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Will Anderson Jr.'s comments get P&P wondering whether one NFL team didn't exactly have the best relationship with him during the pre-draft process.

Payne & Pendergast hears from DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud as they react to losing wide receiver Jayden Higgins for the season with a torn ACL. The guys discuss what the injury means for the Texans' offense and have some fun with the potential wide receiver options Houston could bring in to help replace Higgins' production. The conversation then shifts to Will Anderson Jr., as P&P reacts to comments that raise questions about whether one NFL team had a less-than-great relationship with Anderson during the pre-draft process. The hour wraps with more on C.J. Stroud's contract situation, as the guys react to Adam Schefter's report that the Texans and Stroud remain far apart in extension talks.

Payne & Pendergast kicks off the show with a full reaction to the Texans' preseason matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, breaking down what stood out, which players helped themselves, and what the game revealed about Houston as the regular season gets closer. The conversation then shifts to C.J. Stroud's contract situation, as P&P reacts to Adam Schefter reporting that the Texans and their franchise quarterback are not close on a contract extension, raising questions about how negotiations could play out moving forward. The first hour wraps with P&P Headlines, covering the biggest stories from around the sports world. P&P continues its Texans-Raiders reaction by focusing on the things they liked from Houston's performance, including the offensive line, rookies, and other players who made the most of their opportunities. The guys then hand out their Winners & Losers from Texans vs. Raiders, looking at who boosted their stock and who still has work to do. The conversation shifts across town to the Astros, as P&P reacts to Houston getting crushed 18-3 by the Angels and discusses what went wrong in an ugly night for the club. Later, P&P hears from DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud as they discuss losing wide receiver Jayden Higgins for the season with a torn ACL. The guys break down what the injury means for the Texans offense and have some fun with potential wide receivers Houston could bring in to help replace Higgins. The conversation then turns to Will Anderson Jr., as comments from the Texans star raise questions about whether one NFL team didn't exactly have the best relationship with him during the pre-draft process. The guys also circle back to C.J. Stroud's contract, reacting to Adam Schefter's report that the two sides remain far apart on a new deal. The show wraps with P&P Take-A-Mania, as Harry Douglas' Jayden Daniels take enters the ring and the guys try to find a take strong enough to knock him off. Then P&P looks across the Texans roster and asks which player could have a breakout season and earn the first Pro Bowl selection of their career as Houston prepares to enter the regular season.

Kevin and Cory debate whether Cowboys' Tyler Smith deserves a spot in the NFL top 10 following Will Anderson Jr.'s ranking. They also discuss the intensity of joint practices between the Giants and Dolphins and explore the feasibility of an international division expansion.

Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz make their predictions for every major NFL award ahead of the 2026 season. They give the MVP case for Joe Burrow, the defensive player of the year case for Will Anderson Jr., the rookie of the year case for Fernando Mendoza, and give other candidates for those awards as well as offensive player of the year, defensive rookie of the year, comeback player of the year, and coach of the year.   0:00 Intro 0:35 2026 NFL award predictions 2:29 MVP 19:23 Defensive player of the year 30:03 Offensive player of the year 40:49 Offensive rookie of the year 48:44 Defensive rookie of the year 51:44 Comeback player of the year 55:12 Coach of the year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Young WAJ terrorizing Quarterbacks--but this time on Payne & Pendergast? .. Will Anderson with speed that's hard to imagine.. LOL!

Hour 2 - Familiar face, familiar anger--Deshaun Watson & the Brown; A speedy version of Texans' pass-rusher Will Anderson Jr. AKA WAJ creates MADNESS on Payne & Pendergast LOL!

Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz make their predictions for every major NFL award ahead of the 2026 season. They give the MVP case for Joe Burrow, the defensive player of the year case for Will Anderson Jr., the rookie of the year case for Fernando Mendoza, and give other candidates for those awards as well as offensive player of the year, defensive rookie of the year, comeback player of the year, and coach of the year.   0:00 Intro 0:35 2026 NFL award predictions 2:29 MVP 19:23 Defensive player of the year 30:03 Offensive player of the year 40:49 Offensive rookie of the year 48:44 Defensive rookie of the year 51:44 Comeback player of the year 55:12 Coach of the year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz make their predictions for every major NFL award ahead of the 2026 season. They give the MVP case for Joe Burrow, the defensive player of the year case for Will Anderson Jr., the rookie of the year case for Fernando Mendoza, and give other candidates for those awards as well as offensive player of the year, defensive rookie of the year, comeback player of the year, and coach of the year.   0:00 Intro 0:35 2026 NFL award predictions 2:29 MVP 19:23 Defensive player of the year 30:03 Offensive player of the year 40:49 Offensive rookie of the year 48:44 Defensive rookie of the year 51:44 Comeback player of the year 55:12 Coach of the year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ari Meirov is back with the 15th episode of our 32 Team Training Camp tour, this time with former NFL DT and current Houston radio host/analyst Seth Payne lending his expertise on his former team, the Texans! Seth explains where C.J. Stroud's head is at amid contract hopes and a poor end to 2025, how Tank Dell is looking in his return to the field, and how far can the Texans defense really take them? 00:00 - Cold Open 00:59 - Texans Offseason Focus 03:45 - David Montgomery Trade 06:50 - C.J. Stroud's Playoff Growth & Mindset 09:35 - C.J. Stroud's Contract Extension Outlook 11:58 - Extension Dilemma: Pay Now vs. Wait 14:50 - Rookie Keylan Rutledge's Rapid Rise 17:25 - Offensive Line Continuity & Year 2 Improvement 20:35 - Tank Dell's Rehab & Return Timeline 22:35 - 13 Personnel & Rookie Marlon Klein 26:38 - Elite Defense Standard & Reed Blankenship 28:58 - Danielle Hunter & Will Anderson Jr. 33:20 - Sheldon Rankins' Veteran Leadership 35:55 - Kamari Lassiter & Secondary Strengths 38:38 - Defining 2026 Season Success NFL Spotlight is dedicated to shining a light on those in the NFL that deserve a spotlight with top-notch insight and research from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/BenAllenSports Follow The 33rd Team on X: https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB #texans #cjstroud #houstontexans #nfl #fantasyfootball #nicocollins #willanderson #derekstingley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 3 of Jeremy and Joe! Stroud said something Jeremy didn't like, and it led to a bigger theory that he has on Stroud Fernando Mendoza is CHEESY Play a game based on how fast Will Anderson Jr talks, he's so SWARMY! Plus named the Junkie of the Day!

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with a Throwdown Thursday. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, and Manti Te’o answer if Carson Beck or Fernando Mendoza will get their first regular-season start first? Will Aidan Hutchinson or Will Anderson Jr. have more sacks this season? Which player in the NFL has the most to prove this season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CHARGERS vs TEXANS PREGAME SHOW | NFL Preseason Week 1 2026 It's football season, baby! The Los Angeles Chargers travel to Houston to take on the Texans in the 2026 NFL Preseason opener live from NRG Stadium!Game Info: Thursday, August 13, 2026 8:00 PM ET NRG Stadium, Houston, TX NFL Network / Local broadcasts Both teams enter the preseason 0-0 with plenty of roster battles heating up. Expect limited (or zero) action from the big stars — C.J. Stroud and most Texans starters are not expected to play, while Justin Herbert and the Chargers' key guys will likely sit or see very limited snaps. This one's all about the young talent, backups, and guys fighting for a 53-man roster spot!Team Snapshot (2025 Season Stats)Houston Texans• Elite defense that allowed a league-low 17.2 points and 277.2 yards per game• C.J. Stroud: 3,041 passing yards, 19 TDs• Danielle Hunter: 15 sacks• Nico Collins: 1,117 receiving yards Los Angeles Chargers• Justin Herbert: 3,727 passing yards, 26 TDs, 94.1 rating• Tuli Tuipulotu: 13 sacks• Ladd McConkey: 789 receiving yards• Strong defensive foundation under Jim Harbaugh Players to Watch Chargers• DJ Uiagalelei – Battling Trey Lance for the backup QB job. Big arm, big opportunity.• Omarion Hampton – Young RB looking to claim the lead back role.• Tuli Tuipulotu & Khalil Mack – Pass-rush duo that can wreck a game even in limited snaps.• Ladd McConkey / Quentin Johnston / Tre' Harris – WR room competition heating up. Texans• Davis Mills / Graham Mertz – Expected to handle the QB duties with Stroud sitting.• Will Anderson Jr. & Danielle Hunter – One of the most feared edge duos in the NFL.• Rookies and camp standouts fighting for roster spots across the board. Viral Stats & Fun Facts • Jim Harbaugh is 13-10 SU and ATS in the preseason as a head coach• DeMeco Ryans is 7-3 SU and 6-4 ATS in the preseason• These two teams will also face off in the regular season (Week 9 at SoFi)• Texans defense was historically stingy last year — can the Chargers' young offense move the ball?Who takes the W in this preseason battle? Drop your score predictions in the comments! Like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell so you never miss a Bolts or Texans breakdown!#Chargers #Texans #NFLPreseason #BoltUp #WeAreTexans #NFL #PregameShow #FootballIsBack #ChargersVsTexans #Herbert #CJStroud #WillAnderson #TuliTuipulotu #NFL2026

Brief shoving exchange after a snap between Texans rookie center Keylan Rutledge and All-Pro edge Will Anderson Jr. earlier today out at Training Camp!!!

The Rams are loaded on defense after adding Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie, but are they better than the Texans' defense? Houston has Will Anderson Jr. and Derek Stingley Jr. What about at defensive line specifically? Which group would you rather have? Join the debate at House of Horns. 

This Houston Texans PASS RUSH just got a little bit deeper-& the defensive line was already THRIVING folks! Welcome back to the H, JD Clowney!

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Monday. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler open the month of August by reacting to the biggest move of trade deadline day before working through a full Monday baseball card and unveiling their next NFL win total on the Houston Texans. At 00:00 Munaf sets the stage for a busy trade deadline session, and at 01:53 the pair discusses Tarik Skubal moving from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers, a trade that pushed Los Angeles' World Series odds from roughly plus 175 down to plus 150. At 02:39 they preview the Nationals hosting the Phillies, where Trevor Williams starts opposite Aaron Nola just after Philadelphia added Luis Arraez to play second base, with Dave leaning toward the Nationals team total over three and a half runs given Nola's bloated recent numbers and Munaf backing the same direction with a strong seasonal over trend for Washington. At 06:37 they turn to the Cardinals visiting the Yankees, where Michael McGreevy faces Cam Schlittler, with both hosts leaning toward the under given New York's heavy favorite price and Schlittler's strong road splits. At 09:48 they cover the Pirates at the Brewers, with Bubba Chandler opposing Brandon Sproat, both hosts landing on the Pittsburgh team total over given Sproat's control issues. At 13:13 they preview the Dodgers at the Cubs, Justin Wrobleski against Matthew Boyd, with Dave taking Chicago at plus money and Munaf citing a profitable trend fading teams on the road the day after Sunday night baseball. At 16:30 they break down the Padres at the Diamondbacks, Michael King against Brandon Pfaadt, with Dave siding with Arizona at a cheap price while Munaf prefers San Diego given King's strong history against this opponent. At 20:17 they run through quick hits on the Giants at the Rangers, the Blue Jays at the Astros with Shane Bieber and Cristian Javier, and the Rays at the Rockies with Ian Seymour and Michael Lorenzen, flagging Colorado's hot home scoring trend. At 23:07 the conversation shifts to football, where Munaf and Dave unveil the Houston Texans win total of nine and a half, discussing a defense built around Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, Derek Stingley Jr., Reed Blankenship, and the returning Jadeveon Clowney, along with questions about the offensive line protecting C.J. Stroud and the additions of David Montgomery and Woody Marks in the backfield, ultimately landing on the over. At 31:41 Munaf shares a promo code for Pregame.com, RBI50, good for fifty dollars off the Major League Baseball second half all access package through the World Series. The episode closes at 33:03 with best bets, Dave taking the Washington Nationals team total over three and a half runs and Munaf going with the Rays and Rockies first five innings over six, wrapping a trade deadline day that reshaped several rosters and a season-opening look at one of the league's most anticipated teams heading into the fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After two days of Houston Texans training camp, several themes are already beginning to emerge. Seth breaks down 10 early developments that could shape the season, including the offense's increased physicality, cleaner pre-snap operation, greater emphasis on precision and a renewed commitment to the outside-zone running game. Plus, why the running backs and tight ends could become major parts of the passing attack, how Will Anderson Jr. is setting the standard for the entire roster, what Kayden McDonald is showing as a rookie, and why the offensive line already appears to have a different personality. It's still early—and the pads haven't come on yet—but the environment around C.J. Stroud looks considerably more promising than it did a year ago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You gave up on the Texans after that miserable playoff loss to New England. We understand. But training camp is here, so it's time to reactivate your fandom. Seth takes a chronological—and occasionally sarcastic—trip through everything that happened during Houston's offseason: the David Montgomery trade, the departures of Tytus Howard, Juice Scruggs and Joe Mixon, the offensive-line overhaul, the Texans' physicality-focused draft class, and the extensions for Will Anderson Jr. and Azeez Al-Shaair. Plus, E.J. Speed's devastating injury, C.J. Stroud's comments about his contract situation, Tank Dell's return to limited football activity and the biggest question entering camp: Did the Texans finally build an offense tough enough to complement their championship-caliber defense? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris preview the Houston Texans' 25th season with a position-by-position breakdown of the offense and defense heading into training camp 2026. Topics include the revamped offensive line featuring Wyatt Teller, Keylan Rutledge, and Braden Smith, the David Montgomery-Woody Marks backfield, C.J. Stroud in Year 2 of the offense, the NFL's top-ranked defense led by Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr., the Stingley-Lassiter corner combo, Netflix's Quarterback series, Janice McNair's legacy, and a deep dive into NFL.com's non-QB MVP candidates across the AFC South.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Harris and Marc Vandermeer break the biggest Houston sports radio news in years — Sports Radio 610 officially becomes 95.7 The Fan on August 13, debuting on the Texans' preseason opener against the L.A. Chargers. The hosts count down what they're most excited to see at training camp, from David Montgomery's running style to Will Anderson Jr. mentoring Aireontae Ersery, the potential Tank Dell return, and the nuances of 53-man roster battles. S M.J. Stewart joins from internal media days to discuss his torn quad rehab, entering his ninth NFL season, the defense's championship-level chemistry, and playing internationally. Plus, NFL Top 100 updates (Nico Collins #58, Dion Dawkins #57, Jalen Hurts #56, CeeDee Lamb #55), the Chiefs' new stadium renderings, and the Jets' whiteout helmet reveal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler react to Bill Barnwell's latest article examining which NFL players are worth first-round picks in a trade. The guys break down Barnwell's assessment of the Texans, including his belief that both C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. would command at least two first-round picks in a deal. Listen to the full conversation as Clanton and Wexler discuss what those projected trade values say about Houston's roster and what they could mean for the franchise's short- and long-term outlook.Plus, they examine where Nico Collins fits into the Texans' trade-value conversation.

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.

-Here's your list: Vince Young (QB); Adrian Peterson (RB); Larry Fitzgerald, Michael Crabtree, Julio Jones (WR); Brock Bowers (TE);Bryant McKinnie, Joe Thomas (OT); Quentin Nelson, David DeCastro (OG); and Barrett Jones (C)-Defense: Terrell Suggs, Will Anderson Jr. (Edge); Ndamukong Suh, Aaron Donald (DT); Luke Kuechly, Micah Parsons (LB); PatrickPeterson, Patrick Surtain II (CB); Tyrann Mathieu (NB); Troy Polamalu, Ed Reed (S). What a damn list of studs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fox Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt picks the best players since 2000 to make his All-21st Century team in College Football. How do you choose between QB's like Joe Burrow,  Cam Newton, Vince Young, Tim Tebow and others? That's the challenge Klatt takes on to build out his team. He debates between all-time great Running Backs like Christian McCaffery, Derrick Henry, Adrian Peterson and Reggie Bush but only one can be selected.  On the defensive side of the ball, it doesn't get any easier deciding between players like Myles Garrett,  Will Anderson Jr and an Edge rusher from the early 2000's that put up one of the greatest seasons we've ever seen. Secondary players like Ed Reed and Tyrann Mathieu battle it out with more recent players like Caleb Downs and Patrick Surtain. Let the debates begin! Chapters 🏈 0:00-1:24 Klatt's all century CFB team  1:25-3:57 Quarterback 3:58-7:10 Running back 7:11-10:39 Wide receiver  10:40-11:58 Tight end  11:59-13:07 Offensive tackle 13:08-14:28 Offensive guard  14:29-15:24 Center 15:25-17:21 Athlete 17:22-20:17 Edge 20:18-22:57 Defensive tackle 22:58-25:03 Linebacker 25:04-26:42 Cornerback  26:43-27:53 Nickelback 27:54-30:57 Safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio Said WHAT About the Texans/CJ Stroud..?! full 726 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:37:42 +0000 l5XZeFicPQrCojnHic9wk3Lrc8VE8X8f nfl,mike florio,afc,cj stroud,houston texans,nico collins,pro football talk,demeco ryans,pft,c.j. stroud,afc south,nfl news,will anderson jr.,texans,florio,stroud,caserio,nfl news,nfl news notes,houston texans news,houston texans defense,texans news notes,houston texans offense,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,mike florio,afc,cj stroud,houston texans,nico collins,pro football talk,demeco ryans,pft,c.j. stroud,afc south,nfl news,will anderson jr.,texans,florio,stroud,caserio,nfl news,nfl news notes,houston texans news,houston texans defense,texans news notes,houston texans offense,sports Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio Said WHAT About the Texans/CJ Stroud..?! 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 https://player.amperwa

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..!

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

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.

S Jaylen Reed joins Marc Vandermeer and John Harris at Texans media days to discuss his expanded Year 2 role, modeling his game after Jalen Pitre, the Reed Blankenship addition, and his Detroit roots. Plus, Marc and John recap an electric FIFA World Cup at Reliant Stadium, debate the Folarin Balogun red card controversy, and break down the NFL Top 100 with Will Anderson Jr. named as a potential 2026 MVP candidate.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.

Will Anderson Jr., Calen Bullock, Derek Stingley Jr.-we know the usual HARD-HITTIN' Texans suspects on the defensive side of the ball.. How far can those fellas/DeMeco's Defense for the Texans carry the team in 2026 within this AFC..!?!

Seth, Sean and Raheel react to and assess Robert Mays's notion that Will Anderson Jr. is the best non-QB player in the NFL under age 25, and Cam Jordan signing a 1-year deal with the Saints.

Seth and Sean, along with Raheel, discuss the Astros 4-2 win, their gnawing concerns moving forward, assess the notion that Will Anderson Jr. is the best non-QB player in the NFL under age 25, and go through the day's Headlines.

Seth and Sean, along with Raheel, discuss the Astros 4-2 win, their gnawing concerns moving forward, assess the notion that Will Anderson Jr. is the best non-QB player in the NFL under age 25, go through the day's Headlines, react to Brendan Sorsby's agent defending his client on our sister station 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, go through the local stories we glossed over in What's Happenin' Heezy, dive into their first World Cup gambling story, talk about what Dr. David Chao had to say about Alec Pierce and Daniel Jones' injuries, Raheel lays out 5 road trips of varying lengths that folks have to take, the guys react to Corentin Moutet cussing for fun in his post-match interview, discuss Jeremy Pena showing up as 3rd on Jeff Passan's most tradable players, what Brendan Sorsby's agent had to say in defense of his client, if Americans are beginning to tire of Freddy the German and all the places he's visiting, and see what Reggie and Paul have coming up on ITL.

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.

The most VITAL football season in Houston since the arrival of CJ Stroud & Will Anderson Jr. is LOADING, y'all..!!

Seth and Sean discuss how the Astros have looked since they "reset" the season, and Will Anderson Jr. debunking the misconception that he put on just a TON of muscle this offseason.

Seth and Sean discuss some of the hot topics coming out of OTAs yesterday, including seeing Tank doing some things and Will Anderson Jr. out there looking like a Greek god.

Seth and Sean discuss what Will Anderson Jr. had to say to the media about his wrecking shop in practice, if there are Super Bowl expectations for the Texans this season, and if he feels more pressure after his contract extension.

Seth and Sean discuss some of the hot topics Nick Caserio talked about with them including his hinting at a timeframe for us to see Tank Dell back in action, react to Will Anderson Jr. explaining why he wrecks practice and if the Texans have Super Bowl aspirations this season, assess if what Nick Caserio said about CJ Stroud indicates if they agree on the idea that CJ's held up his end of the bargain in getting better at football, and see what Reggie and Lopez's question of the day is.

Seth and Sean discuss Abreu stinking up the joint in the Astros 10-6 loss, the defense being dominant in Texans OTAs yesterday, dive into the aftermath of the Myles Garrett trade, go through the day's Headlines, talk about what Nico said when asked about his raise, the results to their poll on which free agent d-end fans would want, talk with Texans GM Nick Caserio, discuss some takeaways immediately following their interview with Texans GM Nick Caserio, what Jayden Higgins says is different in these OTAs, assess if they think Russell Wilson will be good for CBS, circle back to some of the hot topics Nick Caserio talked about with them including his hinting at a timeframe for us to see Tank Dell back in action, react to Will Anderson Jr. explaining why he wrecks practice and if the Texans have Super Bowl aspirations this season, assess if what Nick Caserio said about CJ Stroud indicates if they agree on the idea that CJ's held up his end of the bargain in getting better at football, and see what Reggie and Lopez's question of the day is.

- DeMeco Ryans With Heavy Praise for Will Anderson Jr.- Renaming the Houston Texans Defense.- Jared McCain and his Nails.- SMU QB Kevin Jennings- Gambling in College Athletics.- World Cup & Diego Luna not Making the World Cup Roster.

Seth and Sean dive into what CJ Stroud had to say when asked about his contract situation, something a lot of people may be getting wrong in interpreting it, and Will Anderson Jr. perhaps being too disruptive in practice.

Seth and Sean dive into what Texans S Jalen Pitre had to say about Will Anderson Jr. causing chaos in practice and why the Texans have the best secondary in the league.