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How close (OR NOT..) is this Texans offense to becoming a TRUE AFC Championship-level unit on the football field..?
TEXANS FANS! .. Does it feel like this Texans DEFENSE has to be better than it was last season to reach the goals desired with the football squad here in Houston?
Can Texans Newcomer at Running Back-David Montgomery, Can He Handle the Workload that is NEEDED in Houston?! full 874 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:57:35 +0000 ibYDVdUdn5pUsnhw5FtIT1FlvjecZARV afc,cj stroud,houston texans,nick caserio,demeco ryans,david montgomery,afc south,texans,htown,texans news,stroud,caserio,nick caley,houston texans news,texans news notes,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley afc,cj stroud,houston texans,nick caserio,demeco ryans,david montgomery,afc south,texans,htown,texans news,stroud,caserio,nick caley,houston texans news,texans news notes,sports Can Texans Newcomer at Running Back-David Montgomery, Can He Handle the Workload that is NEEDED in Houston?! 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 False
Patriots & WR Stefon Diggs Go their Separate Ways-ANY Texans Interest to Reunite with Stef?! + March Madness ANTICIPATION! full 721 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:36:59 +0000 cKgxejO3xCsuFKtxihWjCFCR8j7jEQ3g nfl,new england patriots,afc,cj stroud,houston texans,nick caserio,stefon diggs,patriots,demeco ryans,afc south,nfl news,texans,diggs,stroud,caserio,nick caley,stef diggs,nfl news notes,houston texans news,texans news notes,houston texans news notes,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,new england patriots,afc,cj stroud,houston texans,nick caserio,stefon diggs,patriots,demeco ryans,afc south,nfl news,texans,diggs,stroud,caserio,nick caley,stef diggs,nfl news notes,houston texans news,texans news notes,houston texans news notes,sports Patriots & WR Stefon Diggs Go their Separate Ways-ANY Texans Interest to Reunite with Stef?! + March Madness ANTICIPATION! 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 False
One under the radar thing about this Houston Texan OFFENSE for Ron Hughley..? The lack of 'EXPLOSIVE' big play threats to help CJ and Caley move the pigskin down the field for Houston-
-Is Ime Udoka the Championship-Level Head Coach Needed in Clutch City..? -The LACK of 'Explosive Plays' for CJ Stroud/OC Nick Caley MUST be Addressed -Stock Up Stock Down: H-Town's Pro Athletes/Sports Figures! -T-Mil's Hump Day BEST BET$ Around the NBA! + B. Scott Watching.. HOCKEY?! -Young Reed Sheppard is Starting to Turn Heads for these Rockets Folks! -The Weekly Rockets Report as B. Scott Joins Live with The Drive! -How Caserio Can Make Texans Fans VERY Happy this Offseason! -Patriots RELEASE WR Stefon Diggs-Any Texans Interest..? + MARCH MADNESS!
-How Caserio Can Make Texans Fans VERY Happy this Offseason! -The LACK of 'Explosive Plays' for CJ Stroud/OC Nick Caley MUST be Addressed -Your Weekly Rockets Report as B. Scott Joins Live with The Drive! LFG CLUTCH CITY!!!
-When Texans Brass Put an Emphasis on an Improved RUN Game for Texans.. -A Cause for CONCERN Regarding Caserio's O-Line for these Texans..? -T-Mil's TUESDAY PICKS for these Best Bet$ Around the NBA H-Town!$!$ -Demand MORE, Demand SUCCESS from Your Team You FAN For! -Now Departed & with the Cleveland Browns, BUT.. Was Tytus Howard Overrated? -EVERYBODY's Favorite Game on 'The Drive'! "REAL or FAKE?!?" -Does New RB Addition David Montgomery Match Your Texans Expectations?! -Aaron Judge Delivers the Most UN-Inspiring Speech EVER.. LOL!
-A Cause for CONCERN Regarding Caserio's O-Line for these Texans..? -The Drive 'FAMILY' (that's YOU!) Sounds OFF on Texans/Caserio/O-Line! -Demand MORE, Demand SUCCESS from Your Team You FAN For!
When you heard the Texans emphasize getting better at running back-was new addition at RB, David Montgomery-was he the type of runner you pictured Houston..??
Bleav Host Robert Land asks Texans Analyst Jacob Barzilla (with Texans Probe) about RB Free Agent options, Joe Mixon's real value, the rumored OL target & his case for & against CJ Stroud. Plus, he looks at frustration with Caserio's thought process & defends Nick Caley's season. Today's Show Presented by FanDuel! (1:00) Why not give up on Stroud? (2:22) Case against Stroud? (4:12) Who's to blame for Texans Run Game? (6:57) Top 3 Free Agent RB Options? (8:54) '24 Free Agent Choice cost Texans Super Bowl? (12:52) Will Seahawks cover Super Bowl Spread? (14:21) Texans Center Target Cade Mayes: Big upgrade over Andrews? (16:29) Tytus Howard: Guard or Tackle? (17:28) Argument for Nick Caley? (23:05) Caserio lies about '25 Draft Philosphy? (25:38) What has Caserio done right? (29:24) AFC South: Tougher? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS #cjstroud #joemixon #texans Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
As TE Dalton Schultz joined the show Thursday, you could hear the PAIN/hurt in the tight end's voice regarding Texans season-ending loss to the Patriots y'all..
-A FRAMBER RETURN to the 'Stros- On the Table..?!? -A Houston Texans BIG Fella with a BIG Pay Day Comin'?! -The Man of MANY Voices! Frank Caliendo Joins LIVE with THE DRIVE!
Going into next season are Texans fans looking at the Texans season as AFC Title game or bust? If you're in the AFC Title game or bust category.. Is it because you actually believe they're good enough? OR, is it because it should be the next step for these Houston Texans after seasons ending in the divisional round for 3 years in a row now..??
The BIGGEST need for this Houston Texans OFFENSE isn't a position.. It's a personality! Would you feel better about CJ Stroud heading into year 4 next season if there was a bonified veteran alpha presence in that Texan Locker Room..? Maybe that's the route for the Texans Brass & young Stroud..
Is CJ Stroud scared of the moment or did young QB-1 in H-Town just play poorly in that moment vs the Patriots? Was young CJ Stroud pressing & playing poorly in the moment in those last two Houston Texans games of the 2025-26 season?? Will this tough season for Stroud MOVE him forward as he enters year 4 for the Texans?!
Texans fire tight ends coach Jake Moreland, move on from assistant linebackers coach Ben Bolling, not renewing offensive assistant Mike Snyder;
-This Year's SUPER BOWL is SET! Seahawks. Patriots. 2 Weeks! -State of things in the AFC, these Texans etc. &-T-Mil's BEST BET$ for Mon.! -The Seahawks Trip to the SUPER BOWL-but thru a Houston Texans Lens..
-Stoerner: "The Texans Can Improve the Offense Right NOW, without Spending$" -Some Young Houston Texans Now Heading to Pro Bowl! &-Reheating EGGS?! -The NUMBER 1 REASON Houston Can't Give Up on CJ Stroud Right Now-
-After Viewing the AFC/NFC Title Games; How Close (or Not) are the Texans?!? -How Do Caserio & Company FIX the Problems on this Texans OFFENSE?! -Weekend's Best AND Worst! &-Never Help a Short Man Reach Something..!
-After Viewing the AFC/NFC Title Games; How Close (or Not) are the Texans?!? -Championship Sunday=GUT-Punch for Houston.. AND- TMil is Back! -Weekend's Best AND Worst! &-Never Help a Short Man Reach Something..! -There Should be NO MORE NFL Stadiums without a ROOF! It's 2026 Folks!! -'Stros Brass Told Altuve, "NO"-& it's going to Make SOME Astros Fans Happy -Stoerner: "The Texans Can Improve the Offense Right NOW, without Spending$" -The NUMBER 1 REASON Houston Can't Give Up on CJ Stroud Right Now- -State of things in the AFC, these Texans etc. &-T-Mil's BEST BET$ for Mon.!
Either way-this Houston OFFENSE must be FIXED somehow..!!
Reaction Monday thru a Texans lens-How does DeMeco watch that game & not have major concerns about his offensive staff/QB? How does DeMeco watch that game & not schedule a meeting immediately with Caley??!?
Clint Stoerner & Ron Hughley cuss & discuss what the expectations should be for Texans OC Nick Caley to improve. Plus the guys look at the remaining field of the AFC and how a new standard has stepped in. Then they also take a small look at the offseason.
Seth and Sean discuss Nick Caserio saying Nick Caley will be back, giving some clarity on what happened with Joe Mixon, and where Tank is in his recovery, go through the day's Headlines, use what Nick Caserio said yesterday to formulate what percentage chance CJ Stroud has at getting an extension this offseason, react to some of the Bills' awkward press conference, discuss the hype surrounding the Texans defense fueling the Patriots, what Nick Caserio had to say when asked about Nick Caley's job security, react to the NFL MVP finalists being revealed, discuss what Caserio had to say about the whole Joe Mixon saga this season, react to some audio of Pacman Jones just killing Andy Dalton, discuss what Nick Caserio had to say about the offense that made their ears perk up, a theory as to how and when CJ Stroud became cursed, the crazy Bills press conference where the owner kept jumping in, and what Reggie and Lopez have for the question of the day.
Seth and Sean discuss Nick Caserio saying Nick Caley will be back, giving some clarity on what happened with Joe Mixon, and where Tank is in his recovery, and go through the day's Headlines.
Seth and Sean discuss what Nick Caserio had to say when asked about Nick Caley's job security, react to the NFL MVP finalists being revealed, discuss what Caserio had to say about the whole Joe Mixon saga this season, and react to some audio of Pacman Jones just killing Andy Dalton.
Seth and Sean talk about Nick Caley seemingly coming back next season and react to the NFL MVP finalists being revealed and including one Trevor Lawrence.
Seth and Sean discuss some of what Nick Caserio had to say in his press conference yesterday, specifically about Nick Caley and what happened this season with Joe Mixon.
Clint & Ron cuss & discuss what the expectations should be for Texans OC Nick Caley to improve.
ITL reacts to more comments from Texans GM Nick Caserio and debates whether the organization is making the right call by sticking with offensive coordinator Nick Caley. The crew digs into what was said, what wasn't, and what it could mean for the direction of the offense. Plus, Figgy's Mixtape brings the chaos with the return of rats at a local Humble Walmart, reactions from Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco weighing in on the Texans defense, and more wild stories.
ITL kicks off with Texans GM Nick Caserio speaking live to the media, reacting in real time to his season-ending press conference and zeroing in on comments that raised eyebrows — including something potentially alarming about the Texans' offense. The conversation continues with deeper clarity from Caserio's remarks, including what he said about Joe Mixon and how it could shape the offense moving forward, before Around The NFL hits coaching news like Mike McDaniel being set as the Chargers' offensive coordinator and wraps with What's Popping in sports and entertainment. Attention then shifts to bigger-picture questions around the Texans' coaching staff, debating whether there's anything fans would actually like to see DeMeco Ryans change, mixing in Lunch-Time Confessions after something Caserio did warmed the OG's heart, and reacting to a strong hint at the Rockets' true identity — likely their best path to success, especially with Steven Adams out. The show closes by revisiting more fallout from Caserio's comments, debating whether keeping Nick Caley is the right move, and letting Figgy's Mixtape bring the chaos with the return of rats at a Humble Walmart, reactions from Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco on the Texans defense, and more wild stories.
-Rockets BACK in Action on the Hard Wood Tonight Hosting the Spurs! -T-Mil's BEST BET$ for NBA Action TONIGHT/Tues! FOUR of 'em!$!$ -They Don't Call Clint 'DIRTY Red' for No Reason..
-Dirty's Daily: Texans TAPE-DROP Tues with Our Former NFL Quarterback! -Can Indiana's Now National Champ QB Fernando Mendoza be an NFL Franchise QB -The GLARING, Clear-Cut, #1 Problem for this Houston Texan Offense..
-Last Night's National Title Game Go How ya Thought? AND-Kids with Phones?! -The Most Concerning Aspect of this Texan Offense.. Might Not be Fixable! -Indiana Now Atop the College Football World! &-Texans TAPE-DROP Tues!
-The Most Concerning Aspect of this Texan Offense.. Might Not be Fixable! -Last Night's National Title Game Go How ya Thought? AND-Kids with Phones?! -Texans OC Nick Caley's FUTURE in Houston.. or Lack there of?? -REAL or FAKE!? ..Texans Will Pay Will Anderson Jr. MORE $$ than CJ Stroud? -Rockets BACK in Action on the Hard Wood Tonight Hosting the Spurs! -T-Mil's BEST BET$ for NBA Action TONIGHT/Tues! FOUR of 'em!$!$
Caserio on Nick Caley “I would anticipate Nick being here next year”.. So with Caley and CJ returning-It's hard for me to see any major changes being made on the offense.. Texans GM Nick Caserio on if offense had enough: 'We didn't execute well enough. We turned the ball over too much. If you don't turn the ball over, you enhance your chances of winning. Most important stat'
Wednesday's Stock UP.. or Stock DOWN?! Clint Stock Up: Tommy Togiai Stock Down: CJ Stroud Ron Stock Up: Aireontae Ersery Stock Down: Cade Stover
SKEEEZZZYYYY talkin' Texans!
-How would YOU Grade the Texans DEFENSIVE Performance in Divisional Loss? -REAL or FAKE!? ..Texans Will Pay Will Anderson Jr. MORE $$ than CJ Stroud? -Texans OC Nick Caley's FUTURE in Houston.. or Lack there of??
DeMeco's response to Nick Caley question was uhm.. Interesting.. The most important thing we heard from DeMeco Monday was when the Head Coach was asked “are you confident in Nick getting better and will he have that opportunity”.. Response was right to “I'm evaluating everything”.. Is Nick Caley in jeopardy of getting replaced?!?
The most concerning part about this offense.. The inability to communicate! It's the source of the panic, rattled, overwhelmed appearance you see with the offense.. It leads to wasting timeouts, rushing at the LOS, penalties; It is the 2 most important positions beyond the HC- OC & QB.. NO quick fix if there is a fix!!
CJ Stroud-INTS, How did the 4 happen..!?! CJ was off, rattled all day vs Patriots.. Defense gave up 21- 2 of which were WR on Safeties Diggs on Reed. TALE of the TAPE from Texans/Patriots thru the lens of a former NFL QB!!
The most concerning part about this offense- the inability to communicate, its scary on several fronts, H-Town..
Seth & Sean circle back to talk how good the Texans were on defense and how offensive coordinator Nick Caley displayed his best work. Also, they discuss concerns around Nico Collins after he exited the game with a concussion. Later, they re-visit Calen Bullock who was on the SpeakEasy podcast.
Seth & Sean get their first reactions just hours after the Houston Texans took down the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 in the Wild Card. Later, the guys have a Will Anderson Jr. segment circling around Sheldon Rankins' scoop-n-score. Then they get more into the fallout in Headlines. The guys then are joined by Audacy NFL Insider Ross Tucker to discuss more of the Texans' win as he was at the game as a sideline reporter. Afterwards, the guys re-live last night's victory through the voice of the Houston Texans, Marc Vandermeer. Then they hear the voice of the man himself head coach DeMeco Ryans with his locker room speech. The fellas then get petty as they come off the heels of watching the Texans defeat the Steelers. Also, they hear from Will Anderson Jr. immediately after the Wild Card win in the locker room. Plus, what are the Super Bowl odds? As the final hour rolls on, they circle back to talk how good the Texans were on defense and how offensive coordinator Nick Caley displayed his best work. Also, they discuss concerns around Nico Collins after he exited the game with a concussion. Later, they re-visit Calen Bullock who was on the SpeakEasy podcast.
Seth & Sean circle back to talk how good the Texans were on defense and how offensive coordinator Nick Caley displayed his best work.
Seth and Sean discuss what DeMeco had to say about DK Metcalf coming back and CJ Stroud said about Nick Caley, react to Chris Simms laying out the Texans path to a Super Bowl, go through the day's Headlines, talk about what Nick Caserio has seen from the Steelers, each pick 3 players for the Circle of SWARM, do an early petty with Jimbo Fisher calling Lane Kiffin selfish, talk with Andrew Filliponi from 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh about Texans-Steelers on Monday night, lay out 5 reasons to hate the Steelers, assess which of the Head Coaches who have been fired around the NFL will get another Head Coaching job, see if anyone can take down current champ Dan Orlovsky in Take-a-Mania, lay out 5 trends that are an essential to win a Super Bowl and which team isn't missing any, react to the Texans' new playoff hype video, and see what the question of the day is with Reggie and Lopez.
Seth and Sean discuss what DeMeco had to say about DK Metcalf coming back and CJ Stroud said about Nick Caley, react to Chris Simms laying out the Texans path to a Super Bowl, and go through the day's Headlines.
Seth and Sean discuss what DeMeco had to say about DK Metcalf being back for the Steelers and CJ Stroud's thoughts on Nick Caley.