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Luke Mauro is in for Sean today. Seth and Luke discuss the Rockets crushing 111-99 loss to the Spurs last night, the Texans moving on from TE Coach Jake Moreland, go through the day's Headlines, dive into what was behind Bill Belichick not getting enough Hall of Fame votes, if the Astros will eventually face the same problem, Luke floats reasons he thinks the Titans could be the AFC team to go from worst to first next season, lays out how the dynamic between Jim Crane and Justin Verlander indicates a larger issue with how the team is being run, the guys discuss some big picture Rockets questions as the NBA trade deadline nears, react to Tank Dell explaining he'll be back on the field next season as well as a social media post from Joe Mixon indicating he may be back with the Texans in 2026, discuss the Browns hiring Todd Monken as their new Head Coach, assess how different things might be if CJ Stroud weren't as much of a high-character guy on the team, which leads to trying to assess who the least liked Texans QB ever was, Seth introduces the Payne Scale, and they see what Reggie and Lopez's question of the day is.

Luke Mauro is in for Sean today. Seth and Luke discuss the Rockets crushing 111-99 loss to the Spurs last night, the Texans moving on from TE Coach Jake Moreland, and go through the day's Headlines.

Seth and Luke discuss what was behind Bill Belichick not getting enough Hall of Fame votes, if the Astros will eventually face the same problem, Luke floats reasons he thinks the Titans could be the AFC team to go from worst to first next season, and lays out how the dynamic between Jim Crane and Justin Verlander indicates a larger issue with how the team is being run.

Seth and Luke discuss some big picture Rockets questions as the NBA trade deadline nears, react to Tank Dell explaining he'll be back on the field next season as well as a social media post from Joe Mixon indicating he may be back with the Texans in 2026, and discuss the Browns hiring Todd Monken as their new Head Coach.

Seth and Luke discuss how different things might be if CJ Stroud weren't as much of a high-character guy on the team, which leads to trying to assess who the least liked Texans QB ever was, Seth introduces the Payne Scale, and they see what Reggie and Lopez's question of the day is.

Seth and Luke continue to try to assess which Texans QBs didn't seem to be well-liked in the locker room.

Seth and Luke discuss if the conversation about CJ Stroud's status with the team would be more publicly up in the air if he weren't such a good-character guy who's loved by his teammates.

Seth and Luke react to some clips of Tank Dell at an appearance defending CJ Stroud and explaining where he's at in his recovery, then dive into an Instagram post by Joe Mixon (we think) indicating that he may be back with the Texans next season.

Seth and Luke dive into some big picture questions about the Rockets after last night's loss, Steven Adams' injury, and the trade deadline fast approaching.

Seth and Luke circle back to Chandler Rome explaining where the Astros are with potentially bringing back Justin Verlander, and it signifying an even bigger issue with the way the team is run.

Seth and Luke discuss what was behind the Hall of Fame snub for Bill Belichick, if the Astros will face a similar problem in the future, and Luke lays out reasons he thinks the Titans could be the team in the AFC next season that goes from worst to first.

Seth and Luke discuss the Texans moving on from Tight Ends Coach Jake Moreland, who may be replacing him, and if this is game changing move or an on-the-margins move.

Luke Mauro is in for Sean today. Seth and Luke dive into the Rockets' disappointing 111-99 loss to the Spurs last night, and discuss some things they did to get in trouble at school when they were younger.

Seth and Sean dive into Bill Belichick failing to net the votes he needs to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Astros shutting down Carlos Correa's intent to play in the World Baseball Classic, where the Astros are with Cam Smith, go through the day's Headlines, look at the coaching hires made around the AFC and if any concern them, Seth recalls the end of his time with the Texans, they react to Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco explaining a reputation Houston has that they didn't know about, formulate narratives based on the way too early odds for next year's Super Bowl, dive into what Chandler Rome had to say about if the Astros may look at bringing back Verlander, assess Kendrick Perkins' crazy trade idea he thinks the Rockets should to bring Giannis to Houston, discuss Bill Belichick not getting enough votes to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the politics surrounding it, look at which of the top 50 free agents are relevant to the Texans this offseason, a snub to the baseball Hall of Fame that Lopez had a part in, and what Reggie and Lopez's question of the day is.

Seth and Sean dive into Bill Belichick failing to net the votes he needs to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Astros shutting down Carlos Correa's intent to play in the World Baseball Classic, where the Astros are with Cam Smith, and go through the day's Headlines.

Seth and Sean dive into the coaching hires made around the AFC and if any concern them, Seth recalls the end of his time with the Texans, and they react to Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco explaining a reputation Houston has that we didn't know about.

Seth and Sean formulate narratives based on the way too early odds for next year's Super Bowl, dive into what Chandler Rome had to say about if the Astros may look at bringing back Verlander, and assess Kendrick Perkins' crazy trade idea he thinks the Rockets should to bring Giannis to Houston.

Seth and Sean discuss Bill Belichick not getting enough votes to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the politics surrounding it, look at which of the top 50 free agents are relevant to the Texans this offseason, a snub to the baseball Hall of Fame that Lopez had a part in, and what Reggie and Lopez's question of the day is.

Seth and Sean sift through the top 50 NFL free agents as outlined by Zachary Pareles of CBS Sports that are relevant to the Texans.

Seth and Sean circle back to Bill Belichick not getting enough votes to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the controversy surrounding why or how this may have happened, and what various people are saying about it on the internet.

Seth and Sean react to Kendrick Perkins floating a batbleep crazy trade that would bring Giannis to the Rockets and assess if they'd do this trade and why or why not.

Seth and Sean discuss a texter's question as to how big a chance there is CJ Stroud asks for a trade from the Texans, then look at early Super Bowl odds for next season and formulate narratives based on those numbers.

Seth and Sean react to Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco explaining a reputation Houston has that we weren't privy to previously.

Seth and Sean lay out the coaching hires made this cycle in the AFC and assess which ones scare them. Seth recalls everything surrounding what led to the Texans cutting him, and they react to Stephen A. Smith saying the Steelers should have interviewed Ryan Clark of ESPN for their Head Coaching job.

Seth and Sean discuss the Astros pulling the plug on Carlos Correa playing in the World Baseball Classic and what Chandler Rome had to say about Cam Smith's roster spot not being guaranteed.

Seth and Sean dive into the Pro Football Hall of Fame controversy surrounding Bill Belichick not getting the votes he needs to make the Hall of Fame.

Seth and Sean discuss Jonathan Alexander's piece in the Chronicle laying out why Sam Darnold's redemption should give Texans fans hope about CJ Stroud, react to Lopez calling the AFC title game embarrassing, assess if conference title games should be played at neutral sites, go through the day's Headlines, talk with Audacy NFL Insider Ross Tucker, discuss Patriots fans being the most annoying part of the team's resurgence this year, why they're happy that Jose Altuve won't be participating in this year's World Baseball Classic, react to others being petty and get petty themselves in the Pettycast, assess how hopeful they think Texans fans are about CJ Stroud, talk about Jonathan Alexander's piece in the Chronicle laying out why Sam Darnold's redemption should give them some hope, react to Deion Sanders implementing some fines at Colorado, explore a potential Sports Radio 610 fine system, discuss Lopez calling the AFC title game embarrassing for the NFL and what may fix that perception, lay out the NFL Head Coaching jobs still open along with the betting favorites for each, talk about Shedeur Sanders making the Pro Bowl, and if they even asked CJ Stroud first, and see what Reggie and Lopez's question of the day is all about.

Seth and Sean discuss Jonathan Alexander's piece in the Chronicle laying out why Sam Darnold's redemption should give Texans fans hope about CJ Stroud, react to Lopez calling the AFC title game embarrassing, assess if conference title games should be played at neutral sites, and go through the day's Headlines.

Seth and Sean talk with Audacy NFL Insider Ross Tucker, discuss Patriots fans being the most annoying part of the team's resurgence this year, and why they're happy that Jose Altuve won't be participating in this year's World Baseball Classic.

Seth and Sean react to others being petty and get petty themselves in the Pettycast, assess how hopeful they think Texans fans are about CJ Stroud, talk about Jonathan Alexander's piece in the Chronicle laying out why Sam Darnold's redemption should give them some hope, react to Deion Sanders implementing some fines at Colorado, and explore a potential Sports Radio 610 fine system.

Seth and Sean discuss Lopez calling the AFC title game embarrassing for the NFL and what may fix that perception, lay out the NFL Head Coaching jobs still open along with the betting favorites for each, talk about Shedeur Sanders making the Pro Bowl, and if they even asked CJ Stroud first, and see what Reggie and Lopez's question of the day is all about.

Seth and Sean dive into the remaining Head Coaching jobs open around the NFL and if each of the betting favorites ended up getting those jobs.

Seth and Sean discuss Lopez calling the AFC title game embarrassing and if playing conference title games at neutral or domed stadiums would actually fix the 'weather problem.'

Seth and Sean discuss how hopeful Texans fans are that CJ Stroud can bounce back and assess Jonathan Alexander's piece in the Chronicle laying out why Sam Darnold's redemption may provide some hope.

Seth and Sean get petty and listen to others being petty in the PettyCast. Today they hear from Cam Newton, Dan LeBatard, Mike Pettine, Mike Francesa, and Mark Schlereth.

Seth and Sean discuss their happiness or perhaps relief that Jose Altuve won't be participating in the World Baseball Classic this year, and defend themselves against a texter saying they aren't real baseball fans.

Seth and Sean talk with Audacy NFL Insider Ross Tucker about what jumped out from the conference championship games and CJ Stroud's 5th year option looming, and the guys discuss Patriots fans being the most annoying part of their resurgence this season.

Seth and Sean discuss Lopez's calling the AFC Conference Championship game "embarrassing" and assess Mike Florio's idea that conference championship games should perhaps be played at neutral sites in the future.

Seth and Sean discuss their excitement to be in SF for radio row or whatever it's called now starting next week, and dive into Jonathan Alexander's piece in the Houston Chronicle laying out some reasons the Sam Darnold redemption story gives fans hope for CJ Stroud.

Seth & Sean breakdown & talk the conference championship games that set up Super Bowl 60. Also, they react to former Texans offensive coordinator getting hired by the Miami Dolphins for the same role, and if Stroud helped his case. Then it is time for the latest HEADLINES from over the weekend. Seth & Sean wonder if Texans QB CJ Stroud is the one with the most eyes on him in the 2026 NFL Offseason. Today, the fellas Acknowledge Mother Nature, Mike Vrabel, Sam Darnold, & more! Also, Sean loves Heisman winner & National Champion Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza! Seth & Sean wonder if Buffalo or Houston were more tortured by the result of the AFC Championship game, including with Stefon Diggs heading to the Super Bowl. Plus, they discuss notes from Astros Fanfest from Astros GM Dana Brown & Carlos Correa. Later, they delve into college football as Dabo is not happy with Ole Miss tampering with his roster. Seth & Sean look at potential free agents from the AFC & NFC championship game teams that could serve well in a Texans uniform. Also, the guys know the Texans current situation is not ideal, but at least they are not the Browns or Bills. Plus, they get in more thoughts on the championship games & react to a report Jerrod Johnson is interviewing with the Eagles.

Seth & Sean breakdown & talk the conference championship games that set up Super Bowl 60. Also, they react to former Texans offensive coordinator getting hired by the Miami Dolphins for the same role, and if Stroud helped his case. Then it is time for the latest HEADLINES from over the weekend.

Seth & Sean wonder if Texans QB CJ Stroud is the one with the most eyes on him in the 2026 NFL Offseason. Today, the fellas Acknowledge Mother Nature, Mike Vrabel, Sam Darnold, & more! Also, Sean loves Heisman winner & National Champion Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza!