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

B. Scott finally made it out to Texans OTAs and was able to speak with the coordinators.What do you think about the new Rockets uniforms? What are main concerns for the Texans as they wrap up voluntary camp? Support the show

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 Subscribe to Bleav in Texans and leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brandon Scott goes over three things C.J. Stroud said at Texans OTAs that stood out to him. - Introducing concepts he likes more and has been successful with in the past- Beefing up the offensive line, but specifically for the run game- Timing being everything when it comes to his potential contract extension. B. Scott also has a challenge for the Texans' offense going into 2026.Support the show

Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein occupy the latest edition of Move the Sticks with a discussion about Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and his future with the team. The MTS duo gauges Stroud's early development in the aftermath of a disastrous postseason showing before gravitating to the larger NFL QB market, where a shortage of starter-level talent has driven QB value to an unsustainable high.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

McNair spoke Monday about a potential extension for Houston's franchise quarterback.

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

This is a solo episode hosted by **John Harris** (football analyst, sideline reporter). The episode features **pre-recorded audio clips** from a press conference with **Nick Caserio** (EVP/GM), **James Liipfert** (Assistant GM), and **Chris Blanco** (Assistant GM). These individuals were not live in-studio guests — their remarks were played back as an "audio jukebox" segment from a media availability held earlier that day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CASERIO SPEAKS Monday ahead of this year's NFL Draft! 'He's our quarterback, excited to have him, that was more of a procedural thing,' Texans GM Nick Caserio on QB1 C.J. Stroud exercising fifth-year club option. Added team is 'excited' about his off-season;

(00:30) Department of Justice investigating NFL for potential anticompetitive practice (09:38) Patriots HC Mike Vrabel and reporter Dianna Russini say photos of the two at an Arizona resort are misleading (34:12) Report: Texans exercise 5th year options on QB C.J. Stroud, DE Will Anderson (42:36) Jaguars GM James Gladstone on CB/WR Travis Hunter: “He’ll be, for all intents and purposes, a limited participant throughout the offseason program with eyes on return to play at full tick in training camp.” (43:48) Should Jaguars stick with Hunter playing both ways? (47:41) Giants OC Matt Nagy: “I know how much respect that Jaxson has for Patrick… but we've also made it clear, you have to be Jaxson Dart. He's going to do that." (52:48) 16 players invited to attend NFL Draft in Pittsburgh on April 23See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With everything that's happened in this Texans offseason thus far.. Do YOU think we will see a vastly improved CJ Stroud at Quarterback next football season!?

ITL breaks down the Texans offseason and what C.J. Stroud still needs to return to form.

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

ITL breaks down how the Texans offense is being built around C.J. Stroud and what the roster moves may reveal about the team's philosophy.

Lopez explains why he believes the Texans might be modeling their offense after the Patriots and what that could mean for how C.J. Stroud develops.

The crew revisits C.J. Stroud's rookie year and identifies the traits that made him special; from pocket presence to decision making and leadership. ITL debates which of those strengths can carry into the future and define Houston's offense.

ITL goes Around The NFL as the league continues to make headlines, including one percent of the Miami Dolphins being sold at a record franchise valuation of 12.5 billion dollars and the Los Angeles Chargers agreeing to terms with center Tyler Biadasz. The crew breaks down what these moves mean across the league and what they signal about the financial and roster-building landscape in the NFL. The conversation then shifts to the Texans as ITL revisits C.J. Stroud's rookie season and asks what his true “superpowers” are as a quarterback; the traits and abilities that make him special and give Houston confidence in building the offense around him. The hour wraps with What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

Friday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to Chris Simms' thoughts on how to improve CJ Stroud's mechanics. Is the fix really this simple? Be sure to listen to the audio as Wex and AC break it all down.

Jeremy and Joe have real takes about Toro District! Jason McIntyre has a take on Stroud, Should we believe it? Jeremy and Joe have fun takes with Cal McNair being Cal McNair!

Nick Caserio on Stroud rumors! Is a player's leadership overrated? Latest on Joe Mixon!

Brandon Scott reacts to Texans general manager Nick Caserio shutting down trade speculation about C.J. Stroud at the NFL Scouting Combine. Also, there was some good, bad and ugly from the Rockets' blowout win over the Utah Jazz. Support the show

Brandon Scott reacts to Kevin Durant's comments about the alleged burner accounts criticizing Rockets teammates and others; the confusing C.J. Stroud trade chatter; and why he'd play Yordan Alvarez in left field.Support the show

Is Stroud the most polarizing QB in the NFL? Is C.J. Stroud creative? Cash or Trash!

ESPN Writer Dan Graziano Projects $224M Mega Deal for C.J. Stroud

Rockets vs Pacers With No KD, C.J. Stroud Is Projected Big Money 

ESPN Writer Dan Graziano Projects $224M Mega Deal for C.J. Stroud

Rockets vs Pacers With No KD, C.J. Stroud Is Projected Big Money 

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Texans' C.J. Stroud projected extension C.J. Stroud's declining performance; Is he worth the contract with how he's playing? Wheel of Bits!

CBS Joel Corry Talks C.J. Stroud & Will Anderson Jr Contracts

CBS Joel Corry Talks C.J. Stroud & Will Anderson Jr Contracts

ITL continues reacting to the Texans' firing of their tight ends coach, breaking down what the move could mean for the offense and how it directly impacts C.J. Stroud moving forward. The crew debates whether this signals bigger changes ahead and what it says about the direction of the offensive staff. Plus, Figgy's Mixtape brings the chaos with a man forced to eat only Wendy's chili for a month after losing a bet, a fun debate on how good you are at explaining a song without using the lyrics, and more wild stories.

How much does Sam Darnold's career arc encourage you about C.J. Stroud and the idea of a quarterback bouncing back after adversity? ITL debates whether Darnold's path offers real hope and perspective for C.J.'s future.

The crew looks ahead to the Texans' offseason and debates what kind of notes and feedback C.J. Stroud likely received — and what should be on that list to help him take the next step.

Rob and Melina discuss C.J. Stroud sharing postgame praise for Christ after the worst game of his NFL career. 

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson deliver the Best of NFL as Unc and Ocho react to C.J. Stroud's “Superman” excuse for struggling throughout the season, calling out the lack of accountability. Plus, the two like the direction Ben Johnson has the Chicago Bears headed and much more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Ben Johnson on starting from scratch7:12 - Harbaugh wanted to draft Puka Nacua in 202311:03 - John Lynch: Brandon Aiyuk won't return to 49ers25:51 - Titans hire Robert Saleh as their Head Coach36:49 - CJ Stroud blames Texans Defense for offensive dip?!52:06 - Seahawks WR Rashid Shaheed joins the show (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hart, Fitzy and Ted react to comments made by ESPN's Dan Orlovsky, who chose to walk back his controversial take about QB C.J. Stroud and his performance against the Patriots' defense on Sunday. They also react to comments from Broncos players Nik Bonitto John Franklin-Myers, who voiced their support for their new starting QB.

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to the Rams thrilling OT winner versus the Bears, CJ Stroud's absolute collapse against the Patriots and the fellas try and make sense of the BTA the Seahawks put on the 49ers. Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Rams beat Bears in OT19:14 - Patriots defeat Texans behind CJ Stroud's46:40 - Seahawks put BTA on 49ers (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the third hour of the show by taking calls on all that has been discussed on the show. (10:56) Are the current Patriots similar to the Patriots of the early 2000's? (19:55) Mazz has some thoughts on what a national voice had to say about the performance of C.J. Stroud in Sunday's Divisional game. (27:51) More callers on all things Patriots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Peter King and Jim Gray discuss head coach Sean McDermott being fired from the Bills after their season-ending loss, C.J. Stroud's performance against the Patriots and his future on the Texans, Jarrett Stidham's strengths, whether the Patriots can win the Super Bowl, and the controversial interception ruling at the end of the Bills-Broncos game.

Bomani Jones starts off the show by reacting to the Bills shocking loss to the Denver Broncos, which ultimately lead to them firing head coach Sean McDermott. He discusses the up-and-down play of Josh Allen and why the media continues to defend him despite his shortcomings. Later, he reacts to the Rams beating the Chicago Bears and what it means for both Matthew Stafford & Caleb Williams. Finally, he reacts to CJ Stroud's awful performance against the Patriots, the Seahawks beatdown of the 49ers, and takes some time to reflect on the greatness of Martin Luther King Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheil is joined by The Ringer's own Billy Gil to share their instant reactions to all of the big action that went down during Sunday's NFL divisional round playoff games. (00:00) NFL divisional round Sunday reactions(1:23) Rams-Bears(17:54) Texans-Patriots The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezSocial: Kiera Givens and Brian WatersProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What we saw was a disgrace. C.J. Stroud imploded against the New England Patriots, throwing four interceptions and nearly seven in what was one of the ugliest performances of his career. This was not just a bad stat line. It was bad fundamentals, indecision, and mistakes that raised serious questions about whether Stroud is the same quarterback he was as a rookie. The conversation goes beyond the turnovers. From dropped passes to coaching decisions, coordinator changes, and a controversial late-game punt by DeMeco Ryans, everything is on the table. Add in Troy Aikman delivering a brutally honest assessment on the broadcast, and suddenly the Texans are facing a much bigger issue than just one bad game. Is this a temporary slump, a coaching problem, or real regression from a quarterback once viewed as the future of the franchise? And with extension talks looming, how close are the Texans to a true crossroads with Stroud?

(0:00) The guys open the second hour of the show discussing the Broncos/Bills matchup and the news that Broncos QB Bo Nix fractured his ankle. (13:02) Thoughts on the controversial interception call in overtime during the Bills and Broncos game on Saturday. (24:33) How bad was the performance of Texans QB C.J. Stroud in the loss? (35:55) The callers weigh in on the Patriots vs Texans game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Should C.J. Stroud be trusted after a rough outing on Wild Card weekend against the Steelers? Is there any concern for Drake Maye to become the next C.J. Stroud? We rank our top 5 Texans ahead of Patriots vs. Texans on Sunday.

Callers give their takes on Patriots vs. Texans. Ted thinks rattling C.J. Stroud early will be key for the Patriots to reach the AFC Championship. Drake Maye will need to use his legs to help lessen the impact of the Texans' pass rush.

Topics discussed: Why Patriots' fans are expecting a New England win on Sunday after initially fearing a matchup with the Texans // Patriots' QB Drake Maye discusses the Texans' defense and the importance of having fun on the field in midweek press conference // NFL analyst Greg Cosell shuts down Patriots' LB Robert Spillane // NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran shares his expectations for Drake Maye and the Patriots vs. the Texans // Evaluating the QB matchup in Sunday's Pats-Texans game // What was the expectation vs. the reality for Patriots' WR Stefon Diggs this season? // NESN Bruins analyst Andrew Raycroft on what made Zdeno Chara a one-of-a-kind player for Boston // Drafting the most impactful position groups + units in the Patriots-Texans matchup Sunday // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + more!