Texans Podcasts

How did the Texans do in the back half of their draft?  Jon breaks down Julién Davenport, Carlos Watkins & Treston Decoud.  Plus, Ledyard looks at the Texans AFC South opponents to see how their draft compared to the Texans.

What did Jon think of Deshaun Watson & the Texans draft?  In the 1st part of our 2 part interview, Ledyard breaks down the Texans new QB, Zach Cunningham & D’Onta Foreman.  Is Foreman’s ability to be a bruising tackle breaker overrated?  You might be surprised to hear Jon’s opinion about the 3rd round pick.  …

We ask Locked on Jets Host John Butchko if newly signed Breno Giacomini will be much of a help at right tackle.  He tells us about his time with the Jets & the injury that cost him most of last season.  Plus, we get his thoughts on free agent tackle Ryan Clady & if he …

We ask Locked on Colts Host Matt Danely what he thought of their offseason.  Are they more equipped to challenge the Texans?  Danely breaks down their draft & free agency.  A former Texan & their new GM might’ve improved the weakest part of their roster.

Robert explains what he saw Saturday with our first look at the rookies.  Is there a new more hands on Bill O’Brien?  You’ll hear from O’Brien, Deshaun Watson & D’Onta Foreman. The Texans added a veteran free agent & some rookies.  Robert runs down the new additions & much more.

SB Nation’s Marcus Russell, who covers Oregon State for BuildingtheDam.com, explains how Texans 5th round pick Treston Decoud survived a rough upbringing, academic issues & dealt with his mother’s 2 bouts with Breast Cancer.  Russell compares Decoud to another 5th round cornerback who’s considered one of the best in the NFL.

Sports Radio 610 Producer Brian McDonald explains why The Texans also didn’t submit a qualifying tender offer to Jonathan Grimes & Akeem Dent.  Does Brian have an answer to the Texans right tackle question?  We get his thoughts on the Texans middle round draft picks & much more.

Can Watkins help replace Vince Wilfork at Nose Tackle?  We ask Ben, who covers Clemson for SB Nation, how Watkins’ skills will translate to the NFL.  He explains how Watkins was nearly killed in an auto accident & was almost quit football 4 years ago.

KPRC’s Adam Wexler breaks down the Spurs series, James Harden, Patrick Beverley’s impact, Capela stepping up, NBA playoff blowouts & the Texans draft.

How do the Rockets survive without Nene? KPRC’s Adam Wexler (1:25) breaks down the Spurs series, a tougher James Harden, Patrick Beverley’s impact, Capela stepping up, NBA playoff blowouts & the Texans Draft.
Do the Astros have an answer for the struggling Mike Fiers in their minors? AstrosFuture.com‘s Jimmy Price (25:08) looks at Fresno’s pitching …

SportsTalk 790’s Jayson Braddock explains why the Texans may be a good fit for Watson.  We ask him about D’Onta Foreman’s pass blocking & he gives us a couple of steals the Texans picked up in the undrafted free agent market.  Braddock also looks at who might be the starting right tackle.

We unravel the mysterious 4th round pick of the Texans with Bucknell Football’s Voice Doug Birdsong, who called the games of the new Texans tackle throughout his college career.  Is he really the player to be named later?  We explain a possible mystery or 2 about his name & Birdsong tells us why his background …

We ask CBS Austin Sports Director Bob Ballou if the Texans’ 3rd round pick can be a dominant NFL back.  Are there concerns about his pass protection skills?  Ballou addresses those perceptions & also explains why he didn’t play more early in his Longhorn career.

Is Deshaun the long awaited answer at quarterback?  The Chronicle’s Stephanie Stradley gives us her thoughts on the Texans’ draft & the chemistry between Rick Smith & Bill O’Brien.  Who starts at right tackle?  We ask her about some of the holes that needed to be filled this offseason.

Sports Radio 610 ‘Triple Threat’ Producer Brian McDonald says he has major concerns about Watson.  He makes a few QB comparisons that may scare you Texan fans on that ‘Watson High’.  We ask him if those issues are fixable in today’s show.

Is the Spurs match-up better than the Thunder? Robert & R.G. (1:25) break down the Rockets playoff run & wonder if the Rockets are built more for the postseason than San Antonio.
Is it too early to worry about the Astros starting pitchers not named Keuchel? Chronicle Astros Beat Writer Jake Kaplan (21:58) talks McCullers, …

NFL Analyst Andy Rioux joins us to talk about the winners & losers of the NFL Draft.  Did the Texans come back to the pack in the AFC South?  We ask Andy about some of the better moves & some of the stranger moves around the league on Draft Day.

SB Nation’s Christian D’Andrea, who covers Vanderbilt for AnchorofGold.com, tells us about the cover skills, talent, personality & big play ability of new Texan ILB Zach Cunningham. We also ask Christian about Vandy Alum Jay Cutler & how he’s perceived by Commodore Nation.
 

Did the Texans finally get that right tackle they desperately needed?  We give you the low down on Day 3 & analyze the Texans entire draft with KHOU 11’s Daniel Gotera.  Rick Smith & Bill O’Brien break down their picks on Day 3 – OT Julie’n Davenport,  NT Carlos Watkins, CB Treston Decoud & OL …

Did the Texans fill important needs in Day 2 of the draft?  You’ll hear from Rick Smith & Bill O’Brien to get their thoughts on 2nd round pick & Vanderbilt ILB Zach Cunningham & 3rd round pick, UT Longhorn RB D’Onta Foreman.  We also have instant reaction from Cunningham & Foreman on coming to Houston.