Podcast appearances and mentions of Danielle Hunter

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. Subscribe, rate and review the podcast, and follow along all season for Texans analysis on Bleav in Texans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Texans DE Dylan Horton joins the show to discuss the upcoming season, life after lymphoma, and what it's like learning alongside Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter. Plus, John Harris and Marc Vandermeer break down ESPN's 2026 top 10 NFL QB rankings — from Josh Allen at No. 1 to where C.J. Stroud fits — and react to Baker Mayfield's newly revealed MCL/PCL injuries suffered against Houston.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Luke Mauro is in for Sean. Seth and Luke talk about the Astros 8-2 loss to the Nationals, assess their big need at the moment, Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter being named to ESPN's top 10 list of edge rushers, go through the day's Headlines, assess how much better we can expect the Texans' offensive line to be this season, Brandon Aiyuk continuing to do his thing on social media, the frustration with people pointing out that we're seeing the best athletes ever right now, assess who they can trust in the Astros' pitching rotation, who the Texans' breakout player will be this year, bring back the Payne Index to see how much it would hurt if certain events transpire, discuss the pettiness in the WNBA and around the USMNT, assess if CBS Sports' Top 25 Under 25 snubbed any Texans, if the Astros should be buyers or sellers this trade deadline, and see what Reggie and B-Scott have coming up on In the Loop for the Question of the Day.

Luke Mauro is in for Sean. Seth and Luke talk about the Astros 8-2 loss to the Nationals, assess their big need at the moment, Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter being named to ESPN's top 10 list of edge rushers, and go through the day's Headlines.

Seth and Luke discuss Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter being named to ESPN's list of top 10 edge rushers and how they compare to the guys who were put at the very top.

Houston's Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, & the other Elite Pass-Rushers Around the NFL in 2026! full 923 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:40:36 +0000 hN3wtrNschFeTqmQWrRcGHsyDc16ppgT nfl,afc,houston texans,demeco ryans,nfc,danielle hunter,will anderson,afc south,nfl news,will anderson jr.,texans,edge rusher,will anderson jr,afc south news,nfl news notes,demeco,houston texans defense,texans news notes,houston texans news notes,defensive football,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,afc,houston texans,demeco ryans,nfc,danielle hunter,will anderson,afc south,nfl news,will anderson jr.,texans,edge rusher,will anderson jr,afc south news,nfl news notes,demeco,houston texans defense,texans news notes,houston texans news notes,defensive football,sports Houston's Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, & the other Elite Pass-Rushers Around the NFL in 2026! The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley delivers high-energy Houston sports talk built for H-Town fans who want insight with edge. Former NFL quarterback Clint Stoerner teams up with Ron “The Show” Hughley to break down everything that matters in Houston sports — from Texans training camp storylines and NFL playoff races to Astros postseason pushes and Rockets rebuild updates. A must-listen for Houston sports talk, the show blends locker-room perspective, strong opinions and authentic fan energy while covering SEC football, UH hoops, college sports across Texas and the biggest headlines shaping the NFL and MLB. For passionate, informed and locally-focused Houston sports analysis, The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley keeps fans connected to the teams and stories that define the city. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports

Wednesday's 3pm hour of THE DRIVE kicks off with some discussion on those ELITE, scary, MONSTROUS-pass rushers on the grid iron; Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, & the other Elite Pass-Rushers in 2026! Also, a little Stock Up, Stock Down: NFL Head Coaches in 2026 edition! AND- the 2026 AFC Contenders CONCERN METER continues-Today? Bo Nix & those Denver Broncos..!

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

Houston Texans OT Blake Fisher joins Marc Vandermeer and John Harris from internal media day to discuss his Year 3 development, playing both tackle spots, and bonding with new O-line additions Wyatt Teller, Braden Smith, and Evan Brown. The hosts also debate Mike Clay's 2026 ESPN stat projections for C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins, Danielle Hunter, Will Anderson Jr., and Calen Bullock, walk through 25 seasons of Texans expectations vs. reality, and react to the USMNT's World Cup elimination.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

Marc Vandermeer, John Harris and Sean Pendergast celebrate the Texans' 25th anniversary by snake-drafting three all-time defensive rosters. Hear the picks, the debates and the stories behind Houston's greatest defenders — from J.J. Watt and DeMeco Ryans to Derek Stingley Jr. and Will Anderson Jr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Watson breaks down the receiver group's growth while Azeez Al-Shaair and Danielle Hunter share their views on the revamped offensive line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Seth and Sean dive into what Texans EDGE Danielle Hunter had to say to Luis Ortiz of KHOU11 about the Texans' and his own personal offseason, and Seth draws a remarkable comparison to Danielle Hunter.

Seth and Sean break down their big takeaways from the Astros-A's series, react to what Danielle Hunter had to say about the Texans and his own offseason so far, and assess what they've learned from the ABS so far.

Seth and Sean overreact to the Astros' series with the Athletics, discuss what they need to see as the Rockets approach the playoffs, go through the day's Headlines, lay out the biggest Texans questions a couple weeks away from the draft, give credit where it's due in Acknowledge Me, see what Nick Shook has the Texans doing with the 28th overall pick in today's Mock Draft Injection, break down their big takeaways from the Astros-A's series, react to what Danielle Hunter had to say about the Texans and his own offseason so far, assess what they've learned from the ABS so far, react to Alex Smith's praise for CJ Stroud and Tim Hasselbeck not giving Deshaun Watson a chance to win the Browns starting job, discuss how the Rockets can land the playoff matchup we're all hoping for: a Luka-less Lakers team, get funny wrong answers on about Altuve's incredible judgment at the plate so far this season, and see what the question of the day is with Reggie and Lopez.

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris bring Way Too Early Tuesday to Texans All-Access with division projections, position battles, and more. In this episode: * Most "AI-generated" athletes in Texans history — Danielle Hunter, Mario Williams, Jadeveon Clowney, Andre Johnson, J.J. Watt, Will Fuller, and DeAndre Hopkins' greatest catches * Way Too Early Tuesday — AFC South projections: Can Jacksonville repeat 13 wins? Are the Colts a mess? * NFC East breakdown — Eagles stay on top, but coaching changes and roster questions loom * Packers matchup preview — Jordan Love consistency and Micah Parsons' availability * Top training camp position battles — center competition, edge rusher depth, tight end room * 2026 NFL Draft edge targets: Armanse Thomas, Anthony Hill Jr., Arvel Reese * E.J. Speed on re-signing, his servant mentality, and the Texans' humble locker room culture * NFL 18-game season and new broadcast deal implicationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another edition of Skol Stories. Host Pete Bercich welcomes Vikings Legend Ifeadi Odenigbo to the show. Ifeadi recants how strong academics and a track background propelled him to help build something special at Northwestern, his welcome to the NFL moment from Linval Joseph, the lessons learned throughout his NFL journey, and exploring the world with close friends Eric Wilson and Danielle Hunter. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Braden Smith signs from the Colts and Ka'imi Fairbairn gets extended as the Texans' free agency haul takes shape. Marc and John go live on new league year eve. Marc Vandermeer and John Harris go live from the Sports Radio 610 studios on the eve of the new league year, reacting to Day 2 of legal tampering and a free agency haul that's taking clear shape. The headline signing: Braden Smith, the former Colts right tackle, joins the Texans on a two-year deal worth up to $25 million. John provides the scouting deep dive — Smith was a guard at Auburn (90-plus percent of his college snaps), drafted 37th overall in the same class as Quentin Nelson, and only moved to tackle because a Colts staffer suggested trying him there during OTAs. The hosts leave the guard-vs-tackle decision open, noting it's March 10th with six months until kickoff, and emphasize that Smith's mentality fits the swarm culture regardless of position. John also highlights Jonathan Alexander's article on Smith's openness about mental health and anxiety, calling it impactful for the Houston community. Ka'imi Fairbairn receives a contract extension, cementing the kicker's status as one of the most important players on the roster — Marc spotlights his clutch 51-yard field goal against Pittsburgh in the playoff opener that pushed the lead to 10-6 and effectively changed the complexion of the game. The Texans also officially announced the signings of Ed Ingram, Trent Brown, Dalton Schultz, E.J. Speed, MJ Stewart, and Danielle Hunter's extension, plus added special teamer Jake Hummel and defensive end Dominique Robinson. The offensive line discussion dominates the show, with the hosts mapping out the current group — Aireontae Ersery, Jared Patterson/Braden Smith, Jake Andrews/Eli Cox, Ed Ingram, Trent Brown/Blake Fisher — and making the case that the draft's interior linemen (guards especially) are the sweet spot for picks 28, 38, 58, and 68. John draws an extended parallel between Ersery's development trajectory and Duane Brown's, noting Brown told him it took three or four years to truly master the position, and argues Ersery's year-two leap could be significant. Marc delivers the show's signature math: David Montgomery (two years, $6-7 million) plus Reed Blankenship (three years, $24 million) cost roughly what Kenneth Walker alone commanded (three years, $45 million) — and you get a complete running back plus a starting safety for the price of a first-and-second-down-only runner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean is back from Vegas. Seth and Sean discuss the Texans bringing in S Reed Blankenship on day 1 of the legal tampering period, bringing in no free agents along the offensive line, what day 2 moves might be exciting, go through the day's Headlines, recap day 1 of free agency from a Texans angle: looking at the moves they made, which Texans are coming back, which are going elsewhere, which "wish list" guys went off the board, discuss reports that the NFL has denied the Texans' extensions with Danielle Hunter and Dalton Schultz due to a technicality, see what Max Chadwick of PFF has the Texans doing in the Mock Draft Injection, get petty and hear others being petty in this week's PettyCast, Sean lays out why he's petty at the World Baseball Classic, the guys discuss Joe Espada saying Yordan will play more in LF this year, react to the NBA canceling the Hawks' Magic City Night promotion that somehow got approved in the first place, break down the Texans and Texans related moves made on day 1 of free agency in the NFL, assess if any of the moves made around the AFC South are a concern for the Texans, discuss possible “Caserio bombs” we could get in free agency, and talk with Reggie and Lopez about the question of the day.

Seth and Sean discuss reports that the Texans' extensions with Dalton Schultz and Danielle Hunter being hung up by the league based on a technicality, and see who probable hard-boiled detective Max Chadwick of PFF has the Texans picking in his 3-round mock draft.

Seth and Sean recap day 1 of free agency from a Texans angle: looking at the moves they made, which Texans are coming back, which are going elsewhere, which "wish list" guys went off the board, discuss reports that the NFL has denied the Texans' extensions with Danielle Hunter and Dalton Schultz due to a technicality, and see what Max Chadwick of PFF has the Texans doing in the Mock Draft Injection.

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

Texans are signing Pro Bowl defensive end Danielle Hunter to a one-year, $40 million extension, per a league source-

(00:30) Jerry Jones: “I want our George Pickens relationship to be all honey.” (09:27) Dak Prescott: “I just want (Pickens) to know, don't change your love for football. Don't get in the business mind of this.” (17:16) Report: One team considered trading for Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa if MIA added 1st round pick (31:00) Reports: Texans, DE Danielle Hunter agree to 1 year extension (33:45) Free Agent Moves You Want to SeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Raheel Ramzanali in for Lance Rockets big loss to Warriors Danielle Hunter and Texans agree to 1 year $40M deal

The NFL offseason is heating up! With the legal tampering period set to open on Monday and the NFL Combine in the rearview mirror, Josh and Adam have plenty to talk through in this week's episode. That's not to mention the plethora of news that's fallen in our laps over the last few days. So, if you're looking for a news roundup, Combine winners and losers, and a position-by-position free agency preview, strap in. You're in the right place.0:00 Weather is beautiful, y'all5:08 Trent McDuffie traded10:47 Jonathan Greenard available13:04 Bobby Okereke cut15:09 Drake Thomas re-signed15:40 Zaire Franklin available18:40 Danielle Hunter extended20:22 Tremaine Edmunds released20:50 Maxx Crosby trade rumors23:41 NFL Combine winners55:12 NFL Combine losers1:03:23 DL free agency preview1:10:59 DB free agency preview1:15:52 LB free agency previewRead Mike's top 40 free agents article: https://www.theidpshow.com/p/top-40-idp-free-agents-of-2026-fantasy-footballCheck out our free IDP trade calculator, powered by Adam's dynasty rankings: https://idptradecalculator.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP After Show and All IDP.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

Seth and B-Scott discuss if the timing of the Danielle Hunter extension could be an issue if he doesn't perform, in what ways the Texans can improve in way of coaching, and assess what Adam Spolane says about the Astros' potential opening day roster.

Seth and B-Scott discuss the Texans extending LB/EDGE Danielle Hunter and address a listener's concern about the timing of the extension.

Brandon Scott is in for Sean today. Seth and B-Scott talk about the Texans extending Danielle Hunter, if re-signing Trent Brown makes them feel better about what the plan along the o-line appears to be, go through the day's Headlines, see what Nate Davis of USA Today has the Texans doing in the Mock Draft Injection, give their takeaways from Jerry Schuplinski officially being the Texans' QB Coach, assess if they still believe Şengün is a franchise player for the Rockets, discuss if the timing of the Danielle Hunter extension could be an issue if he doesn't perform, in what ways the Texans can improve in way of coaching, assess what Adam Spolane says about the Astros' potential opening day roster, see if any of the worst takes of the week can dethrone the current champ Jason McIntyre in Take-a-Mania, discuss it feeling almost like Ime Udoka is trolling us with how he's handling Reed Sheppard, assess if the Texans' restructuring and extending binge this week makes them feel better or worse about the direction, and see what the ITL question of the day is with Reggie and Lopez.

Brandon Scott is in for Sean today. Seth and B-Scott talk about the Texans extending Danielle Hunter, if re-signing Trent Brown makes them feel better about what the plan along the o-line appears to be, and go through the day's Headlines.,

Brandon Scott is in for Sean today. Seth and B-Scott kick off the show by talking about the Texans extending Danielle Hunter, re-signing Trent Brown and restructuring Derek Stingley's deal.

In Hour 2, Andy and Randy talk about Danielle Hunter getting another massive one-year contract, AJ Dybantsa teasing he could return to BYU, Backpage with Beau, and Sports Jeopardy.

Carl and Mike hit NFL Blitz and discuss the new extension signed by Danielle Hunter, the Browns clearing space restructuring Deshaun Watson, and Rashan Gary putting out and then deleting the Packers were releasing him.

Joe Mixon released, Danielle Hunter extended and Wade Smith breaks down the O-line rebuild. Plus Nick Caserio on cap strategy ahead of Monday's tampering period. John Harris hosts a loaded Friday show on the eve of the legal tampering period, packing in a week's worth of roster news, a Wade Smith interview, and Nick Caserio audio. The biggest headline: Joe Mixon has been released at his own request, saving the Texans $8 million in cap space and officially closing the book on his Houston tenure after an injury-plagued 2025 season. That move pairs with several other transactions — Danielle Hunter receives a contract extension providing both long-term security and immediate cap relief, Derek Stingley Jr. and Jalen Pitre restructure their deals to free up space, MJ Stewart returns on a one-year deal to shore up the secondary, and Dalton Schultz gets a one-year extension to remain through 2027. Former Pro Bowl guard Wade Smith provides the episode's analytical centerpiece in a pre-recorded interview with Marc Vandermeer. Wade credits Cole Popovich and the offensive line staff for genuine improvement in 2025, explains from personal experience why playing multiple positions can extend a career but may prevent maximizing at one spot, and describes the emotional rollercoaster of free agency — visiting Buffalo where former coaches tugged at his heartstrings, falling in love with Houston on his visit, then being pushed by his agent to leverage an Arizona trip he didn't want to take. On the current roster, Wade sees Aireontae Ersery and Trent Brown as likely starters at the tackle spots and emphasizes the need to invest in the interior, noting Ed Ingram's career-best season will price him high on the open market. He also raves about the Toro District facility at Bridgeland, comparing it to Frisco, Texas and the Cowboys' Star complex. The final segment features Nick Caserio's appearance on Sports Radio 610's Sean & Seth show, where the GM provides a candid look at the free agency big board process — starting with all available unrestricted free agents, narrowing to 25-30 realistic targets across positions, and eliminating mismatches in value quickly so the team doesn't "waste time." Caserio speaks warmly about Tytus Howard's professionalism, acknowledges the difficulty of managing competing contract demands, explains why the offensive line turnover isn't an indictment of individual players but a roster construction reality, and pushes back on PFF grades as "a data point" that lacks the context of being in meeting rooms. The show closes with league news including Taylor Decker's release from Detroit, Geno Smith's release from the Raiders, and DJ Moore's trade to Buffalo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ITL opens the show with a strong take on the Rockets as the crew debates whether Ime Udoka has entered a coaching malpractice portion of his tenure and whether recent decisions are making things harder than they need to be. The conversation then shifts to the Texans as the guys discuss the Danielle Hunter restructure and why it may actually be the best news the offense has received all offseason, potentially giving Houston more flexibility to build around C.J. Stroud. Around The NFL, the crew reacts to one percent of the Miami Dolphins selling at a record $12.5 billion valuation and the Chargers agreeing to terms with center Tyler Biadasz before shifting the focus back to Houston and asking what C.J. Stroud's true “superpowers” were during his rookie season and which traits will define him moving forward. ITL also dives into a growing debate surrounding the Rockets and Alperen Sengun as the guys discuss whether the concerns about his play are temporary, situational, or something more fundamental within Ime Udoka's system. Lunch-Time Confessions follows with a Texans-Commanders themed confession that sparks conversation before the debut of a new ITL game called Fake News Roulette. The show also reacts to news of the Texans meeting with an offensive line prospect and what that could mean for Houston's draft strategy as the team continues looking for ways to strengthen the protection around Stroud. The show wraps with Figgy's Mixtape featuring Wendy's hiring a Chief Tasting Officer, airlines rolling out new rule changes, and more wild stories from around sports and culture.

ITL opens the show with a strong take on the Rockets, as the crew debates whether Ime Udoka has reached a coaching malpractice portion of his tenure after recent decisions and how they're impacting the team's progress. The conversation then shifts to the Texans as the guys discuss the Danielle Hunter contract extension and why it may actually be the best news the offense has received all offseason; potentially giving Houston more flexibility to build around C.J. Stroud. The hour wraps with today's QOTD asking listeners what advice they would give to a younger version of themselves.

The crew breaks down why the Danielle Hunter extension could be huge for the Texans offense and how the added flexibility might help Houston continue building around C.J. Stroud.

(0:00) Broncos edge Bills in OT(3:00) Josh Allen's impact on Bills(12:00) Controversial & missed calls in BUF-DEN(24:00) Sean McDermott on INT ruling(28:00) More on controversial & missed calls(31:00) Bo Nix out for rest of season with broken ankle(38:00) Patriots force 5 turnovers in win over Texans(50:00) Seahawks dominate 49ers(54:00) Falcons hire Kevin Stefanski; Giants officially announce John Harbaugh as HC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FULL Show - THE DRIVE with Stoerner & Hughley FOOTBALL FRIDAY Playoff Edition 2-6pm! January 16th 2026 full 9002 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:41:32 +0000 pWV53jhYgLUWaWVxKH93jsSNDSdMCwDr nfl,mlb,nba,nfl playoffs,mike vrabel,college football,new england patriots,afc,cj stroud,houston texans,nico collins,patriots,houston astros,demeco ryans,afc playoffs,miami hurricanes,nfc,danielle hunter,nfc playoffs,cfb,afc south,nfl news,texans,rockets,college football national championship,mlb news,nba news,indiana football,texans news,stroud,will anderson jr,nfl news notes,texans news notes,cfb news,houston texans news notes,nfl divsional round,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,mlb,nba,nfl playoffs,mike vrabel,college football,new england patriots,afc,cj stroud,houston texans,nico collins,patriots,houston astros,demeco ryans,afc playoffs,miami hurricanes,nfc,danielle hunter,nfc playoffs,cfb,afc south,nfl news,texans,rockets,college football national championship,mlb news,nba news,indiana football,texans news,stroud,will anderson jr,nfl news notes,texans news notes,cfb news,houston texans news notes,nfl divsional round,sports FULL Show - THE DRIVE with Stoerner & Hughley FOOTBALL FRIDAY Playoff Edition 2-6pm! January 16th 2026 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

The Athletic's Derrik Klassen returns to the show to discuss the seven questions that will decide Sunday's divisional-round matchup, from how the Patriots can attack Houston's defense, the tricks Josh McDaniels will have up his sleeve, the Pats' blitz against C.J. Stroud, and whether they can beat the Texans' man coverage. Later, the guys make their game picks. 0:00 - ⏰️EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 1:41 - Latest Injury Report for Patriots-Texans 2:41 - What is going on with CJ Stroud? 5:24 - How effectively do Patriots neutralize Will Anderson & Danielle Hunter? 15:39 - Does Patriots blitz get to CJ Stroud? 21:00 - Ethos 22:03 - How do Patriots WR perform against man to man coverage? 26:49 - Does Patriots game management factor as an advantage? 29:59 - What do people need to know about this Texans offense 32:00 - What does Josh McDaniels have up his sleeve? 35:22 - Prizepicks 37:23 - Wildcard game changer for Patriots-Texans 43:36 - Anything we missed for Patriots-Texans 46:34 - Where to catch Derrik Klassen 47:01 - Game picks for Patriots-Texans 50:17 - Wrapping up Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by:

Is this Texans defense good enough to win a Super Bowl this year with 'sub par QB play' from CJ Stroud?

(1:10) – The crew reflects on RotoPat surprising them in a Peacocky suit and ponder who else could wear it in the future(6:40) – Rotoworld Player News: John Harbaugh expected to be next Giants head coach Mike Tomlin resigns from Steelers(20:30) – Bills at Broncos(28:45) – 49ers at Seahawks(35:40) – Texans at Patriots(39:55) – Rams at Bears(44:10) – What's on Tap: Expectations for Cam Ward, Tyreek Hill, and Tyler Shough next season(49:45) – Last Call: Jay and Connor pitch Matthew on a Kenneth Walker III and Danielle Hunter prop bet this weekend Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(0:00) Texans rout Steelers(17:00) Texans' dominating defense(27:00) DeMeco Ryans praises Texans defense(35:30) Aaron Rodgers on missed opportunities Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise react LIVE to the Steelers' NFL playoffs matchup with the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. This show is presented by FanDuel. Were coach Mike Tomlin and stars T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward able to snap their long postseason losing streak with the franchise? How did DK Metcalf's return from suspension boost QB Aaron Rodgers and other key offensive pieces including Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell, Calvin Austin III, Pat Freiermuth and Adam Thielen? How did Mason McCormick, Zach Frazier, Troy Fautanu and the offensive line handle tough Texans pass rushers Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. And what answers did Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey have defensively for the Texans passing game led by C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to an NFL playoffs loss to the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. What should we make of yet another one-and-done performance from a Mike Tomlin coached team in the postseason? What went wrong for Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Kenneth Gainwell, Jaylen Warren, Calvin Austin III, Pat Freiermuth and OC Arthur Smith's unit? Were Mason McCormick, Zach Frazier, Troy Fautanu and the offensive line simply outclassed by Texans pass rushers Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr.? And how should we evaluate T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Jalen Ramsey and the defense for forcing three turnovers by Texans QB C.J. Stroud but failing to stop Woody Marks and the Texans running game? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Noah Hiles welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to look ahead to the team's NFL playoffs matchup with the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. Will Houston's top-ranked offense present the toughest challenge of the year to OC Arthur Smith's unit? How will he game plan around vaunted pass rushers like Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr.? Can QB Aaron Rodgers and pass catchers including DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Pat Freiermuth, Adam Thielen and others avoid trouble against a secondary with a proven ability to force turnovers? And will the Steelers be able to use Kenneth Gainwell out of the backfield as much as they might like? Our duo tackles those questions, then reacts to Metcalf's return to the team's facility Monday and what it may mean for coach Mike Tomlin's team moving forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.