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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..!!

Madison Square Garden MADNESS! Knicks Make HISTORY in Game 4 Win! + Hughley: "DeMeco is Setting the Tone, & the Message is CLEAR" .. OH MY! + Astros Lose Series Last Night they Simply Can NOT Be Losing..

Nate Tice is joined by Diante Lee to draft the top 16 defensive players in the NFL heading into the 2026 season. The duo start with the six top defenders, including a surprise first overall pick in Will Anderson Jr, plus Myles Garrett, Micah Parsons, Patrick Surtain II, Chris Jones and Jeffery Simmons. Further down the list, Nate & Diante shout out a few more defensive tackles worthy of recognition and break down why Fred Warner and Kyle Hamilton make their top-12 despite playing at lower-value positions. The duo wrap things up with Quinyon Mitchell barely making the list and going back to back with another Philadelphia Eagles corner in Cooper DeJean, wondering whether Maxx Crosby can avoid dropping off this season and much more. (6:00) - Top defensive players: top 6 (37:20) - Top defensive players: #7-12 (1:21:25) - Top defensive players: #13-16 Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

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.

ITL reacts to comments from Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke regarding whether the defense should ever ease up on players like Will Anderson Jr. during practice. The guys debate whether the Houston Texans have done everything possible to help C. J. Stroud succeed or if there's still one thing missing. Is Houston's dominant defense actually making life harder on Stroud and the offense during practice? In what world does Will Anderson create bad habits? ITL discusses whether the answer is simply for the offense to get better, or if there is a point where an elite defense can make practice reps counterproductive. The guys also debate whether ones-versus-ones work is truly the best way to develop the offense heading into a critical season. Later, the focus shifts to special teams after Texans special teams coordinator Frank Ross discussed the possibility of rookie running back Woody Marks contributing on special teams and what that could mean for his path to playing time. The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What are you "professional" at?

ITL plays a Texans edition of Would You Rather, debating several difficult choices facing Houston as training camp approaches. Would you rather see Keylan Rutledge start at center in Week 1 or have Tank Dell fully healthy and 100 percent for the season opener? Would you rather see Will Anderson Jr. take more plays off during 11-on-11 periods at training camp to help the offense develop, or keep the pressure on and force the offense to rise to the challenge? The guys tackle those scenarios and more while debating what would best position the Houston Texans for success this season. Then it's Figgy's Mixtape, featuring a look at the Top 10 Sweatiest Cities in America, a bizarre story involving someone searching for Reggie from Texas, and a special salute to longtime Audacy engineer Andy as he heads into retirement after a remarkable career in radio.

ITL reacts to comments from Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke regarding whether the defense should ever ease up on players like Will Anderson Jr. during practice. The guys debate whether the Houston Texans have done everything possible to help C. J. Stroud succeed or if there's still one thing missing. Is Houston's dominant defense actually making life harder on Stroud and the offense during practice? In what world does Will Anderson create bad habits? ITL discusses whether the answer is simply for the offense to get better, or if there is a point where an elite defense can make practice reps counterproductive. The guys also debate whether one-on-one work is truly the best way to develop the offense heading into a critical season. Later, the focus shifts to special teams after Texans special teams coordinator Frank Ross discussed the possibility of rookie running back Woody Marks contributing on special teams and what that could mean for his path to playing time. Around The NFL with Brandon Scott features reaction to Jared Verse taking Dillon Gabriel's number, Trent Williams weighing in on the blockbuster Myles Garrett trade, and more headlines from around the league. B Scott also explains why he wasn't completely sold on some of the answers given by Nick Caley during his media session and whether Texans fans should be concerned. Later, John Harris joins the show to share his biggest observations from Texans OTAs, including standout performers and what fans should realistically take away from offseason practices. Lunch-Time Confessions features a debate about whether the President should skip his son's wedding to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals, before ITL explores the hypothetical fallout of the Texans ever moving on from Stroud. The show wraps up with a Texans edition of Would You Rather, including debates involving Tank Dell's health, Keylan Rutledge's potential role at center, and whether Will Anderson should take more plays off during training camp. Figgy's Mixtape features the Top 10 Sweatiest Cities in America, a bizarre story involving someone searching for Reggie from Texas, and a tribute to longtime Audacy engineer Andy as he heads into retirement after an outstanding radio career. Plus, the QOTD asks listeners: What are you "professional" at?

This Will Anderson Jr. Thing is REALLY Annoying Our Guy Ron The Show.. LOL! full 783 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:11:05 +0000 Ig1fJrR2XhOTfT35My0ThiyeNPnm4Lbu nfl,afc,houston texans,demeco ryans,will anderson,afc south,nfl news,will anderson jr.,texans,will anderson jr,nfl news notes,houston texans news,houston texans defense,texans news notes,matt burke,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,afc,houston texans,demeco ryans,will anderson,afc south,nfl news,will anderson jr.,texans,will anderson jr,nfl news notes,houston texans news,houston texans defense,texans news notes,matt burke,sports This Will Anderson Jr. Thing is REALLY Annoying Our Guy Ron The Show.. LOL! 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.ampe

Altuve is BACK & In this Astros Lineup for Friday Night! + Will Anderson Jr.'s "MOTOR" has Folks Frustrated - Hour 3 Friday 06/05/26 full 2533 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:16:16 +0000 EHrLcoUfJJEhnvBzKLBIaIBkonYNG67m nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports Altuve is BACK & In this Astros Lineup for Friday Night! + Will Anderson Jr.'s "MOTOR" has Folks Frustrated - Hour 3 Friday 06/05/26 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.

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.

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.

Stock Up Stock Down: Houston Texans OFFENSE Edition as OTAs Roll On! full 733 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:16:52 +0000 o5Lm82v8EVhqijz7IBoQ3eyIezXPl7rc nfl,afc,cj stroud,houston texans,nick caserio,nico collins,demeco ryans,c.j. stroud,afc south,nfl news,will anderson jr.,texans,stroud,caserio,will anderson jr,nfl news notes,houston texans news,texans news notes,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,afc,cj stroud,houston texans,nick caserio,nico collins,demeco ryans,c.j. stroud,afc south,nfl news,will anderson jr.,texans,stroud,caserio,will anderson jr,nfl news notes,houston texans news,texans news notes,sports Stock Up Stock Down: Houston Texans OFFENSE Edition as OTAs Roll On! 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.amperwavepo

Will Anderson Jr. Says that it's, "COMMANDER CJ Stroud" Now Folks; full 858 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:24:41 +0000 0Xm40NbSJePLVQhjavU2RLr0x43uaRqj nfl,afc,cj stroud,houston texans,demeco ryans,will anderson,afc south,nfl news,will anderson jr.,texans,texans news,stroud,nick caley,will anderson jr,caley,nfl news notes,houston texans news,texans news notes,houston texans news notes,waj,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,afc,cj stroud,houston texans,demeco ryans,will anderson,afc south,nfl news,will anderson jr.,texans,texans news,stroud,nick caley,will anderson jr,caley,nfl news notes,houston texans news,texans news notes,houston texans news notes,waj,sports Will Anderson Jr. Says that it's, "COMMANDER CJ Stroud" Now Folks; 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.amperwavepodc

Will Anderson Jr. Says it's "COMMANDER Stroud" for this Texans Offense Now.. Hmm; + REAL or FAKE?! - Hour 2 Tuesday 06/02/26 full 2464 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:41:31 +0000 NWzq8QsZyuZOpSAXAmAqqKU65x6hmyzz nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports Will Anderson Jr. Says it's "COMMANDER Stroud" for this Texans Offense Now.. Hmm; + REAL or FAKE?! - Hour 2 Tuesday 06/02/26 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.

ITL reacts after Will Anderson Jr. spoke to the media following Houston Texans OTAs. The guys break down what stood out from the star pass rusher's comments, his mindset heading into the season, and whether Anderson is poised to make another leap as one of the faces of Houston's defense. ITL discusses the expectations surrounding Anderson and what his continued development could mean for a Texans team with championship aspirations. Then it's Lunch-Time Confessions before the crew turns its attention to Reggie Adetula, who has officially returned from Italy. Has the trip changed him? Is Reggie about to become THAT guy now that he's back? To close the hour, John Lopez puts Reggie to the test, seeing how much Europe may have altered his outlook, habits, and personality.

ITL debates whether it's finally time to buy into the Houston Astros despite the reality that they're still seven games under .500. With key players expected to return and the team playing its best baseball in weeks, the guys discuss whether Houston has given fans enough reason to be optimistic or if the record still tells the real story. Is this the beginning of a turnaround, or are people getting fooled by a good stretch? The focus then shifts to the Houston Texans and whether they have officially entered "Super Bowl or bust" territory. ITL debates if anything short of a deep playoff run would be considered a disappointment and whether expectations have finally reached championship levels. Around The NFL features reaction to blockbuster trades involving Myles Garrett heading to the Los Angeles Rams and A. J. Brown landing with the New England Patriots, along with discussion about how those moves impact the league. ITL also reacts to comments from DeMeco Ryans following Texans OTAs and debates what his latest media session revealed about the team's progress. Later, the guys break down what stood out after Will Anderson Jr. spoke to the media, discussing whether the star pass rusher is ready for another leap as one of the faces of Houston's defense. Lunch-Time Confessions centers around Reggie Adetula returning from Italy and whether the trip transformed him into "that guy," before John Lopez puts him through an Italy-themed test. The show wraps up by looking ahead to the NFL season with roughly 100 days remaining and discussing the biggest questions facing teams across the league. Figgy's Mixtape features a bizarre story involving a dog accidentally shooting a woman, discussion about Javon Kinlaw making headlines for his colorful language, and more strange internet stories. Plus, the QOTD asks listeners: What are some things most people consider essential that you rarely or never use?

Tuesday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler preview the Astros' upcoming series against the Pirates, react to Will Anderson Jr.'s latest comments from Texans OTAs, weigh in on Josh Hader's activation by the 'Stros, and much more!

It's only the first week of OTAs, so nobody should be making sweeping declarations about the Houston Texans just yet. But that doesn't mean we have to ignore the encouraging signs. In this episode of Bleav in Texans, Seth Payne breaks down 12 things it's perfectly reasonable to feel excited about after the first week of offseason practices. Among the topics: Will Anderson Jr. already wrecking practice, C.J. Stroud entering Year 2 in Nick Caley's offense, Jayden Higgins looking bigger and faster, Keylan Rutledge getting work at center, the Texans building a beefier offensive line, Jawhar Jordan pushing for a role in the backfield, Marte Mapu getting an opportunity at linebacker, and the possibilities created by rookie defensive tackle Kayden McDonald. Plus, why the Texans' secondary believes it can be the best in football, what Reed Blankenship could unlock for Jalen Pitre and Calen Bullock, and why the roster already feels deeper and more complete than it did a year ago. No overreactions. Just 12 reasons it's okay to believe the early buzz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John McClain joins Texans All-Access to break down OTA standouts, the tight end competition, Will Anderson Jr.'s DPOY case, and the revamped offensive line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- 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 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.

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.

Do you believe we will see a more competitive offense in camp this year, H-Town??

Demeco Ryans says he may have to sit out Will Anderson Jr. in some upcoming practices because he keeps wrecking practice with his play.

Arrighetti Continues to THRIVE on the Mound/Astros Continue to WIN! + Calming Down Texans' Will Anderson Jr. LOL! - Hour 1 Friday 05/29/26 full 2452 Fri, 29 May 2026 23:40:08 +0000 mJwgCLm0fD1e9cHEfeGx0jlzrrGz5Y1I nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,sports Arrighetti Continues to THRIVE on the Mound/Astros Continue to WIN! + Calming Down Texans' Will Anderson Jr. LOL! - Hour 1 Friday 05/29/26 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.

Seth and Sean talk about hummingbirds briefly then stack the card of top LT matchups for Will Anderson Jr. this season.

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris break down OTA Day 1 with Woody Marks, Will Anderson Jr.'s real-time learning, C.J. Stroud's sharp throws, and WR standouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth Payne shares his biggest takeaways from the Texans' first OTA practice open to the media, including how C.J. Stroud looked, why there's no reason to panic about Tank Dell's cautious ramp-up, and how Will Anderson Jr. continues to set the tone by wrecking practice. Seth also breaks down what he saw from the Texans' rookie class, including Keylan Rutledge, Kayden McDonald, Marlin Klein, Lewis Bond, and Wade Woodaz. Plus, thoughts on the offensive line, the tight end room, possible new wrinkles in Nick Caley's offense, Reed Blankenship's fit in the secondary, and the linebacker depth battle with E.J. Speed sidelined. It's only OTAs, so don't overreact — but there are still plenty of things worth watching. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

To the Texans point - I think they're playing with fire by seemingly trying to win on the margins, like most defensive coaches do.

B. Scott is joined by Big Sarge, the hardest working man in Houston sports media, to break down the Rockets' and Texans' offseasons and what's next for both squads.Brandon Scott, part of Houston's No. 1 sports leader SportsRadio 610, hosts The B-Block Podcast. SUBSCRIBE here and wherever you get your podcast.0:00 - Intro7:45 - Rockets Season Wrap-Up23:36 — Amen Thompson: Development & Extension Talk59:30 — Draft Regrets? The Reed Sheppard vs. Stephon Castle Debate1:08:56 — The KD Review 1:55:22 — Carlos Correa's Season-Ending Injury & The Houston Sports Curse2:00:31 – Texans Rookie Mini-Camp2:02:41 – Will Anderson Jr.'s Extension2:15:39 – The C.J. Stroud Debate2:40:40 – Texans Offense Has a Lot to Prove in 20262:47:18 – Outro Support the show

Houston Texans rookie minicamp gave us our first real look at how DeMeco Ryans is introducing this draft class to the standard in Houston. On this episode, I react to the best moments from DeMeco Ryans, Kayden McDonald, and Keylan Rutledge after rookie minicamp. DeMeco made it clear that the Texans' culture is already established — now the rookies have to catch up. Kayden McDonald showed huge confidence, talking about joining “the best defense in the league,” chasing a Super Bowl, and helping Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter wreck games off the edge. Keylan Rutledge gave a very different kind of answer: mature, detailed, coachable, and all about earning his role up front. We'll get into what these clips reveal about the Texans' rookie class, why McDonald's swagger matters, how Rutledge fits the offensive line, and what DeMeco's message tells us about the type of players Houston is trying to build around. The Texans have a type — and rookie minicamp made it pretty obvious Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seth and Sean discuss the Rockets going down 0-2 to the Lakers, the Astros' pitching problem continuing as they lose 8-5 to Cleveland, what Will Anderson Jr. had to say about his contract extension, go through the day's Headlines, air out their frustration with the Rockets, their problems being larger than their injured players, what Will Anderson Jr. had to say about getting his bag and his relationship with DeMeco, react to what Mike Vrabel had to say to the media, see who Eric Edholm, Bucky Brooks and Brett Kollman each have the Texans picking in today's Mock Draft Injection, preview tomorrow's NFL Draft with Texans Sideline Reporter and FootballTakeover.com Czar, John Harris, talk about the Rockets being so bad that they made Brian Windhorst show an emotion, how safe Joe Espada and/or Dana Brown's jobs are, talk with former NFL defensive lineman for the Rams and Lions, Michael Brockers, about the draft and Texans, hear a remarkable piece of Will Anderson lore, discuss Mike Vrabel talking to the media, and see what the question of the day is with Reggie and Lopez. Also, Happy Birthday, Reggie!

Seth and Sean discuss Will Anderson Jr. explaining that he didn't even like or want to play football as a kid. Is this the most remarkable part of the Will Anderson lore?

Seth and Sean discuss the Rockets going down 0-2 to the Lakers, the Astros' pitching problem continuing as they lose 8-5 to Cleveland, what Will Anderson Jr. had to say about his contract extension, and go through the day's Headlines.

Seth and Sean discuss their frustration with the Rockets, their problems being larger than their injured players, what Will Anderson Jr. had to say about getting his bag and his relationship with DeMeco, react to what Mike Vrabel had to say to the media, and see who Eric Edholm, Bucky Brooks and Brett Kollman each have the Texans picking in today's Mock Draft Injection.

(0:00) Connor tells the story about “The Tech Table” at Bleacher Report(2:00) NEWS: Trent Williams, 49ers work out new deal(3:30) Texans, Will Anderson Jr. agree to 3-year contract extension(7:55) Zay Flowers criticizes John Harbaugh’s tough practices(13:45) Eric DeCosta on drafting older players(17:55) Simms 2026 Mock Draft Reactions: The homies ask about the Chiefs, Commanders, Giants, & PatriotsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth and Sean discuss the Astros getting a 9-2 win but the injuries still being an issue, what DeMeco Ryans had to say about the Will Anderson Jr. contract extension, go through the day's Headlines, dive into what DeMeco Ryans had to say about his approach to the rookies, Tank Dell's importance, and evaluating defensive linemen, look at the odds as to which position the Texans will draft, react to Dr. David Chao saying he thinks Kevin Durant could be back for game 2, see who Chad Reuter has the Texans picking in today's Mock Draft Injection, react to some pettiness about the Rockets and discuss their pettiness towards the Warriors in the PettyCast, assess which of the 3 big NFL Draft TV broadcasts seems most intriguing based on the talent, dive into Ken Rosenthal's piece laying out cases for and against the Astros moving on from Joe Espada, what DeMeco Ryans had to say about what he's looking to improve in the draft and how they know a player is SWARMy, discuss how likely it is Kevin Durant returns to action tonight for game 2, react to Mike Tomlin joining NBC's Football Night in America studio show, and talk about the question of the day with Reggie and Lopez.

Seth and Sean dive into what Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans had to say in yesterday's press conference about the Will Anderson Jr. contract extension and when they drafted Will.

Seth and Sean discuss the Astros getting a 9-2 win but the injuries still being an issue, what DeMeco Ryans had to say about the Will Anderson Jr. contract extension, and go through the day's Headlines.

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Seth and Sean discuss the news that CJ Stroud has arrived at the Texans' facility for voluntary workouts and their excitement and lack of concern for Will Anderson Jr. getting his contract extension.

Seth and Sean discuss the rather rough weekend in Houston sports with the Astros being swept and the Rockets going down 0-1 in their playoff series, talk about the Will Anderson extension, go through the day's Headlines, take a deep dive into Will Anderson getting his extension, discuss Dexter Lawrence being traded to the Bengals, give credit in Acknowledge Me, see what Bryant McFadden has the Texans doing with the 28th pick in the Mock Draft Injection, dive into the craziest stuff from the ESPN investigative article on the Russini-Vrabel drama, react to the 49ers extending LT Trent Williams, assess the notion that the Astros should be looking at extending Cam Smith early, dig in on the top draft and trade nuggets coming from ESPN's Adam Schefter, react to news that CJ Stroud has arrived at the Texans facility for voluntary offseason workouts, discuss Will Anderson Jr. getting his contract extension, assess how worried they are about the Rockets and Kevin Durant, and see what the question of the day is with Reggie and Lopez.

In ‘What's More Likely' Rich weighs in on the Las Vegas Raiders' quarterbacks room, if Panthers QB Bryce Young or Houston Texans QB CJ Stroud gets an extension first, if the Jacksonville Jaguars or Green Bay Packers have more regret for their big trades that flamed out with season-ending injuries to Travis Hunter and Micah Parsons, the NBA Playoffs, The Masters, and more. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the lack of true blue chip prospects in this year's NFL Draft, if a team like the Dallas Cowboys could make a big move and trade up in the draft, the Jaguars' decision to make Travis Hunter a full-time cornerback only, the Houston Texans' long-term plans for CJ Stroud and Will Anderson Jr., and how Alabama QB Ty Simpson compares to San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy. Rich weighs in on the New York Jets' options with their two first-round NFL Draft picks this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices