The official home for audio programming from Battle Red Blog, SB Nation's community for fans of the Houston Texans.
Cory DLG and Producer Nico go over some of the wild playoff results and talk about the big surprises from the Super Wild Card Weekend including The Chargers blown lead and The Cowboys allergy to extra points. Then Scott Barzilla (vballretired) a major contributor to the Battle Red Blog comes on and talks coaching hires with Cory DLG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cory DLG and Producer Nico discuss the Texan's attempt to reset the brand and establish themselves back as a good franchise and job opportunity. They discuss the recent development of Sean Payton's name coming up as possible head coaching hire as well as make their picks for the opening round of the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cory DLG and Producer Nico talk about the impact of the sudden firing of Lovie Smith. They briefly discuss the five head coaching vacancies around the league (Broncos, Panthers, Colts, Cardinals and The Texans) and the different situations they are in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cory DLG and Producer Nico deliver the latest updates to Damar Hamlin's health as well as the NFL's plan for handling all the playoff implications of postponing and cancelling the Bills/Bengals matchup. They make their picks for the Colts and Texans rematch and point out some key games to watch this 18th and final week of NFL football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cory DLG and Producer Nico deliver the very latest news in the Damar Hamlin scary injury incident. We also discuss how cancelling the game impacts the greater overall NFL schedule and playoff structure with Week 18 wrapping up Sunday night and playoffs scheduled to begin the very next weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cory DLG and Producer Nico start off the episode talking about whether or not they were frustrated by such a brutal loss at this point in the season. The various teams that had their season's ended this weekend and the teams that are still alive with just one week left to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cory DLG and Producer Nico make their picks for the Jacksonville Jaguars game this Sunday. They also go around the league and pick three head coaches each they think are likely to exit their teams come Black Monday. The two hosts also pay a small tribute to the King of Soccer, Pele. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cory DLG and Producer Nico talk about the playoff implications from Saturday's win against the spiraling Titans. They also discuss the retirement of Texan's Legend, JJ Watt; the future of Russell Wilson, and the concussion protocols welcoming Tua back for a second official visit and whether or not the league needs to step in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky and Producer review the week 15 Houston Texans win over the Tennessee Titans 19-14. They go over the game before hitting the player of the game, the week's Love It and Leave It, and the sad, somehow alive, division race for the AFC South. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky and Cory DLG prepare for a week 16 matchup between the Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans. They look at the last few weeks of Titans football and some slow games from Derrick Henry, trying to decide if it is enough to help the Texans. Then, the duo dives into “The Play that Sinks the Texans” before making some picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cory DLG and Producer Nico take a tour through the current shambles of the AFC South and examine the playoff implications from the next three weeks of inter divisional match ups. They also take a stab at trying to pick who will actually wind up winning the AFC South Divisional crown in what has been a chaotic year for all four teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky talks Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans and a week 15 matchup that needed extra time to conclude 30-24. He first looks at the game, Houston trading punches with a better team and the player of the day. Then, Molesky dives into the week's Love It and Leave It before a few final thoughts on Lovie Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky and Cory DLG look at the Houston Texans' game against the Kansas City Chiefs. They argue over how much Jeff Driskel is too much, which Chiefs' player has a monster day, and the segment “The Play that Sinks the Texans” before they close with picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico take a look at a Kansas City Chiefs team that could let up some points against the Houston Texans. But first, they discuss more problems with the NFL's concussion protocols. The trio also touches on the Dameon Pierce injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky is joined by Seth Toupal to break down a thrilling week 14 game for the Houston Texans. The heavy road underdogs keep the Dallas Cowboys on their toes for four quarters before losing 27-23. Colton and Seth break down the game, discuss the player of the game, Love It and Leave It, and finish with a word on what is next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico prepare for a very stacked Dallas Cowboys team. The crew dives into the return of Davis Mills and roster injury news before diving into the stats and team the Houston Texans are up against. They close with a new segment, “The Play that Sinks Houston,” and picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico return for some NFL Week 14 prep. The show starts with a discussion about the Houston Texans getting officially eliminated from the playoff picture. Then, the trio dives into the Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys rivalry and the two teams' history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky and Producer Nico go over an odd game between the Cleveland Browns and the Houston Texans, in which neither offense kicked into gear. The duo finds the player of the game for the Texans and runs through the weekly Love It and Leave it segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky and Cory DLG go through the Xs and Os of the Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans game. They discuss possible Deshaun Watson rust, how a bad team can play against the run and what QB gives the Texans their best chance. They close with a few picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico dive into week 13 focusing first on the quarterback situation for the Houston Texans, trying to decide who should start between Kyle Allen or Davis Mills. Later, the trio goes into the atmosphere of the Texans' game against the Cleveland Browns (and Deshaun Watson) and if the Texans can match the energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky is joined again by Seth Toupal for another Sunday night chat. The duo discusses the detriment of losing without effort and the calls for cleaning house at the coaching staff level from fans following a distressing 30-15 Hoston Texans loss to the Miami Dolphins. Both list their Love It and Leave It for week 12 before closing out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico prepare for week 12 in the NFL, where the Houston Texans are taking on the Miami Dolphins. Before diving into the battle on South Beach, the trio discusses the rumblings around Lovie Smith from the fanbase and the problems of expectations vs. reality. Everyone closes out with some picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico discuss who will be taking snaps under center for the Houston Texans this Sunday. Is Kyle Allen really any different at QB from Davis Mills? But first, the trio talks Lovie Smith press conferences and tanking. Then, they close with a Thanksgiving football debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky is joined by Locked On Wild host and content director Seth Toupal to discuss the week 11 Washington Commanders' dismantling of the Houston Texans 23-10. The duo goes over the differences between a frisky, bad team and a team starting to mail in the season. Then, Colton and Seth go through the weekly Love it and Leave it segment before the Saturday Sunday update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico take a hard look at the Houston Texans' matchup with the Washington Commanders for week 11. The trio weighs how the Texans will perform against the Washington squad fresh off a big win before throwing out picks for the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky and Producer Nico discuss losing captain status, backing Lovie Smith, and deep-cut roster moves. Then, the duo talks about the worst Houston Texans seasons and how it shows the franchise can climb back. Finally, they touch on a few headlines from around the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky and Producer Nico go over a disappointing outing from the Houston Texans in a 24-16 loss to the New York Giants. Colton dives into why the game was over from the jump, going over a limp performance on the heels of the Texans' best game of the season. Next, Colton and Nico tackle another week of Love It and Leave It. The duo closes with some thought on the 1-0 Jeff Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico huddle up for week 10 of the NFL season. The trio discusses Brandin Cooks back in practice and if the drama continues to the sideline. Then, the show looks ahead to the New York Giants hosting the Houston Texans and the problems the G-Men present the Texans. Finally, everyone makes their picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky and Producer Nico discuss the Indianapolis Colts' change at head coach and what that means for the team. Then, the two get into grading the Houston Texans' offensive position groups, stacking each against their AFC South opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky and Producer Nico talk about how the AFC South performed during the Sunday slate. Then, Colton gives the Houston Texans' defense a midseason star grade for each position group based on how they stack up against the competition across the division. To weigh in on the grades, email moleskycolton@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky and Producer Nico dive into a surprisingly entertaining game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Houston Texans. The duo finds a lot to love from the Texans, giving the undefeated squad a run for their money before hitting an early week Love It and Leave It segment. They close with a few final thoughts for the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico dive into the NFL's trade deadline action. They open with the Brandin Cooks drama and what to expect from the receiver for the rest of the season. Then, the trio discusses what the trade deadline moves from other AFC South teams say about the division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky and Producer Nico go over the Tennessee Titans' win over the Houston Texans 17-10. They ask the simple question: is this the Texans' worst loss of the season? They continue with the weekly Love It or Leave It segment before the pair closes with a look at the division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton and Cory DLG talk analytics in the aftermath of more questionable decisions from the Baltimore coaching staff in their Thursday night win, before breaking down the Texans/Titans rivalry some and then evaluating how these two teams match up in anticipation of Sunday's Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky and Cory DLG discuss if Lovie Smith should be on the hot seat (he shouldn't) and the prospect of putting Brandin Cooks on the trading block (he should be). Then, the duo takes on the idea that the Battle Red Blog is biased toward tanking. They close with their weekly NFL Headlines segment. This week: A conversation about the MVP race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky and Producer Nico go over a blowout loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, thanks to a fourth-quarter collapse from the Houston Texans. The pair go through the game and try to find the best Texans from the performance. Then, Colton runs through the Love It and Leave It segment before closing with a silver lining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky is joined by special guest Brennen Scarborough, a lifelong Los Vegas Raiders fan who jumps on the show to dive into the week seven game for the Houston Texans. Then, Colton, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico make pics and predictions for the Houston Texans' week seven game against the Los Vegas Raiders. Before calling it a day, the group discusses the Christian McCaffrey trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cory DLG and Producer Nico start the episode wrapping up some bits from the Jack Easterby story before diving in to yet another brutal Thursday night Amazon Prime football game, The Saints at The Cardinals. After some tough deliberations and discussions eventually picks get made and locked in as Cory puts his 75% winning streak on the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico go over Jack Easterby's tenure for the Houston Texan now that his time with the team is over. The trio touches on instant reactions, Easterby stories, and how this could impact the team going forward. Finally, Colton and Cory hit a few NFL headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky and Producer Nico take advantage of the bye week to try and do their best to make sense of the AFC South. What are Houston Texans fans in for making their way through this strange division? Then, the pair tries to figure out who is the worst team in football, how the bad teams rank at the bottom of the NFL, and where the Texans fall in the mix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky is back and joins Cory DLG and Producer Nico for a Houston Texans' bye week. The trio talks offensive efficiency following comments from general manager Nick Caserio and how Houston's offense can look a little crisper. Then, the group dives into the team's youth and why it is a reason to get excited in the off week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cory DLG and Producer Nico spend this bye week episode responding to some headlines that seem to have the thread of dumb choices to them. The Giants taking their punter overseas to the London game knowing he has a visa issue and might not be able to get back in the country, Davante Adams half hearted apology about committing assault that was literally aired around the worldwide when it happened and Brett Favre saying he didn't break the law contrary to his own text messages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cory DLG and Producer Nico discuss the crazy ending to the Chiefs, Raiders game where both head coaches forgot how to kick an extra point. Also the Dolphins quarterback situation was further examined as both Bridgewater and Tua are under concussion protocols as of Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cory DLG and Producer Nico kick off yet another exciting episode of Battle Red Radio reveling in yet another correct pair of predictions from Friday's show giving Cory a 12-4 record for on air picks, where he correctly predicted the Texan's to win outright (not cover, WIN) the game against Jacksonville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cory DLG and Producer Nico go over the clunker that was Thursday Night Football's match up between the division rival Colts and the seemingly directionless Denver Broncos. Cory DLG put his winning streak on the line as the pair pick against the spread and and over/under in the coming Texans v Jaguars matchup as well as forecast the Titan's and Commanders matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cory DLG and Producer Nico discuss and make picks for the Thursday night game between the Colts and Broncos. They also discuss stories in the news including the ongoing concussion investigation and re-visit a question from yesterday's episode about protestors on the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico discuss the recent cutting of Pharaoh Brown and what it means for the tight end position. Then the trio tries to find the first win on the Houston Texans' schedule. Finally, they get to NFL news and early week picks from Colton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cory DLG and Producer Nico take a quick tour through wins and losses and examine the NFL's standings after four weeks. They also take a moment to talk about the serious issue of concussions and the failings of the NFL concussion protocols as it relates to Tua of the Dolphins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky and Producer Nico dive into another tough loss for the Houston Texans and why the team could never truly find its footing after a tough start. Then, the duo name the player of the game before Colton jumps into the week's Love It and Leave It segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico gear up for the Los Angeles Chargers getting into town. The trio dives into the Houston Texans' chances against the Chargers and how this could be the game where the season begins to get ugly. They end the show with some picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cory DLG and Producer Nico briefly discuss the Thursday night match up between the Dolphins and The Bengals before talking about the big injury news that Joey Bosa and a starting offensive lineman for the Chargers were both added to the IR Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices