Podcast appearances and mentions of Nick Caserio

Seth and Sean talk about the big week ahead for the Rockets, Fred VanVleet talking some trash about the Spurs, Texans OL Trent Brown drawing a comparison between himself and Aireontae Ersery, the moves Nick Caserio has made so far, and their optimism for what Logan Hall can bring to the Texans.

Seth and Sean discuss team USA advancing to the championship in the World Baseball Classic, the Texans signing offensive lineman Evan Brown, dive into some of what Texans RB David Montgomery said in his intro press conference, go through the day's Headlines, take an early opportunity to get petty by talking about the dumbest things that caught their eye from the Titans revealing their new very Oiler-esque uniforms, give credit in Acknowledge Me, see what Josh Edwards of CBS Sports has the Texans doing with the 28th pick and beyond in today's Mock Draft Injection, talk about the big week ahead for the Rockets, Fred VanVleet talking some trash about the Spurs, Texans OL Trent Brown drawing a comparison between himself and Aireontae Ersery, the moves Nick Caserio has made so far, their optimism for what Logan Hall can bring to the Texans, lay out various sports talk stereotypes and assess which they fit the bill for, discuss how Houston is being reviewed as far as the host city for World Baseball Classic games, talk about the some of the Titans fans not being thrilled about the new logo and uniforms, and see what Reggie and Lopez's question of the day is.

A Trio of Players & How the Texans Brass Acquires ONE of these 3! full 678 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:23:54 +0000 IDiSgu485JgPd0kBTvyd5eAjFQzOIXWg nfl,afc,houston texans,nick caserio,nfl free agency,demeco ryans,afc south,nfl news,texans,caserio,nfl news notes,houston texans news,texans news notes,nfl free agency news,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,afc,houston texans,nick caserio,nfl free agency,demeco ryans,afc south,nfl news,texans,caserio,nfl news notes,houston texans news,texans news notes,nfl free agency news,sports A Trio of Players & How the Texans Brass Acquires ONE of these 3! 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 https://player.amperwavepod

When Texans 'Success' Impacts the Present Day Decisions for the Football Squad in H-Town.. UH OH! full 626 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:26:20 +0000 cZweAaLTLvCGGR3Mspy95lQ2e2JjqvGx nfl,afc,houston texans,nick caserio,nfl free agency,demeco ryans,afc south,nfl news,texans,houston texans nfl,caserio,nfl news notes,houston texans news,texans news notes,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,afc,houston texans,nick caserio,nfl free agency,demeco ryans,afc south,nfl news,texans,houston texans nfl,caserio,nfl news notes,houston texans news,texans news notes,sports When Texans 'Success' Impacts the Present Day Decisions for the Football Squad in H-Town.. UH OH! 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

ITL opens the show discussing the Astros showing signs of doing that thing again, even if some people want to dismiss it as “just spring training.” In The Loop debates whether the early signs actually matter and what it could mean for expectations heading into the season. The conversation then shifts to the Texans offense and whether the way the unit is being built this offseason reveals a bigger plan for how the team wants to support C.J. Stroud moving forward. Around The NFL, B Scott joins the show to discuss several league storylines including a draft prospect dealing with a serious injury, Geno Smith returning to the Jets, and why the Texans signing Braden Smith could make Houston's draft strategy more interesting than people realize. ITL also breaks down the Texans' first week of free agency and hands out superlatives for the moves Nick Caserio and the front office have made so far. Lunch-Time Confessions follows as Figgy admits he completely forgot he had jury duty, before the show reacts to the Titans unveiling their new jerseys and how much fans actually care about uniform changes. Dynamo Head Coach Ben Olsen also joins the show to talk about the team, their upcoming match, and the direction of the club this season. ITL then debates how much responsibility Kevin Durant should carry when it comes to team effort and leadership before wrapping things up with Figgy's Mixtape featuring Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo reportedly being kicked out of the rodeo, throwbacks of media and politicians crashing out, and other wild stories making the rounds in sports and culture.

ITL hands out its Week One Texans Free Agency superlatives and debates what Nick Caserio and the Texans front office accomplished during the opening stretch of the market. In The Loop discusses the most impactful signings, the most surprising moves, and which additions could end up being the most important for Houston moving forward. The conversation then shifts to Lunch-Time Confessions as Figgy admits he completely forgot he had jury duty and explains how the situation unfolded. ITL also reacts to the reveal of the Titans' new jerseys and discusses how much fans actually care about uniform changes. The hour wraps with Dynamo Head Coach Ben Olsen joining the show to talk about the team, their upcoming match, and the direction of the club this season.

Do the Texans Shot Callers, Caserio & DeMeco-Do they have a 'False Sense of Security' Right Now, H-Town..?! full 697 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:51:51 +0000 Tdc0RooJCyGvOTFx08HWCy5ZEKCAyREm nfl,afc,cj stroud,houston texans,nick caserio,demeco ryans,afc south,nfl news,texans,texans news,stroud,caserio,nfl news notes,houston texans news,houston texans news notes,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,afc,cj stroud,houston texans,nick caserio,demeco ryans,afc south,nfl news,texans,texans news,stroud,caserio,nfl news notes,houston texans news,houston texans news notes,sports Do the Texans Shot Callers, Caserio & DeMeco-Do they have a 'False Sense of Security' Right Now, H-Town..?! 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

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

Do we agree that the Texans NEED this 28th overall draft pick to be a day 1 impact player for the squad in H-Town..?!

TEXANS FANS! How do you feel about the pass catchers on the Texans roster RIGHT NOW where we stand today ahead of this year's NFL Draft?

A certain local Houston Texans reporter/writer had a uh.. He had a ROUGH moment with Texans fans on social media involving a FAKE football player name last night- MADNESS via hysterical laughter ensues on THE DRIVE!

This offense for the Texans is currently WAY TOO DEPENDENT on just 4 receivers-that ultimately, are complete crap shoots, if you ask our former NFL QB Clint Stoerner

Texans fans, how do you feel about the roster as it currently sits with Caserio's latest moves taking place in Free Agency..?

The Houston Texans have been busy in free agency — making 16 moves in just a few days. From the David Montgomery trade to major offensive line additions and key defensive extensions, Nick Caserio has been aggressive reshaping this roster. In this video, I break down every single Texans free agency move so far, explain what each one means for the roster, and give it a mid-term grade. Some of these moves look great on paper… a couple might be a little riskier than people realize. Moves discussed include: • RB David Montgomery trade• OT Braden Smith signing• OG Ed Ingram re-signing• DE Danielle Hunter extension• TE Dalton Schultz extension• OT Trent Brown return• S Reed Blankenship signing• DL Sheldon Rankins return• TE Foster Moreau signing• LB E.J. Speed return• DL Naquan Jones return• DE Logan Hall signing• S M.J. Stewart return• K Ka'imi Fairbairn extension• P Kai Kroeger trade By the end of the video, I'll give the Texans an overall free agency grade so far — and explain what Nick Caserio still needs to do before the offseason is over. What do YOU think of the Texans' moves so far?Drop your grade in the comments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-Caserio's FREE AGENCY GRADE So Far as the Texans Moves Continue! -THERE's the O-Line Move H-Town's Been Hoping For! Texans Add a TACKLE Tues! -OH MY-CJ Gardner-Johnson Just Spoke his Real (& F-Bomb Filled) Texans Feels -Caserio's Past Struggles Finding O-Linemen vs 3 Point Shooting Hoopers..? -Rockets Welcome the RAPTORS to Toyota Center Tonight! + Caserio Adds TACKLE -'REAL or FAKE?!'- CJ Stroud is HAPPY with Caserio's Roster Moves thus Far? -T-Mil's NBA Picks for Tonight's BEST BET$! -An ASTROS UPDATE on Closer, Josh Hader! Opening Day Ready, or Nah?

Are you good with how the Texans have handled Free Agency so far?

-Rockets Welcome the RAPTORS to Toyota Center Tonight! + Caserio Adds TACKLE -T-Mil's NBA Picks for Tonight's BEST BET$! -The Texans CHANGES Taking Place AROUND QB-1 CJ Stroud in H-Town..

-Dirty's Daily: Texans GM Nick Caserio Got a GOOD ONE for the O-Line Today! -OH MY-CJ Gardner-Johnson Just Spoke his Real (& F-Bomb Filled) Texans Feels -Caserio's FREE AGENCY GRADE So Far as the Texans Moves Continue!

-Caserio's Past Struggles Finding O-Linemen vs 3 Point Shooting Hoopers..? -'REAL or FAKE?!'- CJ Stroud is HAPPY with Caserio's Roster Moves thus Far? -An ASTROS UPDATE on Closer, Josh Hader! Opening Day Ready, or Nah?

-THERE's the O-Line Move H-Town's Been Hoping For! Texans Add a TACKLE Tues! -Texans Fans! You Good with How Texans have Handled FREE AGENCY thus far? -You Believe Astros Manager Espada When it Comes to Yordan the Left Fielder?

ITL opens the show, continuing the conversation around NFL free agency and whether Texans fans should remain calm despite the team not making some of the splash moves many expected. ITL breaks down Nick Caserio's approach and debates whether Houston's strategy is calculated patience or a missed opportunity early in the market while continuing to build around C.J. Stroud. The show also reacts to the Texans signing Reed Blankenship and discusses what the move says about Houston's defensive priorities moving forward. Around The NFL, ITL reacts to Lamar Jackson calling out an ESPN analyst, Dak Prescott reportedly calling off his wedding, and other headlines across the league before going around the AFC South to break down what division rivals are doing during free agency and how those moves impact the Texans. ITL then debates what the Texans' approach should be going forward in free agency as the market continues to unfold. The hour also features a lighter moment when Lopez brings up Bigfoot and whether the legendary creature is somehow becoming a thing again, sparking conversation about viral myths and internet culture. BREAKING NEWS hits as the Texans extend kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn to a two year, 13 million dollar deal and ITL reacts to what that move could signal about how the team views the offensive side of the ball and overall roster strategy. Later in the show, BREAKING NEWS as the Texans sign offensive tackle Braden Smith and ITL reacts to what the move means for Houston's offensive line and the continued effort to protect C.J. Stroud, before closing things out with Figgy's Mixtape featuring Figgy sharing a small world story about why he tries to be kind to people on social media, reaction to Marc Vandermeer speaking his mind about the Texans, and more stories making the rounds in sports and culture.

ITL opens the show with the reality that NFL free agency is just getting started and fans are being told to stay calm, but the crew debates whether that patience is fair as the Texans haven't made some of the splash moves many expected. The guys break down Nick Caserio's approach so far and whether Houston's strategy is calculated patience or a missed opportunity early in the market. The conversation then shifts to the Texans signing Reed Blankenship and what the move feels like from a roster standpoint, including how he fits into the defense and what it might signal about the team's priorities. The hour wraps with today's QOTD asking listeners about an embarrassing thing they forgot to do.

The Texans are signing former Colts OT Braden Smith to a two-year deal worth up to $25 million with $13.5M fully guaranteed

Our guy John Harris of Texans All Access & his comments Monday Night on the offensive line for these Texans..

CJ Stroud is feeling "GOOD" about the off season moves so far for Caserio's Texans roster..? Maxx Crosby to the Ravens, this move puts Baltimore OVER the Texans in the AFC? It's lame that Cal Raleigh refuses to shake hands with his Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena at the WBC Mon. night? None of the 4 AFC division winners will repeat as division champs (Broncos, Patriots, Jags and Steelers)??

ITL continues reacting to the early wave of NFL free agency and discusses whether Texans fans should start to worry as more centers begin coming off the board. The crew breaks down Houston's options along the offensive line and whether Nick Caserio still has a clear plan or if the market is shrinking faster than expected. The conversation focuses on what the Texans may do next and how urgent the center position has become for protecting C.J. Stroud. The show wraps with Figgy's Mixtape, where Figgy gives shoutouts to everyone who helped make Easter baskets over the weekend, plus stories about AI grief technology that allows people to interact with loved ones after they pass, Raven-Symone forgetting her own lyrics, and more wild headlines.

ITL kicks off the show as the NFL legal tampering period begins and Nick Caserio is already making moves, breaking down what the early activity says about how the Texans plan to attack free agency. The crew reacts to Houston re-signing Sheldon Rankins and Naquan Jones and debates whether the Texans are done addressing the defensive interior or if more help could still be coming up front. Around The NFL, the guys react to major league movement, including Max Crosby being traded to the Ravens and BREAKING NEWS that Kenneth Walker III is expected to sign with the Chiefs, discussing how those moves could reshape the AFC landscape. ITL also recaps several early free agency signings and what they mean specifically for Houston as the Texans try to build around C.J. Stroud, including reacting to a center the Texans were reportedly eyeing coming off the board and how that affects the team's offensive line plans. The conversation continues with more free agency reaction as the crew debates whether Texans fans should start to worry with more centers signing elsewhere and the available options shrinking. Lunch-Time Confessions brings some humor as Lopez vents about airport lines and travel frustrations, and the show wraps with Figgy's Mixtape featuring Figgy shouting out everyone who helped him make Easter baskets over the weekend, along with stories about AI grief technology that keeps loved ones “alive,” Raven-Symone forgetting her own lyrics, and more wild headlines.

ITL kicks off the show as the NFL legal tampering period begins and Nick Caserio is already making moves. The crew breaks down what the early activity says about how the Texans plan to attack free agency and whether Houston is signaling a clear strategy before the market fully opens. ITL also reacts to the Texans re-signing Sheldon Rankins and Naquan Jones, discussing whether these moves solidify the defensive interior or if the team may still look to add more help up front. The hour wraps with today's QOTD asking listeners what minor inconvenience they absolutely hate the most.

ITL continues reacting to the wave of free agency signings around the NFL and what the early moves across the league mean for the Texans as Nick Caserio builds out the roster. The crew discusses which deals could impact Houston's strategy and whether the Texans should feel pressure to respond. Lunch-Time Confessions follows with Lopez venting about airport lines and travel frustrations, before the guys react to news that a center the Texans were reportedly eyeing has now come off the board including Tyler Linderbaun record breaking deal with the Raiders. ITL breaks down how that affects Houston's offensive line plans and whether the team will pivot to other options.

ITL reacts to the start of the NFL legal tampering period and discusses what Nick Caserio's early activity may reveal about how aggressively the Texans plan to approach free agency.

-BIG Ed Ingram Staying with the Texans! Caserio's LATEST Texans Moves! -The Clock is Ticking on a Tytus Howard REPLACEMENT for these Texans -Ron 'THE SHOW' had a Rodeo Dilemma Over Weekend Regarding Adult Beverages!

EVERY Monday at 3:00pm CT -The Fellas HEAR FROM THE DRIVE ‘FAMILY'!!! Are the Texans setting up to go all in?

Texans strike two-year deal to hold onto veteran defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins with $12 million guaranteed as part of larger overall structure;

-NFL FREE AGENCY MADNESS!! -T-Mil is PISSED, folks! The World Baseball Classic & a Twitter Mishap LOL! -BIG Ed Ingram Staying with the Texans! Caserio's LATEST Texans Moves! -BREAKING Texans News Monday-Former Eagles SAFETY Reed Blankenship to H-Town -An EMBARRASSING Loss for the Rockets Last Night in San Antonio.. -T-Mil's BEST BET$ for Monday Night Around the NBA!$!$ -Say it Ain't So.. The NBA has CANCELLED Hawks' Magic City Night in Atlanta! -Ron 'THE SHOW' had a Rodeo Dilemma Over Weekend Regarding Adult Beverages!

How confident are you that the Texans are going to bring in an O-Lineman that's better than Tytus Howard..?

-Are the Texans Setting Up to Go 'ALL-IN'?!? -An EMBARRASSING Loss for the Rockets Last Night in San Antonio.. -Weekend's Best, Weekend's Worst Around the World of Sports!

-Some of these NFL MOVES Around the League have Stoerner 'Football Horny'! -T-Mil is PISSED, folks! The World Baseball Classic & a Twitter Mishap LOL! -Say it Ain't So.. The NBA has CANCELLED Hawks' Magic City Night in Atlanta!

-NFL FREE AGENCY MADNESS! A LOT of Roster moves Monday around the league!! -T-Mil's BEST BET$ for Monday Night Around the NBA!$!$ -BREAKING Texans News Monday-Former Eagles SAFETY Reed Blankenship to H-Town

There's a new SAFETY in Houston for these Texans & that THRIVING defense!

-Texans BREAKING NEWS: Houston has RELEASED RB Joe Mixon; -Contract Extension for Texans Pass Rusher Danielle Hunter! PAY DAY- -An UGLY Loss Last Night for the Rockets to VERY Short Handed Warriors Squad -Time for these Texans to Open that Check Book this Offseason? -Are there some Astros JOBS Very Much 'On the Line' this Baseball Season?! -MORE Texans Breaking News on Friday! TE Dalton Schultz gets an Extension! -Texans Makin' Friday MOVES! Mixon Released, Schultz Extended, & MORE! -Putting Cash in YOUR Pockets, Drive Family! T-Mil's Best Bet$ for Fri.!$

Let's be clear, Houston- if the Texans are serious about winning, there's one thing they MUST do.. Open the check book for a top tier Center to put on that Texan O-Line in 2026!

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

Source: Texans signing veteran tight end Dalton Schultz to one-year, $12.6 million extension through 2027 season after career-high 82 catches! Houston General Manager Nick Caserio's BUSY week of roster molding continued on Friday!

Does last year's NFL Draft & the Houston Texans draft class selected give you confidence in General Manager Nick Caserio to get this O-Line rebuild/re-tool right THIS time..??

The 'MIXON Saga' of sorts in H-Town came to it's end Friday afternoon during THE DRIVE..!

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.

Seth and Sean discuss some of what jumped out at them from their conversation with Texans GM Nick Caserio, including the Tytus Howard and David Montgomery trades.

Seth and Sean dive into some clips of the more intriguing things Texans GM Nick Caserio had to say in their conversation earlier.

ohn McClain reacts to the impending Tytus Howard and David Montgomery trades, Jerry Schuplinski takes over as QB coach, and the 2026 coaching staff is set. Plus flag football. Marc Vandermeer goes solo on a packed Wednesday night that covers the full spectrum from blockbuster trade reactions to girls flag football. Hall of Fame writer John McClain opens the show with his trademark candor on the week's two trades: he loves the David Montgomery deal — "some members of the national media were criticizing it and I don't understand why" — highlighting that Montgomery's 33 rushing touchdowns over the last three years dwarf the Texans' red zone production (Montgomery had eight touchdowns alone last year; the entire Texans backfield had nine). McClain predicts Nick Caserio will trade out of the first round for the second consecutive year, potentially acquiring three second-round picks, and sees as many as three new offensive line starters in 2026. On Tytus Howard, he understands the financial reality with the Will Anderson Jr. extension looming — Anderson "might be the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history." McClain also weighs in on the Colts' transition tag on Daniel Jones, calls the Anthony Richardson pick "one of the biggest mistakes in the history of the draft," predicts Alec Pierce lands with Drake Maye and the Patriots, and offers his skepticism on Kyler Murray's work habits. Marc then breaks down the 2026 coaching staff announcement, headlined by Jerry Schuplinski taking over as quarterbacks coach after Jerrod Johnson's departure. Marc details Schuplinski's extensive NFL résumé — Patriots (three Super Bowls), Dolphins, Giants, Raiders, Rams under Sean McVay — and cites glowing endorsements from Ryan Fitzpatrick and Jimmy Garoppolo about his specific impact on their development. He emphasizes that the John Carroll connection doesn't define Schuplinski; his decade-plus of NFL experience across multiple offensive systems does. Marc also celebrates the returns of Corey Undlin (defensive passing game coordinator) and Dino Vasso despite both receiving outside interview interest. The middle segment features Amon-Ra St. Brown's podcast comments on Montgomery's departure from Detroit — "He's an RB1 on 31 other teams... I told everyone, keep him on your fantasy team because he's about to go even crazier" — and Marc's deep dive into NBC's throwback NBA broadcast, complete with Houstonized versions of the classic NBC and CBS basketball themes tied to Rockets championship memories. The show closes with Brett Stewart, Director of Youth Football Development for the Texans, discussing the explosive growth of girls flag football — 130-plus high school teams across Texas, the push for UIL sanctioning, the combined Senior Showcase that drew 525 boys and 228 girls with 70-plus college programs offering scholarships on the spot, and the road to the 2028 Olympics. Marc and Brett also build an all-Texans Olympic flag football roster featuring C.J. Stroud, Derek Stingley Jr., Nico Collins, Calen Bullock, and Kamari Lassiter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are LIVE from the Lahd Hahse, Lucas Oil Stadium for NFL Combine. In the first hour, we are joined by Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane and new Head Coach Joe Brady to talk about their favorite parts of the Combine, draft stories like Laremy Tunsil's, how they approach the Draft & Free Agency, how big the Bison are at the Bills' new stadium, and more. To start the second hour, Texans GM Nick Caserio stopped by to reiterate that the Texans are not trading CJ Stroud, what goes into building the NFL's best defense, what makes DeMeco Ryans a great Head Coach, potentially moving up or down from the 28th pick and more. Right after Nick Caserio we are joined by living legend and 14-time World Champion, WWE Superstar Randy Orton, who talks about his upcoming match at Elimination Chamber, his legendary finisher the RKO, how the business has changed over the years, how he takes care of his body now vs back in the day, his love for Elden Ring and more. To close the second hour, we are joined by businessman & Indiana Governor Mike Braun to discuss the legislation to clear the path for the Chicago Bears to move across state lines to Indiana, his background in business, what Indiana needs to legalize, and more.  In the third hour, 7 year NFL veteran Linebacker and Panthers GM Dan Morgan drops by to talk about the resiliency of Bryce Young, the growth of the Panthers football team & culture, the possibility of trading Andy Dalton, his relationship with owner David Tepper, drafting a guy like Tetaroia McMillan, and more. We close things out today with Broncos HC Sean Payton stopping by to talk about the unfortunate Bo Nix injury, how he's approaching this offseason, handing over play-calling to OC Davis Webb, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We will be back LIVE from the Lahd Hahse tomorrow and Friday. Appreciate the hell out of all of you. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices