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A decision on Deshaun Watson's punishment, if any, may be coming soon.

Could an NFL Punishment for Deshaun Watson Be Coming Soon?

By Sean Pendergast

May 19, 2022

When the Texans finally traded Deshaun Watson back in the middle of March, I know there was a big part of the Texans' fan base that was just glad to see him leave, and thankful that they would never have to talk about him ever again. I know that this...

The Rockets hope to land another gem in the draft like they did with Jalen Green.

Rockets to Pick Third in Draft, Shake Up Coaching Staff

By Jeff Balke

May 18, 2022

It's still the playoffs for the NBA, but for every lottery team, Tuesday night was the first moment of a long offseason: the NBA draft lottery. The Rockets, who could pick no worse than fifth because they ended the season with the league's best record for the second year in...

Minor injuries to guys like Jeremy Peña gets Astros in trade mode.

Astros Week: A Broken Streak and an Early Trade

By Jeff Balke

May 18, 2022

All good things must come to an end, but rarely do they end with a sickening thud the way the Astros streak came to an abrupt halt Saturday with a 13-6 drubbing against the Nationals, one of the worst teams in baseball. Christian Javier, who had been brilliant in recent...

Lovie Smith says there's a backstory to every game on the Texans' schedule. Let's take a look.

The Backstory for Each Houston Texans Opponent in 2022

By Sean Pendergast

May 18, 2022

One of the best parts of the NFL schedule being announced is getting the reaction from the luminaries that will play and coach in these games, along with the higher-ups responsible for assembling the rosters. To that end, it was kind of funny last week to hear Texans GM Nick...

Texan fans have plenty of great oppoerutnites to go see the team play on the road in 2022.

Ranking the 2022 Houston Texans Road Trips for Fans

By Sean Pendergast

May 17, 2022

For those who missed the reveal of the Houston Texans' schedule from last week, let's get you caught up. Certainly, you can click the link to my article with some analysis on the schedule, OR you can watch one of the delightful videos the Texans' amazing social media team put...

Football bettors can wager on any of the Houston Texans' 2022 games.

Betting Lines Available on Every Houston Texans Game in 2022

By Sean Pendergast

May 16, 2022

I know that, for the most part, you guys come to these posts for some insight and analysis on the Houston sports scene, mostly football, and perhaps a chuckle or two each day. Sometimes, though, I do like to step out of my lane, and drift into some life advice...

Lovie Smith's first season as Texans head coach will have a schedule that is no easy order.

Houston Texans 2022 Schedule — The Official One

By Sean Pendergast

May 13, 2022

The "who" and the "when" of the NFL schedule are largely formulaic. Under the current system of scheduling, you can forecast who exactly is on the Texans' schedule, and where the games will be played, in perpetuity, aside from three variable games each season. However, the "when" is the fun...

Sugar Land native Jerry Hughes is the newest Houston Texan.

Four Thoughts on Jerry Hughes Signing With Houston Texans

By Sean Pendergast

May 12, 2022

One of the nice things about the draft that Nick Caserio and the Houston Texans just conducted a couple weeks ago is that they addressed practically every position group. The only pressing need that they didn't try to fill with a soon-to-be rookie was in the pass rush, so they've...

Jeremy Peña is one of the Astros best and most reliable players already.

Astros Week: 8-0 Run, JV's Near No-No

By Jeff Balke

May 11, 2022

The Astros had their best week of the season going 7-0 in their home stand and winning the first of a three-game set in Minnesota. The bats continue to struggle but the pitching has been spectacular, particularly the ageless Justin Verlander who came within five outs of the fourth no...

Nick Caserio had a nice draft class, but he is not ready to anoint them saviors yet.

Nick Caserio Tempers Expectations For Houston Texans Rookie Class

By Sean Pendergast

May 11, 2022

The Houston Texans had their annual charity golf tournament on Monday earlier this week. That event is always a "feel good" kind of day, largely because the team is raising literally hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity while giving the media a bonus availability post-draft and pre-minicamp. It's normally...

Brian Cushing is someone you would not want to make angry.

Six Houston Athletes You'd Least Like to Encounter During Road Rage

By Sean Pendergast

May 10, 2022

One of the detrimental side effects of the strange world we've been living in over the last couple years is that people have much shorter metaphorical fuses. We are a more uptight society, ready to rumble at the drop of a hat. I saw a statistic recently where it indicated...

Davis Mills is one reason Texan fans have some intriguing hope for the upcoming season.

2023 Early Mock Drafts Show Little Faith in Texans or QB Davis Mills

By Sean Pendergast

May 9, 2022

For the first time in a long time, there is hope enveloping the Houston Texans. The general manager, Nick Caserio, just conducted a very competent draft weekend ten days ago, the rookie class appears to be ready to help right away this season, and then there's the quarterback. At this...

Now let's see what the head coach can do with what the GM has added to the team.

POLL: 95 Percent of Houston Texan Fans Approve of Texans 2022 Draft Class

By Sean Pendergast

May 6, 2022

It's been over a week now since the Houston Texans made LSU cornerback Derek Stingley, Jr. and Texas A&M guard Kenyon Green the newest Texans first round picks. They followed that up with two solid days of sensible moves and intriguing draft selections. The end result was a nine man...

Tom Herman's old recruiting classes are making very little impact on NFL Draft weekend.

University of Texas Shutout On NFL Draft Weekend

By Sean Pendergast

May 5, 2022

When Tom Herman arrived at the University of Texas in late 2016, he arrived with a ton of bravado and big promises of national championships. He backed it up in recruiting, with top three classes in 2018 and 2019, on the heels of his first two seasons on the Forty...

Jose Altuve returns this week after a scary hamstring injury.

Astros Week: Pressly Nears Return, Dusty's 2,000

By Jeff Balke

May 4, 2022

While the Astros continue to muddle around .500, trying to get healthy and get off their sluggish start at the plate, there is plenty happening in and around the ballclub. The win over division rival Seattle on Monday was a good start at turning things around. Jeremy Peña continues to...

Lonnie Johnson can now go chase receivers in Kansas City.

Four Thoughts on the Texans Trading CB Lonnie Johnson to Kansas City

By Sean Pendergast

May 4, 2022

For the first time in years, there are positive vibes in and around NRG Stadium. Nick Caserio's nine man draft class is the biggest reason why everyone is so happy right now. Anything that is going to harsh these feelings must be quickly swept away, especially any toxicity that might...

Four Thoughts on the Texans Exercising Tytus Howard's 5th Year Option

By Sean Pendergast

May 3, 2022

Continuity has been scarce for the Houston Texans over the last two years. If you were a player drafted by Rick Smith or Brian Gaine, or even one tangentially attached to Bill O'Brien's brief era as general manager, either through the draft or free agency, chances are you're playing somewhere...

Derek Stingley, Jr. was the headliner of a stellar 2022 Houston Texans draft class.

Four Thoughts on the Houston Texans 2022 NFL Draft Class

By Sean Pendergast

May 2, 2022

On paper, this was Nick Caserio's second NFL Draft while in charge of the football operation for the Houston Texans, but in reality, this was the first one where we could really see how Caserio would operate as the general manager of this football team. In 2021, Caserio was still...

Nick Caserio made two big picks for the Texans on Thursday night.

Texans Draft Derek Stingley With Third Overall Pick In the NFL Draft

By Sean Pendergast

Apr 29, 2022

The Houston Texans have lived in a world of irrelevance when it comes to the NFL Draft the last two years. Thanks to the Laremy Tunsil trade made by Bill O'Brien, and the two first round picks sent out, the Texans drafted just five players in each of the last...

The Houston Texans draft party should be a beacon for hope in the coming seasons for Texan fans.

Important Houston Texans Things To Know For Tonight's NFL Draft

By Sean Pendergast

Apr 28, 2022

If you live in Houston, and you're saying to yourself "Wait, the NFL Draft starts TONIGHT? On a Thursday? This just doesn't feel right!" you are not off base. Do what the rest of us do — blame Bill O'Brien, for it was the Laremy Tunsil trade back in 2019...

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