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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

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.

Cecil and Seth discuss Davis Mills contract extension and then preview some of the critical matchups in the upcoming Texans vs. Rams game.

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.

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. You can follow Seth Payne on X @sethcpayne  

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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  

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.  

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

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.