the Texans are turning Deshaun into David Carr
- Mike Devlin still stinks
- The job BB has done
- And one guy that should be considered as HC - KUBES.
Lot going on folks - DONT MISS IT.
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In this episode we discuss what it's like to sweep the Jags, the emergence of Tyrell Adams the the last four weeks and an impromptu recording session at the Diamond Lanes Bowling Alley on the Nawf side about the firing of Amy Palcic, because why not?
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Fred and Henry with Week 9 Musings ahead of the Jaguars contest...
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The Best part about Week 8 is that the Texans will not lose. Yes, it's Bye Week. In this episode, we go back to the Texans looking BoBish once again, the WR group that you can't throw jump balls to, Henry's hot take on why the Oline isn't good and we clean up some mistakes from the last episode... ENJOY!
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Henry Thomas was a deflected pass away from predicting the upset of Week 6 - but we still have 10 weeks left to go in the Texans season! Yay! Of course we look at the putrid Texans D, sending JJ Watt away and a Laremy Tunsil move that can't happen. And then there's Green Bay coming to town in Week 7... Enjoy!
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In the words of the Rock - FINALLY! Fred and Henry ARE BACK to talk Texans...! Maybe it's a coincidence that the Texans went 0-4 before we came back, but it's irrelevant now as The HD Show Vets return to talk all things Houston Texans and couldn't be more excited to do so! In our bounce-back episode, we discuss the first win, Tim Kelly being the head guy calling plays with no one breathing down his neck and Henry has a hankering for someone other than David Johnson to get some touches... Plus why Romeo has nothing to lose - and Fred learned something new with his promotion to interim HC. It's the hottest, funniest and best Texans podcast around...
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