Battle Red Blog: for Houston Texans fans

Battle Red Radio: Cory DLG and Nico talk playoffs after Super Wild Card Weekend

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 06:23:00 -0000

Cory DLG and Producer Nico go over some of the wild playoff results and talk about the big surprises from the Super Wild Card Weekend including The Chargers blown lead and The Cowboys allergy to extra points. Then Scott Barzilla (vballretired) a major contributor to the Battle Red Blog comes on and talks coaching hires with Cory DLG.

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Battle Red Radio With the playoffs looming, Cory DLG and Nico make predictions and talk Texan's coaching options

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 07:25:00 -0000

Cory DLG and Producer Nico discuss the Texan's attempt to reset the brand and establish themselves back as a good franchise and job opportunity. They discuss the recent development of Sean Payton's name coming up as possible head coaching hire as well as make their picks for the opening round of the playoffs.

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Battle Red Radio Cory DLG and Nico talk over the firing of Lovie Smith

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 06:52:00 -0000

Cory DLG and Producer Nico talk about the impact of the sudden firing of Lovie Smith. They briefly discuss the five head coaching vacancies around the league (Broncos, Panthers, Colts, Cardinals and The Texans) and the different situations they are in.

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Battle Red Radio Cory DLG and Nico talk the Colts vs Texans Rematch

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 08:50:00 -0000

Cory DLG and Producer Nico deliver the latest updates to Damar Hamlin's health as well as the NFL's plan for handling all the playoff implications of postponing and cancelling the Bills/Bengals matchup. They make their picks for the Colts and Texans rematch and point out some key games to watch this 18th and final week of NFL football.

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Battle Red Radio Cory DLG and Nico cover the Hamlin incident, the schedule ramifications and talk Colts vs Texans

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 07:22:00 -0000

Cory DLG and Producer Nico deliver the very latest news in the Damar Hamlin scary injury incident. We also discuss how cancelling the game impacts the greater overall NFL schedule and playoff structure with Week 18 wrapping up Sunday night and playoffs scheduled to begin the very next weekend.

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Battle Red Radio Cory DLG and Nico talk about the brutal Texan's loss

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 08:40:00 -0000

Cory DLG and Producer Nico start off the episode talking about whether or not they were frustrated by such a brutal loss at this point in the season. The various teams that had their season's ended this weekend and the teams that are still alive with just one week left to go.

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Battle Red Radio Cory DLG and Nico make their picks for the Jags game

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 07:07:56 -0000

Cory DLG and Producer Nico make their picks for the Jacksonville Jaguars game this Sunday. They also go around the league and pick three head coaches each they think are likely to exit their teams come Black Monday. The two hosts also pay a small tribute to the King of Soccer, Pele.

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Battle Red Radio Cory DLG and Nico explore the playoff implications from Saturday's Texan's Win

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 09:21:04 -0000

Cory DLG and Producer Nico talk about the playoff implications from Saturday's win against the spiraling Titans. They also discuss the retirement of Texan's Legend, JJ Watt; the future of Russell Wilson, and the concussion protocols welcoming Tua back for a second official visit and whether or not the league needs to step in.

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Battle Red Radio: Texans snap losing streak against Titans

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 07:32:07 -0000

Colton Molesky and Producer review the week 15 Houston Texans win over the Tennessee Titans 19-14. They go over the game before hitting the player of the game, the week’s Love It and Leave It, and the sad, somehow alive, division race for the AFC South.

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LISTEN: Is the Titans' game winnable for the Texans?

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 06:08:16 -0000

Colton Molesky and Cory DLG prepare for a week 16 matchup between the Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans. They look at the last few weeks of Titans football and some slow games from Derrick Henry, trying to decide if it is enough to help the Texans. Then, the duo dives into “The Play that Sinks the Texans” before making some picks.

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Battle Red Radio: Quick summary of AFC South coming into these last three divisional games

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 08:19:00 -0000

Cory DLG and Producer Nico take a tour through the current chaos of the AFC South and examine the playoff implications from the next three weeks of inter-divisional matchups. They also take a stab at picking who will win the AFC South Divisional crown in what has been a chaotic year for all four teams.

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Battle Red Radio: Houston plays Kansas City close in OT loss

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 06:52:11 -0000

Colton Molesky talks Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans and a week 15 matchup that needed extra time to conclude 30-24. He first looks at the game, Houston trading punches with a better team and the player of the day. Then, Molesky dives into the week’s Love It and Leave It before a few final thoughts on Lovie Smith.

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Battle Red Radio: Chiefs vs. Texans picks

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 06:41:13 -0000

Colton Molesky and Cory DLG look at the Houston Texans’ game against the Kansas City Chiefs. They argue over how much Jeff Driskel is too much, which Chiefs’ player has a monster day, and the segment “The Play that Sinks the Texans” before they close with picks.

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Battle Red Radio: Pierce out but Points may be in for Texans Against KC

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 07:31:00 -0000

Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico take a look at a Kansas City Chiefs team that could let up some points against the Houston Texans. But first, they discuss more problems with the NFL’s concussion protocols. The trio also touches on the Dameon Pierce injury.

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Battle Red Radio: Texans Lose Nail-Biter to Cowboys 27-23

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 07:07:00 -0000

Colton Molesky is joined by Seth Toupal to break down a thrilling week 14 game for the Houston Texans. The heavy road underdogs keep the Dallas Cowboys on their toes for four quarters before losing 27-23. Colton and Seth break down the game, discuss the player of the game, Love It and Leave It, and finish with a word on what is next.

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Battle Red Radio: Mills back in the Driver’s Seat for Texans vs. Cowboys

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 07:12:00 -0000

Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico prepare for a very stacked Dallas Cowboys team. The crew dives into the return of Davis Mills and roster injury news before diving into the stats and team the Houston Texans are up against. They close with a new segment, “The Play that Sinks Houston,” and picks.

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Battle Red Radio: The Texans officially out of the playoffs and Cowboys history

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 07:20:00 -0000

Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico return for some NFL Week 14 prep. The show starts with a discussion about the Houston Texans getting officially eliminated from the playoff picture. Then, the trio dives into the Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys rivalry and the two teams' history.

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Battle Red Radio: Texans Lose an Odd and Nasty Game to the Browns

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 06:28:00 -0000

Colton Molesky and Producer Nico go over an odd game between the Cleveland Browns and the Houston Texans, in which neither offense kicked into gear. The duo finds the player of the game for the Texans and runs through the weekly Love It and Leave it segment.

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Battle Red Radio: Texans in for a painful weekend against Browns

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:41:00 -0000

Colton Molesky and Cory DLG go through the Xs and Os of the Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans game. They discuss possible Deshaun Watson rust, how a bad team can play against the run and what QB gives the Texans their best chance. They close with a few picks.

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Battle Red Radio: Can the Texans Emotionally get up for the Watson game?

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 07:21:00 -0000

Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico dive into week 13 focusing first on the quarterback situation for the Houston Texans, trying to decide who should start between Kyle Allen or Davis Mills. Later, the trio goes into the atmosphere of the Texans’ game against the Cleveland Browns (and Deshaun Watson) and if the Texans can match the energy.

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Battle Red Radio: Texans look Uncompetitive in Loss to Dolphins

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:10:00 -0000

Colton Molesky is joined again by Seth Toupal for another Sunday night chat. The duo discusses the detriment of losing without effort and the calls for cleaning house at the coaching staff level from fans following a distressing 30-15 Hoston Texans loss to the Miami Dolphins. Both list their Love It and Leave It for week 12 before closing out.

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Battle Red Radio: Expectations vs. Reality and Texans vs. Dolphins

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico prepare for week 12 in the NFL, where the Houston Texans are taking on the Miami Dolphins. Before diving into the battle on South Beach, the trio discusses the rumblings around Lovie Smith from the fanbase and the problems of expectations vs. reality. Everyone closes out with some picks.

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Battle Red Radio: Is Houston preparing for a change at QB?

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 06:58:00 -0000

Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico discuss who will be taking snaps under center for the Houston Texans this Sunday. Is Kyle Allen really any different at QB from Davis Mills? But first, the trio talks Lovie Smith press conferences and tanking. Then, they close with a Thanksgiving football debate.

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Battle Red Radio: Washington dispatches Houston in a dismal loss

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 07:03:00 -0000

Colton Molesky is joined by Locked On Wild host and content director Seth Toupal to discuss the week 11 Washington Commanders' dismantling of the Houston Texans 23-10. The duo goes over the differences between a frisky, bad team and a team starting to mail in the season. Then, Colton and Seth go through the weekly Love it and Leave it segment before the Saturday Sunday update.

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Battle Red Radio: The Houston Texans size up the Washington Commanders

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:46:40 -0000

Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico take a hard look at the Houston Texans’ matchup with the Washington Commanders for week 11. The trio weighs how the Texans will perform against the Washington squad fresh off a big win before throwing out picks for the week.

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Battle Red Radio: Ranking the Worst Houston Texans seasons and backing Lovie Smith

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 07:06:49 -0000

Colton Molesky and Producer Nico discuss losing captain status, backing Lovie Smith, and deep-cut roster moves. Then, the duo talks about the worst Houston Texans seasons and how it shows the franchise can climb back. Finally, they touch on a few headlines from around the NFL.

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Battle Red Radio: The Texans fall in an ugly loss to the Giants

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:48:00 -0000

Colton Molesky and Producer Nico go over a disappointing outing from the Houston Texans in a 24-16 loss to the New York Giants. Colton dives into why the game was over from the jump, going over a limp performance on the heels of the Texans' best game of the season. Next, Colton and Nico tackle another week of Love It and Leave It. The duo closes with some thought on the 1-0 Jeff Saturday.

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Battle Red Radio: Looking ahead to Houston Texans vs. New York Giants

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:02:00 -0000

Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico huddle up for week 10 of the NFL season. The trio discusses Brandin Cooks back in practice and if the drama continues to the sideline. Then, the show looks ahead to the New York Giants hosting the Houston Texans and the problems the G-Men present the Texans. Finally, everyone makes their picks.

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Battle Red Radio: Handing out Midseason Grades for the Houston Texans' Offense

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Colton Molesky and Producer Nico discuss the Indianapolis Colts' change at head coach and what that means for the team. Then, the two get into grading the Houston Texans' offensive position groups, stacking each against their AFC South opponents.

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Battle Red Radio: Handing out Grades for the Houston Texans Defense

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:30:00 -0000

Colton Molesky and Producer Nico talk about how the AFC South performed during the Sunday slate. Then, Colton gives the Houston Texans’ defense a midseason star grade for each position group based on how they stack up against the competition across the division. To weigh in on the grades, email moleskycolton@gmail.com.

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Battle Red Radio: Houston Texans look Strong in loss to Philadelphia Eagles

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 05:36:00 -0000

Colton Molesky and Producer Nico dive into a surprisingly entertaining game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Houston Texans. The duo finds a lot to love from the Texans, giving the undefeated squad a run for their money before hitting an early week Love It and Leave It segment. They close with a few final thoughts for the weekend.

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Battle Red Radio: The Houston Texans stay Stagnant at the Deadline

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 07:22:00 -0000

Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico dive into the NFL's trade deadline action. They open with the Brandin Cooks drama and what to expect from the receiver for the rest of the season. Then, the trio discusses what the trade deadline moves from other AFC South teams say about the division.

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Battle Red Radio: The Tennessee Titans hand the Houston Texans an embarrassing loss

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:41:00 -0000

Colton Molesky and Producer Nico go over the Tennessee Titans' win over the Houston Texans 17-10. They ask the simple question: is this the Texans' worst loss of the season? They continue with the weekly Love It or Leave It segment before the pair closes with a look at the division.

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Battle Red Radio: Colton and Cory DLG make their picks for Sunday's game

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 06:46:00 -0000

Colton and Cory DLG talk analytics in the aftermath of more questionable decisions from the Baltimore coaching staff in their Thursday night win, before breaking down the Texans/Titans rivalry some and then evaluating how these two teams match up in anticipation of Sunday's Game.

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Battle Red Radio: Brandin Cooks trade options for the Houston Texans

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:38:00 -0000

Colton Molesky and Cory DLG discuss if Lovie Smith should be on the hot seat (he shouldn't) and the prospect of putting Brandin Cooks on the trading block (he should be). Then, the duo takes on the idea that the Battle Red Blog is biased toward tanking. They close with their weekly NFL Headlines segment. This week: A conversation about the MVP race.

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Battle Red Radio: Las Vegas Raiders Dominate Houston Texans in the Fourth Quarter

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 05:30:00 -0000

Colton Molesky and Producer Nico go over a blowout loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, thanks to a fourth-quarter collapse from the Houston Texans. The pair go through the game and try to find the best Texans from the performance. Then, Colton runs through the Love It and Leave It segment before closing with a silver lining.

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Battle Red Radio: The stakes in Las Vegas Raiders vs. Houston Texans

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 06:25:00 -0000

Colton Molesky is joined by special guest Brennen Scarborough, a lifelong Las Vegas Raiders fan who jumps on the show to dive into the week seven game for the Houston Texans. Then, Colton, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico make pics and predictions for the Houston Texans' week seven game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Before calling it a day, the group discusses the Christian McCaffrey trade.

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Battle Red Radio evaluates the Thursday night matchup between the Saints and Cardinals.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 07:07:00 -0000

Cory DLG and Producer Nico start the episode wrapping up some bits from the Jack Easterby story before diving in to yet another brutal Thursday night Amazon Prime football game, The Saints at The Cardinals. After some tough deliberations and discussions eventually picks get made and locked in as Cory puts his 75% winning streak on the line.

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Battle Red Radio: Easterby is out for the Houston Texans

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:15:00 -0000

Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico go over Jack Easterby's tenure for the Houston Texan now that his time with the team is over. The trio touches on instant reactions, Easterby stories, and how this could impact the team going forward. Finally, Colton and Cory hit a few NFL headlines.

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Battle Red Radio: Where do the Houston Texans fall amongst the worst teams in football?

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:20:00 -0000

Colton Molesky and Producer Nico take advantage of the bye week to try and do their best to make sense of the AFC South. What are Houston Texans fans in for making their way through this strange division? Then, the pair tries to figure out who is the worst team in football, how the bad teams rank at the bottom of the NFL, and where the Texans fall in the mix.

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Battle Red Radio: Houston Texans sliding into the Bye with Rookie Confidence

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:48:00 -0000

Colton Molesky is back and joins Cory DLG and Producer Nico for a Houston Texans' bye week. The trio talks offensive efficiency following comments from general manager Nick Caserio and how Houston's offense can look a little crisper. Then, the group dives into the team's youth and why it is a reason to get excited in the off week.

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Battle Red Radio: Cory responds to Brett Favre's "slander" remarks

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:33:00 -0000

Cory DLG and Producer Nico spend this bye week episode responding to some headlines that seem to have the thread of dumb choices to them. The Giants taking their punter overseas to the London game knowing he has a visa issue and might not be able to get back in the country, Davante Adams half hearted apology about committing assault that was literally aired around the worldwide when it happened and Brett Favre saying he didn't break the law contrary to his own text messages.

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Battle Red Radio: Cory DLG reviews the MNF game and Rhule firing

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:38:00 -0000

Cory DLG and Producer Nico discuss the crazy ending to the Chiefs, Raiders game where both head coaches forgot how to kick an extra point. Also the Dolphins quarterback situation was further examined as both Bridgewater and Tua are under concussion protocols as of Monday.

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Battle Red Radio: Cory DLG celebrates a TEXAN'S VICTORY!!

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:19:00 -0000

Cory DLG and Producer Nico kick off yet another exciting episode of Battle Red Radio reveling in yet another correct pair of predictions from Friday's show giving Cory a 12-4 record for on air picks, where he correctly predicted the Texan's to win outright (not cover, WIN) the game against Jacksonville.

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Battle Red Radio: Examining the upcoming Jaguars game

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 06:30:00 -0000

Cory DLG and Producer Nico go over the clunker that was Thursday Night Football's match up between the division rival Colts and the seemingly directionless Denver Broncos. Cory DLG put his winning streak on the line as the pair pick against the spread and and over/under in the coming Texans v Jaguars matchup as well as forecast the Titan's and Commanders matchup.

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Battle Red Radio: Thursday Wrap Up

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 06:58:22 -0000

Cory DLG and Producer Nico discuss and make picks for the Thursday night game between the Colts and Broncos. They also discuss stories in the news including the ongoing concussion investigation and re-visit a question from yesterday's episode about protestors on the field.

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Battle Red Radio: Finding the Houston Texans’ first win

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 07:20:50 -0000

Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico discuss the recent cutting of Pharaoh Brown and what it means for the tight end position. Then the trio tries to find the first win on the Houston Texans’ schedule. Finally, they get to NFL news and early week picks from Colton.

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Battle Red Radio: Cory DLG examines the NFL and talks Tua

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 06:22:00 -0000

Cory DLG and Producer Nico take a quick tour through wins and losses and examine the NFL’s standings after four weeks. They also take a moment to talk about the serious issue of concussions and the failings of the NFL concussion protocols as it relates to Tua of the Dolphins.

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Battle Red Radio: The Los Angeles Chargers Overwhelm the Houston Texans 34-24

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 07:00:23 -0000

Colton Molesky and Producer Nico dive into another tough loss for the Houston Texans and why the team could never truly find its footing after a tough start. Then, the duo name the player of the game before Colton jumps into the week’s Love It and Leave It segment.

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Battle Red Radio: Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans Preview

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 06:58:10 -0000

Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico gear up for the Los Angeles Chargers getting into town. The trio dives into the Houston Texans' chances against the Chargers and how this could be the game where the season begins to get ugly. They end the show with some picks.

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Battle Red Radio Cory DLG examines the Joey Bosa Injury News

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:58:55 -0000

Cory DLG and Producer Nico briefly discuss the Thursday night match up between the Dolphins and The Bengals before talking about the big injury news that Joey Bosa and a starting offensive lineman for the Chargers were both added to the IR Wednesday.

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Battle Red Radio: Is it a Tank-A-Palooza for the Houston Texans?

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:40:26 -0000

Colton molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico debate the merits of tanking in Houston as the losses pile up. Then, Cory and Colton take a deep dive into the fourth-quarter problems of the Houston Texans and if they can make any changes. Finally, the trio goes over their favorite NFL headlines.

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Battle Red Radio Cory DLG mulls over the latest Davis Mills numbers

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 07:57:31 -0000

Cory DLG and Producer Nico go over the brutal results of the Chicago game. Lovie Smith's quotes from his Monday presser are given a look at and Davis Mills numbers are examined.

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Battle Red Radio: Houston Texans fall to Chicago Bears on the road 23-20

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Colton Molesky discusses the Houston Texans’ road loss to the Chicago Bears 20-23 after falling apart in the final stanza of the game for a third time this season. Colton then selects the player of the game before getting into Love It and Leave It. Sneak peek: Colton hopes the run defense stays in week three.

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Battle Red Radio: Is the Chicago Bears Game Must-Win for the Houston Texans?

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 06:17:38 -0000

Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico discuss if the Houston Texans game against the Chicago Bears is a must-win game before making picks for Sunday’s game. Plus, the trio talks about Kyler Murray catching strays after the Thursday Night Football game. Make sure to reach out to the show at moleskycolton@gmail.com.

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Battle Red Radio: Texans Make Significant Roster Moves

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:14:18 -0000

Hot on the heels of the Cooks restructuring and Britt being placed on the non-football injury report, the Texans considered a busy front office week by activating Jimmy Morrissey from the practice squad to bring the total lineman back up to nine active. These moves inspire Cory to do a deep dive into The Texan's salary cap position over the next few seasons.

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Battle Red Radio: Is the QB Market Putting Pressure on Houston?

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 06:37:11 -0000

Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico talk about two Monday night football games and Houston Texans news. Then, they look at the injuries at quarterback and how the market for signal callers is compressing two weeks into the season. Does this pressure the Texans to figure out if Davis Mills is the guy? Finally, the trio discusses if close games are good for Houston.

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Battle Red Radio: Texans stall late against Broncos in loss

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:57:58 -0000

Colton Molesky and Producer Nico look back at the Houston Texans’ loss to the Denver Broncos, 9-16. Then, Colton Molesky shouts out one Houston player before diving into week two’s Love It and Leave It segment. The show ends with a few final thoughts, including how many more games the Broncos will win compared to the Texans.

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Battle Red Radio: Looking ahead to Houston Texans vs. Denver Broncos

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:44:38 -0000

Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and Producer Nico get ready for the Houston Texans’ road trip to Colorado, to take on the Denver Broncos in Mile High. Then, Colton sits down with the Mile High Report’s editor Laurie Lattimore-Volkmann, to get an in-depth look at what Houston fans are in for on Sunday. Questions? Email the show at moleskycolton@gmail.com.

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Battle Red Radio Cory DLG examines the AFC South for Week 2

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:42:13 -0000

Cory DLG and Producer Nico make their predictions for the AFC.

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Battle Red Radio: Lovie Smith’s less than comforting comments

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:49:33 -0000

Colton Molesky, Cory DLG, and producer Nico dive into Lovie Smith’s comments on a “gassed” defense and why it’s a bad look. Then they take a look at the running back room and when Dameon Pierce can break through. Finally, they point you in the direction of some Houston Texans players you can find on waivers if you are desperate for a free agent.

Questions? Reach out to the show at moleskycolton@gmail.com.

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Battle Red Radio: Cory DLG Examines the Texans Tie

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:05:49 -0000

Cory DLG and Producer Nico go over the Texan's tie to the Colts and do a quick rundown of the rest of the bizarre finished of Week 1.

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Battle Red Radio: Colts vs. Texans Ends 20-20 After Wild 4th Quarter

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:51:31 -0000

Colton Molesky and Nico DLG share a few instant reactions to the 20-20 tie between the Indianapolis Colts and the Houston Texans. Colton follows it up with a Love It and Leave It segment, offering a few things he hopes to see in week two and a few things he prays will stay in week one.

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Battle Red Radio: Key matchups in Colts vs. Texans

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 06:35:25 -0000

Colton Molesky, Cory DLG and Nico DLG discuss the start of the NFL season and celebrate the return of football. Then, they dive into the key matchups of the Houston Texans’ season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. Finally, all three make picks for the game and score predictions.

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Batte Red Radio: How Texans Players Fare in Fantasy Drafts

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:31:40 -0000

Cory DLG and Nico DLG talk about which members of the Texans have Fantasy value and where they should be taken in a fantasy draft. Also Cory DLG finds some interesting discrepancies in how the various experts rate the potential season for The Texans.

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Battle Red Radio: Reliving the worst moments in Texans history

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 06:36:30 -0000

Colton Molesky, Nico DLG and Cory DLG discuss the news on Derek Stingley Jr. and if the division is getting overlooked by the rest of the NFL or if it is properly rated. Then, the trio dives into the worst sports moments as a fan and for the Houston Texans.

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Battle Red Radio: Cory DLG Counts the Wins

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:21:40 -0000

On today’s episode of Battle Red Radio, Cory DLG and Nico DLG go through the schedule and try to identify all the wins and losses that lie ahead. Listen to hear about Cory’s big upset pick and Cory and Nico’s reaction to LSU’s heartbreaking loss Monday night.

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Battle Red Radio: Unanswered Texans questions ahead of the season

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 05:50:00 -0000

Colton Molesky is back for another solo show to talk about the news of the day and unanswered questions around the Houston Texans, headed into the season opener. Will a tight end emerge and turn into a key contributor? Does Lovie Smith have the coaching chops to turn things around? Is scheme enough to save the offensive line? Molesky tries to determine when the team answers each inquiry.

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Battle Red Radio: Texans Sign O.J. Howard

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 07:23:00 -0000

Colton and Cory DLG talk about the implications of adding the two newest Texans and also the potential outlook for a Davis Mills led season.

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Battle Red Radio: Texans vs. AFC South

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:16:00 -0000

Now that the rosters are finalized, Cory DLG evaluates the AFC South as the teams currently stand.

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Battle Red Radio: The Texans’ schedule ranked

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:30:29 -0000

New Battle Red Radio host Colton Molesky rides solo to look at the Houston Texans’ roster cuts and if there were any surprises on the way down to a 53-man squad. Then, he looks at the regular season, ranking which month will be most entertaining for Houston fans and which will cause the most pain.

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Battle Red Radio: The name of the game for Houston is hope and young talent

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 05:47:31 -0000

New Battle Red Radio host Colton Molesky rides solo to discuss the Houston Texans’ upcoming season and its theme: New Hope. He dives into what that means for the franchise, the road to becoming a mediocre team, and how young talent on the line is the best route out.

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Battle Red Radio: Texans 17, 49ers 0

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 20:39:00 -0000

New Battle Red Radio hosts Cory DLG and Colton Molesky discuss the Houston Texans' undefeated preseason, their thoughts from Thursday night's game against the San Francisco 49ers and what to look forward to going into the season.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 Season Review & 2022 Offseason Preview Megacast

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 03:52:23 -0000

Soon everything that just transpired will either be forgotten, or strange dots of memories. Did David Culley turn down a penalty just to punt, Brandin Cooks leap over helpless defensive backs, Philip Lindsay barely break two yards a carry, Nick Caserio trade Mark Ingream for a 2023 6th round pick, Laremy Tunsil sit out the entire season with a thumb injury that limited his pincer grasp, Tyrod Taylor throw an interception throwing the ball away, Houston turn Carson Wentz into a starting quarterback, Davis Mills morph from unplayable to an interesting prospect, and Tytus Howard became the Texans left tackle of the future. Yes. Yes, all these things occurred. Before they are lost forever, and the Texans became a brand new team once again, Battle Red Blog’s masthead revisits the past, and looks ahead to the future.

On this episode of Battle Rad Radio, Matt Weston, Scott (L4Blitzer), Kenneth L., Uprooted Texan, TIM, and Rivers McCown, look back on the 2021 Houston Texans season, and preview the 2022 Texans offseason. Topics include: the greatest moments from the 2021 Houston Texans offseason, if David Culley should have been fired, Lovie Smith falling into a head coaching job, Jack Easterby’s continued influence on the football team, the disappointment the impending Deshaun Watson trade is going to bring everyone, hanging out with Antony Auclair, which Texans unrestricted free agents will stay in Houston, the 2016 Houston Texans, and future articles coming to a website near you.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Strolling into the 2022 NFL Offseason

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:40:00 -0000

Everything has been ruined. The NFL ruined what was once perfect and square, and turned it into an oddly shaped nonsensical squiggle. 17 games. 18 weeks. More football that doesn’t need to exist. The Super Bowl pushed into Valentine’s Day. As a result, everything is squished together, into one mashed pile. Rather than have any time for reflection, to look back on what just occurred to learn about what just occurred, it’s time to look immediately to the next thing right away. It’s time for free agency, it’s time for the NFL Draft. Football is still rolling all the way into April.

On this episode of Battle Rad Radio, Mike Meltser joins Matt Weston to bridge the gap from the 2021 NFL regular season to the 2022 NFL offseason. Topics include: hating the Super Bowl, a quick series of 2021 related questions, how and why the Houston Texans got to Lovie Smith, what the expectations are for Smith, the newest Deshaun Watson trade partners, free agents that make sense for Houston, where we’re at with the third overall pick, and, of course, your beautiful listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 NFL Championship Round Preview

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 04:59:51 -0000

No matter how badly you want something, this isn’t enough for something to occur. All I wanted was for the Tennessee Titans and Buffalo Bills to play in the postseason. Instead, Ryan Tannehill threw a late interception that turned into a Evan McPherson game winning field goal after Joe Burrow hit Ja’Marr Chase on a corner route, and Josh Allen gave Patrick Mahomes eight seconds too many, which led to his defense wasting his legendary performance. Let this be a lesson to everyone. Desire isn’t enough.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview the Championship Round of the 2021 NFL Playoffs. Topics include: Nathaniel Hackett bringing Aaron Rodgers to Denver, Dan Quinn refusing to enter the world again, Byron Leftwich trying to get his boss fired already, missing Josh Allen, Tom Brady’s impending retirement, Ja’Marr Chase going sicko mode, no one being able to tackle Patrick Mahomes, why the San Francisco 49ers keep beating the Los Angeles Rams, and Cooper Kupp is the greatest FCS player of all-time.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 NFL Playoffs Divisional Round Preview

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 04:51:00 -0000

This is vacation. I have a pink aquatic bird in my cup. Sunscreen slathered across my belly. My heart merry and bright. For I have spent eighteen weeks watching every Houston Texans game, watching the condensed version, watching the Coach’s film, and writing and talking about the Houston Texans. A football team devoid of questions. A crawl through the sludge. But now we are free. We get to watch real, actual football again. The Divisional Round is the best sports weekend of the year, and will wash out the Super Wildcard Round life wasting spread. I can’t wait for it.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor, break down the Divisional Round of the 2021 NFL playoffs. Topics include: fat Tony Romo, the gang getting back together in Tennessee, Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase going sicko mode, the strange aspects of San Francisco-Green Bay that could make it uncomfortable for the Packers, why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have problems with the Los Angeles Rams, and the game of the century.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 NFL Playoffs Super Wildcard Weekend Preview

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 05:57:33 -0000

We’ve seen the metaphors before. Climbing through the tunnel of excrement, pushing the boulder to the hill, docking the submarine, waltzing through the toy aisle during Christmas time after accidentally attending an occult ritual and questioning the foundation of a marriage. Now we are the metaphor. We are experiencing something we used to connect to, and are living it. The Houston Texans finished their 2021 NFL season last weekend. The weekly battle fight of watching the game, talking and listening and thinking about the game, doom scrolling, and watching the film is over. We are fans again. Able to sit on the couch and enjoy the game of football. I have a seat for you right next to me. I’ve been waiting for you.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor, preview the Super Wildcard Round of the 2021 NFL Playoffs. Topics include: the mediocre Las Vegas Raiders push to the playoffs, the last time the Cincinatti Bengals won a playoff game, the frigid Buffalo weather, Philadelphia learning how to run the ball to change their season around, the Joker Antonio Brown visiting Arkham Asylum, the freaks Dallas has to limit San Francisco’s horizontal offense, Jackson Mahomes Illuminati humiliation ritual, and the deflating Monday night game between the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams.

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Houston Texans Podcast: The Houston Texans Fire David Culley

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 05:19:20 -0000

A wise man once said, “I took this job simply because there’s 32 of these in this league. It is a pleasure, it is a privilege, it is an honor to be the head coach of one of these franchises and I happen to have that opportunity to do that now. Again, obviously I’m here simply because this is a bottom-line business and regardless of what had happened in the past, I’ve been put in a situation here to be the head coach of this football team. Our goal, every team’s goal in this league is to win a Super Bowl. Every year. Every team thinks that that can happen every year, regardless of what happened the year before, it’s always the goal. That’s always the goal that we’ll have when everybody walks through that door, everybody in the building. Everybody here, that’s our one goal. When the season is over, you start over. You evaluate, you look at things, you see what you need to do to be able to get better. That’s what Nick (Caserio) and this staff and everybody we have here is going to do during this process. I look at it as a way as this is a new year. This is a new start and what we’re getting ready to do now will have nothing to do with what happened in the past as we’re going forward right now to do the things that we need to do to be the best franchise that we can be, and go and try to accomplish those goals. I feel like that this franchise has the inner workings to do that and that’s why I’m here.”

That was eleven and a half months ago. Now, after a 4-13 season, David Culley has been fired from the Houston Texans. On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor discuss the Texans firing David Culley. Topics include: why the Texans fired Culley, if it was the right decision, why Houston waited four days to make their decision, who will end up being the next coach in Houston, if a Brian Flores signing opens the door for Deshaun Watson to stay in Houston, what we learned from the Culley experience, and, of course your beautiful and perfect listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: I have No Mouth but I must Talk About the Houston Texans (Texans-Titans Review)

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 05:18:22 -0000

The last time I saw the Houston Texans play LIVE football, I was a freshman in college, and my good friend Taylor’s Uncle, took him, another friend, and I, to watch them play the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2009. We drank three underage Miller Lites and ate a hamburger before the game. His uncle left at halftime because said beers and hamburger made him sleepy. Maurice Jones-Drew scored a touchdown down at our endzone and Texans fans ran to the wall to give him the middle finger. Houston signed Chris Brown that summer to be their redzone back, only for him to fumble into the endzone when attempting to score the game tying touchdown. The Jags recovered. The Texans lost. That’s how things were from 2008-2010.

This time we went again with his Uncle, and his niece, and my wife and four month son. This Texans team is entirely different. They signed a horde of veterans to try and win games this year, but replicated last season’s four win total. Houston had a positive point differential, they were blown out of multiple games, their talent and coaching staff was outmatched. Week 18. The end. A summation of last year’s decisions. Despite all of this, it was a beautiful time, to see NRG stadium, how the light flew through the roof, watching the ball go up really high and fall back down really far, witnessing the inebriated stumble when they should be at church, to meet other Titans fans, and see our favorite football team in person once again. It’s been too long, but it’s never too late. Thank you again TIM.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor discuss going to a Texans game, and Houston’s loss to the Tennessee Titans. Topics include: the bank robbery it took to get to the game, Alcohol Prohibited, D.J. Athena spinning the hot tracks, crowd noise being pumped in, hanging with the staff, the invisible cannon strike, how Houston should approach the quarterback position in 2022, Deshaun Watson trade pessimism, and the Super Wildcard Round playoff schedule.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 NFL Playoff Preview, Preview

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 05:00:03 -0000

Next week you are going to be inundated with NFL Playoff Previews. There will be game previews, podcast previews, best bets, film reviews, statistical analysis, Twitter threads, and cable television discussions previewing the big games. These will all happen next week once the 2021 NFL Season comes to a closer. We are the early bird, the tortoise getting a head start, the first one out the hotel room on The Amazing Race. This is a NFL Playoff preview unlike all those other NFL playoff previews, because we are previewing the NFL playoffs before the NFL playoff matchups are even set. It’s a preview, preview, the preview before the preview.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor, discuss the playoff implications this week has, the current playoff picture, and ranking the current playoff teams by rootability. Topics include: how much we miss each other, if Jacksonville can pull off the impossible and upset Indianapolis, Taysom Hill attempting to carry New Orleans past San Francisco, a possible zany Indianapolis-Cincinnati Wild Card game, Josh Allen’s incredible last four weeks, hating the Colts, loving the Titans, and appreciating how beautiful every speck of life in the universe is.

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Houston Texans Podcast: I Guess it’s the New Year (Texans-49ers Review)

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 04:19:57 -0000

Oh, look it’s another year. Remember that? Remember when. Back then when people said things like, “UGH. 2020, is it over yet?”, and “2021 needs to hurry up and get here,” while failing to realize time is the only finite resource that we have. Some strange and stupid idea that a change in the calendar will make all the things you hate simply go away. Yes. Those days are battered and frayed. It’s a new year and a new time. It’s just the way it’s designed. We all our merely rafts taken across the river of time, strewn through sweet calm water that moves faster to our liking, and violent upheavals that distort water and slows everything down to a crawl. We forget. The things we were going to do, the ideas we didn’t act on, became figments and fractures that never find life. Let’s change that. I’ve been meaning to talk to our old friend Jordan (Texans Thoughts) about our football team. Two years have gone by since we last spoke in this format. Turn ideas into reality. Do the things you think about doing. There. That’s better than wishing for the turning a clock that will only go one way no matter what you want.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Jordan (Texans Thoughts) joins Matt Weston to discuss the Houston Texans loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Topics include: watching Davis Mills in 2022, Pep Hamilton becoming the next Texans offensive coordinator, the biggest need the Texans have to build around Mills, why they should and why they shouldn’t trade Tunsil, Trey Lance never breaking a tackle; Jordan’s thoughts on David Culley, favorite Deshaun Watson trade scenario, draft crushes, and draft nightmare; and, of course, your beautiful and perfect listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: The Scabs are Here (Texans-Chargers Review)

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 04:23:44 -0000

In a lost season, where all hope sunk to the bottom of the sea last March, the Houston Texans needed, and searched desperately for some of it. Davis Mills has turned from unplayable to playable, hitting his floor of backup quarterback a season or two early, giving desire and hope that he may become a competent starting quarterback one day. Jonathan Greenard has turned into someone who should be the third best player on a good front seven. Tavierre Thomas and Jonathan Owens maybe eventual consistent starters on a NFL roster. Beating a hopeful playoff Chargers team with the backups, and the backups to the backups, behind the arm of ludicrous Davis Mills, was all everyone needed, after Jacksonville week one being so far away. No matter what happens the rest of this season, at least we always had week 16.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Scott (L4blitzer) joined Matt Weston to review the Texans win over the Chargers. Topics include: the future of Davis Mills, getting excited over Mills starting at quarterback in 2022, COVID changes, Brandon Staley hiding in his shell on fourth down, Lovie Smith’s defensive changes, and if Nick Caserio has hit on each pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Merry Christmas Mailbag

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:36:11 -0000

Can you hear those sleigh bells ring, the angels sing, and the fat man scream? Oh, it’s nearly Christmas. Over the last few weeks we have been gifted by an assortment of tremendous listener questions, and with the mailbag full, and spirits bright and merry, there’s no better time to empty it all out.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston answers your questions. Topics include: if Lovie Smith would remain as the defensive coordinator if David Culley was fired, if we have been to harsh on David Mills, why we should have optimism for Nick Caserio, embracing the tank, and why Jack Easterby gets to stand on the sideline every Sunday when he should be at mass.

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Houston Texans Podcast: THE STUPOR BOWL (Texans-Jaguars Review)

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 04:09:00 -0000

2-11 versus 2-11. A game for the ages. The winner gets to call itself the third worst team in the league. The loser moves up to first overall pick territory. Two of the dumbest franchises were set to play an incredibly stupid game. We were given it all. Kickoff returned for touchdowns, a punt penalty that set up an opening drive touchdown, failed screen passes, sopping wet field goals, David Culley sporting polarized sunglasses, Corgi halftime races, and Brandin Cooks clinching it with a tunnel screen touchdown. Everything we wanted, this game provided it. The Texans can’t lose to the Jaguars. The Jaguars move up to secure the top pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. YES, YES, YES, I want more of it.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Jordan de Lugo from Generation Jaguar joins Matt Weston to discuss all things Jacksonville Jaguars and Davis Mills’ first win of his NFL career. Topics include Urban fired, the silliest moment of Jacksonville’s season, if there are any concerns regarding Trevor Lawrence failing to meet generational quarterback expectations, the offensive line and wide receiver problems Jacksonville faces, a neutral observer’s perspective on Davis Mills, the Myles Jack dilemma, how Houston won today, and our most hated AFC South teams.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 Week Fifteen NFL Preview

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 04:57:25 -0000

I forgot how much I love football. The Houston Texans took that from me. After writing, talking, breaking down the film, and researching our favorite football team, who is in the midst of an incredible and terrible season, I forgot that football is beautiful. Justin Herbert deep passes, Tom Brady high pointing Mike Evans, Josh Allen carrying Buffalo as a runner and a passer, Tennessee play action, and Micah Parsons showcasing the future of football, have opened my eyes again to the truth. Football is grand and beautiful even when the Texans aren’t.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview Week 15 of the NFL season. Topics include: THE STUPOR BOWL, our favorite moment of the Urban Myer era, something the New York Giants do well, Micah Parsons visiting from Mars, Carson Wentz sub 200 yard passing games, New England’s quest for the #1 seed, if the Los Angeles Rams are an actual Super Bowl contender, and Russell Wilson’s last year.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Bottomless Madness and Apathy (Texans-Seahawks Review)

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:19:39 -0000

We’re all doing our best. Davis Mills is doing everything he can to win a game, David Culley is doing everything he can to build a team to the standard that he has created, Nick Caserio is doing everything he can to create a culture of his own, you are listening and still watching because this is something you just do, and we are still writing and talking and grinding the tape, because it’s just something that we do. We all will continue to do our best. We got four more of these left.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio Uprooted Texan (Pat) and L4blitzer (Scott) join Matt Weston (Matt) to review the Houston Texans newest loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Topics include: the difference between Davis Mills in the first half compared to the second half, the changes Seattle made on defense, missing Duane Brown, Rusell Wilson finding out he has fingers again, D.K. Metcalf v. Lonnie Johnson Jr., and, of course, your beautiful and perfect listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Hustlenomics (Texans-Colts Review)

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 04:49:57 -0000

The NFL’s salary cap is all something we kind of know a lot about. We know how salary cap space rolls over year to year, the June 1st designation, dead cap space, prorated roster bonuses, and what happens when a player is traded to a new team. There’s so much more to it than that. There is cash payment requirements, cash budgets, injury clauses, things underneath the covers that are often overlooked when thinking about the future of a football team. That’s why Texans Cap is here, to pull the sheets off, give us a better understanding of Houston’s 2022 offseason, because as we all know, the games are just a barrier to free agency and the 2022 NFL Draft.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio Matt Weston is joined by Texans Cap, to review the Texans newest loss to the Indianapolis Colts, and look ahead into the future. Topics include: Tyrod Taylor or Davis Mills, what in the world is going on with Laremy Tunsil, our favorite Texans offensive line configuration, Kamu Gruiger-Hill abduction into the Ring of Honor, the reason for Nick Caserio’s contract restructures, if Deshaun Watson’s contract will hinder his trade value, our favorite Watson trade scenario, and when will the Texans have a ‘good’ football team again.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Thirteen Mailbag

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:30:27 -0000

It’s a murder’s row of winter holidays. The triple crown, a gauntlet of turkey, presents, and fireworks. The first one is done, and now we have trees in our living room, candles in our kitchen, the neighborhoods are aglow in lights, equipment taken out of spider web covered boxes and arranged to make the soul merry and bright. It’s about the giving, not the getting. I have something for you too. DM me your address via Twitter, or send me an email (go to Battle Red Blog masthead then click on the email icon), and I’ll head to the post office and ship you something your way. I know exactly what to get you, and I promise you, you are going to love it.

On this week’s episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston answers your listener questions. Topics include: former Texans who have found success at their new homes, this week’s Texans v. Colts game, the issues Tim Kelly had as a playcaller against the Jets, why you should go to Big Bend this winter, how I became a fan of this franchise, and if Houston should forgo the old and crusty and get themselves a hot young cool head coach this offseason.

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Houston Texans Podcast: I Really Didn’t Want to lose to Zach Wilson (Texans-Jets Review)

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:50:11 -0000

We’re still here. Others have left. Most have logged off. But we are still here. Talking, watching, reviewing, asking the tough questions, getting things on the record, and being the conduit to the fans. I’m not talking about myself. I’m talking about Brandon K. Scott from Sports Radio 610, who joined Battle Red Radio to review this week’s loss to the New York Jets. Like all episodes for the last month, this one starts as a game review, and delves into long and over encompassing conversations over the future direction of the team.

Topics include: Justin Reid getting placed on the bench, the culture of the Houston Texans, Lovie Smith’s turnover forcing defense, which defensive players we’d like to see on the 2022 Houston Texans defense, Tytus Howard starting at left guard, him being unable to fight for his position at right tackle, Tim Kelly’s gameplan, and what idea there maybe for the next starting quarterback of the Houston Texans.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 Week Twelve NFL Preview

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 23:30:55 -0000

There will be turkeys, there will stuffing, there will be gravy rivers, there will be fun, but most of all, there will be some terrible football for everyone. Enjoy your bloated body, your late not shopping, your precious days of friends and family.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview week twelve of the NFL season. Topics include: turkey con queso, how sexxxy Thanksgiving day can be, our favorite Thanksgiving cocktails, Dan Campbell’s sopping wet goatee eating a turkey leg, what to make of Justin Fields’s rookie season, the Dallas let down, Dios De Las Vegas, what to think of Josh Allen and Buffalo not seizing the day, missing Jamies, the Houston turnover machine, and Zach Wilson taking over for Joe Flacco.

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Houston Texans Podcast: This is a Tennessee Titans Podcast Now (Texans-Titans Review)

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 04:37:29 -0000

I love the Tennessee Titans. My teeth are little and blue from cooking up the good stuff with Mike Mularkey. Demarco Murray and Derrick Henry, these jorts don’t bleed. Kendall Lamm, Josh Kline, Quinton Spain, it don’t matter baby, we’re running the outside zone. Marcus Mariota v. Denver spurned the glorious rise of Ryan Tannehill play action. Mike Vrable’s nipple piercings. Randy Bullock’s teenis. Jadeveon Clowney, Jonathan Joseph, Dylan Cole, Kendall Lamm, MyCole Pruitt, David Quessenberry, Ben Jones, and all the others who started in Houston, and arrived in Nashville, to start a country cover band. A team that takes chances, wears jerseys that are two colors of blue jeans, knows their scheme, finds the archetypes to run it, and plays football in a bizarre and beautiful way.

Look, I know you hate the Tennessee Titans. They took the Houston Oilers away from you. The namesake, all those torturous memories, placed in a UHaul and left in the basement of a western wear. Leave all that be for a hour. Open up your heart. Because the Tennessee Titans have something the Houston Texans don’t have, but are trying to build, and that’s a culture. Live, laugh, listen, and learn more about it.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Will Lomas of Titansized.com and the No Nonsense Podcast, joins Matt Weston to review the Texans win over the Titans, and discuss what makes the Titans work. Topics include: Todd Downing’s playcalling, DRENCHED Mike Vrabel, the Desmond King and Dontrelle Hilliard revenge games, the plan for a Titans playoff run, if Ryan Tannehill can handle the added responsibility, the cult of TITAN UP, Tennessee’s outside zone game, loving Ben Jones, and of course, your beautiful and wonderful listener questions. Let’s start the show.

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Houston Texans Podcast: I’m Sorry I Thought it Would be a Fun Time

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 06:10:38 -0000

I’m sorry. I thought if we got everyone together, and we all brought our hopes, dreams, and fears, and boiled them into some awful cauldron, that we could create something beautiful and wonderful. Friends living, and laughing, and loving, and reminiscing on all the fun times we had this season. Tyrod Taylor’s first six quarters, the fake-fake punt, David Culley’s in game management, the haunted cover two defense, James Campen doing his best Mike Devlin impression, Jonathan Greenard jumping to the third best defender on a front seven, and, well, I don’t know, other things. It was dour. It’s our curse. We are sickos, and these are the things the sick and disturbed and discuss.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston, L4Blitzer, Rivers McCown, Uprooted Texan, TIM, and Matt Robinson (Houston Houdini), review the Texans at the halfway point. Topics include: the Texans dead cap space, future Texans head coaches, future Texans quarterbacks, possible draft strategy, drinking the pickle juice, Steve Slaton in the ring of honor, David Culley’s future, Nick Caserio feelings, and of course, your beautiful and perfect listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 Week Eleven NFL Preview

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 04:19:00 -0000

We all had a bye week last week. The Houston Texans were off. The world stopped. The clocks froze. Even BATTLE RED RADIO took a week off. Unfortunately, life strangled us last week. But this week we are BACK. BACK. BACK. We missed you.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview Week 11 of the NFL season. Topics include Joe Flacco making his first start in New York (Welcome to New York), Mike Vrabel’s gang of misfits, everything bad about the Houston Texans, the NFL’s 2021 good bad team, Josh Allen hitting the straightaway, if the Cowboys are back, if the Chiefs are back, Ben Roethlisberger being the only professional athlete affected by COVID-19, and our desire for the old Justin Herbert.

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Houston Texans Podcast: The Deep End of the Pool (Texans-Dolphins Review)

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:59:43 -0000

The abyss, the bottom, the void, these terms are rocks that make up the Texans lexicon, for those of us who write, talk, watch, and love this football team. We get asked all the team, is this as bad as it can get, have we found the bottom, was this the worst game in a newest slew of terrible games, and I can ensure, we have not. Things can get better, but they also can always get worse, and for the Houston Texans they usually do. In a strange way, losing 19-7 after forcing five turnovers is a step in the right direction. It was fun. There were interesting things that happen. Houston playing Miami is a bridge to interesting and deeper conversations, where we reside, down in the depths, at the end of the pool, hoping we can reemerge to a reality that we used to have, when the football team was good while we loved the football team.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Mike Meltser joins Matt Weston to kind of review the Texans loss to the Miami Dolphins, before diving into a wide assortment of other topics. Topics include: David Culley’s future, what the point of this season is, the Laremy Tunsil trade, if there are cornerstone players on this roster, how Houston can pursue next year’s draft, the 2019 draft class, Deshaun Watson, Miami Dolphins players that we like, and, of course, your beautiful listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 Week Nine NFL Preview

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 02:53:01 -0000

Beans are one of my favorite foods. I get a pound of black beans, lime juice, jalepeno, and onion, toss it in the Instapot, then wait a hour. I get a pound of pinto beans, bacon, barbecue sauce, jalapeno, onion, and toss it in the Instapot, then wait a hour. I’ll add them to ground beef, or quinoa, or eggs, or eat them plain. High in fiber and protein, low calorie, it’s the perfect food. So when the first cold front finally comes in, and there are logs in the fire, and the air conditioning finally off. I make a pound of kidney beans, get out the big silver pot, and make chili. I love beans. I love chili. I put the beans in my chili, and the beans are my favorite part. Simple as. Deal with it.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview week nine of the NFL season. Topics include: hating the Antichrist who took Derrick Henry and Jamies Winston from us, the current playoff picture, WOOO SUPER BOWL WOOO TYROD TAYLOR, the numerous issues plaguing the Miami Dolphins, doing the disgusting and appreciating the Dallas Cowboys, Teddy Bridgewater is a top ten quarterback this year, Odell being done with Baker, Cincinatti exhaustion, if Jordan Love is a real quarterback, and the Chiefs being as obnoxious as Jackson Mahomes.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Post 2021 NFL Trade Deadline Mailbag

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 05:00:12 -0000

This past offseason the Houston Texans spent their time signing a horde of veteran players to churn the bottom of the roster, change the culture of the team, and maybe, flip them for future draft selections, or help them acquire future compensatory picks. There were two problems. The players they signed weren’t very good, and teams don’t give up assets for players who aren’t very good. Before the buzzer hit, Houston was able to trade Mark Ingram for a 2024 seventh round pick, and Charles Omenihu for a 2023 sixth round pick. Nick Caserio’s plan failed. It didn’t work.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston discusses the Texans at the trade deadline, and answers your listener questions. Topics include: why Houston traded Omenihu, the problems Houston had moving players at the deadline, why this is indicates Caserio’s problems from this past offseason, Deshaun Watson stuck in Houston, if David Culley will be fired at 2-16, the size Nick Caserio’s statue should be, which young player has the most to gain from the Omenihu trade, what type of team I want to watch in 2022, and the rest of your questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: My Miserable Life (Texans-Rams Review)

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 22:54:53 -0000

Everything is the same. The Texans have talent problems on defense, so they play players out of position, and they change from cover two to cover three, then back to cover two, and then back to cover three, and none of it matters. They can’t tackle. They take terrible pursuit angles. The middle of the field is open. They force two stops during the Rams 38 point trek, both of which occurred because of drops from the Rams receivers. The offense keeps Davis Mills in utero, this, combined with the worst run offense in the NFL, leads to three first downs and five three out and outs until garbage time. Another week, another sub ten points against the other team’s starters, and another two plus possession loss.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and Diehard Chris review the Houston Texans loss to the Los Angeles Rams, and preview the Texans upcoming trade deadline. Topics include: the good parts of falling down 38-0, if Davis Mills showed anything while sifting through the garbage, the Texans giving touches to their young offensive players, the worst part of Houston’s defense, if there are any 2022 defensive starters on the Texans current defense, which players could be moved at the deadline, what Houston will do at the trade deadline, what we want them to to do, and, of course, in honor of the season, which sp00ky movies we watched when the sun turned orange.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 Week Eight NFL Preview

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:36:45 -0000

That northern wind has traveled down to haunt our souls, jostle our bones, and stretch out our brains, opening door for the dark and destructive to have their way. Bright blue and yellow has become black and orange. Latex and blood has taken over. Belly aches and specters are at your door. It’s the most spookiest time of the year.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview week 8 of the NFL season. Topics include: Joe Flacco shipped back to New York, where Matthew Stafford lands in the MVP rankings, the line required for you to bet on the Texans, TITANING UP, the silly ways Colts took down the 49ers, KEEEENUUUUUUUUM, Ben Roethlisberger compared to a dying elderly, Mike Zimmer transforming the Vikings into a top five pass defense once again, and the Cowboys after a bye.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Emptying Out the Mailbag

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 01:30:59 -0000

Over the last three weeks we have received some great questions for BATTLE RED RADIO. Unfortunately, due to time, number of questions, and the infinite number of things to discuss each and every week, we weren’t able to get to them all. The mailbag has been full, like a scene from the Sorcerer’s Stone, and so here we are, all by ourselves rambling in a dark room, answering your beautiful and wonderful questions.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston answers your questions. Topics include: the decision to trade Mark Ingram, if Brandin Cooks can be on the move, Jonathan Greenard’s leap, what we need to see from Davis Mills, the best veteran signed by Nick Caserio, and what’s going on with Tim Kelly’s offense.

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Houston Texans Podcast: We All Just Want it to be Good Again

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:43:52 -0000

The Houston Texans are 1-6. The things that we saw as issues this past offseason are issues today. Not having a backup plan for Tyrod Taylor, restructuring contracts, drafting a quarterback with their first draft selection in the third round, the decision to move Tytus Howard to guard, Lovie Smith’s Jurassic cover two scheme, the cornerback play, and the horde of veterans who made their way to Houston. Blood lust wasn’t satiated from previous wrongs. The Cardinals won, but it wasn’t by enough. The performance was similar to the week before, except the pass rush was better. The rest? It was about the same.

It’s time for something different. Instead of harp on the offensive line struggles, the holes in the zone, and the treehouse Tim Kelly is hiding Davis Mills in, it’s time to stretch our vantage point to the heavens, and take a look at the entirety of the Houston Texans. The culture, where the franchise has been, the previous failings that have come back up again, and the football decisions that got them here. It’s a long one. Hop in your semi. It’s time to take a cross country drive. It will be here for you whenever you need it.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and Steph Stradley, gloss over Houston’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals, and look at the bigger picture of the franchise, and where it is headed. Topics include: Arizona’s COVID-19 haze obliteration of Houston, the internal and external shareholders of the team, Jack Easterby and the culture he has created. the schism between the team and the external parties who orbit around it, the David Culley and Nick Caserio era, standing behind your decisions and words, Deshaun Watson, and, of course, Texans pup.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 Week Seven NFL Preview

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 03:48:14 -0000

This is the big one. This is the one everyone had scrawled red on their planners, and set events for in their virtual calendars. It’s the time when the past and the present collide together into one chaotic and poetic platter of schadenfreude.

It’s a revenge game for everyone. For Hopkins, for Watt, for Johnson, and for a fanbase that was stuck watching listless Bill O’Brien game, after listless Bill O’Brien game, who destroyed the entire team by trading for a left tackle, and trading away a Hall of Fame wide receiver. Living in the remnants of his rubble, the only solace is watching Houston’s former greats in different colors, enacting their own revenge against the previous failures they were stuck playing through.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview Week Seven of the 2021 NFL season. Topics include: the Bengals defense finally meeting Baltimore with defensive talent, Baltimore’s run game finally breaking out, everyone getting their chance to beat Kansas City, Derrick Henry king MVP, David Johnson’s revenge game, how many points the line should really be, khaki pants and tucked in shirt Jamies Winston, and Seattle’s crushing run attack.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Sifting Through the Deshaun Watson Rumors

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 03:29:58 -0000

Since Deshaun Watson shocked the world by requesting a trade from the Houston Texans, the hiring of David Culley and Nick Caserio, his sexual assault allegations, and his decision to head to the facility and sticking to the inactives list, we’ve been waiting for a Watson trade to be made. Phrases like ‘in talks’, ‘have had conversations’, and ‘are listening’ have been used, but this week that changed. Major Houston reporters announced that a Watson trade could come as early as the end of this week. It’s Thursday night. Tomorrow is Friday night. Could this finally be the weekend it finally happens?

To help you sort through the newest Watson rumors, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor, discussed the newest batch of rumors. Topics include: if Watson will be traded at the end of this week, what the Miami Dolphins could offer, other teams who can join in the mix if the Texans hold on, and the fact that there is no deadline.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Overwhelmed by the Immensity of Life (Texans-Colts Review)

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 04:10:31 -0000

I’m old, I’m tired, and I’m stupid, and of the three, and most of all, I'm stupid. Yes, I know the Texans lost 31-3 to the Indianapolis Colts, but throughout this episode I said the Colts scored 34 points. After all these years, and all these games, somethings get lost in the wind. You know, like how many games Houston lost in Indianapolis before Bill O’Brien broke the curse, or how many receptions T.Y. Hilton has against them over the years, or which year Mike Vanderjagt nailed a game winning kick with zero seconds left. Carrying about the exact and precise details are for nerds, the ones who miss doing homework. We are big picture thinkers. Sucking in the enormity of everything and exasperating only what matters. Three points isn’t that big of a deal. Understanding Davis Mills’s skillset is what does.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and BFD, review Houston’s 3-34 3-31 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Topics include: what is Davis Mills good at, Laremy Tunsil’s absence having zero impact on this game, the terrible rotten game plan that Tim Kelly came up with, Jonathan Greenard’s break out game, picking through the young talent, Nick Caserio bashing, and if there’s anything Lovie Smith can do, and the Sisyphian nature of the last 11 games of the season.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 Week Six NFL Preview

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 05:34:10 -0000

We know how it's going to be. The Texans are going to be 1-7. Then Tyrod Taylor will be healthy, but by then, the ones who fought and bickered about everyone being too negative, for not giving Nick Caserio a chance, that this rag tagged band of veterans would actually be good, will have logged off a long time ago. They'll come back next free agency period, and next NFL Draft, once the players who left the Texans are suddenly terrible, and the ones who join the team, are suddenly incredible. Then we will crawl our way back through the summer and do it again, until the Houston Texans are good again. This is the point. Football is really good even when the Texans aren't, and the podcast is still good when the Texans aren't.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview Week Six of the 2021 NFL season. Topics include: Davis Mills replicating his break out performance, Carson Wentz disaster artist, the Ravens running an offense without a run game, reminiscing on Justin Herbert's 2020 season back when he used to make sublime throws, Ja'Marr Chase being the better pick over Penei Sewell, Jared Goff running left and all the joys Detroit football has to offer, never watching the New England Patriots again, and the unstoppable and limitless Dallas offense.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Scar Tissue (Texans v. Patriots Review)

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 23:53:09 -0000

This season they once again gave it to New England. New England’s defensive backs popped off tackles. They hit a flea flicker. Damien Harris fumbled into the endzone. Mac Jones threw an interception that was too far inside to Lonnie Johnson Jr. Everything changed after one terrible decision. Rather than punt the ball, they faked the fake punt, and Cameron Johnston rocked one off his own teammate. New England was given easy field position. They scored. Then they continued to score until a late field goal finally gave them a lead. Johnston’s foot didn’t meet the ball, it met a sarcophagus, that cracked open and unleashed a green garish curse onto the Texans football team.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and Diehard Chris, review Houston’s 25-22 loss to the New England Patriots. Topics include: David Culley’s many snafus, the fake-fake punt, CBS’s MK Ultra fall television lineup jingles, if Davis Mills sold snake oil today, the Texans not being able to run the ball against a terrible run defense, Lovie Smith’s defensive adjustments, a stale pass rush against an offense missing four starting offensive linemen, your beautiful and wonderful listener questions, and of course, some movie talk.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 Week Five Listener Mailbag

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 05:25:07 -0000

It's your questions answered for this week's listener request live. Topics include: what Houston should do in the draft if the pick at #3 overall and the best non-quarterback and quarterback are off the board, the decision to move Desmond King to outside cornerback, and if Houston trade should Laremy Tunsil.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 Week Five NFL Preview

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 05:19:49 -0000

I know how it’s going to go. After all offseason of clamoring for Nick Caserio, the veterans he signed, his draft class, and the trades he made, it will disappear. Texans fans will head to their caves. Waiting for the NFL Draft. While we are left in the rubble, digging through the ruins. Here week in and week out watching Davis Mills complete one pass in an entire half, and quarterbacks complete every pass. Then we’ll do it again next year, and maybe the next year, and I guess this is just the way it is, and it will never end.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview Week Five of the 2021 NFL season. Topics include: how many beers it takes to turn Mac Jones into Tom Brady, Davis Mills being unable to cover a ten point spread at home, Kyler Murray MVP, what a Trey Lance offense may look like, the Cowboys remaining calm, the Giants vertical passing offense waking up, Josh Allen needing to get better, and the holes in Kansas City’s armor.

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Houston Texans Podcast: My Whole Life is a Dark Room (Texans v. Bills Review)

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 03:56:24 -0000

Love and savor Josh Allen. Let his loving grace into your heart. It’s never too late to atone. If you didn’t realize he was the one true quarterback after leapt over Anthony Barr, or when he stiff armed J.J. Watt in the pocket, or caught a touchdown pass against Houston in a playoff game, or found his deep ball and turned into a top five MVP caliber quarterback, then maybe you realized it today, when he led a Bills team that skunked Houston 40-0. It was the worst loss in Texans franchise history. It was the third worst start by a starting quarterback in Texans franchise history. Without a running game, in the rain, with only Brandin Cooks to throw to, Davis Mills was left to die in the plains, squashed by stampeding Buffaloes, or Bills, I don’t know, the name doesn’t make any sense. Hopefully now you have discovered the truth, and let the light through. If this game didn’t, there may not be any hope left for you.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and John Cumpler (@TexansDoc) reviewed the worst loss in Texans franchise history. Topics include: what does Davis Mills do well, if they failed him by not signing a true backup quarterback for Deshaun Watson, what is wrong with the Texans run game, could Brandin Cooks be on the move, Lonnie Johnson Jr. and Desmond Kings’s performances, the bright spots on the defense, and of course, your beautiful and perfect listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 Week Four Listener Mailbag

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 04:10:48 -0000

You had a lot of questions for this week's episode of Battle Red Radio. This week's episode was way too long as well. Rather than drone on and on, here's a separate episode answering YOUR listener questions. Topics include: Deshaun Watson trade packages, Texans Pup, Zach Cunningham overrated or underrated, and BIG PLAY VERNON HARGREAVES III.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 Week Four NFL Preview

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 03:59:02 -0000

The NFL landscape will be spending their time talking, talking, talking about Brady and Bill. Tom left New England for Tampa Bay after a messy divorce, and various teams turning down his services. Entropy going too far. There he proved their complete roster was really a quarterback away, leading them to a Super Bowl. The Patriots were on fire with Cam Newton to start the season, but his body and his arm quickly flailed out. Their run defense, atrocious, their pass defense, mediocre. After finally missing the playoffs, resentful of what happened in Tompa Bay, they went all in this offseason. A horde of signings, new quarterback, doing the things they never used to do. But, see, we are real football men, talking about real football, instead of engaging in the gossip and the drama. It’s PEOPLE magazine. It isn’t football.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview Week Four of the 2021 NFL season. The grace and light of Josh Allen, if Davis Mills will survive another week, taking back what was said about Dakary, if Carolina’s defense is real or if it’s made of sand, Teddy Bridgewater’s Quarterback Club, still feeling lukewarm about the Baltimore Ravens, putting Kyler Murray MVP talks into the buzzsaw, and the Los Angeles juggernaut.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 Week Three NFL Preview

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 05:59:24 -0000

Your Houston Texans already played their football game. Davis Mills already had Tim Kelly put his pacifier in this mouth, Lovie Smith's defense already forced zero turnovers, Houston already wasn't able to run the outside zone once again, and Christian McCaffrey already hurt his hamstring. These things have just happened. Football exists past the Houston Texans. There's an entire league of teams and players to show you why Thursday is an aberration, that actual good football still resides in this league. To make up for it, we have a longer weekly preview, since this Sunday, is a rare Sunday, where you can watch more than just your favorite football team.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview Week Three of the 2021 NFL season. Topics include: a Houston-Carolina recap, the best 0-2 teams and the worst 2-0 teams, the problems with Kansas City’s roster, what flavor Herbert’s sherbet will be this week, the disappointing Washington defense, the disappointing Buffalo offense, what to make of the Rams offense, Tom Bray’s 44 year old 10.5% touchdown rate, a new found love for the Eagles, and being way too cocky about the Cowboys.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Get Well Soon Tygod (Texans v. Browns Review)

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 03:33:29 -0000

In Tygod we trust. In Davis Mills we drown in sorrow. Houston was electric in the first half. Tyrod Taylor had one incompletion, ran and passed for a touchdown, executed Tim Kelly’s offense perfectly, and had a QBR of 94.8. Justin Reid forced two turnovers all on his own. Houston went into the half tied 14-14. Then disaster struck. Taylor suffered a hamstring injury, and in came Davis Mills. He was sacked once, fumbled once, threw one interception, managed one touchdown drive aided by a 27 yard pass interference penalty, and he had a QBR of 10. The accuracy was spottier than a through hiker’s underwear. The arm strength was fuzzy. His pocket presence was non existent.

Pray for Mills. He needs it. Shades of New England 2017 turned putrescent and green. Houston went from the feel good hit of September, to bad, but not only that, they were bad and boring.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and Scott Martin (L4Blitzer) review the Texans 31-21 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Topics include: why Tyrod Taylor had so much success against the Browns in the first half, Tim Kelly’s efficient offensive scheme, the disastrous start to Davis Mills’s career, the pass protection holding up, Justin Reid crushing it as a split safety, the cracks in the Lovie Smith defense, and the murderous future coming for the Houston Texans.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 Week Two NFL Preview

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 01:54:42 -0000

The fortune tellers have packed up their bags. Crystal balls have turned into bowling balls. The mugs are in the dishwasher. Our hands are now we gloved. For we are now archaeologists, with brushes and shovels, slowly uncovering the unknown. Lithographs and pictographs. Hieroglyphics and monolithic crumbles. Porcelain shards and oligarchs. We are seeing whose good and who isn’t, the surprises, and the typical disappointments. One week is a sliver. Two weeks is a letter.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and his good friend Taylor preview Week Two of the 2021 NFL season. Topics include: the biggest trends from week one, NOBODY BELIEVES IN US, hunting for a fat chubb, Arthur Smith missing the Titans and the Titans missing Arthur Smith, Seattle’s deep edge rush, Herbert’s strawberry lime sherbert, Joey Bosa against Terrence Steele, nevermore screeching out in Baltimore, and Tyreek or Jason.

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Houston Texans Podcast: A Brand New Box of Puppies (Texans v. Jaguars)

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0000

The last 18 months have been obscene. Blowing a 24 point lead, trading DeAndre Hopkins, adding only Eric Murray and Ross Blacklock to a bottom pass defense, starting 0-4 and immolating the Bill O’Brien era, watching Deshaun Watson’s teammates actively sabotage him, Watson’s trade request after the Nick Caserio hiring process, another draft without a first or second round pick, and a summer of malaise, the good news is that football has started again, and all of that is down the drain. What matters, the only thing that matters, is right here right now, and right now, the Texans are 1-0 after hunting down the Jaguars in a 37-21 win.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio Matt Weston and Diehard Chris review the win over Jacksonville. Topics include: TYGOD Taylor, embracing the present, how Houston’s run blocking fared, the top rope diving Brandin Cooks, what to make of Lovie Smith’s defense, turnovers regressing to the mean in a single game, the Bradley Roby trade, Urban Myer racing to the EKG machine, and David Johnson pickling beets and peaches upstate.

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TRAILER: The SB Nation NFL Show, Season 2

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0000

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 NFL Season Predictions

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0000

All summer long the 2021 NFL season was pristine and square. Everything you could scrounge up was a possibility. Every big smart idea you had was correct. Nothing was too stupid or too absurd. All of it was in play. Back then we were lost with the fortune tellers with their black magic and crystal balls. This week all of that is set to change. Laplaces’s demon is set to take its long yellow nails and tear it all up. What was once bright and white, will now be ruined and stained.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor, make their predictions for the 2021 NFL season. Topics include: Dan Campbell coach of the year, worst to first, the impending come down, division winners, wild card winners, Super Bowl picks, and your over-under locks.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 NFL Season Preview—The NFC West

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0000

The NFC West has it all. The two most innovative playcallers in the league. A MVP caliber quarterback disenchanted with the franchise he works for. All-time great pass rushers. The newest highly drafted rookie quarterback. Teeny scramblers. Beautiful colors. The desert, the ocean, the fog, and the smog. Teams that make our great game great.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, the 2021 NFL Season Preview comes to as Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview the NFC West. Topics include: Kliff or Kyler, what J.J. Watt’s heart is made of, if Matthew Stafford really moves the needle, the Rams losing their defensive depth, San Francisco crawling out from the tomb, Trey Lance or Jimmy Garoppolo, drama drama drama, and pondering if Seattle’s second half defense swing will stick.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 NFL Season Preview—The NFC South

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:36:58 -0000

Last year was too perfect. It was a real Disney fairy tale. The Bucs won eight straight games in a row, beating Washington, New Orleans, and Green Bay on the road, and taking down the Chiefs, finally, at home, in the Super Bowl. The Patriots were at home. Tom Brady proved that he will forever be the greatest quarterback of all time, with a head to head win over his young incumbent. It’s almost as if the whole thing was rigged, rather than it being another example of the universe, perfect and exact, folding things into a perfect shape.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview the NFC South. Topics include: Kyle Pitts’s guest appearance on ICarly, how quick Atlanta’s rebuild may go under the tutelage of Arthur Smith and Dean Pees, a bad offensive line blocking for Sam Darnold once again, Sam Darnold to Dan Arnold, Carolina’s young and stacked and busty defense, Tameis taking over for Drew, how well New Orleans will deal with their offseason losses, Tompa Bay running it back with the exact same team minus Joe Haeg, and Tom Brady being even better this year than last year.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 NFL Season Preview—The NFC North

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000

The NFC North is exactly the same as it is last year. Green Bay is coming off a NFC Championship Game run, you gotta be faster than that, without any major team improvement while facing regression in 2021. Luckily for them, the rest of the division ranges from a Jared Goff Jigsaw death trap in Detroit, to Andy Dalton in Chicago, to Minnesota’s own struggle to get past pretty alright. Regardless, we’ll still have fun with it, like we always do. Maybe an Aaron Rodgers injury opens the door for the Vikings, but probably, probably not.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview the NFC North. Topics include: how long Andy Dalton will be able to hold the rocket pad hostage for, the bald visor look, Jared Goff’s new favorite band, seven seconds to go five yards; Dan Campbell beating me for not taking out the trash, Green Bay facing the specter of regression once again, Jordan Love doesn’t exist, Kirk Cousins (?) underrated, and Minnesota nepotism.

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Houston Texans Podcast: A Night in August

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000

We came here to complete a well thought out, long form, never ending season preview that would teeter between rational thinking and absurdity. Instead it was all absurdity. TIM, Rivers McCown, L4Blitzer (Scott), Uprooted Texan, and call in guests Eddie Hassan, and Smoothgrandmaa all joined in to talk about the 2021 Texans season, and the franchise in general. It’s a sick and twisted thing we are all wrapped up in.

Topics include: our football feeling, kicking the absolute hell out of the Texans pup, the hole in Houston’s cover two defense, Nick Caserio’s job done so far, Rivers’s favorite twitter replies, Lone Star Lites, a Kahale Warring bet, getting excited for rooting against Bill O’Brien, and the 2019 offensive line draft class.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Reports From Camp

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000

We plebeians, suck down social media regurgitation from the elites, the ones who attend press conferences, training camp practices, and hawk the sidelines during games. What is already murky and vague, is even more so, by being third handed. Sean Pendegrast joined Battle Red Radio to give us his findings of the Houston Texans so far.

Topics include: the difference between a Bill O’Brien and Nick Caserio training camp, David Culley never cursing, his reasoning for a surprise Shaq Lawson cut, just how much Jack Easterby is at training camp, and which players maybe due a for a break out season.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 NFL Season Preview—The NFC East

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000

The NFC East is an insane asylum. What is expected never occurs. Destroyed by their own derangements. A crazy salt loving old man who hires only boobs as his head coach keeping his own ego perfect and pristine. A depressing smatter of black and dark green, who will forever hang on to a hooved footed run from five years ago, tortured by in house fighting, and attempts another try at starting anew. Binders, and binders, and binders, set for immolation by an offensive coordinator who will never split the cells needed for creation. A quarterback away, a quarterback away, a quarterback away. Madhouses and lithium. Tiny paper cups and cable television. Always coming down to week 17. Clean concrete reality is rusted twisted metal.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview the NFC East. Topics include: Mike McCarthy trying to find his mojo, if Dak Prescott has turned his ankle around, New York staying true to their vertical passing plans, Daniel Jones’s last thread, ayyyyymeatballmeatballgabbagoolitsfugginnicksirriani, time carving out Philadelphia’s trenches, comparisons between the 2019 Buccaneers and the 2021 Football Team, and Ryan Fitzpatrick’s struggles when he enters the season as THE guy.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 NFL Season Preview—The AFC South

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:10:50 -0000

For most NFL fans, the AFC South is an abhorrent wasteland of putrescent pestilence, a reeking virus that plagues the NFL with piss colored jerseys, terrible hairlines, incompetent front offices, mad dash playoff runs that ruin bright and beautiful seasons, hillbilly raccoons, swimming pools, chin dimples, kumbaya organizational cultures, generational quarterback destruction, and neckbeards, so many neckbeards. It’s different for me. The AFC South is home. I am a swamp thing, rejuvenated down in the muck, cowering from the light, fornicating in the dredges. You can keep your Super Bowl contenders, and fantastical schematic innovations. I’d rather die than carry my mortal coils like you.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview the AFC South. Topics include: the schism in the Texans offseason, how many games Houston would win with Deshaun Watson, piling on Carson Wentz, proving once again that Chris Ballard is overrated, God loves Jags, Urban Myer meme status, the questions surrounding the Tennessee offense, and the Titans 32nd defensive projection.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 NFL Season Preview—The AFC West

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Stridex pads and deep balls. Kermit the Frog. My Chemical Romance eyeliner. Two gloves. The AFC West is the best division in football. It’s Justin Herbert’s sherbet as the Chargers attempt to be the next team to ride a quarterback’s rookie contract to the Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes is now a family guy, and he’s still the best quarterback in the league. Skin was taken from the offensive line and sewn onto the Las Vegas defense to claw the Raiders from the depths to mediocrity, and it will be up to Derek Carr to navigate these choppier seas. And the Broncos, who have had the worst quarterback play in the NFL since Peyton Manning sold his soul in 2016, try to find even alright in Teddy Bridgewater.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview the AFC West. Topics include: the newest iteration of the no fly zone, Noah Fant’s breakout season, possible Kansas City regression, the decision to go all in to protect Mahomes, Herbert improving on an all-time rookie season, the unknown Los Angeles defense, Mike Mayock’s defensive failings, and if Vegas can get out from the muck.

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FROM THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: Where did these Deshaun rumors come from?

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:35:11 -0000

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Houston Texans Podcast: The Deshaun Watson Lawsuits

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000

There’s no end to this timeline. This past January Deshaun Watson shocked the NFL and the Houston Texans by requesting a trade after Nick Caserio was hired, then David Culley was hired, doing nothing to change Watson’s mind about the whole thing; an ominous late night tweet detonated a barrage of sexual assault allegations with the official count piling up to 22, Houston didn’t trade Watson, he headed to training camp, and was missing yesterday once the pads piled on. Trade rumors. Civil suits. The NFL’s investigation to nowhere. A possible future trade. That’s what we eventually have to look forward to.

To help us make sense of this mess, The Defector’s investigative editor Diana Moskovitz joined Battle Red Radio. Topics include: how the news rolls out for allegations like this, the similarity between the allegations, how long this can go on for, what you don’t know, and the NFL’s own investigative process.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 NFL Season Preview—The AFC North

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 03:00:58 -0000

The AFC North has undergone a transformation. It used to be Pittsburgh v. Baltimore, year in and year out, year in and year out, and wah-wah-wah. Things change, and things have changed. Lamar Jackson has failed to take the next step, Ben Roethlisberger is an overweight point guard, and now the Browns have entered the arena. The division has morphed into Cleveland v. Baltimore, with an expected Pittsburgh regression, and the Bengals, well they are still painting their stripes on.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview the AFC North. Topics include: Lamar Jackson v. the sideline pass, wanting to love the Cincinnati Bengals, Hunting for a Chubb, the pneumatic nail Cleveland drove into their roster this offseason, Big Ben’s diet, and just how dire 2021 can be for Pittsburgh.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 NFL Season Preview—The AFCE EAST

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 13:18:44 -0000

I told you. I ————— told you. Get past the negativity, stop being smarter than you are, just breath in God’s breath taking the form of Josh Allen playing football. Enjoy it. Don’t get wrapped up in decision making, or accuracy, or deep ball problems. Those are manmade creations, fabrications from pink folds, and stink emitted from marrow. Suck in the sublime sunlight. Savor him leaping Anthony Barr, stiff arming J.J. Watt, turning a quarterback sneak into a seven yard gain. These are examples proving his existence. And now look where we are. Allen is a top five quarterback, the Bills made the leap, and you couldn’t enjoy it because you are wrapped up in your fork tongued lies. Your consciousness is merely the tip of an iceberg. Allen reverberates beneath the sea. The good news is that you can always atone, you can always be saved, sit back and enjoy the Bills, the AFC East, and this preview of the division grace resides in.

On this week’s episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview the AFC East. Topics include: possible Josh Allen regression, getting excited about Emmanuel Sanders, if Tua breaks out, the Dolphins not being able to force as many turnovers, Mac Jones week one starter, Bill Belichick’s free agency bonanza, Corey Davis wide receiver number one, and if this is the regime that will rebuild the Jets.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Power Rankings, and the Return of the Podcast

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0000

I’m sorry I’ve been away. I’ve been doing the things most people do in five years in the span of seven months. Now things have settled enough, and I have a desk, and a room of my own, and we are back to doing the things we used to do, write and talk about football. To kick off the return of the podcast, and the return of the NFL season, I wrote a Power Rankings, and talked about Power Rankings with my good friend Taylor.

On this week’s episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor rank the NFL 32-1. Topics include: my Atlanta lust cooling off, something good to say about the Houston Texans, San Francisco’s impending rebound, why I’m falling for the Denver Broncos, Washington and Los Angeles (C) dropping off certain lists, and why you should feel differently about the New Orleans Saints.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Diving Deep into the Houston Texans 2021 NFL Draft Class

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000

Ghastly blue sweater vest. The gnostic archon himself, ghoulish, and slicing the room with his devious smile, hand holding, fist pumping and celebrating. Fruit slices and juice boxes, sitting still at his computer desk, wondering what he got himself into. The Texans brain trust selected quarterback David Mills, then wide receiver Nico Collins, then tight end Brevin Jordan, then Garrett Wallow, and then Roy Lopez. The Texans 2021 NFL Draft class came to an end.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston, Joe Critz, and Kenneth L., review the Texans 2021 NFL Draft Class. Topics include: scouting reports on each Texans draft selection, why the Texans selected a quarterback, the different reality where Nico Collins plays with Deshaun Watson instead of Tyrod Taylor, the strange athletic profiles of their later round selections, if the Texans are tanking or not, and, of course, Deshaun Watson and the future of the Houston Texans.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Mock Draft 1.0

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0000

We have just returned home after going somewhere no one has ever gone before. Hang in here with me. Imagine looking at the draft order, thinking about the players available and each team's needs, and then selecting a player for each team. Crazy right? Completely original. Unheard of bizarre. Let's give it a shot. We'll call it a mockdraft. Damn we did it again.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor mock the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Topics include: which quarterbacks will be snagged in the first, the funniest landing strips for Mac Jones, getting daddy some new weapons, and of course, the first round selection the Texans need to make to get them to a Super Bowl in 2021.

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FROM THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: AFC South 2021 NFL Draft Preview

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 19:00:00 -0000

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 NFL Free Agency Awards

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0000

NFL free agency has kind of sort of already come and gone. The big dollars have been handed out. The big names have new homes. Sure, there will be stragglers, and there will be cuts to join the existing stragglers, but rosters are pretty much in place until the 2021 NFL Draft now. It's time to look back on what happened, in the easiest way, and most banal way to do so, by handing out imaginary awards.

On this episode, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor hand out awards from the first two weeks of NFL Free Agency. Topics include: the threesome between the 49ers, Dolphins, and Eagles, Andy Dalton QB1, loving the Bud Dupree and Keanu Neal signings, the best of the bargain bin (which is Rob Schneider's The Animal for $5), the Patriots eventual decision to trade up for a quarterback, and of course, OUR Football Team.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Getting Excited About Christian Kirksey

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:33:18 -0000

After allowing Bill O’Brien to snip, then slit, then gut, and finally immolate the Texans roster, Houston brought in an actual general manager in New England Patriots super genius Nick Caserio. All of that brain power knows things the rest of the NFL doesn’t know. That Kamu Gruiger-Hill is actually an all-star coverage linebacker, Kevin Pierre-Louis is actually better than Jon Bostic and Cole Holcomb, that Terrance Mitchell is ready to break out at age 29, and Derek Rivers is more than just a recipient of a Jack Easterby wedding ceremony. He’s smarter than you, he’s smarter than the rest of the NFL, and don’t you doubt him one bit, because he’s the man who will build the next great football team, because he, and only he, knows that Maliek Collins belongs on magazine covers and not the waiver wire.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston, Carlos Flores, and Joe Critz review the first three days of the 2021 NFL offseason. Topics include: the trades Nick Caserio made to actually bring in talent, the long list of non-playable characters Nick Caserio signed, getting excited about Maliek Collins and Christian Kirksey, the Tyrod Taylor era, remaining free agents the Texans can still target, and, of course, your beautiful and perfect listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: The Five Most Interesting Teams of the 2021 NFL Offseason

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:54:04 -0000

We are three days away from crazy town. The NFL’s free agency tampering period begins this Monday. We say bookoo bookoo times as dollars are scattered across the country to pay for the services of the football playing men. In the immediate future teams will continue to snip and sniff and lick and create cap space, and call and call and call to try and churn veterans into picks, doing everything they can, to build the next great version of their current team, or try and keep the window open for the team they already have. Some teams are stupid. Other teams are bland. A few are settled. But there are is a wild assortment with the cap space who will dictate the course of this offseason for the rest of the league.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview the 2021 NFL offseason by discussing the most interesting teams of the offseason. Topics include: how deep Taylor’s V is (spoiler, it’s really deep), the Mark Ingram-David Johnson tandem, the challenges the Chargers face to build around Justin Herbert, Dak Prescott’s shiny new contract, New York’s natural resources, Tompa Tom’s bargain bin, the struggles the Kansas City Chiefs face, and, of course, your beautiful and perfect listener questions.

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FROM THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: Why Deshaun for Kyler Murray deal isn't that crazy

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0000

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FROM THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: Top Free Agent Tight Ends

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:00:00 -0000

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25 Hour Podcastpocalypse: THE END with Rivers McCown & MDC

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:25:00 -0000

This past weekend, Battle Red Blog’s masthead joined together to talk about the Houston Texans, and everything else, for 25 straight hours, which ended up becoming 26 straight hours. Special guests. Deshaun Watson. The state of the franchise. It all came to the surface to enjoy our football team in the only way that’s available now that it isn’t a football team, and also to raise money for the following charities:

The planned 24 hour podcast, became 25 hours, and then became 26 hours and 27 minutes. Matt Weston, his good friend Taylor, Luke Beggs, BigFatDrunk, TIM, and special guests Rivers McCown, and MDC, join together to finish this thing off. Topics include: favorite free agency fits, read meat allergens, Juli'en Davenport cut off sleeves, irrational love, drafting Devier Posey over Russell Wilson, and going back to the well of misery.

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25 Hour Podcastpocalypse: Part Four With Matt Weston, and His Good Friend Taylor

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0000

For this section, Sam ends his rant about the Houston Texans, and Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor find sexy free agent local singles and pair them with the perfect team. Topics include: Carson Wentz's relocation to Indianapolis, Will Fuller in Los Angeles, Yannick Ngakoue in Carolina, and the correlation between sexiness and quarterback performance.

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25 Hour Podcastpocalypse: Part Three With Matt Weston, Jeremy Brener, Kenneth L., and Call In Guests

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:10:00 -0000

For this section, Matt Weston and Jeremy Brener discuss James Harden, and Deshaun Watson trade scenarios. Jeremy and Kenneth L. play quarterback trivia and give season ticket and life advice to call in guest Prayaag Orugnati. Matt and Jeremy sit in the pews and listen to call in guest Sam Woodward's Texans sermon.

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25 Hour Podcastpocalypse: Part Three With Mike Meltser

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:05:00 -0000

For this section, Mike Meltser joins the marathon to talk all things Houston Texans with Matt Weston and Jeremy Brener. Topics include: what the David Johnson signing means, Mike's sad Texans free agent list, Bill O'Brien's failures, and the NBAifcation of the NFL.

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25 Hour Podcastpocalypse: Part Three With Matt Weston, TIM, and Uprooted Texan

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0000

For this section, Matt Weston, TIM, and Uprooted Texan continued to talk about the Deshaun Watson trade scenarios, catfishing Kahale Warring, and the top three moments of Matt Weston's life.

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25 Hour Podcastpocalypse: Part Two With Seth Payne & Steph Stradley

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:32:00 -0000

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You as the listener, and we as the hosts, were so lucky to be joined by Seth Payne and Steph Stradley to discuss the Houston Texans. Love them. They're the best. Topics include: is this even a football team, the terrible current future that is nothing like those beautiful alternative futures we imagined last October, season ticket holder letters, Lovie Smith is really going to play cover two, and the future of live sporting events.

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25 Hour Podcastpocalypse: Part Two with Mike Bullock, Kenneth L., and TGC

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:30:00 -0000

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25 Hour Podcastpocalypse: Part Two with Carlos Flores, Joe Critz, Ryan Dunsmore, and Scott

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:27:00 -0000

Carlos Flores's, Ryan Dunsmore's, and Joe Critz's late night discussion about the Texans come to an end. Becoming a fan of the Texans, memories, oh memories, Carlos's best Texans trivia questions, and the worst team in franchise history.

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25 Hour Podcastpocalypse: Part One with Carlos Flores, Jeremy Brener, TIM, and Diehard Chris

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:25:00 -0000

The bottom of Texans misery is scraped. More misery. It doesn't get worse than this. Blake Bortles your 2021 Houston Texans starting quarterback. Yes. That is it.

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25 Hour Podcastpocalypse: Part One with Carlos Flores, Jeremy Brener, Uprooted Texan, Joe Critz, and Ryan Dunsmore

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:19:00 -0000

The boss is gone. It's time to put together mock drafts, and discuss the 2021 NFL quarterback class. Then after that, it's Texans jeopardy, put together by Carlos Flores. Ancient offensive coordinators. Terrible fullbacks. Drinking on the job. This is everything, everything, everything you could have ever wanted. Shots and groans.

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25 Hour Podcastpocalypse: Part One with Matt Weston, Scott, Carlos Flores, Diehard Chris, and TIM

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:15:00 -0000

Matt Weston, Diehard Chris, Carlos Flores, and L4blitzer (Scott), kick off the 25 hour podcastpocalypse by discussing the 2014 Houston Texans draft class. Then TIM comes along to revisit the Deshaun Watson saga: trade scenarios, draft capital, and when or if Watson gets traded.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2021 Houston Texans Offseason Preview

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 03:21:31 -0000

Sit down. Cross your legs. Hold your hands on your knees. Keep your back straight. It’s better if you keep your back straight. Yes, like that, that’s right. Now close your eyes. Keep your eyes concentrated on your forehead. Breath in, breath out. In, out. Focus on the breath coming in, and going out, at the tip of your nose. If that doesn’t feel beautiful, then focus on your diaphragm, in, out. That’s right. There you go. Now imagine that the Houston Texans are a football team again, not a megachurch, not a pulpit for Jack Easterby, not a hellish version of Billy Madison, but a football team. Press play. Yes. It’s a Texans offseason preview.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and Diehard Chris preview the Texans 2021 offseason. Topics include: catching up on the decisions Nick Caserio has already made, the ridiculous decision to keep David Johnson for another season, unrestricted free agents the Texans should keep, cuts that can be made, players to trade, what to do about Will Fuller, and of course, the ongoing and never ending Deshaun Watson saga.

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FROM THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: The Texans need to learn from Taylor Swift

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 21:59:38 -0000

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FROM THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: Hypothetical Deshaun Watson trade

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 22:00:00 -0000

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Houston Texans Podcast: The End of an Era

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 18:06:20 -0000

#99. Navy and battle red. Iconic. This number, these jerseys, strewn across the city of Houston for the last ten years will eventually find its way sealed in Canton. Buzzed head. Dead stern look. Eventually sculpted in bronze. J.J. Watt. An all-time great, the greatest player in Texans franchise history, and one of the greatest, if not the greatest defensive linemen to every play the game. 20.5 sacks twice. 50 plus quarterback hits multiple times. Making fumble recoveries a skill. Showcasing the value of batting passes down at the line of scrimmage. THE CLUB. The broken nose gushing after every series. An entire leg bruised purple. Torn pectoral. Back surgery. Broken leg. He gave it all to the franchise, this fanbase, and now after ten years, it’s all gone away. Dream big. Work hard. Success isn’t owned, it’s leased, and rent is due everyday. The Texans released J.J. Watt to create $15.5 million in cap space. A decade, an entire era, has come to a close.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and Diehard Chris dream big and work hard and pay the rent by discussing the Texans decision to release J.J. Watt, and the end of an era of Houston Texans football. Topics include: why releasing J.J. was stupid, what this means for the Texans going forward, the night he was drafted, his absurd 2012 and 2014 seasons, our favorite memories, where he may land and where we want him to play, the bottom that doesn’t exist, and of course, your beautiful and perfect listener questions.

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FROM THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: Will the Texans’ restructure help keep Deshaun Watson?

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 22:00:00 -0000

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Houston Texans Podcast: Super Bowl Schfifty-Five

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 04:45:00 -0000

Like dust on the blades of the ceiling fan, ashes in the urn, beans rotting in tupperware, the love in your heart, the 2020 NFL season is over and done with. Culmination is complete. The END is not only here, but it has already passed. Tom Brady won his seventh. The Bucs are champions. The keg has been sucked dry.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and his good friend Taylor review Super Bowl LV. Topics include: Kansas City’s inept offensive game plan, how much of an affect Tampa Bay’s pass rush really had, the Chiefs uncharacteristic offensive mistakes, Chris Jones becoming Kony Ealy, the TB 12 method, a look back on the predictions that were made, handing out awards, and, of course, your beautiful listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Super Bowl LV Preview

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 23:37:58 -0000

The BIGGEST BIG game is here. Tom Brady trying to complete the Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes trinity. Patrick Mahomes attempting to take out the GOAT, so that when he has enough titles to be in the same consideration, he'll have this one hanging over Tom. Pirate ship swash buckling. Six feet apart on the couch. Kombucha drinking and fajita cooking. It's Super Bowl time.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and his good friend Taylor preview Super Bowl LV. Topics include: green ketchup, MK Ultra and The Weekend, the Chiefs injured and scrappy offensive line, yeah JPP, abandoning all hope of covering Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce, Tom Brady's problems against the big blitz, Leonard The Hunter, legacy implications, and of course, Super Bowl prop bets.

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FROM THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: Mike Tannenbaum says the Texans won’t trade Deshaun Watson

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 22:00:00 -0000

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FROM THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: Ross Tucker & Charles McDonald talk Deshaun Watson

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0000

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Houston Texans Podcast: Going Back to Where We Started

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:09:36 -0000

After five months of searching and searching and searching, the Houston Texans finally found their head coach, a man with 27 years of NFL coaching experience, 41 years of coaching experience, who had never been seriously considered for a NFL head coaching job, the one and only....DAVID CULLEY. Yes. DAVID CULLEY. It's going to keep getting worse before it gets better.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt, TIM, and the legend himself Rivers McCown, along with two other mysterious guests, hop on the podcast to discuss the David Culley hiring, his introductory press conference, and the ongoing Deshaun Watson dilemma. Topics include: the man holding the gun behind the camera, COWARD McNair; vision, communication, connecting with people, juice, positive energy, and all the beautiful things David Culley brings to the Houston Texans; Deshaun Watson trade ideas, 2021 Houston Texans quarterbacks, and a return to the bottom, that warm and loving place that Houston Texans fans know all too well.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2020 Conference Championship Preview

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:28:47 -0000

I'm starting to stink. My body reeks. Arm pits ovulating and spreading their sweaty seeds. Crust and grime latching to polyester. Bright and blue Buffalo is turning green. MY Josh Allen became OUR Josh Allen. The jersey is starting to revolt, molt, and grow mold. One more week became two weeks. A win this week makes it two more. Let's go.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and his good friend Taylor preview the Conference Championships of the 2020 NFL season. Topics include: grading the head coach hires, the COWARD of the week, saying goodbye to Drew Brees, what we learned last week, Josh Allen v. Patrick Mahomes, why Kansas City's defense had success against Buffalo earlier this year, Allen's deep pass problems, the BAYS, Tampa Bay and Green Bay deep passing, Devin White's insatiable thirst for flesh, big blitzing, interior rushing, play action passing, and, of course, our Championship Round picks.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Battle Red Rubble

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 03:39:39 -0000

The last time we spoke the Texans had just hired Nick Caserio to be their newest general manager. Since then the whispers into ears have only grown louder, and now, everyone knows. Deshaun Watson is unhappy. The Texans are quietly seeing what they could get for Watson. Watson was involved with the interview Houston had with Eric Bienemy. Watson was not involved with the interview Houston had with Eric Bienemy. The only way to salvage this thing is for Cal McNair to step down. The bridge has been torched. There’s nowhere else to go.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio: Matt Weston and Diehard Chris gossip about the newest gossip. Topics include: if Watson has played his last game in Houston, if Watson will formally request a trade, what changed from last year to this year, why Watson isn’t without blame, how our fandom will change if he’s traded, the favorite to become the newest head coach, and of course, your beautiful and wonderful listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2020 AFC Divisional Round Preview

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:33:00 -0000

Here it is. Grand and beautiful and outrageous. The Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, that perfect weekend, the most wonderful weekend in sports. Four splattering and incredible games. Each one better than the previous weekend. WIN or DIE. Ugh, dammit, I mean, WIN OR GO HOME. That’s better. This is a family podcast.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and his good friend Taylor preview the AFC Divisional Round of the 2020 NFL season. Topics include: Josh Allen’s previous performance against Indianapolis, why the Bills are a difficult match up for the Ravens’ defense, the two things that give Buffalo Bills fans concern for this matchup, trying to make the case for Cleveland, the hunt for a chubby, and Kansas City finally turning the dial up to eleven.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2020 NFC Divisional Round Preview

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:20:00 -0000

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and his good friend Taylor preview the NFC Divisional Round of the 2020 NFL season. Topics include: handsy Ramsey v. Davante Adams, the Rams two high shell all-time deep passing defense, the number of throws Jared Goff needs to make (2), if the Saints 52 man can carry their old quarterback, Tampa Tom powered up, the weak link in Tampa's fence, and Taysom Hill cucking Drew Brees with deep passes.

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FROM THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: Amy Trask on how to fix the Deshaun Watson situation

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 21:22:22 -0000

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2020 NFL Playoffs Wildcard Round Review

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 07:33:35 -0000

For one weekend, just one weekend, we all wanted the Houston Texans to sit back and be normal. No more Cal McNair metaphors, rambling and disconnected to the average American. Leaked reports halted to a standstill. Chris Mortensen, Adam Schefter, and Pro Football Talk, worried about other ways to get their hits. We just wanted to watch actual good football, all-time playoff football, after seventeen weeks of obscene nonsense. Even that was too much to ask for. Nick Caserio this. Omar Khan that. Jack Easterby putting it all together. If this news could be tuned out, there was still fun and beautiful playoff football, because like I always say, football is still good, even when the Texans are bad and dumb.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and friend of the podcast SmoothGrandma review the Wild Card Round of the 2020 NFL Playoffs. Topics include: the newest Houston Texans drama, Josh Allen losing his frontal lobe and almost blowing Buffalo’s win over the Colts, Mike Vrabel and Mike Tomlin’s fourth down punt decisions, Lamar Jackson detonating a crack and busting things open, Tompa Bay’s deep passing passing, the poison the Rams’ defense fed to the Seahawks, and the lovely naps we all took during the Bears loss to the Saints.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Daddy Loves You Lots

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 11:05:00 -0000

The Houston Texans hired a search firm to help them find a new general manager. They ignored each one of them. Instead they fulfilled their summer 2018 bloodlust by getting the guy they wanted then, but by doing so, it upset Deshaun Watson since he wasn’t part of the process, and Houston opted to not interview the head coach he wanted. So in the meantime Houston sits in a limbo with an upset top five quarterback who is the franchise, hanging in Mexico, drinking fancy drinks with umbrellas in his cup, as Houston tries to sort out who will be their next head coach.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt, TIM, and the legend himself Rivers McCown, hop on the podcast to discuss the Nick Caserio hiring, the press conference, and the impending Texans head coaching search. Topics include: Caserio being loved by 31 other franchises, Deshaun Watson’s disgruntlement, Jack Easterby’s coat closet and the secrets he keeps in there, our favorite moments from the press conference, and who ends up as the next Texans head coach.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Daddy Loves You Lots (BONUS)

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0000

A continuation of the conversation Matt Weston, TIM, and Rivers McCown’s had regarding the Nick Caserio hiring, along with what Houston should do with Brandin Cooks, if the Texans should clean house entirely, Julie’n Davenport memorabilia, and J.J. Watt’s future in Houston.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2020 NFL Playoffs NFC Wildcard Round Preview

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 07:09:30 -0000

I was a NFC boy. I loved Marshall Faulk's giant white mouthpiece and the Rams bright yellow and blue swirls the same colors as my elementary school, Brett Farve taught me how to love football, Tampa Bay's pirate ship gave me Warren Sapp nightmares, and . The AFC seemed to adult, too professional, too serious. Rich Gannon, Tim Brown, and Jerry Rice were old. The Patriots were foreign. Peyton Manning, disgusting. The Steelers, horrifying, stealing a Super Bowl from Seattle. Then the Houston Texans came around. Then I became a man. And now I'm an AFC man who spends three hours a Sunday watching Deshaun Watson, and sucking down the Titans, Bills, Chargers, and as much as I can on Sunday night. Yet, when I watch the NFC I think about the past, the way things were, and what I have now become as I've sailed through course of time.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and his good friend Taylor preview the NFC Wildcard Round of the 2020 NFL season. Topics include: John Wolford's offense, Seattle playing down to their opponent, Doug Pederson's decision to rest his starters v. Washington, if my Football Team can terrorize Tompa Bay, and Mitch Trubisky's wet and wild month.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2020 NFL Playoffs AFC Wildcard Round Preview

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 07:05:45 -0000

You call yourself a sports fan? Huh. Do you! Do you actually dare call yourself one? If so, you better be watching the NFL Playoffs this weekend. Look, I know the Texans are absurd, and stupid, and insane, but football is still good and beautiful even though the Texans are bad and dumb. So press play before you hit the couch to prove that YOU, YEAH YOU, are an actual real sports fan.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and his good friend Taylor preview the AFC Wildcard Round of the 2020 NFL season. Topics include: Josh Allen v. the Colts in my own personal Super Bowl, January Philip Rivers, previous Baltimore-Tennessee clashes, the Titans awful defense, the odds the Browns are facing, and Ben Roethlisberger’s fountain of Keysone Light.

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Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0000

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2020 Houston Texans Season Review

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 05:16:35 -0000

Yes, the Texans 2020 NFL season sucked in a thousand different ways, and losing an incredible season from Deshaun Watson because of O’Brien’s insidious decisions is disgusting and devastating, but it was necessary, so this franchise could move on and move forward to play the games it should be playing with a quarterback like Watson, instead of wasting away and rotting to the tunes of 9-7 and Divisional Round playoff exits. The sacrifice was necessary for a grander and more beautiful future.

Don’t cry because it happened. Smile because it’s over.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and TIM review the Texans 2020 NFL Season. Topics include: the perfect end to the 2020 NFL Season, the poetic end to the Bill O'Brien era, Deshaun Watson cementing himself as a top five quarterback, saying something positive for once, young talent development, what to do with Brandin Cooks and Will Fuller, the Texans coach and general manager search, hanging out ad talking about our favorite football team, and of course, your beautiful listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: We Turned Off Cartoon Network for This

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 04:06:00 -0000

We did it. We made it through all of it. An 0-4 start. The firing of Bill O'Brien. The things we always wanted coming to fruition. Deshaun Watson carrying a terrible football team to a lot of close losses. Beating the Jacksonville Jaguars twice. And, now, another unbelievable, crucial, and wonderful loss to the newest AFC South Champions, the Tennessee Titans. It's not over yet though. No. Although the Texans season has come to an end, football, football is just beginning.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor, discuss a wide variety of things: Houston v. Tennessee, the typical NFL Season Awards, Black Monday, and take a peek at the 2020 NFL Playoff matchups. Topics include: another Texans Texans loss, Derrick Henry 2K, Laremy Tunsil trade ramifications, Anthony Weaver's last gasp, MVP votes and awards of that nature, where the Houston job ranks, and what we get to look forward to next season.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Lone Survivor

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 00:08:53 -0000

As I enter the next stage of my life, I have worked at being more selfless. Trying to provide more for others. Chip in whenever I can. Bring up those around me. Create instead of take. These are all positives. The pluses are romanticized in our society. Yet there is something to be said about not being a negative. Rather than drag the rest down with your own filth, creation, and fear of decimation, being strong and stable and keeping your head down while you do what you need to do has value too. So, rather than drag others down to hell with me to discuss the Texans 31-37 loss to the Bengals, I played Mike Meltser, and did it all myself. And, yes, the men in white lab coats are my new best friends. Why did you ask? It seemed like a valid question at the time.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston discusses the Texans one possession win-loss record, Deshaun Watson’s newest great game, the Brandin Cooks dilemma, Houston’s skeleton offensive line and Laremy Tunsil’s value, Keion Crossen waving his arms around a lot, the long illustrious list of quarterbacks Houston has lost to that now includes Brandon Allen, rotten linebacker play, Xavier Su’a-Filo getting his revenge through the Bengals’ outside zone game, and of course, your beautiful and perfect listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Sixteen NFL Preview

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 06:27:13 -0000

There are plenty of football podcasts. Ones produced by the NFL itself, major media publications, fantasy football psychopaths, Pro Football Focus freaks, and of course, those by people like us. But this one is different. Because this is our podcast. Our podcast where we talk about our favorite football team and preview the upcoming week. And like the Christmas tree in your living room, or the wreath on your front door, or the letter you wrote your beautiful girlfriend, or the crimson bow you picked, or the stocking with your name on it, there’s nothing more special than this, because this one is yours, just like Battle Red Radio.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and his good friend Taylor preview Week Sixteen of the 2020 NFL season. Topics include: being proud of Baker Mayfield, the current NFL playoff picture, the difference between Jaylen Hurts and Carson Wentz, Dwayne Haskins sniffing, arguing about the Los Angeles Rams, and Mr. December.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Dumb and Dumber

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 04:21:00 -0000

Two weeks ago we thought we found the bottom, the dumbest possible way the Houston Texans could lose to the Indianapolis Colts had been found. Nick Martin scuffling a snap across the turf while simultaneously missing his block giving Grover Stewart a path to the ball couldn’t be topped. Then this week happen. The same thing. The same situation again. It wasn’t a question of if the Texans would lose, but how dumb they would do it. Somehow, they nearly surpassed their previous buffoonery. Keke Coutee was tackled from behind after breaking a tackle and turning up to tie the game, only to be stripped, and for the Colts to recover in the endzone. The bottom is infinite. There are no limits to the misery the soul can experience, or, in this case, our favorite football team can inflict upon those who dare to love it.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston, bigfatdrunk, and Scott, discuss Houston’s newest stupid loss to the Colts while simultaneously envisioning the future. Topics include: where this loss ranks in the history of dumb losses to the Colts, why Deshaun Watson has had so much success against the Colts this year, my emergency room visits resulting from having a little too much Kahale Warring, how long it will take for nature to heal itself in the post Bill O’Brien wasteland this team travels upon, chad hansen, Tyrell Adams inter dimensional space travel, and, of course, your beautiful and perfect listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Breeding Apathy

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 01:36:00 -0000

Laremy Tunsil was dreaming of sunny days in Mexico. Tytus Howard was thinking about hotel rooms. Zach Cunningham was occupied with visions of snorkeling in the Caribbean. Justin Reid was saving his shoulders for a 2021 backcountry camping trip. Max Scharping was drooling over lifting weights again. The Texans were empty and listless, filled with nothingness. Lackadaisical. Putrid. It was all Deshaun Watson trying to carry this husk against Chicago, and he was splattered across the field as a result.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and Joe converse about the Texans hideous 36-7 loss to the Chicago Bears. Topics include looking back on the 2017 NFL Draft, why Mitch Trubisky had it so easy, why Deshaun Watson had it so tough, if there’s anything left to salvage from Max Scharping who was benched for Brent Qvale, Anthony Weaver’s bed post, the Eric Murray contract, holding out for Kahale Warring, and, of course, your beautiful and wonderful listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Fourteen NFL Preview

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 03:17:00 -0000

There’s an Outback Steakhouse at the Outlet Mall that I’ll always call home. It’s more than just a chain restaurant from Dallas that finagles Australian culture by screaming Down UNDAH at you when you call and make an unnecessary reservation, provides bread that looks like a forgotten potato, or feeds you a pretty tasty Ribeye that will leave you feeling like a shark who swallowed a license plate and an old boot the following day. It’s more than your tastebuds. The food will slog its way through the winding road of your guts and leave your butt eventually. Your mouth will be cleansed by a holy Foster’s Ale. This is more than that. It’s about the memory, the feeling, the sour face woman in red in the booth adjacent to you, those are the things you can keep forever.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and his good friend Taylor preview Week Fourteen of the 2020 NFL season. Topics include the beautiful woman in the front row, revisiting this week’s Power Rankings, Steph Stradley’s question, DeAndre Hopkins missing Deshaun Watson so-so-so-so much, what to watch for in Texans-Bears, Minnesota’s commendable fight back into the playoff race, Miami blitzing Kansas City, Buffalo catching up to Josh Allen, and the impending Baltimore run.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Masochist Support Group

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 03:50:31 -0000

The Houston Texans are a lot of things: football team, business, a collection of individuals, tough, smart, dependable, but most of all, their stupid, and every once in a while this cauldron of stupidity boils over, and the universe unleashes the stupidest thing you’ve ever seen, something so stupid that it precedes the previous stupid thing. This time it was Nick Martin’s skipping snap at the two yard line. There’s no way it can get any stupider than this. But if there’s a will there’s a way, and this franchise always finds a way.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and BigFatDrunk review Houston’s newest loss to the Indianapolis Colts to the tune of 26-20. Topics include: does Nick Martin dream of a flying Sage Rosenfels (?), Deshaun Watson’s middle of the field throws, the CHAD Hansen game, Kahale Warring’s almost touchdown catch, Houston’s pass protection problems, the years of child support T.Y. Hilton owes, Chaz Green’s banana stand, and, of course, your beautiful and perfect listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Thirteen NFL Preview

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0000

It’s that wonderful time of year. The sky nestles into orange at 5:15 p.m., turns mauve at 5:30 p.m., and is enveloped in a violent violet maelstrom that becomes night at 5:45, distorted by man and all his lights. Your skin because white and pasty, lacking taste, devoid of salt and sweat. Gifts hidden in empty cereal boxes on your top shelf. Exercise becomes something for next year. Things are going to change. I can FEEL it.

To celebrate this time of year, dark and devoid of form, I have something for you, loyal listener. DM me your address on Twitter @Matt__Weston, or send me an email, it's easy to find, and I'll send it your way. It's a little something for our relationship, that beautiful and wonderful and cherished thing.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio Matt and his good friend Taylor preview Week Thirteen of the 2020 NFL season. Topics include NFC East predictions, your beautiful listener questions, the frauds in Cleveland, Ryan Fitzpatrick's returning after Tu'a had his cup of coffee, Arizona underwhelming, and Kyler v. Josh v. Justin.

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Houston Texans Podcast: A Brief Conversation With Andre Johnson

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:14:37 -0000

Andre Johnson has 1,062 career receptions, 14,185 receiving yards, and 70 touchdowns, he was named to 7 Pro Bowls and 2 All-Pro teams, and won two playoff games over the course of his 14 year NFL career, but despite all of his accomplishments, he had never been on Battle Red Radio. That changed today.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, I spoke with Andre Johnson about what it’s like playing through a tough season like the one Houston is going through, the jealousy he has for Texans wide receivers who get to play with Deshaun Watson, A.J. Brown comparisons, if there is anyone else he wished he punched, the difference in the coaching styles between Gary Kubiak and Bill O’Brien, future coaching desires, and a current offense that he would love to be able to play in.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Bawitdabadabangdadangdiggydiggy

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 03:32:33 -0000

Bill O’Brien draws a circle. Matt Patricia draws a circle. Within each circle they think upon their failures as a head coach with the Houston Texans and the Detroit Lions. In the center is a long list that includes: running off talent, lack of player development, making decisions in the name of a bland puritan culture that doesn’t win football games, playing to their opponent, possession football, and round pegs in square holes. These two franchises are kindred spirits in misery. Each one suffering similar fates, to different extents, at the northern and southern regions of our country, and each one playing football in the cellar during the 2020 NFL season.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and Chris Perfett of Pride of Detroit discuss the Texans-Lions Thanksgiving game. Topics include: defenestration, life in the cellar, previous Lions-Texans match ups, Detroit’s failure to ESTABLISH THE RUN, life without Kenny Golladay on the field, Deshaun Watson’s performance against another terrible pass defense, feeling better about the DeAndre Hopkins trade, and what the Matt Patricia era and the Bill O’Brien era have in common.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Beautiful Alternative Futures

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Deshaun Watson is the sun at the center of the Houston Texans. Orange and wonderful. Glowing and sublime. The rest of the franchise spins around him, and him alone. He's the entirety of everything. He's the only thing that matters this season. He's why the Houston Texans beat the New England Patriots once again. He's the reason why the future should be something to believe in, even if there are so many reasons not to.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Stephanie Stradley stops by to discuss Watson's performance against New England and the overall state of the franchise. Topics include: Watson being his own person in Houston's offense, Rick Smith's interview discussing the decision to trade up for him, the wide variety of things that ruined their 2020 NFL Season, the Gnostic Aarchon that is Jack Easterby, future front office decisions, the enduring legacy of Bill O'Brien, other things to watch for during the remainder of the 2020 NFL Season, and of course, your beautiful listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Eleven NFL Preview

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:37:00 -0000

A year ago, we were staring at another New England v. Houston loss. Then magic happened. Bradley Roby picked off Tom Brady. Deshaun Watson hit Kenny Stills on a deep touchdown after Will Fuller dropped one. DeAndre Hopkins and Watson ran the cocktail napkin trick play. And New England’s wide receivers were so bad, that even Houston could play man coverage against them. That was fun. That was a better time. My favorite time from the Bill O’Brien era, an era that has erupted into complete cataclysm, extinction, no past, no future. Hopefully next year will be better.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio Matt and his good friend Taylor preview Week Eleven of the 2020 NFL season. Topics include the emptiness behind Antonio Brown’s eyes, a look at the current playoff picture, a fun movie for Steph Stradley, New England’s rugby team against the league’s worst run defense, what’s ailing Baltimore, Gary turning Dalvin into the top running game back in the game, and Jamies Winston understanding that you shouldn’t always be yourself.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Big Dog Brand Football

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 03:59:00 -0000

My blissful existence of living in the after glow of last weekend, a weekend without Houston scoring three points, and DeAndre Hopkins catching a Hail Mary, has finally come to an end. I did it. I watched all 34 minutes of Cleveland v. Houston. I watched Hopkins bring home the game winner over three Buffalo Bills, and make Josh Allen’s game winning drive all for naught. I put myself through it. I have no idea how you survived for three and a half hours of it last Sunday.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and Big Fat Drunk put on their spiked collars and bark about the Texans newest loss, this one against the Cleveland Browns. Topics include: why Houston’s offense only managed to put three on the board, Max Scharping’s flatulent return, Tytus Howard’s progression, the most disappointing Houston wide receiver, the gas money Tyrell Adams owes Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, Corey Liuget having more sacks than Ross Blacklock and Jonathan Greenard, and, of course, your listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Ten NFL Preview

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Words are useless. They're finite and boring. They describe a thing, but they aren't the thing itself. I don't care about these silly little marks anymore. No. What I care about are feelings. How do you describe a feeling? You can't. You can say what the feeling is, but that's only a connection, a string that ties something to something itself. The word itself doesn't produce anything. It's empty. They all are. Feelings. That's what matters. That's what grand and wonderful and means something. So, go for a walk, press play, and feel the feeling, whatever that means, whatever this means, which if you're still following along, means nothing at all.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio Matt and his good friend Taylor preview Week Ten of the 2020 NFL season. Topics include: which young quarterback you'd build around once the globalists win and the great reset happens, how Houston can help repair their airplane while it travels in mid air, AFC South MaDnEsS, Nick Chubb running backwards for 200 yards against Houston, Josh Allen being better than Russell Wilson now (sorry I don't make the rules, I only delve in facts), and Teddy Bridgewater blasphemy.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Jake Luton’s Futon

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 04:20:00 -0000

The Houston Texans can’t do many things, but dammit, they can beat the Jacksonville Jaguars. No matter how surreal life can be, how untethered reality currently is, at least there is the Houston Texans beating the Jacksonville Jaguars to keep us grounded, instead of floating up to the firmament.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston, and Carlos Flores hop in the litter box and discuss another Houston Texans win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Topics include: the corpse hidden in the cushions of Jake Luton’s sofa, Deshaun Watson—that’s it, that’s the only thing that matters, Myles Jack obliteration, Duke Johnson getting the workload, this week in defensive self mutilation hosted by Anthony Weaver, how the kids performed on the defensive side of the ball, J.J. Watt’s 100th sack, and, of course, your beautiful listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Nine NFL Preview

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Ahhhhh, yes, it's that beautiful time of year. The time of year that makes Texans fans Texans fans. Those years we know too well, when the team is covered in boils and choking on the bottom of the standings, dying to try and scrape out four wins, it is back, we are here. This weekend is a staple of those years. Terrible games played by terrible teams. Beautiful memories. Like Cecil Shorts III icing Houston and handing them Jadeveon Clowney. Blake Bortles Bortling. Tom Savage sacked seven times in a single half. And despite these days, and despite these games, the Texans have always been able to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars. This weekend should be no different.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio Matt and his good friend Taylor preview Week Nine of the 2020 NFL season. Topics include: reality melting around us, Jake Luton's futon, the boring church attending tucked in shirt version of Josh Allen, woooooooo FOOTBALL TEAM, Philip Rivers going full Philip Rivers, and Brian Flores getting it.

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Houston Texans Podcast: The Past, The Present, And The Future (Part One)

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0000

This offseason the Texans got actively worse. They turned DeAndre Hopkins, the league’s best wide receiver into Brandin Cooks, David Johnson, and kind of Ross Blacklock; they lost Tashaun Gipson and D.J. Reader; they only added Eric Murray to one of the worse pass defenses in the league, and they continued to invest in the offense in free agency, after cutting their torso in half to do so. As a result, the team is 1-6, and they lost the final season of Deshaun Watson’s rookie contract thanks to their own self mutilation. The good news is still they have Deshaun Watson, and that’s all they need, all they ever needed, and one day they’ll be a good football team again because of that alone.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston, TIM, and Rivers McCown, review the decisions Bill O’Brien and Jack Easterby made preceding this season, what to enjoy and watch for during the remainder of the Texans 2020 season, and what lies past this season for our favorite football team. Topics include: revisiting the Hopkins trade, which glue factory David Johnson will be sent to, an Anthony Weaver performance review, the developmental changes Houston can make now to get the most out of the 2020 season, a possibly non-existent trade deadline fire sale, and Houston’s upcoming leadership search.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Quite Sick (Part Two)

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Although the Houston Texans are bad right now, one day they’ll be a good football team again. To drink the champagne serenading another Wildcard Round win, you have to enjoy the toil, love the rubble, and dive deeper and deeper and deeper into the muck of the never ending pit. Everything is in and of itself. For there’s no good without the bad. There’s no Deshaun Watson without Tom Savage. There’s no (HEAD COACH) without Bill O’Brien. And so, what started off as a highly rehearsed, well dressed, very professional podcast regarding the Houston Texans, divulged into free flowing coversation, that took every course imaginable, and swayed from flowery thoughts on the future, to the disaster we’re currently living in.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston, TIM, and Rivers McCown, continue talking about the Houston Texans. Topics include: the most regrettable words we wrote, Julien Davenport’s Pro Football Focus Grade, if (put the Kool-Aid down) Houston was correct not to sign Jadeveon Clowney to a $100 million contract, where Charles Hill went to college, West Texas note cards, Will Fuller trade hypotheticals, LOVE IT AND LIST IT with Zac Diles, Will Demps, and the years, the years, the years, the years. If you missed part two you can listen to it here.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Eight NFL Preview

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0000

S P O O K Y

Ghouls and goblins are hollering beneath the floorboards. Brazen wind is hollering through windchimes made from tibias and fibias and orbitals. Cold hearts coughing up turbid blood. People coming to your door with surgical masks and clasping their strange little fingers upon your door.

OOOoooooOOOoooooOOO

On this episode of Battle Red Radio Matt and his good friend Taylor preview Week Eight of the 2020 NFL season. Topics include: GO FOOTBALL TEAM, burying the Dallas Cowboys, Smoothgrandmaa’s and Diehard Chris’s listener questions, blacked out Arizona, purple Pittsburgh and Baltimore bodies, the Bills finally having the quarterback advantage against New England, [in an extremely Bill Simmons voice] is the Ewing Theory in play for the Cleveland Browns, and light always winning against Nick Foles.

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Houston Texans Podcast: The Way Back

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 03:36:00 -0000

The Houston Texans are usually a bad football team. Those Gary Kubiak seasons are glowing autumns. The last two years were marred by under performance at the hands of Bill O'Brien until the dam completely burst this year. 2020. 2017. 2013. 2010. Ahhhh, yes, that is Houston Texans football. That is the football we know and love. Deshaun Watson may not be used to it, but we are, OH, we are, it's the swamp we climbed out from.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston, and Diehard Chris reignite the past and review the newest Houston Texans loss, this one coming at the meaty hands of the Green Bay Packers. Topics include: the past, Deshaun Watson's performance, going backwards, the black van outside NRG stadium, run game constipation, the Anthony Weaver experience, Houston's Mt. Rushmore of worst free agent signings, what Houston should do with J.J. Watt, and most of your listener questions (I promise we'll get to the rest ahead of the trade deadline next weekend <3).

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Seven NFL Preview (Texans v. Packers)

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 04:08:00 -0000

The newness of the NFL season is worn out and filled with holes. We’re in the thick of it now. Nothing to do. Laying on the couch in silence. Fancy feast dinners replaced by frozen trays in microwaves. So many pairs of sweatpants. Going to Costco on Sunday to check out the Blu-Ray section is the highlight of our week. In these days, far removed from red and sweltering, it’s important to remember the past, since the present foundation is built upon those past feelings, and the allusion of a better future is a respite until we return to feeling how we once felt before. Although the Texans season is over from a win-loss ramification stand point, football is still fun, football is still good, even though our favorite football team isn’t.

Anyways, on this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and his good friend Taylor preview Week Seven of the 2020 NFL season. Topics include how many passes did Joe Flacco throw (?), SmoothGrandmaa’s questions, a flashlight on the Texans v. Packers game, Dallas Cowboys midwest emo, Teddy Bridgewater’s revenge tour, missing Taylor Lewan, and the upside down cross tattooed on Nick Foles’s back.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Forever South

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 03:00:00 -0000

Imagine tackling Derrick Henry. Imagine standing across from a man who is 6'3" and weighs 238 pounds and can run 40 yards in 4.54 seconds, and now he has the football, and now he just cutback behind a power scoop and is rampaging right at you, and now, there he is, just you and a rhinoceros, except you don't have a high caliber rifle, instead, all you have is your own skeleton, your heart, and your shoulders wrapped in pads, and it's up to to bring down this horned ungulate all on your own. Some people envy professional athletes. I don't. I can't wait to go to work tomorrow and sit in my new chair I just got from Costco. I'm so happy I'm not Eric Murray, or Zach Cunningham, or Tyrell Adams, or Brennan Scarlett. I'm so happy to be myself.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston, Carlos Flores, Scott, and Joe review the Texans absolutely absurd loss to the Tennessee Titans. Topics include: Romeo Crennel's fourth down decision, the Texans new super cool Tim Kelly offense, where we stand with David Johnson, Derrick Henry's crown, Houston's pass defense problems, players who could be possibly moved at the trade deadline, and of course, your beautiful and wonderful listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Six NFL Preview (Texans v. Titans)

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0000

With COVID-19 forcing the NFL to maneuver the NFL Schedule around, we've been having football in an assortment of positions we've never thought about. Monday at 4 p.m. Monday at 6:30 p.m. You thought Thursday Night football was fun, well how about TUESDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL where cursing is not only permitted, but it's encouraged, and pants are only for Jesuits and children, and it's way past their bedtime. So, in honor of this tradition, the podcast has now moved to THURSDAY NIGHT. Who knows when it will be next week? How about WEDNESDAY NIGHT?

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and his good friend Taylor preview Week Six of the 2020 NFL season. Topics include: Houston and Tennessee incest, bringing the 1990s back on Monday Night Football, letting Andy be Andy, Green Bay finally playing a great defense, Josh Allen's triplex with Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes, and feisty upset picks.

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Houston Texans Podcast: I Missed Our Football Team

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0000

What do you do when the things you’ve always dreamed of arrive? What do you do when those fascinations spinning around your head under the spinning ceiling fan bear fruit, when grand fantasies become reality, when an envisioned version of reality becomes actuality? You open the roof. Praise the beating sun. And cherish your favorite football team kicking the hell out of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston, Carlos Flores, and Joe review the Texans very beautiful win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Topics include: the difference in the Texans week five offense compared to weeks one through four, Deshaun Watson’s return to be being Deshaun Watson, the emergence of Brandin Cooks, hopes for David Johnson, if the defensive performance was pyritic, and what win-loss hopes are realistic for the future.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Five NFL Preview (Texans v. Jaguars)

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0000

It's the time of year for goblins, ghosties, and ghoulies, that turn your spine into jellies. Bronze light. Cinnamon entrances to the grocery store. Rotten gut alcohol. Broomsticks and hockey masks. It's still 97 degrees. And Bill O'Brien couldn't even make it to Halloween. Ah, that resounding joy, that infinite feeling, we have our football team back, and we are all one again.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and his good friend Taylor preview Week Five of the 2020 NFL season. Topics include: best of the 0-4 and 4-0, the next head coach of the University of Texas Bill O'Brien, SmoothGrandmaa's listener questions, the importance of Myles Jack this weekend, if Andy Dalton can take Taylor to the moon, the number one defense in the league, Doug Pederson survival man, and the CHAD Justin Herbert,

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FROM THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: The Palpably Unfair Podcast finds BOB's replacement

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 17:16:38 -0000

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FROM THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: Off Day Debrief on the end of Bill O'Brien

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 21:00:00 -0000

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Houston Texans Podcast: A Requiem For Bill O’Brien

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 03:09:00 -0000

Seven years. Seven. Seven years. And it all has come to an end now that Cal McNair has pulled the plug on the Bill O’Brien era. Death isn’t the end, it’s not something to fear, it’s the goal, a cause for celebration, a time for nine person podcasts, twelve packs of malt liquor, a new haircut, and an excuse to put on that suit that doesn’t fit anymore. Finally. It’s over. The nightmare is over. We all have our favorite football team back again.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston, Diehard Chris, Joe, Carlos Flores, Uprooted Texan, and Scott (L4blitzer) square dance on the end of the Bill O’Brien era. Topics include: why Bill O’Brien was fired, his lasting legacy, what his biggest downfall was, how he fared as a head coach compared to as a general manager, possible head coaching candidates, if this will be a highly sought after job, where do the Texans go from here this season, and of course, your wonderful and beautiful listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Gary Kubiak's REVENGE (Texans v. Vikings Review)

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0000

It's year S7even of the Bill O'Brien era. Seven (!!!!!) years. And still, after seven years, after taking over playcalling duties once again, the Houston Texans failed to attack the Vikings' deep pass defense, played a ball control offense until falling behind, and still got exactly what they wanted, a close game where they could win the game at the very end. This week they didn't. After three run attempt failures, Will Fuller dropped an almost game tying touchdown catch, the same type of catch DeAndre Hopkins has made at least 15 times while he was in Houston. As a result, the Houston Texans lost another close game. They're 0-4. The season is effectively over. But, hey, at least Gary Kubiak got his REVENGE.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and Joe review the Texans loss to the Minessota Vikings and their 0-4 start. Topics include: ranting about the Houston Texans offense (sorry, I'm no Seth Payne), why Bill O'Brien's playcalling was atrocious, if Deshaun Watson is regressing, where was Brandin Cooks, J.J. Watt not being J.J. Watt, the secondary's struggles against Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen, Bill O'Brien's end, and of course, your beautiful and wonderful listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: It’s Time To Party Like it’s 2018 (Texans-Steelers Review)

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The 2020 and 2018 Houston Texans are tethered together. The 2020 Houston Texans, like the 2018 Houston Texans, have started the season 0-3. In 2018, the Texans lost to New England, the Blaine Gabbert led fake punt touchdown passing Tennessee Titans, and the Eli Manning-Odell Beckham Jr. combination. They then proceeded to win nine straight games, and the AFC South, until losing at home to the Colts in the Wildcard round of the NFL playoffs. This version of the Houston Texans have their crowbar ready, and are trying to claw themselves out of the same crypt.

So, let’s have ourselves a bean party, hike around the Canadian Rockies, make a Halloween trip to Vegas, and lay on the couch hungover, and do the things we did back then, because once again, it’s time to party like it’s 2018 all over again.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and BigFatDrunk review the Texans loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and their 0-3 start. Topics include: Houston’s successful first half offensive attack, Deshaun Watson’s Pro Fartball Focus rating, Tim Kelly’s second half insatiable ESTABLISH THE RUN LUST, things we liked and didn’t like about Anthony Weaver’s defense, what 0-3 means, and of course, your beautiful and wonderful listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Three NFL Preview (Texans v. Steelers)

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0000

See, this is more than a podcast. These are more than words. This is more than a conversation between friends who love each other as much as they love the game of football. This is a real cool place for real cool people to hang out while they do real cool things.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and his good friend Taylor preview Week Three of the 2020 NFL season. Topics include: new screams, our producer’s new favorite segment SMOOTHGRANDMAA’S questions, praying for Deshaun Watson, Josh Allen’s 415 yard game, the same old same old from the Dallas Cowboys, and if Kansas City and Baltimore can rise above business casual in the BIGGEST game of the year.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Why Would you Let a Batman Go?

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0000

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston hangs out online with Ike Taylor, former 12 year veteran with the Pittsburgh Steelers, to talk about the 2020 Steelers. Topics include: Pittsburgh’s decision to trade for Minkah Fitzpatrick, Mike Hilton’s emergence in the secondary, Vince Williams blitzes, Big Ben Roethlisberger’s BIG picture, the potential of Pittsburgh’s offense, Ike’s thoughts on why the Houston Texans are struggling, and his pick for this Sunday’s game between the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Even the Inevitable can be Unbelievable (Texans v. Ravens Review)

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens improved this offseason. The Houston Texans didn’t. In fact, they got worse, by turning DeAndre Hopkins into Brandin Cooks and David Johnson and a slight draft capital jump to take Ross Blacklock, by adding only Eric Murray to one of the league’s worst defenses, and by losing D.J. Reader and Tashaun Gipson. Because of this 0-2 isn’t unreasonable. Losing to the same teams that clubbed them in blowouts last year was expected. Yet, the general ennui, the listlessness, the emptiness, surrounding these losses and the abysses they were played in are what’s different. 0-2 isn’t surprising. The nothingness is.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston, and Joe Critz review Week Two between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens. Topics include the inevitable 0-2 start, Houston’s offensive struggles, easy sources of offensive generation, Deshaun Watson’s performance, the difference Anthony Weaver has made, some things to like, and, of course, your beautiful and wonderful listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Two NFL Preview (Texans v. Ravens)

Sat, 19 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Look at us now. After a summer indoors, what a sick air conditioned nightmare that was, where nothing was certain, the NFL got through one week of the 2020 NFL Season, and will play another week of football. Look at that! That’s good, even if Houston is probably going to start 0-2 with a murderous game against the ravenous Baltimore Ravens.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and his good friend Taylor preview Week Two of the 2020 NFL season. Topics include a Tre’Quan Smith update, Smooth Grandmaa’s questions, how ugly Houston v. Baltimore can get, the stupid Dallas Cowboys and their stupid 4th and 3 failure, Kyler Murray sack dodging, being happy that Cam is happy, and a shoutout to Bill Belichick who is definitely a loyal Battle Red Radio listener.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week One NFL Preview (Texans v. Chiefs)

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0000

I want it all. I want to fill my cup all the way up. Dripping chalice. Devouring until I pop. Anything and everything around me. Whether it’s seven soggy cheese dogs, translucent skin, frozen lasagna, protein powder coffee, bean bongs, or NFL football, I’m irascible and terrible, and need to stop time, save the summer, so I’ll never have to put my floaties in the garage, and lose the scent of sunscreen again.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and his good friend Taylor preview week one of the 2020 NFL season. Topics include: three big thoughts on Houston’s loss v. Kansas City, 2021 time traveling (get here already!!!), Baltimore’s improved run defense, who plays linebacker in Cleveland, Josh Allen’s deep ball, 84 years of quarterback, and Dallas tearing the ribbon off Los Angele’s new stadium.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Tim Kelly’s Super Vertical Super Cool Kill Em’ All Offense (Texans v. Chiefs Review)

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Wait, I thought you liked football? I thought the Texans were going to put 37 on the Kansas City Chiefs, Randall Cobb was going to exploit the center of the field, the offensive line was going to lock down Kansas City’s pass rush, the pass defense was going to bounce back thanks to internal development, and if the game was close, Deshaun Watson would be able to pull off the miracles necessary, like a Saint George figure, to slay the dragon once again.

None of this happened. The Texans are still the Texans. And they still run the ball up the middle, pick and pop, pick their shots downfield (and didn’t even really thrown downfield this game), want to play ball control, and don’t have the horses to stop offenses like Kansas City.

It’s all good though. It’s only one week. What’s the worst that can happen?

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston, Carlos Flores, and Joe Critz review Week One between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs. Topics include: Tim Kelly’s extreme vertical offense, the bouncing David Johnson, that one really pretty touchdown drive, the same pass defense woes, the existential crisis the run defense faces, and what we gleamed from Anthony Weaver’s first game.

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Houston Texans Podcast: The Count Of Kansas City (Texans v. Chiefs Week One Preview)

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0000

After nine months of waiting, the Houston Texans have finally broken free from the iron bars of the calendar, and head up to Kansas City to enact their revenge on last season’s disintegration. After giving up 41 straight points and blowing a 24 point first half lead, Houston begins the season refreshed and anew by chasing after those demons that devoured them in January’s mustard drenched hell.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and BigFatDrunk preview week one between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs. Topics include: how Houston should attack Kansas City's defense, the difficulties the Chiefs' secondary provides; what to expect, if you should expect anything from a Tim Kelly offense; how Houston will try and replace DeAndre Hopkins's targets against this opponent last season, the single coverage matchup advantage Houston's secondary has, J.J. Watt's usage, the wonky things that need to occur for the Texans to pull off the upset, and of course, your beautiful and perfect listener questions.

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TRAILER: The SB Nation NFL Show

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0000

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Houston Texans Podcast: 53 Man Feelings

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 15:13:00 -0000

Last year, on the Saturday before Labor Day, Bill O’Brien traded two first round picks, a second round pick, and Julien Davenport, for Laremy Tunsil and Kenny Stills, and traded Jadeveon Clowney for Jacob Martin, a third round pick, and Barkevious Mingo. From now on, always and forever, the Saturday before Labor Day is Bill O’Brien day.

And what a joyous Bill O’Brien day yesterday was. Deshaun Watson announced his contract extension, Keke Coutee and Kahale Warring made the 53 man roster, and Jadeveon Clowney signed with the Tennessee Titans to turn the Texans v. Titans rivalry on, and make it something more than a bad man moving his bad team to a different city.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and Carlos Flores discuss yesterday’s wonderful Bill O’Brien day. Topics include: Keke Coutee’s inclusion on the roster, Kahale Warring lust, what Houston’s plan is at offensive line, defensive line depth, the full cornerback room, A.J. Moore’s rise to safety number three, and Clowney’s decision to join Tennessee.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2020 NFC Predictions

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 17:33:00 -0000

After making AFC predictions, it's time to go National, spill the remains at the bottom of the tea kettle, open our fists, study the stars, and play soothsayer by discussing the NFC.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, for your wet and wild Labor Day weekend, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor, discuss the NFC by making a prediction for every team. Topics include: Dallas Cowboys arguing, the Washington football team and their defensive line, Green Bay expectations, how to relive 2010, the wild and reckless NFC South, and Arizona eyeing the worst to first jump.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Predicting the 2020 Houston Texans 53 Man Roster

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The end of the summer, the summer that we never had is here. Dozens of men in Houston’s bubble, have been attending meanings, playing practice squad, working drill after drill with position groups, running ladders, moving sleds, and hitting one another, while fantasizing it was someone else. The sad truth, and the hard truth, is that after a month plus of exhausting work, a fourth of them will go home, sit, and wait for the phone to ring, while lifting weights in their garage and playing polygon football on a television laying on the floor. Most never will. Most have reached the end of their rope. Most will be names that we as fans may vaguely remember, and laugh about, while washing our hands in some far away gas station bathroom.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston, Carlos Flores, and Kenneth L., chomp away at the Texans bloated roster, eat the dreams of roster hopefuls, and cut the entire thing down to a slim and final 53. Topics include: how many quarterbacks the Texans will carry into 2020, Keke Coutee’s future in Houston, if Kahale Warring will be more than sideline eye candy this season, who backs up the Texans already known starting offensive line, base defense configuration, passing down pass rushes, secondary analysis, and of course, your beautiful and wonderful questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2020 AFC Predictions

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0000

I always say, to understand the NFL, you must first understand the AFC South. After a month of interviews, discussions, film watching, number crunching, typing, and loving, the AFC South preview is complete, and now, from there, we can take off to look at the rest of the NFL entering the 2020 season.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor, discuss the AFC by making a prediction for every team. Topics include: Adam Gase’s job security, if the Bengals can steal our hearts, surprising Houston Texans analysis, John Gruden’s extreme quarterback makeover, and your 2020 NFL rushing leader.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2020 Houston Texans Season Preview

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The last time the Houston Texans played a football game they went 24-0 on the Kansas City Chiefs and then proceeded to give up 41 straight points. That was a different world. Since then, DeAndre Hopkins has been traded, Bill O’Brien has wrapped himself around Cal McNair’s frontal cortex, the Texans have gone all in on this idea of speed, and nobody can stand six feet within each other. Whatever this world is, this is the world Bill O’Brien has spent the last four years building up to. It’s the last year of Deshaun Watson’s rookie contract, and in theory, this is the best chance the Texans have had to win a Superbowl, since well, about 3:30 p.m. on 1/7/2020.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Battle Red Blog alumnus Rivers McCown of Football Outsiders, joins the podcast to preview the 2020 Houston Texans. Topics include: vertical passing attack optimism, an outlook of what the new additions will bring to the offense, the occurrences necessary for Deshaun Watson to break into the NFL’s ELITE, how the offensive line can improve in 2020, what J.J. Watt means to this defense, expectations for players seeped in that heart breaking thing known as potential, and of course, predictions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2020 Indianapolis Colts Season Preview

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:36:00 -0000

Last season the Colts were bland. White and royal blue. Mayonnaise protrudes. Jacoby Brissett check downs and muddy scampers, an average defense, a wild Brian Hoyer appears, and a lot of rushes from heavy formations. Indianapolis held onto playoff expectations after booing Andrew Luck off the field once his retirement was leaked, and was rewarded with a banal 7-9 season.

This year that changes. Philip Rivers relocated here to hoot and toot and make a ludicrous mockery of the quarterback position. And by trading for the monster truck that is DeForest Buckner, the Colts have a legitimate star defensive player who can lift up the pass rush, and make things easy for an already great linebacker group. Last season’s playoff expectations have drifted back to this season, as the Colts join the Texans and Titans to compete for the 2020 AFC South Championship.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Andrew Potter (@bighairyandy) with Football Outsiders joins the cast to discuss Philip Rivers treading the deep sandy pools of time, the impact DeForest Buckner can have on this defense, Michael Pittman Jr. hype, which team has the best offensive line in the division, the path for the Colts’ defense to exceed past above average, Malik Hooker expectations, and of course, a 2020 Colts season prediction.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2020 Tennessee Titans AFC South Season Preview

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0000

TITAN UP, is not a mere utterance, not something said casually, because if it was, than these words would mean nothing. TITAN UP is a sacred phrase reserved for Sundays. A holy set of syllables conjoined together to uplift the soul, higher, higher, until it reaches the heart, unifying the body, and the mind, every Sunday, as Ryan Tannehill torches defenses deep off play action, Derrick Henry liquefies tacklers, Taylor Lewan and Rodger Saffold dishevel bones, and A.J. Brown breaks tackles and runs forever. Then, and only then, can this sacred phrase, TITAN UP, be said.

On today’s episode, Matt Weston has Justin Graver (@TitansFilmRoom) of Broadway Sports Media on the cast to discuss: if Ryan Tannehill’s 2019 season is sustainable, what Arthur Smith can add to this offense to continue to develop it, if Derrick Henry can maintain a 300 carry workload, who will win the starting right tackle position battle, how Dean Pees’s retirement affects the defense, where the pass rush will come from, if he’s seen Jadeveon Clowney at the airport recently, Kristian Fulton’s role in this defense, and of course, a 2020 Titans’ season prediction.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2020 Jacksonville Jaguars AFC South Season Preview

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0000

There maybe a football season, there may not be, but for now, we are going to continue to do the things we usually do and act like there will be. One of the hallmarks of this time of year, of this set of time, are NFL previews, and for us specifically, it’s the AFC South season preview. It’s like getting sun burned and staring at dark green water and transcending. It’s like drinking orange coffee that curls your stomach and missing things you shouldn’t be missing. It’s like keeping the heater off so you can wear big jackets and fuzzy socks indoors. It’s like smelling every purple flower that blooms. This is the same sort of thing. Do you follow me? Do you get it? Do you follow me?

On today’s episode, Matt Weston has Ryan Day of BIG Cat Country on the cast to discuss: Gardner Minshew’s rookie season, how he may look in Jay Gruden’s offense, where the hell did this version of D.J. Chark come from, if only Andrew Norwell was a walrus, which member of the 2017 defense will he miss the most, the cascading affect of the Joe Schobert signing, and a prediction for the Jaguars’ 2020 record.

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Houston Texans Podcast: January 3, 1993

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The last time we watched the Houston Texans play a football game they went up 24-0 on the Kansas City Chiefs, on the road, in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, and then proceeded to give up 41 straight points and lose 51-31. This is the closest the Texans have ever been to an AFC Championship game.

Houston football fandom is divided into two different franchises. The Oilers, who played in Houston from 1960 to 1996, and eventually moved to Tennessee to become the Titans, and the Texans, who became the 32nd franchise in the NFL in 2002, and continue to play football against the Titans to this day. In the past there was a separation between those who were alive and loved the Oilers, who lived through the years of misery and defeat, and the generation of millennials and zoomers, who only know Houston Texans football.

But after last season’s playoff collapse, there’s now a tether, a tie, an umbilical cord that binds these dizygotic twins who are fans of Houston football. Because like the 2019 Houston Texans, the 1992 Houston Oilers had their own playoff collapse, blowing a 35-3 lead in the third quarter, on the road, against the Buffalo Bills, in the Wildcard Round of the NFL playoffs.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt Weston, Diehard Chris, and Bigfatdrunk, revisit the collapse that occurred back on January 3, 1993. Topics include: what happened in their loss to Denver in 1992, why Frank Reich was starting instead of Jim Kelly, what worked for Houston's offense in the first half, feelings after the pick six made it 35-3, the start of the collapse, Don Beebe running out of bounds, Tally's hold of Ernest Givins, and the legacy of the Houston Oilers.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Dallas v. Houston (2002) Director's Commentary

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Back before streaming service soaked up the entirety of our lives, and people have the audacity to say life is too short, we would buy DVDs to watch movies and shows, physical copies, spinning discs would propel sound and video upon our screens. The disc could fit more than just the entertainment itself. Additional space for other things. Bonus scenes. Hilarious bloopers! Director's commentaries. Different things to further enrich the experience you just experienced.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and Taylor hop in the time machine and travel all the way back to the year 2002, when the Houston Texans exploded from the metaphorical womb and beat the Dallas Cowboys 19-10 to pick up their first win in franchise history, and we want YOU to come along this magical journey with us.

The instructions are simple. Find Dallas v. Houston 2002 (the direct link is here). Mute your television. Then play the game when the podcast is at the thirty second mark.

Enjoy the game, and don't forget, we are all in this together, as we try and love the game of football during the time of COVID.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Fake Names And Fake Teams

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Fantasy football takes real players and puts them on an imaginary team drafted by you. Each week players pick up fantasy points in a head to head battle against your friends, your family, or some online high stakes enemy. This is similar, but different. It’s a fantasy within a fantasy. Not only are the teams fake, but the players are too.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio: Matt and Taylor savor an afternoon of their lives by drafting imaginary football players to build a fantasy football team. Since there are no points, or algorithm that this information can be plugged in to to come with a victory we need your help loyal listener. Topics include: how many touchdowns is Bobby Boucher worth, where does friend of the podcast Dennis Quaid get drafted, the Golden Retriever, if A.J. Soprano could have developed into a tight end if he wasn’t stuck playing defensive tackle, and our favorite football movie.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Remembering Some Guys

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Corey Bradford. Billy Miller. Jeff Zgonia. Jermaine Lewis. Kris Brown and Chris Brown. Vernand Morency. Keshawn Martin. Jeff Tarpinian. Jabar Gaffney. Double pick six Aaron Glen. Derrick Ward. These are all some guys, that you, as a Texan fan, and me as a Texan fan, have watched over the course of our lives.

On today’s episode of Battle Red Radio we remember some guys. Guys like these mentioned, and of course other guys, and topics like: Alfred Blue’s career 3.6 yards per carry, J.J. Watt’s nine quarterback hit zero sack game against Buffalo in 2014, Brian Cushing bicep flexing, Charles Spencer and Barbados, CHAD Casey, Garrett Graham’s contract extension, and C.J. Fiedorowicz’s eagle tattoo.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Searching For Clarity

Fri, 22 May 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The 2020 NFL Offseason is pretty much over. It’s time to hang out and safely enjoy the sun until season previews are published and training camps open up, if they ever do it all. The Texans have resigned their own players, they’ve made trades, they sifted through free agency, completed the 2020 NFL Draft, and I still am perplexed by what they were trying to accomplish.

To find some greater clarity to discover what the plan was, if there was even a plan at all, Rivers McCown and bigfatdrunk hopped on the podcast to review the Texans overall offseason, and search for some deeper meaning. Topics include: the need for speed, if hearts have changed since the DeAndre Hopkins trade, what Tim Kelly and Anthony Weaver add to the team, which defensive prayer is most likely to be answered, how Houston fits in the rest of the AFC South, and most importantly, the joys of Deshaun Watson.

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Houston Texans Podcast: POWER RANKINGS

Fri, 15 May 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The tsunami of free agency has already crashed upon the shore. The NFL Draft is over. The meat and potatoes of the 2020 NFL offseason have been devoured. Now is the time for big sky living, grass hill sitting, to be fully in tune with the right here and right now. Football resides solely in nostalgia, and remembering what was. Soon we will close our virtual doors down, scrape the content barrel, and think about the before, but now, now is as good of a time as ever to review what has occurred this offseason, and where the NFL stands before poolside sipping.

In this episode Matt and Taylor rank all teams 32-1 and separate them into four groups, rebuilding, maybe, just maybe, playoff hopefuls, and contenders. Topics include: the pretty days ahead for the Cincinnati kitty-kats, the sad state of affairs in Chicago, if Arizona or Houston scores more points, the impending drama in the AFC South, and how much per year does Dak really deserve.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Trying to Make the Case for Bill O’Brien

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Everything is in and of itself. Without the opposite, a reference point, it’s impossible to have the other. You can’t have love without hate, or courage without cowardice, or, in this case, constantly hating Bill O’Brien without understanding what he does well.

The Texans’ fanbase is split among those who decided that O’Brien isn’t the person to get the Texans past the Divisional Round after years of first down runs, sticking to awful tall and white or athletically limited and intelligent quarterbacks and wasting the prime of J.J. Watt’s career, Alfred Blue 183 carry seasons, the inability to work with others, stagnated ball control offenses, being flat out unprepared in big games, not utilizing skill players well, and of course, now that he’s the general manager, this means getting crappy value in the trades made, and acting in a myopic and desperate manner.

Those who feel this way are usually too far on this side though, and lose their argument, by failing to admit what O’Brien is good at, and those who still like O’Brien as a head coach, are maybe holding onto embers and antiquated arguments.

Everyone knows about the bad, but the good is rarely discussed. So for this episode, Matt, Carlos, and Texans Thoughts (Jordan). go through and discuss what O’Brien does well, and by doing so, we will all have a better understanding of the Texans’ head coach and general manager.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Leon, The NFL Draft

Sat, 02 May 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The 2020 NFL Draft is over. Sports are over. This podcast shall be the phoenix rising from the ashes before it is taken out by a private airplane somewhere over the Gulf of Mexico, and then, from there, I guess we can all hope baseball comes back around.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio. Matt and Taylor hand out awards to discuss the 2020 NFL Draft some more. Topics include: which team had the best draft, the quarterback most likely to bust in round one, the hottest pick, would you rather, late round sleepers, and what's in a steak salad.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2020 NFL Draft Breakdown

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:18:16 -0000

Ross Blacklock. Jonathan Greenard. Charlie Heck. John Reid. Isaiah Coulter. This is your 2020 Houston Texans draft class. Weeks of Youtube scouting, podcasting, highlight posting, Twitter threading, and mock drafting, have all come to an end.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio. Matt Weston and Jordan (Texans Thoughts) review the Texans 2020 NFL Draft Class. Topics include: Ross Blacklock feelings, the Jonathan Greenard slam dunk, draft day Charlie Heck trade down trade up drama, John Reid's role on the team, Isaiah Coulter's competition, undrafted free agent thoughts, and of course, your perfect and beautiful listener questions.

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BONUS: Laremy Tunsil Extension & Tashaun Gipson Release Discussion

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:18:03 -0000

The 2020 NFL Draft review episode squirted an extra leg, and delivered this little bit of Houston Texans analysis. Jordan (Texans Thoughts) and I discussed the Laremy Tunsil extension, and the Tashaun Gipson release. Give this cute little bonus a listen.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2020 NFL Draft Day One Review And Day Two Preview

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The 2020 NFL Draft went as good as it could go from a I love the Houston Texans perspective. A big run on offensive tackles and wide receivers. Four quarterbacks selected. Cornerbacks scooped off the board. Aside from the expected front seven defenders: Derrick Brown, Javon Kinlaw, K’Lavon Chaisson; this portion of the defense went relatively untouched. Houston is now set up to grab first round front seven talent without having to trade up.

For this episode, Matt, Kenneth, and Jordan (Texans thoughts) review day one and preview day two. Topics include: our favorite selections, time being a flat circle for Aaron Rodgers, if we ever thought Houston would trade up, our #40 desires, and Saturday sleepers.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2020 Mock Drafting

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Sports aren't dead. They've just morphed into entirely different forms. Stocks are sports, video games are sports, the numbers you track on your iFitness are sports, podcasts are sports, The Way Back is sports, reality television is sports, but one sport reigns supreme over all the others, the 2020 NFL Draft. For three months the regular season has been underway. Twitter threads. Mockdraftable spiderwebs. Youtube sleuthing. Frame 237 throwing motion analysis. And, of course, mock drafts.

This is the last and only mock draft of the year from us here, and then, finally, this weekend, the 2020 NFL Draft begins. I have no idea what we are going to do after that.

Topics include: will Miami take Tua, how many offensive tackles could be selected in the first round, pigtails or pony tails, Houston's 2020 outlook, the run on wide receivers, and if Kansas City will add more scoops to their offensive sundae.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2020 NFL DRAFT INTERIOR Defensive Line Prospects

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The Texans need to improve their pass defense in the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft. You know this. I know this. And hell, even Bill O'Brien knows this. Last week, here on Battle Red Radio, we discussed the EDGE defenders available in the 2020 NFL Draft, and on this episode, Jordan, Kenneth, and I, discuss the interior defensive line prospects from the 2020 NFL Draft.

Topics include: Bill O'Brien's bizarre safety comment from last week, Derrick Brown or Javon Kinglaw (?), the fast car Neville Gallimore drives real fast, the great player lurking inside of Raekwon Davis, slippery Jordan Elliot, Ross Blacklock's pad level, what is or isn't or could be Justin Madubuike, and interior sleepers.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Too Many Cooks

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0000

There’s a lot soup in this kitchen. Will Fuller, Kenny Stills, Randall Cobb, David Johnson, DeAndre Carter, Duke Johnson, Jordan Akins, Jordan Thomas, Kahale Warring, Darren Fells, and now Brandin Cooks. This is the Texans current stable of pass catchers since Houston traded the 57th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft for Brandin Cooks and a 2022 4th round selection.

In this episode Matt and BFD explore every crevice of the Brandin Cooks trade. Topics include: Cook’s skillset, what happened to him in 2019, where he fits in Houston’s offense, if this is a trade before another trade, the contract stipulations, and if Houston made the right decision turning DeAndre Hopkins into Cooks, David Johnson, and moving up 17 spots in the 2020 NFL Draft.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2020 NFL DRAFT EDGE Defenders

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 22:26:14 -0000

The Houston Texans used to have two second round draft picks, then Bill O'Brien traded the second one of his second round selections (pick #57) for Brandin Cooks. The second round options are limited now, but Houston should still be able to find someone who can dramatically improve their pass defense with pick #40. In the first of a three part series reviewing pass defense prospects Matt, Jordan, and Kenneth discuss the EDGE defenders.

Topics include: Jordan's love of Zach Baun and his wishes for him to slide to #40, Terrell Lewis's upside if you want to call it that, Marlon Davidson's freak show potential, and our favorite midround sleeper selections.

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Houston Texans Podcast: The Conference Call

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0000

After DeAndre Hopkins was traded, after the first wave of free agency ended, the Houston Texans were quiet. No one was around to discuss the reasoning behind the trade, or the decisions to sign Randall Cobb and Eric Murray. NRG was on fire. We stood outside and made a lot of noise. Then, last Friday, they finally spoke, not to the media, not in a statement, but as a corporate conference call between Marc Vandermeer, Cal McNair, and Bill O’Brien and Jack Easterby.

On today’s show, Matt Weston and BFD break down the Texans’ conference call and try to decipher what the Texans’ team building strategy is. Topics include that little bug sweeping the world, skyping and zooming, T.E.A.M., being tough smart and dependable, when the NFL season is won, and how great people and great processes create great results.

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Houston Texans Podcast: New Screams

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Three weeks from now, in the rubble of the apocalypse, we may look back on the DeAndre Hopkins trade and think, wow, that was such a great and fun time. That’s still far away. We are still where the DeAndre Hopkins trade hurts, and the package of #40 overall, David Johnson, and a fourth round pick swap makes it even worse.

Some will boycott the Houston Texans until Bill O’Brien is gone, if that ever happens at all, and in the meantime, they will be lost and hopeless, spending Sunday going for walks, reading books, or canning beets, or finishing the roof to the tool shed they never quite got around to. Dang, that sounds really nice actually. And others will still watch football and are left sifting through the ashes. We are here to help the latter. Those who are committed to football watching, but don’t know where to turn. For those lost souls, we have eight fish bowls for you to swim in. Topics include: Tom Bay, Exotic Joe the Tiger King, what the Cowboys have to offer, Miami schadenfreude, and Teddy Bridgewater redemption.

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Houston Texans Podcast: The Story So Far

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The centerpiece of the Texans’ offseason was Bill O’Brien’s decision to trade DeAndre Hopkins for David Johnson, a second round pick, and a fourth round pick swap. Other important decisions were also made to the detriment of the franchise. Signing Randall Cobb to replace Keke Coutee. Adding only Eric Murray and Jaylen Watkins to the 26th ranked pass defense. Resigning the same players to maintain a “tough”, “smart”, “dependable” culture. Other things, that reside in the same stupid universe as the Hopkins trade.

On today's show, Matt Weston and BFD review the entirety of the Texans' offseason by breaking out the fat red markers and grading the moves the team has made. Topics include: the decision to retain one's own, the Cobb and Murray signings, our favorite move of the offseason, the path for Houston's pass defense to improve, and of course, your questions loyal listener.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Apocalypse's Precipice

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The only sport remaining is the 2020 NFL Offseason. Sure, DeAndre Hopkins is searching for condos in Scottsdale, Jadeveon Clowney is about to TITAN UP, Tampa Tom is wearing a XXL floral Tommy Bahama shirt and sipping on newly discovered mango-madness vape juice, and everything is awful and terrible and miserable, but it's the only awful and terrible and miserable we got left. Let's play the violin. Hang onto the little bit of normalcy still flapping. And keep talking about football-football-football.

In today’s episode, Matt Weston and Taylor summarize and review the 2020 NFL Offseason. Topics include: the silver lining of the DeAndre Hopkins trade, how much Dallas is going to miss having Cobb in their teeth, the blasphemy and devastation that is Tom Brady taking over for Jameis Winston, the new AFC East favorite, Atlanta’s all-first round draft pick offense, and comfy landing spots for the top free agents remaining.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Welcome To Hell

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The Houston Texans went from calling about David Johnson, to trading for David Johnson, to trading DeAndre Hopkins for David Johnson and a second round pick.

By doing this the Texans traded a future Hall of Fame wide receiver, one of the three best receivers in the league, someone who has missed one game in his entire career, and had carried offenses by catching passes thrown from hilariously awful quarterbacks, for a running back, a running back who will be paid $11.156 million this season, who was the third best running back in Arizona in 2019, who has a redundant skill set with Duke Johnson, who has had one great season going all the way back to 2016.

Bill O’Brien has full control of the roster to build the team exactly how he wants it. Well, here it folks. Your wish has been granted.

In today’s episode, Matt Weston and BFD breakdown the Hopkins trade and answer your listener questions. Lock yourself indoors. Stay inside unless you need to pick up essentials. Stay away from your geezers. And smash that play button.

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Houston Texans Podcast: The Most Intriguing Offseasons

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The Texans have plenty of decisions to make this offseason. Should they resign Carlos Hyde? Should they franchise tag D.J. Reader? When, should, and if Laremy Tunsil and Deshaun Watson will receive contract extensions? How will they improve their pass defense? What will they do this offseason to improve a team that was mediocre on a performance basis?

Houston isn’t the only team that has an interesting offseason. There are plenty of other of big fishes in this sea. On this episode of Battle Red Radio we discuss the most interesting teams of the 2020 NFL offseason. Topics include: the surplus Miami has, how Cincinnati can build around Joe Burrow, what the Texans are doing since the recent contract extensions, the free agency maneuvering Dallas has to coordinate, and if Jameis Winston will get kicked out of his Tampa Bay boathouse.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Emperor For Another Day

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Teams have until Thursday March 5th to use their franchise and transition tags. Teams can begin negotiation with players starting on March 16th. On March 18th, free agency officially begins. The concrete has cured. It's now time to look at the players the Texans should pursue on March 16th.

This is part two of a two part offseason preview. In part one Matt and BFD discuss pre-agency, and in part two, they discuss free agency. Topics in this episode include: if the Texans should have traded for A.J. Bouye, big name big contract free agents the Texans' should improve, which cornerback options make sense for them, which running back they should use up, how they should address the Laremy Tunsil and Deshaun Watson extensions, and, of course, your listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Emperor For A Day

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0000

For the youths March 13th is about taking shirt offs and making the pilgrimage to those sinful destinations down south. For NFL fans this time of year is about free agency, contracts, bonuses, and dead money. But before that, teams have to evaluate internally, decide how they want to clear cap space, and which unrestricted free agents they want to keep around.

This is part one of a two part offseason preview. In part one Matt and BFD discuss pre-agency, and in part two, coming next summer, they discuss free agency. Topics in this episode include: if 2019 is something to build on, where the Texans need to improve, how much we would give Darren Fells, Carlos Hyde, and others; and which current players we would release to create additional cap space. It’s the disco before the breakdown.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2019 Houston Texans Rookie Review Part Two

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The Houston Texans 2019 draft class paid dividends for the team in 2019. Tytus Howard and Max Scharping were primary starters along the offensive line. Charles Omenihu added interior pass rushing production. Cullen Gillaspia was a battle fightin' special teams hero. Well, almost all of it. Lonnie Johnson Jr. was one of the worst cornerbacks in the league. Kahale Warring was too hot and too much of a CHAD for Bill O'Brien. And Xavier Crawford is no longer on the team.

In part two of our breakdown ofthe Texans 2019 draft class we discuss if Warring will ever have an impact on the Texans and how he could if he ever does, the surprise pass rushing production from Omenihu and what he can do to take the next step forward, if Crawford would look better as a Seattle Dragon, a Calgary Stampeder, or as a San Antonio Defender, and whether or not Gillaspia can contribute on the offensive side of the ball.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2019 Houston Texans Rookie Review Part One

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 10:59:00 -0000

In part one of our breakdown of the Texans 2019 draft class we discuss Howard, Johnson, and Scharping. Topics include: the setting the Tytus Howard selection was made in, the context Howard and Scharping's rookie season happened in, what each player can improve on moving forward, and if the Texans can expect for Johnson to become a starting cornerback for the Texans after a disastrous rookie season.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Riding The Quarterback Carousel

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0000

It’s time to hop on the hippopotamus, or the tiger, or the frog, or the rabbit, or the ostrich, or the camel, or in this case, Philip Rivers, or Tom Brady, Cam Newton, or Andy Dalton, or Teddy Bridgewater, and ride the carousel. Round and round we go.

In this episode my good friend Taylor and I sit down and try to figure out where the quarterbacks will land for the 2020 NFL season. Will Tom Brady go to Dallas and leave Dak Prescott searching for his $35 million somewhere else? Is Philip Rivers cooked, and where is he going to get roasted at? Can Lasik surgery solve Jameis Winston’s eyesight and have him setting his sights on a Lombardi in Indianapolis? Honestly, I have no idea. None of this makes any sense. I don’t even know who I am anymore.

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Discussing Jadeveon Clowney With The Field Gulls Podcast

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The Seattle Seahawks are in a similar position the Houston Texans were in last season. The major difference is Seattle can’t franchise tag Clowney and limit his ability to take off and play somewhere else. That being said, Seattle can choose to keep Clowney around long-term, or do what Houston did, and choose to let him play elsewhere.

To discuss these things I went on the Field Gulls podcast, the Seattle Seahawks SB Nation site, to discuss the Texans decision to trade Clowney, how the trade worked out for Houston, his performance last season, and whether or not Seattle should extend him.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2019 Texans Season Awards

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The 2019 Houston Texans season review keeps on going, going, going. Yesterday the Texans season awards was written and published, today, it’s the podcast version with the one and only BigFatDrunk.

In this episode BFD and I ponder about how great Deshaun Watson would be in June Jones’s Houston Roughnecks offense, and then, hand out cute fun awards, like Most Likely To Play In The XFL, If You Can’t Say Something Nice, Unfulfilled Desires, and definitely not boring lame awards, like MVP, or Best Game, or Defensive Player Of The Year. See, this is a cool fun podcast, not some lame podcast that drives an Accord, pays its student loans, and eats vegetables.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2019 NFL Season Awards

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The 2019 season is a dusty pile of cremains. Over and done with. Philip Rivers is gone. Duke Johnson maybe released. Tom Brady could play in Las Vegas. The offseason is here. But before we dive into that madness, and fight the ignorant legions arguing over players they’ve never watched before, let’s celebrate the 2019 season, and take a deeper look at somethings.

In this episode Matt and Taylor announce their typical season awards, MVP, offensive player, things of that nature, and then, hand out even better ones with cute little names like Oh! My Eye!, Cold Hard Fact, Step Back Now, and OH-OH. Put on your Costco blazer and finest blue jeans. Pour yourself a beer in that frozen mug you love so much. Pop on those headphones that curve around your ears.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Super Bowl LIV LAUGH LOVE Review

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The Houston Texans have never won a Superbowl. They haven’t even been to a Conference Championship game. Maybe one day they will. Who knows. Until then, we have to do things like this, review a Superbowl without them in it. This time it was the Kansas City Chiefs beating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20.

In this episode we discuss why everything I said about the game preview was correct, the strange first half game plan from Andy Reid, the strange second half game plan from Kyle Shanahan, if the 49ers would have won if Kirk Cousins was their quarterback, if Tyrod Taylor was their quarterback, if Josh Allen was their quarterback, the Chiefs’ comeback, Chris Jones middle blocker, butt cleavage, the love in our hearts we have for Andy Reid, and already being over the Patrick Mahomes praise.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Super Bowl LIV Preview

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0000

A lifetime ago, we were laying on our carpets in August, grating the dog hair into puffy little mountains, and imagining what the 2019 NFL Season would look like. What happened was more interesting than the little stories we told ourselves. Josh Allen would become the most entertaining quarterback since Lamar Jackson, who was the top predator in a beautiful offensive ecosystem. Jameis Winston would join the 30-30 club and throw 33 touchdowns and 30 interceptions. The Rams would miss the playoffs and watch in horror as the 49ers go from worst to first. Derrick Henry won the rushing title and turned cowboy karaoke into a Toby Keith song. After decades of success, the Patriots' offense finally fell apart, like all things eventually do. And the Houston Texans would get kicked out of the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. Well, maybe that last thing was expected.

Now it all comes to an end. The Superbowl is about to begin. Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor, preview the LIV-LAUGH-LOVE Superbowl, and discuss the Chiefs' playoff run, how the 49ers could limit Kansas City's passing attack, Tyreek Hill's subtle impacts on the game, Jimmy G (!) can't just stand there, he has to do something, if Kansas City's run defense is actually good, and, of course, BIG game predictions.

It's Superbowl LIV. It's Chiefs v. 49ers.

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Houston Texans Podcast: The Tennis Coach

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0000

There were Conference Championship games on Sunday, and that was what I wanted to talk about, but that wasn’t what we talked about. Instead, BFD and I, sat cross legged out of doors, at the local cafe, sipped cappuccinos, and had a conversation about the newest Houston Texans news: John Pagano, Chris Olsen, and Romeo Crennel’s heads in the basket, the Bill O’Brien era, In Summation: A Wrap Up Of The Texans’ 2019 Season, head coach/front office dreaming, Diehard Chris’s Tom Brady conspiracy, and what Gwyneth Paltrow is up to nowadays.

And of course, we answered your wonderful questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2019 NFL Playoffs Conference Championship Preview

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0000

This Tennessee Titans run is not sustainable. Ryan Tannehill is averaging 9.2 yards an attempt. Derrick Henry is averaging 7.92 yards a carry in the third quarter. Their redzone touchdown rate is 79.5% with Tannehill at quarterback, and more specifically, they've scored 31 touchdowns, kicked 1 field goal, turned it over 3 times, and have 4 drives that ended because of the clock. They're second in second half offense DVOA. This has to end. It can't go on forever. This is black magic, death eating sorcery, some diabolical apothecaric brew. The warlocks are drinking margaritas in the Logan's Roadhouse and it's not even happy hour. Oh, and the Chiefs are 7-0 since losing 35-32 to the Titans back in week 10.

The Packers are the worst playoff team remaining. They are 12th in weighted DVOA. The 49ers are 5th. San Francisco has an advantage at every position except quarterback, and the Packers will need Aaron Rodgers to be as good as Russell Wilson in this game, something that hasn't happened since like 2011.

It's the 2019 Conference Championships. It's the NFC and AFC Championship previews. It's Titans v. Chiefs. It's Packers v. 49ers.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2019 NFL Playoffs Divisional Round (The Texans Blew A 24 Point Lead)

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Let me see here...the Houston Texans went up 24 to.....hmmmmmmm...0? That's strange. 24-0. Yep. I guess that's right. They went up 24-0 against the Kansas City Chiefs. And then they, no, there's no way, gave up 41....41!...points in a row. That can't be possible. This has to be some sort of horrendous afterlife. I don't believe it. Wake me up. Wake me up inside.

In this episode Matt and BFD review the end of the Houston Texans 2019 season. Topics include: riding the roller coaster that is Houston Texans fandom, the inevitable pass defense destruction, what Romeo Crennel could have done to limit Kansas City's passing offense, why the offense actually struggled, ESTABLISHING THE RUN, and, of course, your listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Kansas City Conversing

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The Texans played the Chiefs back in week six. This was almost three months ago. SO much has happened since. There were games and holidays, injuries and player progression, transactions and scheme changes. So much has changed. We should definitely catch up some time. OMG YES.

Jeff Fedotin covers the Chiefs for Forbes.com and co-hosts the Bleav In Chiefs podcast with former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio. On this episode he and I discuss why the Chiefs' offense has dropped off from an all-time great one to a top three one, their redzone and run game struggles, if there is a way to limit and slow down their passing attack, why their defense has been excellent since the Tennessee game, Frank Clark's health, Steve Spagnolo's defense, All-PRO Tyrann Mathieu, and of course, a prediction for Sunday's game between the Texans and the Chiefs.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2019 NFL Playoffs Divisional Round Preview (Texans v. Chiefs)

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 02:42:00 -0000

It's the most wonderful time of the year. The big boys are out of the stable. The underdogs are running under their hooves. The four best games of the season, all on the same weekend.

It’s the Divisional Round of the 2019 NFL Playoffs. In this episode, my good friend Taylor and I inspect the Texans chances against the Kansas Chiefs, this weekend's most interesting game, catching the 9:30 showing of 1917 on Saturday Night, every Seahawks game is absurd and slippery and this one will be, and of course, your listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2019 NFL Playoffs Wildcard Round (Watson Was Great That Day)

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 04:38:00 -0000

A mystical experience must meet two qualities. It must be ineffable and have a noetic quality. Mystical experiences also tend to be transient and passive, but these aren't requirements. Deshaun Watson's spin out dump off to Taiwan Jones met all four of those qualities. It wasn't beautiful or spectacular or unbelievable. It was a mystical experience that defies language and provides a deeper understanding. Because of this, the Houston Texans beat the Buffalo Bills 19-16, and are moving on to the Divisional Round of the 2019 NFL Playoffs.

In this episode Matt and BFD review the Texans win over the Bills. Topics include: the reasons why Houston's offense struggled in the first half, Duke Johnson needing more touches, the importance of Cullen Gillaspia to block the second level, getting DeAndre Hopkins out wide and out of the slot, Josh Allen, my Josh Allen, why the Texans' defense limited Buffalo to 16 points, and a brief look at the Divisional Round against the Kansas City Chiefs by answering your questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2019 NFL Playoffs Wildcard Round Preview (Texans v. Bills)

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0000

8-3 one possession record. 2.2 more wins than their Pythagorean record. 23.6 points for. 24.1 points against. 19th in DVOA. AFC South Champions anyways. A date with the Buffalo Bills. How does a late lunch sound? Ooooo. Yummy. Have you had tapas before? What's a tapa? Omg you don't know what a tapa is! I know the coolest tapa spot. We HAVE to go! lol cool.

It’s the Wildcard Round of the 2019 NFL Playoffs. In this episode, my good friend Taylor and I pick through the shambles and shreds of my conflicted and divided heart, if the Titans can TITAN UP over the flailing and miserable New England Patriots (sad!), the wilting Seahawks road chances against those depressed dog mask wearing denizens, and Kirk Cousins trying to improve on his 3/10 for 31 yards playoff stat line in the Superdupergumbo Dome.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Buffalo Bills Deep Diving

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 01:39:01 -0000

Buffalo is an exotic place. Deep in the northeast corner of the country. Far away from Texas. Far away from Houston. Chances are, you are unlike me, and don't watch the Buffalo Bills play condensed football because you live a fulfilling and meaningful life. To help get you prepared for Saturday's BIG Wildcard matchup I had Kevin Massare on the podcast to discuss the Buffalo Bills, and preview their matchup against the Houston Texans.

In this episode, Kevin and I discuss Josh Allen's development, the Bills' power run game, the right tackle v. left defensive end matchup Houston can exploit, Buffalo's wide receiver situation, the discrepancy between their pass and run defense, how Sean McDermott generates pressure, if Tre'Davious White will follow DeAndre Hopkins, and Kevin's final score prediction.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Seventeen NFL Preview (Texans v. Titans)

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 12:55:33 -0000

It’s the last week of the 2019 NFL regular season. These are the last games of the decade. A few years ago a read a book this time of year called Young Once. It was a french novel about a man revisiting the set of circumstances he met his wife in. It was ok. The title was better than the book itself. Yet, whenever nice round numbers of time come to an end, I can see and hear the title in my head. Young Once. Ahh, yes, that was us this past summer and now it has all come to an end. Young Once. That was us at the beginning of this decade and now it has all come to an end.

It’s Week Seventeen of the NFL season. In this episode, Matt and Taylor remind Bill O’Brien the Texans have almost nothing to play for this Sunday and that the NFL Playoffs would be better with the Tennessee Titans, revisit last week’s melancholic Dallas loss and look down at their still beating heart, count up what maybe an insurmountable batch of Seattle injuries, and briefly talk about the Steelers’ last hope and mainly talk about the art we enjoyed consuming this decade.

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Houston Texans Podcast: The Doors Of Perception (Texans v. Buccaneers Review)

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 04:15:52 -0000

The Buccaneers are the NFL equivalent of a hallucinogenic experience. A holographic sheen covers all things: deep passes, missed open receivers, turnovers, so many turnovers, big blitzes, receivers running uncovered downfield except against the Houston Texans, silly rush attempts in short yardage situations, and it all, of course, coming down to a final possession. After embarking on a game against the Buccaneers the opponent may have epiphanies, come to realizations, and gain a deeper understanding of those things that have been eluding them. What was once a bowl of spaghetti pushed across the table of time, is now untangled, straight, clear and concise.

In this episode, BFD and I discuss the Texans winning another AFC South Championship. Topics include: Jameis’s interceptions, the Texans ESTABLISHING THE RUN, the TEXANS ESTABLISHING THE RUN, the lack of deep passing, Deshaun Watson’s strange performance, if Houston’s defense played well, starting the starters against Tennessee, and the impending Buffalo rampage.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Sixteen NFL Preview (Texans v. Buccaneers)

Sat, 21 Dec 2019 06:31:31 -0000

I’m the captain of Jameis Winston’s boathouse and I can’t wait for all of you to see the majesty that is the Winston experience, touchdowns, sacks, and interceptions, the highest of highs, the lowest of lows. Sure Chris Godwin is out, and so is Mike Evans, and yeah, the game maybe played on a flooded field, and neither team should run the ball, but Houston will and Tampa won’t, and all of this, not even a broken thumb, can stop Winston from pushing it downfield to players like Justin Watson, Breshad Perriman, and Dare Olawale. Welcome. We’ve been waiting for you.

It’s Week Sixteen of the NFL season. In this episode, we argue about Tampa Bay and make bold accusations; give you the key to the Buffalo-New England game, spoiler its turnovers; look at the Rams’ run game drop off and why they lost to San Francisco the first time, and have no idea or what to expect in the kind-of-sort-of NFC East Championship game.

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Houston Texans Podcast: The Great Pineapple Man In The Sky (Texans v. Titans Review)

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 11:00:00 -0000

The Texans and Titans have played 35 games against each other. The Titans have a slim 18-17 advantage. Of all those games, of all those days, this is the best Texans v. Titans game we’ve had. I didn’t want it to end. I loved every second of it. But nothing is infinite, everything is finite, and the best we can do is relive with it with words, stories, conversation, and hardhitting Texans analysis.

In this episode, BFD and I discuss the Texans getting Nashty, Tennessee’s offensive realizations, the good and the bad from the Texans’ pass rush, Deshaun Watson’s incredible and efficient game, if Will Fuller should have this much of an affect on the offense, ESTABLISHING THE RUN, and future foe scenarios.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Fifteen NFL Preview (Texans v. Titans)

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 06:14:25 -0000

All things fade into dark green water by the lake. Mistakes were made and that’s the heart of this pain. The 2019 season is suffocating. Soon it will all be over. Soon football will come to an end. Soon we will find out if Jameis can clinch the triple crown, if we get a week 17 AFC South title game, and hopefully, we don’t have a Texans-Bills playoff game. I couldn’t take it. My heart is already weak enough as it is.

It’s Week Fifteen. In this episode, we break down the prequel to the week 17 AFC South Championship, banter about the Dolphins, listen to a certain someone get upset over their certain football team, and JOSH ALLEN DEFINITELY LOOKS TO THROW AND DOES NOT LOOK TO RUN.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Ego Death (Texans v. Broncos Review)

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 04:18:24 -0000

If the Texans lost to the Patriots I would be very angry and upset. The Texans lost a game they should have won against a team they are better than, and not only that, Denver obliterated them into crumbled cast iron chili meat. They did beat the New England Patriots though. I’m satiated. My cup is full. Yet, analysis and intellectual discussion never stops, so here we are again.

In this episode, BFD and I discuss Kareem Jackson’s REVENGE, Houston’s secondary and pass defense, Jacob Martin’s snap count, Where did Whitney Mercilus go, Houston’s offensive game plan, ESTABLISHING THE RUN, and a brief peak at this weekend’s visit to the Logan’s Roadhouse at Nashville.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Fourteen NFL Preview (Texans v. Broncos)

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 07:01:00 -0000

I’ve experienced ego death. I have no feelings for this Sunday. I don’t care about the rest of this season. The only thing I care about is that the Texans finally beat the Patriots. The thing I’ve always wanted to have happen this decade happened. So, now, what. I’m supposed to care about the Broncos. I don’t care about anything! And I’ve never been happier.

It’s week fourteen. In this episode, we talk about a potential Texans let down down game on Battle Red Day (who cares anyways), the two big problems the Saints have against the 49ers, the church of Josh Allen and I am his pulpit, and the AFC Championship rematch.

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Houston Texans Podcast: It Happened. It Finally Happened (Texans-Patriots Review)

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:08:25 -0000

The things that we want more than anything to happen rarely happen. No matter how strong the desire is, or the resources invested, or the amount of work that gets put in, it just never happens. Sometimes it’s a talent issue. Sometimes you aren’t sure what to do, or how to do it. And sometimes, you know what you need to do and could do these things, but you don’t do it because it isn’t exactly how you want to do it. The Houston Texans beating the New England Patriots this decade is one of those things we’ve all have wanted to have happened. And it finally happened as the 2010s eat their last clump of dirt.

In this episode BFD and I discuss this thing finally happening, Jacob Martin’s pass rushing, Romeo Crennel defensive camouflaging, ESTABLISHING THE RUN, the Patriots bedridden offense, what there is to take going forward, and of course, answer your listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Thirteen NFL Preview

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Heartbroken, hungover, and rejected. Mashed potatoes, green beans, and fried turkeys. I’m so thankful for the cast dropping on Thanksgiving. The perfect companion to cakes and pies, brown liquid, big hair. The perfect excuse for dogwalking and toilet sitting.

It’s week thirteen. In this episode, we keep piling on the reasons why the Cowboys should have gone for it on 4th and 7 and kneel in front of Josh Allen’s pulpit; argue about Lamar Jackson’s MVP candidacy, you can’t escape it, it’s in the air, like oxygen or carbon dioxide, until it smashes your toenails into a thousand pieces; general Texans-Patriots ennui; and the waiting for Kirk Cousins to fall apart.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Hot Dog Time Machine (Texans-Colts Review)

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 03:42:08 -0000

The Texans played Thursday night. We’re talking about it. We’re keeping a complete catalog and documentation of the Texans’ 2019 season here. No, this is not a blog or a message board. This is a very serious journalistic operation we’re running. Close your eyes, hit play, imagine you’re full of lips, tongues, and feet, and you’re back to where you were at last week.

In this episode, BFD and I discuss last Thursday’s win, including topics like ESTABLISHING THE RUN, how do you know if you’ve established the run, can you even establish the run, what you do after you establish the run, Frank Reich’s game plan, the Texans rediscovering their deep passing offense, Jacob Martin’s juice, and most importantly, we answer your questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Twelve NFL Preview

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0000

SUPER BOOOOOOOWL.

The Houston Texans are going to the Super Bowl after beating the Colts in a vital game, and one that will probably spur them to another AFC South Championship. Add some room to the trophy case. We got such high high hopes for the living. Shooting for the stars. There is no ceiling.

It's week twelve in the NFL. In this episode, we briefly review the Texans win over the Colts (there will be a more indepth show early next week), Dallas trying to do what Philadelphia couldn't do, the birds squawking in their cage, it's a cosmic clash of green and yellow against gold and scarlet, and the Rams are hanging on the top of a sheer cliff.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Holidays And Funerals (Texans-Ravens Review)

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0000

We were young, so young once. That was long ago. Before we were glittered in golden light excitement for yesterday’s Deshuan Watson v. Lamar Jackson showdown, and afterwards, we entered that mausoleum of all hope and despair, numb, tired and cold. Life becomes death. Birthdays become funerals. All hope and expectations end up in despair.

In this episode, Matt and BFD break down the no call defensive pass interference penalty, the BIG problem with the Texans’ offense, why Deshaun Watson was sacked six times, nihilistic defensive feelings, Houston’s once again non existent pass rush, Lamar Jackson’s passing distribution, how the run defense fared against what may end up to be an all-time great rushing offense, Thursday Night Football feelings, and answer your beautiful and glowing listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Eleven NFL Preview

Sat, 16 Nov 2019 06:40:39 -0000

I watched it rain for three days long. The door closed. I was alone. This wasn’t going to happen. No more having the heart, oh my heart, yanked up and tugged down by the sight of the sun, the feel of it on my skin, and how dull and blue the sky should be. No. Things were going to be different this time. Things are still the same.

It’s Week Eleven in the NFL. In this episode, the Texans are trying to throw themselves into the bye week conversation and knock the AFC South lepers off their boots, Nick Foles climbing out of the cave and rising to lead the Jacksonville Jaguars, Dak Prescott having a Tony Romo loss of his own, and, Carson Wentz trying to recreate his Super Bowl win against the New England Patriots.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Ten NFL Preview

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0000

There’s no need to be blue during the bye week. Go look at the leaves. Some of them are yellow. Incredible. Drink some $5.50 pumpkin coffee, spend that money, trade those draft picks, there’s no future. Go for a walk. The hill country is calling. Read some Mary Oliver and cry for a bit. Practice your Thanksgiving cooking. I have a secret for you. An entire block of Velveeta can fit into the cavity of a turkey. There. Your life has been changed.

It’s Week Ten in the NFL. In this episode, there’s a great barbecue sauce boiling in the pot, a real KC-Tennessee masterpiece; the Steelers are on a three game win streak and are surfing through a cupcake and a candy bar schedule to end the season; Dallas is going to try and finally beat someone, anyone, and that someone, is someone who can’t beat someone, or anyone; Seattle can’t pass protect or rush the passer, but sometimes a little magic is all you need.

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Houston Texans Podcast: American Football

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0000

Twinkly guitar. Green night sky. Light in the attic. Red flannel sweaters. Repeating guitar until it breaks out and everything fall apart. It’s so twinkly.

Dammit. Wrong American Football. The other American Football happened this weekend when the Houston Texans flew across the sea to play the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Stephanie Stradley went to the game. We talked about the London American Football experience and the Houston Texans at the bye week. Topics include: nine hour plane flights, what it takes to be a Traveling Texan, the NFL bringing the American experience to the UK, a quiet NFL game, watching Deshaun Watson do things no one has ever done before LIVE, and expectations for the rest of the season.

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Houston Texans Podcast: London Englands (Texans-Jaguars Review)

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 04:37:52 -0000

The AFC South is falling apart. The Indianapolis Colts will now be led by Brian Hoyer. This decade needs to die already. The Titans got Christian McCaffrey’d. And the Jaguars, well the Jaguars just ran one of the worst offensive game plans you’ll ever see, and were trounced by the London Englands on their alternative turf.

Matt and BFD review the Texans’ offensive game plan: read pass options, play action, throws to the tight ends, attacking bad linebackers; DeAndre Hopkins becoming Michael Thomas; A.J. Bouye v. Hopkins instead of Jalen Ramsey v. Hopkins; Houston’s pass protection; a Jacksonville conspiracy theory; Gareon Conley; and the Texans’ Wattless pass rush.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Nine NFL Preview (Texans v. Jaguars)

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 11:49:30 -0000

The fridge is stacked with Code Red Mountain Dew. The PC is whirling and coughing up second hand cigarette smoke and crunching the numbers to emit Diablo. Shape shifting, summoning wolves and bears, casting natural disasters, the Druid is back. Indio, Las Cruces, El Paso, Rage Against The Machine is coming back around again. Rub the obelisk. Rally around the family. It’s 2001 again.

It’s Week Nine in the NFL. In this episode, we head across the sea to imagine this used up version of the 2019 Houston Texans, the one with all the injuries; wide open deep pass incompletions, pocket feel, routes rubbed together, settling for 43 yard field goals, it’s the 2019 Chicago’ Bears offense; a Superbowl IV rematch, and the Patriots finally play someone.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Our Lives Our Beautiful And Meaningful (Texans-Raiders Review)

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0000

J.J. Watt is out for the season after shredding his pectoral, and will soon be attacking the bowflex all offseason long to get ready for 2020, but it doesn’t matter, because Deshaun Watson is just like us, everything he does on the football field, is just like our lives, beautiful and meaningful, and as long as he’s out there running out of the grasp and throwing touchdown passes, the Texans will be pretty good and always in it.

In this episode, Matt and BFD break down J.J. Watt’s newest injury and how Houston’s pass rush can recover (they probably can’t), discuss Deshaun Watson’s madeye touchdown pass and Bill O’Brien’s game plan, argue about Josh Jacobs and the Raiders’ run game, look ahead to the trade deadline, and dip the teabag into the the Texans’ London game against Jacksonville.

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Houston Texans Podcast: An Oakland Raiders Investigation

Sat, 26 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0000

The baseball field is overgrown with green grass. The infield has disappeared. It’s the middle of the season and the Oakland Raiders are heading to Houston, and at the same time, Scott Reichel of Betting Bay Area came onto this Houston Texans podcast to deliver Oakland Raiders’ analysis and discuss the Raiders-Texans matchup.

Topics include: what is a Gareon Conley, the dominating Raiders’ offensive line, Derek Carr’s performance now that he has competent pass protection again, if the Raiders do anything well on defense, are there foundational players on this defense, and Maxxx Crosby’s juice.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Eight NFL Preview (Texans v. Raiders)

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Listen up kids, and even if you aren't a kid, buckle the f*** up like some Barnes & Nobles self help book. Bright yellow cover. Size 18 font on the pages. New York Times Bestseller. Never have expectations. Bury all hope. Go into everything blind and neutral. You'll never be let down. Things are better this way.

It’s Week Eight in the NFL. In this episode, we dream of Fridays of cold beer, tailgates, and short jean shorts, that fade into Sundays of the Texans trying to outscore the Raiders (20:00); Josh Allen doesn't play back to back bad games and especially doesn't against a clipped Eagles' pass defense; 49ers playing down by ten desires; and the Browns are dumb and the Patriots are smart.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Burnt Toast (Texans-Colts Review)

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0000

When something happens, it can leave a trace of itself behind. Say, like, if someone burns toast. Well, maybe things that happen leave other kinds of traces behind. Not things that anyone else can notice. Just like they can see things that haven't happened yet. Well, sometimes they can see things that happened a long time ago.

Those past Indianapolis horrors that happened a long time ago came running back. The Texans turned a possible 5-2 record, and a two and a half AFC South game lead, into a half game deficit by losing at Lucas Oil Stadium, that old hotel of horror, where Peyton Manning lurks in room 237.

In this episode Matt and BFD break down the Texans' offensive struggles, DeAndre Hopkins bounce back game, how the Texans will do without Will Fuller V, what's up with the pass rush, Gareon Conley trade analysis, and your wonderful questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Seven NFL Preview (Texans v. Colts)

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Oh look, It’s an old friend

Share a drink, a look, a kiss

Oh no, it’s startin’ again

It’s Week Seven in the NFL. In this episode, we prepare for the Houston Texans beating the Colts by ten points and supplanting themselves as 100% Superbowl contenders (25:50), if the Seahawks can throw the ball better than the Baltimore Ravens can run the ball, TEDDY BRIDGEWATER 4-0 (about to be 5-0) FRANCHISE QUARTERBACK, and howaboutthemsadboys.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Keepaway (Texans-Chiefs Review)

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 23:59:26 -0000

We waded through an entire offseason for yesterday. All those allergies, all that heat, and all these picnics while constantly living in disgusting comfortable air conditioning. It was well worth it as the Texans beat the Chiefs, on the road, 31-24, and move into the #2 seed. This is only partially true. Really, we didn’t wait months. We waited years for a game like this. All those gray hairs and former lovers bundled together and departed like swept floors into the dustbin just to finally see Watson be the one, on the field, victorious against a top team.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio Diehard Chris and I discuss the Texans’ offensive game plan, is this the real Houston football team, how much we can take away from their rushing attack, why Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs only scored 24 points, and the impact D.J. Reader and Charles Omenihu have had on the interior.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Six NFL Preview

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Fat red marker. I remember you. Holding you last spring. Painting my calendar with your blood. Completely filling a square marked with a 13 in the corner. The top half of the wall hanging, a retro rendering of Zion National Park. October. Now we are here.

It’s NFL week six. On this episode we argue about the Texans and Chiefs, discuss Christian McCaffrey going up against the NFL’s best run defense in the UK, how the San Francisco 49ers are the bizarro version of last year’s Los Angeles Rams, and if the Lions are good or not as they head to Green Bay for Monday Night Football.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 32-53 (Texans-Falcons Review)

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0000

The Texans have one of the league’s best young quarterbacks, or one of the best quarterbacks in the league, depending on who you ask, the league’s best wide receiver, a speed demon as the second wideout, solid third wide receiver options, competent tight ends, two good running backs, an offensive line they’ve invested three first round picks and two second round picks in. Against a crappy Falcons’ defense they scored...47 offensive points. GREAT. WOOO. YEAH. They talent curve finally intersected with the production curve.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and BFD discuss what the Texans improved on from last week: including the pass protection, the deep passing, route combinations, play action, Will Fuller’s emergence; Grady Jarrett’s play against Max Scharping, the Falcons’ offensive game plan, the Texans’ pass rush, and of course, your great reader/listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Five NFL Preview

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0000

It’s Week 5 in the NFL. This week we discuss the litter box brawl between the Jaguars and Panthers, the eventual NFC South champion Buccaneers playing the Saints at home, the Cowboys trying to find their run game in Dallas against Green Bay, and a confusing Monday Night Football matchup between Cleveland and San Francisco.

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Houston Texans Podcast: What Year Is It? (Texans-Panthers Review)

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 03:09:47 -0000

The Texans have one of the league’s best young quarterbacks or one of the best quarterbacks depending on who you ask, the league’s best wide receiver, a number two speed threat demon, solid third wide receiver options, competent tight ends, two good running backs, an offensive line they’ve invested three first round picks and two second round picks in, and against a defense that was missing two of its vital starters, they scored...ten points. Ten. That’s it. Ten.

On this episode of Battle Red Radio, Matt and BFD discuss what happened to the Texans’ passing offense, why Deshaun Watson was sacked six times and hit ten times, if Houston’s defense was good or if it was masked by the three fumble recoveries, the defensive line and sack angles, Pro Bowl D.J. Reader, the secondary configuration, the future of the 2019 season, and of course, all your great reader/listener questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Four NFL Preview

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0000

My life is in shambles. Things that I love are dying. Make the leaves change colors. Spoon feed me pumpkin. Tell me it’s all going to be ok.

Despite this, the football this weekend should be uplifting, no matter what’s going on inside. It’s J.J. Watt and Whitney Mercilus taking on a crappy tackle combination and a young quarterback who is making the easy open throws Cam Newton couldn’t make. It’s Baker Mayfield waltzing into pressure because he hates sitting and stepping up into the pocket against the Ravens murderous swarming horde of purple demons. It’s my Josh Allen, frontal lobeless and beautiful, playing 3-0 football against the evil empire—this of course is going to be wretched and break my heart. It’s Teddy Bridgewater and his gloves chewing food and putting it into Alvin Kamara’s mouth, hoping and wishing, he can carry the offense and outplay Dak Prescott’s newfound deep passing glory.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Three Preview

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Musty. Musty. Stinky. Stinky. Week three of the NFL season is underway after the Jaguars and Titans opened up their trench coat and flashed our great country, proving, once again, that the world is a miserable place and I can’t wait to die.

Despite this Thursday night showdown, there is some super fun football taking place. The Falcons will try to replicate a great week two defensive performance against Jacoby Brissett and checkdown nation. The Saints are playing NCAA football with two three star recruits switching around at the quarterback position. Will it work? Probably not. Cleveland is messy. The Rams are disciplined and execute every play correctly. A fun game on paper, should be kind of crappy once it gets going. And finally, it’s the young hot quarterback showdown you’ve been on your knees begging for. Lamar Jackson. Patrick Mahomes.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Hyena Cackle From Mishnew (Texans-Jagaurs Review)

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 02:24:29 -0000

The Jaguars choked on their own hair, gagging, yowling, and regurgitating a necrotic mash of green bile and split ends. They went all in on this season. Yet, they are now 0-2 after losing to the Houston Texans in a riveting, life-changing, 13-12 contest.

Today’s topics include Whitney Mercilus’s resurgence, J.J. Watt v. Jawaan Taylor, the Jaguars’ offensive game plan, our favorite game (which Jaguars’ receiver is your favorite?), Gardner Minshew II and internet celebrity, Jalen Ramsey’s trade request, emo Deshaun Watson, Tytus Howard’s first start, and most importantly, your questions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Week Two Preview

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:36:34 -0000

It's week two of the NFL Season. Make the leaves change color. Let that wind tussle up your hair. It's: Texans-Jaguars, Raiders-Chiefs, Vikings-Packers, and Steelers-Seahawks that demand your attention.

Topics include, the Jaguars new quarterback Gardener Vishnu, if the Raiders are something more than awful, Kirk Cousins's stat line, the end of Mike Tomlin, and a quick Cowboys minute--yeeahaw.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Football Memories (Texans-Saints Review)

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 02:29:55 -0000

For 23 seconds the Houston Texans had done the unthinkable, the improbable, the nearly impossible, they beat the New Orleans Saints. Then Drew Brees carried New Orleans down the field to attempt a buzzer beating 58 yard field goal attempt. Will Lutz rocked it. The Texans lost in an excruciating way, a way they’ve known all too well throughout the history of the franchise.

Topics include: Deshaun Watson’s school of warlock and wizardry, why they had (borat voice) great success running the ball, the effect the Laremy Tunsil had on the offensive line, what was wrong with the Texans’ pass rush, how New Orleans attacked the Texans’ secondary, and some rational, intelligent, Aaron Colvin release, and Nick Martin extension analysis.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Texans v. Saints Week One Preview

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Today is about finding that mood. Getting in that right head space for the Texans first regular season game against the New Orleans Saints. Here’s a checklist so you can feel how you should feel once that glorious ball goes soaring through an enclosed climate controlled environment:

—Mix red liquid, your choice, a lot of ice, and everclear together. Sip and savor. Kill your insides. Spoil your already rotten liver.

—Stop by Popeyes and grab a quart of red beans and rice. Do this before the red mixture. Don’t drink and drive. If you forget this I’m sure the gig economy has an app for you.

—Read the Ignatius Reilly sections of A Confederacy of Dunces. Move back in with your mother. Complain about your valve. Curse Fortuna, that nebulous nymph.

—Shoot as many alligators as you can in Red Dead Redemption Two. Just make sure not to walk into that cajun man’s shack.

—And most importantly, listen to this version of Battle Red Radio.

On this episode BFD and I broke down the Houston Texans matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Topics include: if Houston can get to Drew Brees, offensive line matchups they’ll be able to take advantage of, Brees’s impending 2019 collapse, can Houston move the ball against this Saints’ pass defense, and the need for Bill O’Brien to call an aggressive game plan.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2019 Soothsaying

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0000

The 2019 NFL season begins today, and today is the day you can make all the predictions you want to, and then at the end of it, puff your chest out on those you nailed, and blame this and that and this and that when you were wrong. Hands have to be cut, blood has to be smeared onto rock tombs, ancients have to be called upon, and the bottom of the mug needs to be inspected.

On this episode we clarify our division and wildcard winners, make our awards predictions, announce over/under locks, unleash some cute little predictions, and give our best bets for week one of the 2019 NFL Season.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Jacksonville Jaguars 2019 Season Preview

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0000

After previewing the Titans, Texans, and Colts, it’s finally time jag off. Your favorite NFL writer Rivers McCown, AFC South denizen, and author of the Jaguars chapter in the 2019 Football Outsiders Almanac, joined the podcast to preview the Jaguars 2019 season.

We discussed: the biggest differences between Nick Foles and Blake Bortles, if the Jaguars were correct to move on from Bortles after last year’s horrible injury plagued season, what to expect from John DeFilippo’s offense, Jacksonville’s defensive projections, Ronnie Harrison lust, Calais Campbell admiration, and AFC South season predictions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: 2019 AFC West Season Preview

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0000

The aspens are yellowing, burning with orange, rusted in red. How odd life would be if you had made it from Elmira to Kansas City, but instead you cried the whole way punching the wheel home. 45-7. The Chargers are cowards. There’s an entire underworld of people who dress in gorilla costumes, paint their face black and white and hellish, put on Darth Vader masks, and ordain themselves in skulls that will soon be alone, all alone, with nowhere to go.

On this episode, we take a look at the AFC West. We discuss if the Broncos can improve with Joe Flacco at quarterback, whether or not the nerds are right and the Chiefs’ offense will regress, and John Gruden mindhunting for quarterbacks.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Jadeveon Clowney Emergency Cast

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 15:16:28 -0000

On this most glorious Sunday morning the man upstairs can wait. This morning Diehard Chris and I discussed the Jadeveon Clowney, Martinas Rankin, and Laremy Tunsil trades.

Topics include: how this pass rush will perform in 2019 without Clowney, if this is the worst trade of all time, how the Texans got here with Clowney, Carlos Hyde’s whateverness, my broken heart now that Martinas Rankin and Julien Davenport have new homes, if this offensive line is revolutionized by the Laremy Tunsil trade, and our new Texans’ 2019 record predictions.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Indianapolis Colts 2019 Season Preview

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Andrew Luck retired to take care of his future child and go camping in South America. Jacoby Brissett gets the chance to step on in and take the reigns of this deep and dependable pony.

Jared from Stampede Blue comes on the podcast to preview the Colts 2019 season. We discuss the booing of Andrew Luck, if their offensive line can be even better, the Colts new skill position players, whether or not Chris Ballard had a good offseason, the unknown players who can surprise everyone this season, and most importantly, a 2019 season prediction.

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Houston Texans Podcast: AFC North 2019 Season Preview

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Bodymore Murderland is the type of thing you think is cool when you are watching online steams of television shows and dying to go back to college. Blaurgh, the Bengals will be a bile covered croissant of hair sliding down a scratchy tongue this year. Oh, expectations, never have them young man, for they will only lead to disappointment, more disappointment than any can ever take. Culture. Camaraderie. Pittsburgh Steelers football.

On today’s episode we take a look at the AFC North. Will the Ravens’ offense be pushed a step forward by Greg Roman, the bright side of the 2019 Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland’s expectations and strange projections, and the Steelers blew a 7-2 division leading record last year, are all examples of the topics to listen to on this episode.

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Houston Texans Podcast: AFC East 2019 Season Preview

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Crack my skull, yank out my tongue, and slam me through a table as long as you don’t slash my new Kiko Alonso jersey. Cover me in a white blazer with a pink highlighter under shirt and fill me up until I forget about the 2019 Miami Dolphins season. UNLEASH THE GUNPOWDAH—the Patriots are going to win this awful division again. Hit that air raid siren; it’s another Sam Darnold interception.

It’s the east coast. It’s the AFC East. In this episode we discuss if Josh Allen and the Bills’ offense can even be below average, just how wretched the Dolphins can be and if Ryan Fitzpatrick will thwart those number one pick plans, what to expect from the New England Patriots’ title defense (yawn), and if Sam Darnold can be the 18th best quarterback in the second season of his career.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Houston Texans 2019 Season Preview

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0000

I felt blah about the Texans’ chances in 2019. The holes on the offensive line, secondary, and in the middle of their pass rush remained. The schedule is a cross country road trip that takes the Texans to all of the best passing offenses in the NFL, and Bill O’Brien is going to have to win games in a way he hasn’t really before.

Then I talked to Seth Payne to preview the Texans’ 2019 season. I feel better now. You should too. On this episode he breaks down what he’s seen from the offensive line this summer, provides his insight on the Jadeveon Clowney situation, examines if there’s a mysterious pass rusher lurking around the front seven ready to break out this year, the importance of curiosity, what coverages Romeo Crennel will favor in 2019, if Watson can leap into the MVP discussion, and gives his prediction for how this season will play out.

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Houston Texans Podcast: NFC West 2019 Season Preview

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Oh, Arizona, where the babies boil in their mother’s wombs. Nothing beats winter football in Los Angeles. A horde of transplants in beanies and tank tops are mashed together with tourists fresh from their spaceships. The 49ers don’t even play in San Francisco. Seattle is known for being an intelligent city bustling with technology and computers, and yet, their offense does the exact opposite of what the analytics say.

It’s the west coast. It’s the NFC West. For today’s show we discuss Kyler Murray being the size of a navy bean and whether this offense can work right away, if the Rams will actually regress this year after staving it off last year, if the numbers match the drapes and the 49ers improve after a disastrous unfortunate 2018, and Seattle’s quest for mediocrity.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Tennessee Titans 2019 Season Preview

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0000

The AFC South season preview begins with a look at the Tennessee Titans. Tom Gower of Football Outsiders, and author of the Titans chapter of the 2019 Football Outsiders Almanac, stops by the studio to discuss Derrick Henry’s breakout 2018 season and if it will continue in 2019, what happened to the Titans’ offense under Matt LaFleur, if they will miss starting guards Josh Kline and Kevin Pamphile, what Marcus Mariota’s future may hold, and if the defense can be above average in 2019.

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Houston Texans Podcast: NFC North 2019 Season Preview

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0000

I know somewhere in Chicago where we can stay for a little, I hope this isn’t a burden, thanks for having us over. It’s crazy there are just like a million people living in Detroit eating square pizza and trying not to be associated with Kid Rock and Eminem. My valves are clogged with bratwurst and brandy as I try to find myself in a cascading sea of neon orange hunting outfits. Mayonnaise is good and can be slathered on everything dontcha know.

This episode is discussing Chicago, Detroit, Green Bay, and Minnesota. Can Mitchell Trubisky make up the difference for a Bears’ defense that is sure to regress? Does Matt Patricia now have enough defensive talent to run his super genius defense and carry a run heavy offensive attack? Will Matt LaFleur bring out the best in Aaron Rodgers, or is he just the mastermind behind a crappy offensive scheme as seen in Tennessee last year? Are the Vikings going to put out another top ten defense, and can Kirk Cousins thrive in a play action outside zone offense? These are the questions that will decide the division.

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Houston Texans Podcast: NFC South 2019 Season Preview

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 02:37:00 -0000

The whoops and whistles are as neverending as the sea of traffic. I can see rundown manors covered in swaths of moss, and hear the crickets and the growling of the gators. My boat shoes are on that perfectly compliment my pink Oxford button up. And I’m now 450 pounds, my entire wardrobe is Tommy Bahama, every meal is steak and cigars.

That’s right, we are talking Atlanta, Carolina, New Orleans, and Tampa Bay. In this preview we discuss Atlanta’s defense continuing to hold them back, Carolina’s chances if Cam Newton is healthy this season, if Drew Brees’s arm will be floppy once again in 2019 after a disappointing end to the 2018 season, and my devastating Tampa Bay Buccaneers prediction. I’m sorry. I’m a coward. Their schedule is really tough.

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Houston Texans Podcast: FINE, We Will Talk About The Houston Texans

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 02:10:23 -0000

Oh, my heart is wretched and writhing over the Jadeveon Clowney trade rumors and the Houston Texans’ waterbed offensive line that’s already leaking.

For tonight’s episode, BFD and I will discuss that, along with some general Packers-Texans thoughts, Andrew Luck injury news, and we’ll preview the Texans preseason game against the Detroit Lions this Saturday night.

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Houston Texans Podcast: NFC East 2019 Season Preview

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 05:35:00 -0000

It’s time to begin.

The 2019 NFL Season beings in three weeks, and to get ready for this 2019 season, before entropy comes in and turns a stable environment into chaos, the NFL season is going to be previewed in podcast form here at Battle Red Blog.

First up it’s the NFC East. Can Dallas’s young defense makeup for the impending regression and are the numbers out of whack because of their pre-Amari trade offense, is there a good team lurking inside of New York’s (G) carapace, should there be Carson Wentz concerns as he gets ready to lead a complete and deep Philadelphia team, and just how bad can Washington’s offense be? REAL BAD.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Camping Tips And Tricks

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 03:02:20 -0000

I have a couple integral camping tips and tricks for you. Always check your map when you reach a trail intersection. When hiking as a group, always wait for the rest of your party at a trail intersection no matter how slow they maybe going. Make sure to leave your trash out in bear country. The wretched stink will drive the animals away. Never bring a stove. It’s a waste of space. The only thing you need to eat are nuts: cashews, almonds, macadamians, pine, brazil, and of course walnuts. Fats, protein, calories, what more can you need.

Houston Texans training camp begins this Thursday. I’m going camping in Wyoming on Friday. To get you ready for this tremendous occasion, Diehard Chris and I will be previewing the Texans’ training camp and preseason, and additionally, we will talk summer movies and film recommendations with our resident cinephile. Topics include: the Texans’ offensive line combinations, position battles, Brennan Scarlett’s Pro Football Focus Rating, season excitement, and more Midsommar feelings.

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Houston Texans Podcast: Midsummer

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 14:08:00 -0000

After taking the last two months off to relax and read books and sit in the sun scorch like eggs in the skillet it’s coming to an end. The Football Outsiders Almanac is out. Season previews are sprouting like flowers attached to weeds ordaining the sides of the highway. Training camps open next week.

But before all that happens, I have to go to Wyoming and backpack and sleep outside, and then, it will be footballfootballfootballfootball until we circle back around the sun to that old spot again. On this week’s episode we gossip about the newest NFL news, discuss the Jadeveon Clowney contract situation, Tyreek Hill’s escaping suspension, and Oakland Hardknocks, and after the break it’s a lot of hanging out and summer movie discussion (including some Midsommar spoilers).

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Houston Texans Podcast: Houston v. Dallas 2014

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 05:44:17 -0000

There are certain games we hold deeply in our heart. Whether it was because of the game itself, a metaphor for something greater, a dominant performance from our favorite player, a bookmark for a season or time we’ll fail to forget, there are games that will forever be more valuable to us than others.

Houston v. Dallas 2014 is one of them for me. I completely forgot about Houston v. New York (G) 2014. Where was I? Who am I? What happened? A quick refresh reminded me of Shane Lechler throwing a fake punt to Alfred Blue to open my own personal gates of hell, DeAndre Hopkins’s one handed catch ruined by an illegal formation, J.J. Watt’s two point conversation stop, and Victor Cruz torching Kareem Jackson on slant routes...five years ago.

Houston v. Dallas is different. I can sit it all clean and clear. I remember the Ebola scare and hazmat suits. J.J. Watt missing Tony Romo once, and missing him again to lead to a Terrance Williams touchdown. Brandon Brooks and Derek Newton. Rolando McClain sideline to sideline tackling. One of Arian Foster’s last great games. Johnathan Joseph v. Dez Bryant. The Ryan Fitzpatrick turnover experience. Bill O’Brien’s decision to punt instead of go for it on fourth and two in overtime. Bryant’s catch over Joseph to pretty much seal it. I remember my parent’s old house, how much I was writing, how much I was dying to be anywhere else, and the end of that awful summer before I moved out to live with the snakes and the rocks and the sun.

With the offseason at its lowest point, rather than fabricate content, we played ESPN Classic and rewatched this game.

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Battle Red Radio: The Belle Of The Ball

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 03:46:28 -0000

Father. Son. Uncle. Head Coach. General Manager. It's All On Me. Bill O’Brien is a man of many football professions. He’s the head coach, the play caller, he’s been the offensive coordinator before, he supposedly had final say on all personnel decisions, and now he’s the general manager too. He has quite the social media profile.

Today on the podcast, Luke and I discuss the Nick Caserio fallout, what the end goal here is, if O’Brien can handle all of this, if this team will suffer in 2019 because of it, and of course, your listener questions.

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Battle Red Radio: Something’s Happening Here, Mr. Jones

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 03:29:53 -0000

I’m still confused. I still don’t get it. The Houston Texans fired Brian Gaine last Friday, and I’m still not entirely sure why. But now, after this episode, I think I do.

Tonight on the podcast, Kenneth, BFD, and I try to figure out why the Texans fired him, share our own personal theories, discuss Bill O’Brien’s role in Gaine’s dismissal, and divulge who we like to take over the role for the Houston Texans.

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Battle Red Radio: OFF! Season Awards

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 14:35:00 -0000

I found the crawfish. They were in the fridge the entire time. But where did all these flies come from? Why haven’t I felt this way in so long? I must have buried it under the house with all the fat, long hair, and yellow teeth.

For this week’s podcast, we continue to try and be the content creator instead of the aggregator once again. We hand out imaginary awards, not like lame awards, but cool ones. Things like best kiss, best dress, and which third string tight end signing we like the most.

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Battle Red Radio: Rankings

Fri, 24 May 2019 20:24:10 -0000

Did it matter then, she asked herself, walking towards Bond Street, did it matter that she must inevitably cease completely? All this must go on without her; did she resent it; or did it not become consoling to believe that death ended absolutely?

It’s already June, we’ll be dead so soon. For this week’s podcast, as try and be the content creator instead of the aggregator once again. We rank the teams from 32-1, and break it all down.

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Battle Red Radio: Recapping The Offseason

Wed, 22 May 2019 03:42:45 -0000

The Texans’ offseason is over. I got one last clump to toss upon its bare and damp grave, and a headstone to roost over it. I gotta chat with bigfatdrunk one last time, to recap exactly what happened these last two months. This is the last time I promise.

Topics include: the resources the Texans had entering the offseason, sifting through the offensive line combinations, if the secondary can be classified as good, the biggest mistakes Houston made, if they did enough, and where they stand as teams start their organized activities.

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Battle Red Radio: Is He Good?

Sat, 18 May 2019 14:30:27 -0000

The 2019 NFL Offseason is over, unless you consider things like Shane Ray and Michael Floyd signing with the Baltimore Ravens as a continuation of it. I don’t. It’s all going to be depth signings from here on out. Who knows where Ndumakong Suh will sign (probably Los Angeles)? Who knows where Muhamed Wilkerson will sign? What about Danny Shelton? How about I don’t care!

Rather than wait for water to freeze and expand a few times to break the ice off the rock, and for everyone else to find a temporary home, the offseason is now about rambling conversations to fill in the gap until season preview season.

To start that off here we play a parlor game called ‘Is he good or not’? It’s a simple game. You pick a player, and try to decide if he’s any good. This leads to a discussion about players like Jared Goff and Vic Beasley. No Houston Texans are discussed because every player on the Houston Texans is good.

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Battle Red Radio: Honor Roll

Fri, 03 May 2019 04:41:01 -0000

There’s a lot of things that are really dumb that we just do. Going to work, buying new clothes, upgrading electronics, scrolling through the phone. Oh, the plagues of postmodern living that have captivated our malodorous distracted souls. There’s a lot of dumb NFL content that we are forced to consume too. Mock drafts, power rankings, and of course draft grades. There’s something soothing about it. Something to read and think about as time keeps going along with the NFL running in parallel.

We continue our valiant attempt to be the content creator and not the consumer. This time we grade each and every draft class in rapid fire fashion starting with the AFC, and then the NFC after the break.

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Battle Red Radio: April Is The Cruelest Month

Wed, 01 May 2019 03:28:15 -0000

April is the cruellest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull roots with spring rain.

The 2019 NFL Draft has left people who care about the Houston Texans missing long warm winters, and feeling sharp and splintered. Despite having a first and two second round picks, the Texans didn’t add immediate talent for the 2019 season after sitting on their cap space this offseason. Development. Potential. Eventually. Wasting Deshaun Watson’s rookie contract.

Matt and BFD discuss the Texans draft class, talking specifically about the first round leap frog, Max Scharping’s potential, Lonnie Johnson’s strength and length, a best player available tight end, if that Longhorn can replace Christian Covington, a fullback in 2019, and where the team currently stands.

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Battle Red Radio: They Almost Did It

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 05:34:00 -0000

The Texans were so close to adding the perfect pass blocking offensive tackle on their roster. Instead they took the big man Tytus Howard, the developmental pick, when they needed someone who can start right away. I’m mad, but I guess there’s round 2-7 at least or something. I don’t know.

In this episode we discuss the Texans decision to take Tytus Howard, why all the defensive linemen were selected, Kyler Murray #1 overall, and some of our favorite picks.

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SPECIAL: 2019 SB Nation NFL Mock Draft

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0000

SB Nation pulled all of its top NFL bloggers together to help create a mock draft and predict what might happen at the 2019 NFL Draft. Listen to hear where college football’s top stars could end up!

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Battle Red Radio: Crock Pot Season

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 04:57:13 -0000

The draft is here next week. And before the draft, over the course of many days there were many mock drafts, so many mock drafts, and I posted hundreds of mock drafts. Those days are done. Today is the day. I become am the content creator not the aggregator. We mocked a draft of our own, and damn does it feel good.

Matt and Taylor discuss the Russell Wilson contract, briefly talk about the Cowboys and Texans’ schedule, open up the newspaper, and mock a draft.

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Battle Red Radio: Greedy Fly

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 02:17:07 -0000

It’s been sealed in blood. The pick is in. Battle Red Blog decided to select Greedy Williams with the #23 overall pick in the first round in the SB Nation Mock Draft.

Matt and Luke break down why we made the pick we made, why we went cornerback, and why we like Greedy as much as we do.

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Battle Red Radio: 2019 NFL Draft Tackle Talkin'

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:53:22 -0000

We’re on the way there. I’ve watched the 2019 NFL Draft tackle prospects. So has Kenneth. And together we discuss Kaleb McGary differences, Andre Dillard pass protection, our favorite tackles, which tackle Houston should target, and when they should.

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Battle Red Radio: The K-T Boundary

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 14:28:06 -0000

I read something about dinosaurs and that’s all I’ve been thinking about. The little weasels living under their terrestrial rule, needing their demise to overtake the Earth, and lead us to where we are now. This is all I want to talk about. Instead, we will discuss the recent news, where the Texans are entering the 2019 NFL Draft, and the most interesting teams entering the 2019 NFL Draft.

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Battle Red Radio: Fave And Hate

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 02:31:36 -0000

I hear crickets chirping outside my window. Rubbing of their violins replaced the open curtained singing birds. No AC. It’s 77 degrees. Free agency is pretty much dead.

To pop off the kind of sort of end of free agency, and move on ahead to the 2019 NFL Draft, Matt and his good friend Taylor give their five favorite free agent moves, and the five ooziest open sores, and in this metaphor, the sores are their five worst free agent moves.

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Battle Red Radio: Reading Mary Oliver

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 04:17:16 -0000

The Spring is here. It’s time to dust off the Mary Oliver poetry, RIP :(, The Sound And The Fury, The Hotelier’s Goodness, The Sidekick’s Happiness Hours, Gaslight Anthem’s American Slang, and free agency is now kind of sort of over. Teams are waiting until the NFL Draft, while the rest of us sit in in the flowers, bronze in the sun, and split our hearts open. Damn I love this time of year.

ANYWAYS, BFD and I discuss the Texans’ free agency since last time we left off (the Bradley Roby and Briean Boddy-Calhoun signings), where the Texans can go from here, release our pent up A.J. McCarron signing rage, discuss Matt Kalil and the Texans tackle situation, and what we are thinking about as draft season gets rowdy.

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Battle Red Radio: Free Agency Matchmaking

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 05:09:59 -0000

Hundreds of players are out there in the lobby, waiting to get assigned to a team to play. If only broadband wizardry could group players to teams and put them in the best place to succeed.

Sadly, they don’t. Not yet. Even if worked like that, you would just end up with Major League Baseball instead. This is where we come in. For this episode we go over our favorite free agency fits.

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Battle Red Radio: The One Where We Keep Talking About Free Agency

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 01:21:25 -0000

There are so many moves. Too many moves. So much money and not enough talent to spend it on. It’s exhausting trying to keep up. I now know how Tom Hanks feels in Catch Me If You Can. Just hold still for a second will ya.

Matt and Taylor discuss free agency as a whole. Topics include: comparisons between the Antonio Brown and Odell Beckham Jr. trade, if Le’Veon Bell or Antonio Brown came away a winner by leaving Pittsburgh, all the other trades that happened, Cole Beasley having my baby, and the weird teams: Dallas, Buffalo, Detroit, and Tennessee.

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Battle Red Radio: Free Agency Gone Wild

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 04:19:00 -0000

Free agency, that time when flowers are spurting from the ground, money is squirting around the NFL, and everyone is ecstatic about their team’s big moves, or furious about their team’s lack of action.

Matt Weston and BFD break down the Texans’ free agency so far. Topics include: Angelo Blackson getting paid, the safety market, what losing Tyrann Mathieu and Kareem Jackson may mean, the addition of Tashaun Gipson and Bradley Roby, and the lust in our hearts that was never fulfilled.

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Battle Red Radio: ...Intriguing

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 04:09:10 -0000

We are walking down the steps and into the pool. A shin in, maybe an upper thigh perhaps, not soaked, but wet with the waters of the 2019 NFL Offseason. Players can be franchise tagged. The 2019 NFL Combine begins tomorrow. In celebration of the general managing, Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor discuss the four most interesting teams as we get all the way into the offseason: the Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers, and San Francisco 49ers.

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Battle Red Radio: MTV NFL Movie Awards

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 06:03:07 -0000

The 2018 Houston Texans season review has been resuscitated. I wanted to record this two weeks ago, things happened, but we are back, we are here, handing out NFL awards from the 2018 NFL Season. These are slightly different awards. There’s no MVP, or coach of the year, instead it’s XOXO Gossip Girl of the Year, Throw of the Year, Aesthetic of the Year, and things of that nature.

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Battle Red Radio: Houston Texans Tycoon

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 03:27:17 -0000

I’m sunburned and my sides are chafed. I’m strong, full, and ready to post. The 2019 NFL offseason has begun.

This week, Matt and BFD preview the Texans’ 2019 offseason. We discuss the newest Texans’ news, break down what cuts the Texans should make, what Houston should do with Jadeveon Clowney, Tyrann Mathieu, Kareem Jackson, and Alfred Blue, who they should look at as free agent targets, and any draft crushes we have.

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Battle Red Radio: The End Of The Season

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 04:08:18 -0000

This week, Matt, Diehard Chris, and BFD review the Texans 2018 season. We briefly rehash somethings, I promise I will keep The Sopranos talk to a minimum, and review the season with more awards as our vehicles. Buckle up and get ready to hear some very serious big football man knowing thought provoking Texans analysis.

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Battle Red Radio: No One Believed In Us

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 04:09:08 -0000

Ahhh! How fitting. The Super Bowl no one wanted to watch was a game everyone hated to watch. Everyone except for me. I loved the symmetry of that, and symmetry in general. And I also loved how a meaningless post-modern offensive heavy no one can tackle start to the season ended in the lowest scoring football game of all-time. You should try rooting for the Patriots someday. It’s pretty nice.

This week, Matt and BFD discuss the newest Houston Texans news (coaching changes), and review Super Bowl LIII. Topics include: Tim Kelly, Jared Goff’s inability to exist outside the offense, Los Angeles and New England's defensive game plans, LA's offensive line troubles, the few great defensive plays in a defensive game, that triple coverage throw to Gronk, and the Patriots’ power run game.

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Battle Red Radio: Super Bowl LIII Preview

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 06:10:50 -0000

Rams. Patriots. The worst of the four possible Super Bowl outcomes awaits us and our bellies rolling in queso, five layer dips, chili, hot pockets with toothpicks through them, and football shaped broccoli. There will be commercials and movie previews. An awful halftime show. We will be Americans. And we still watch and love and enjoy and savor.

Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor banter and sometimes preview the BIG GAME.

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Battle Red Radio: Super Blood Orgy Overtime Full Wolf Moon

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 03:59:29 -0000

This week, Matt and BFD discuss the newest Houston Texans news (Seantrel Henderson) and review the 2019 Conference Championship Games.

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Battle Red Radio: Conference Championship Round Preview

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 03:06:28 -0000

Rams v. Saints and Patriots v. Chiefs. Here’s your Championship Round Preview.

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Battle Red Radio: Scrape Out The Gunk

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 03:42:24 -0000

Matt and BFD review the newest Texans' news and the Divisional Round of the 2018 NFL Playoffs.

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Battle Red Radio: Divisional Round Preview

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 05:09:11 -0000

Matt and Taylor preview the Divisional Round: Colts-Chiefs, Cowboys-Rams, Chargers-Patriots, and Eagles-Saints.

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Battle Red Radio: We've Been Waiting For You

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 04:41:21 -0000

Matt and BFD review the Texans 21-7 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

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Battle Red Radio: Wildcard Round Preview

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 02:42:36 -0000

Matt Weston and his good friend Taylor preview Colts-Texans, Seahawks-Cowboys, Chargers-Ravens, and Eagles-Bears, the entire wildcard round.

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Battle Red Radio: Never Hungover Again

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 03:19:55 -0000

The fellas break talk about the three BIG things from the Texans win over Jacksonville and preview Houston v. Indianapolis.

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Battle Red Radio: Week Seventeen Preview

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 01:39:13 -0000

Week 17. Indianapolis v. Tennessee, Chicago v. Minnesota, Cincinnati v. Pittsburgh, and Cleveland v. Baltimore.

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Battle Red Radio: Nickadelphia

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 03:36:00 -0000

This week, Matt and BFD discuss the Texans 30-32 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Other topics include Nick Foles Super Bowl M.V.P., the Texans’ secondary, Jadeveon Cloweny devouring souls, Deshaun Watson wizardry, a potential AFC South championship, and our picks for Texans v. Jaguars.

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Battle Red Radio: Week Sixteen Preview

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 04:12:49 -0000

This week Matt and Taylor discuss Texans-Eagles, Buccaneers-Cowboys, 49ers-Bears, and Steelers-Saints.

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Battle Red Radio: I’m A Fat Crook From New Jersey

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 04:16:37 -0000

Matt and Luke discuss Houston's win over New York (J), and briefly preview Sunday's game against the Eagles.

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Battle Red Radio: Week Fifteen Preview

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 04:49:13 -0000

This week Matt and Taylor discuss Chiefs-Chargers, Cowboys-Colts, Patriots-Steelers, Raiders-Bengals.

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Battle Red Radio: Throw The Ball Against The Houston Texans

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 01:28:51 -0000

Matt and BFD discuss Houston's loss to Indy, and briefly preview Saturday's game against the Jets.

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Battle Red Radio: Week Fourteen Preview

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 06:49:36 -0000

This week Matt and Taylor discuss Colts-Texans, Eagles-Cowboys, Ravens-Chiefs, Seahawks-Vikings.

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Battle Red Radio: Cleveland Sucks

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 03:23:34 -0000

Matt Weston and BFD discuss the Texans' ninth straight win, and get sidetracked soothsaying January football.

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Battle Red Radio: Week Thirteen Preview

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 16:06:45 -0000

This week Matt and Taylor discuss Chargers-Steelers, 49ers-Seahawks, Broncos-Bengals, Vikings-Patriots.

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Battle Red Radio: I Want A Tribal Tattoo

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 04:48:06 -0000

Matt Weston and BFD discuss the Texans' eighth straight win, and briefly preview next week against the Cleveland Browns.

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Battle Red Radio: Week Twelve Preview

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 04:37:53 -0000

We preview Bears-Lions, Redskins-Cowboys, Falcons-Saints, and Titans-Texans.

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Battle Red Radio: Wait, What? The Texans Are 7-3?

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 04:12:32 -0000

Matt Weston and BFD discuss the Texans' seventh straight win, and briefly discuss the AFC Playoff Picture and Monday Night Football against the Tennessee Titans.

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Battle Red Radio: Week Eleven Preview

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:41:33 -0000

NFL Week Eleven Preview. Chiefs-Rams. Cowboys-Falcons. Vikings-Bears. Bengals-Ravens. Stay awhile and listen.

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Battle Red Radio: Talking To Friends We Met Online

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 07:26:49 -0000

Matt Weston and Luke Beggs catch up and talk about the Texans at the bye week.

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Battle Red Radio: Week Ten Preview

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 07:07:39 -0000

NFL Week Ten Preview. Jaguars-Colts. Cowboys-Eagles. Falcons-Browns. Lions-Bears. Stay awhile and listen.

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Battle Red Radio: The Politics Episode

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 00:09:10 -0000

Matt and BFD review Texans-Broncos and discuss the general malaise of it all.

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Battle Red Radio: Week Nine Preview

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 04:18:04 -0000

NFL Week Nine Preview. Texans-Broncos. Cowboys-Titans. Buccaneers-Panthers. Rams-Saints. Stay awhile and listen.

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Battle Red Radio: I Remember, Do You Remember?

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 03:41:17 -0000

Matt Weston and BFD review Houston’s win over Miami and look ahead to Week Nine against Denver.

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Battle Red Radio: I Was Born A Rambling Man

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 03:17:53 -0000

Matt and BFD review Texans-Jaguars and look ahead to Texans-Dolphins on THURSDAY NIGHT.

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Battle Red Radio: Week Seven Preview

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 03:21:10 -0000

NFL Week Seven Preview. Texans-Jaguars. Dallas-Washington. Atlanta-New York (G). New Orleans-Baltimore. LISTEN TO IT.

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Battle Red Radio: Are You Happy Now?

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 02:45:32 -0000

Matt and BFD review Texans-Bills and look ahead to Texans-Jaguars.

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Battle Red Radio: Week Six Preview

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 03:45:28 -0000

NFL Week Six Preview. Chargers-Browns. Raiders-Seahawks. Titans-Ravens. Chiefs-Patriots. LISTEN TO IT.

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Battle Red Radio: TEXAS-TEXAS-TEXAS

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 02:43:30 -0000

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Battle Red Radio LXXXIX: Week Five Preview

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 02:33:42 -0000

Matt Weston and his pal Taylor preview week five. They preview the Texas-Texas-Texas-Texas Bowl, Jacksonville fighting for football's soul against Kansas City, last year's NFC Championship game, and Monday Night Football between the Saints and Redskins.

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Battle Red Radio LXXXVIII: This Shouldn't Have Taken Three Weeks

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 02:13:27 -0000

“I’m a [kittening] idiot,” cried Phillip Seymour Hoffman once in a red sports car at a fictional New Year’s Eve Party. This is how I imagined Frank Reich following Sunday’s loss to the Texans. Sobbing, alone, in a fictitious motor vehicle painted a garish color. BFD and I talk about the Colts’ fourth down decisions, the scheme changes the Texans made in Week Four, finally getting a classic J.J. Watt-Jadeveon Clowney game, Bill O’Brien reverting back to his old ways, the emergence of Keke Coutee, all the points being scored, and whether Dak Prescott can throw for 200 yards against Houston this Sunday.

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Battle Red Radio LXXXVI: Big Brain O'Brien

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0000

Do you ever feel lonely? Baby, I've been lonely my whole life. LIVE at 7 p.m. tonight Matt Weston and bigfatdrunk talk about the Texans loss to the Giants, and preview this week's game against the Indianapolis Colts. Topics include the Texans' offensive scheme, Deshaun Watson being a wocket in the pocket, continued offensive line woes, Will Fuller lone bright spot, the lack of pass rush, vintage J.J. Watt, what can Romeo Crennel do?, and the return of Andrew Luck. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you’re at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week. Leave whatever questions you may have for us, no matter how technical or silly; we will get to them at some point during the show. Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do.

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Battle Red Radio LXXXV: We Waited A Year For This

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0000

Mike Vrabel led his men past Bill O'Brien and the Houston Texans. And now, the Texans are stuck trying to save their season this weekend. LIVE at 7 p.m. tonight Matt Weston and bigfatdrunk talk about the Texans loss to the Titans, and preview this week's game against New York (G). Topics include that fake punt, what's up with Houston's offense, the Texans' tackle decisions, Will Fuller's impact on the offense, what's up with the pass rush, Whitney Mercilus missing person, and Eli Manning's impending retirement. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you’re at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week. Leave whatever questions you may have for us, no matter how technical or silly; we will get to them at some point during the show. Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do.

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Battle Red Radio LXXXIV: Why Bother

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0000

Case closed that’s fine. Everybody’s going to your house inside. Never thought about that. Put away your boogie boards and sand castle makers. The summer is over. This Sunday the 2018 NFL Season finally pops off. The Texans are heading up to New England to take on the Patriots. LIVE at 7 p.m. tonight Matt Weston and bigfatdrunk talk about the game as well as speculate on the 2018 season. Topics include the most boring team in the league, our favorite position groups, M-V-P and those sorts of things, if the Texans can get to Tom Brady quick enough, how New England will look to attach Houston’s secondary, if Deshaun Watson is going to be week 7 2017 Watson already, how well Houston’s offensive line will hold up, and if the Texans actually have a chance. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you’re at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week. Leave whatever questions you may have for us, no matter how technical or silly; we will get to them at some point during the show. Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do.

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Battle Red Radio LXXXIII: Take The Power Back

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0000

This week is the final preseason game. Next week Week One begins. Next Friday I’ll be going to Canada lol. So to get everything out on the table, and get you, our loyal listener prepared for the Texans’ 2018 season, we delve deep to talk about what can happen, and what will probably happen to your beloved Houston Texans during the 2018 season. The show will go on LIVE at 7 p.m. CDT on 8/29/2018. Topics include Deshaun Watson’s touchdown rate, Houston’s offensive line, DeAndre Hopkins projections and predictions, Will Fuller’s fragile freshly fallen out of the nest body, front seven health, what to expect from J.J. Watt/Jadeveon Clowney/Whitney Mercilus, if the secondary can make up for injuries if they happen, expected leaps, expected tumbles, the schedule, how they match up with the rest of the AFC South, and finally, overall predictions. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you’re at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week. Leave whatever questions you may have for us, no matter how technical or silly; we will get to them at some point during the show. Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do.

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Battle Red Radio LXXXII: The AFC South Is Finally Good

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0000

Damn, it’s really been that long huh. It’s been about three and a half months since the last time we spoke, and when we spoke we spoke about the Texans’ draft class. We woke up and now here we are. The ceiling fan has spun enough times. And so to kick things off for the 2018 NFL season, Matt and BFD, or BFD and I, I don’t know who the narrator is, will be previewing the AFC South, minus the Houston Texans, they’ll get their own episode next week. The show will go on LIVE on Wednesday 8/21/2018 at 7 p.m. CST. Topics include will Jacksonville’s possible pass defense regression, the doubling down of the Jaguars’ offense, if the Titans’ will be great at anything, will Marcus Mariota make the jump, what to expect from Andrew Luck, if Chris Ballard made a mistake by not spending money this offeason, and if BFD thinks the AFC South is actually good. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you’re at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week. Leave whatever questions you may have for us, no matter how technical or silly; we will get to them at some point during the show. Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do.

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Battle Red Radio LXXXI: Under The Influence

Thu, 10 May 2018 00:00:00 -0000

I wanted the Texans to draft Martinas Rankins. I begged the Texans to draft Rankins. The Texans drafted Rankins. Sometimes when you put things out into the universe they end up happening. The Texans are officially under BRB’s influence. Today at 7 p.m. CDT, Matt Weston and BFD will discuss and review the Texans 2018 NFL Draft, as well as the 2018 NFL Draft in general. Topics include Houston’s decision to take a safety with their first pick, why I love Martinas Rankins, the end of Braxton Miller, edge defenders, the decision to not make trades, and rookie quarterback fits. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you’re at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week. Leave whatever questions you may have for us, no matter how technical or silly; we will get to them at some point during the show. Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do.

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Battle Red Radio LXXX: True Freedom Is A Lie

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 22:00:00 -0000

Matt Weston, Luke, and maybe BFD review the Texans initial plunge into free agency LIVE at 5 p.m CDT. Topics include Aaron Colvin's fit in this defense, what we want to see from Tyrann Mathieu, why not signing Nate Solder was a blessing, the ability of Houston's two newest guards, offensive line guesses, and which leftovers the Texans should gobble up. Here is the direct link. Here is our Stitchr link. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you're at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week. Leave whatever questions you may have for us, no matter how technical or silly; we will get to them at some point during the show. Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do.

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Battle Red Radio LXXIX: Lean Gaines

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 01:00:00 -0000

Matt Weston, Diehard Chris, and BFD preview the Texans 2018 offseason LIVE at 7 p.m CST tonight. Topics include the resources the Texans have available this offseason, potential free agent cuts, free agent strategies and targets, draft lust, potential contract extensions Houston can offer, and movie talk with Diehard Chris. Here is the direct link. Here is our Stitchr link. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you're at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week. Leave whatever questions you may have for us, no matter how technical or silly; we will get to them at some point during the show. If you have any movie talk ask away this week. Our resident film nerd, Diehard Chris, is on the show. Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do.

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Battle Red Radio LXXIIX: A Long Walk To Remember

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 01:00:00 -0000

The simpletons may have been done thinking about the Texans’ 2018 season months ago. But the real intellectuals are still unraveling the previous sixteen games. Matt Weston and BFD catch up on the recent Houston Texans news, and give their lasting impressions on the 2018 season LIVE at 7 p.m CST tonight. Topics include: Brian Cushing getting snipped, Duane Brown’s treatment, C.J. Fiedorowicz’s head, imaginary awards, if this season was a success, and the outlook of the team moving forward into the unknown. Here is the direct link. Here is our Stitchr link. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you're at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week. Leave whatever questions you may have for us, no matter how technical or silly; we will get to them at some point during the show. Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do.

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Battle Red Radio LXXVII: After The Party It's Me And You

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 01:00:00 -0000

Matt Weston and bigfatdrunk check in on the Houston Texans and review the Super Bowl and the 2017 NFL season LIVE at 7 p.m CST tonight. Topics Include: Doug Pederson’s fourth down decisions, Nick Foles still throwing deep, the lack of pass rush, the Patriots being outcoached, Philly’s offensive line, quarterbacks catching passes, the twist ending, and overall thoughts on the 2017 NFL season. Here is the direct link. Here is our Stitchr link. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you're at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week. Leave whatever questions you may have for us, no matter how technical or silly; we will get to them at some point during the show. Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do.

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Battle Red Radio LXXVI: Let The Dogs Out

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 01:00:00 -0000

This journey we all embarked on began in early September. Now, after following the curvature of the clock for so long, it comes to a close. Matt Weston and Jeremy Brener check in on the Houston Texans and preview the Super Bowl LIVE at 7 p.m CST tonight. Topics Include: The Texans' showing in the Senior Bowl, Mike Vrabel and the Tennessee Titans' hires, Doug Pederson v. Bill Belichick, the Eagles offensive line against a whatever front seven, Alshon Jeffery and company, can Nick Foles do it again, the greatest of all time, and predictions. Here is the direct link. Here is our Stitchr link. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you're at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week. Leave whatever questions you may have for us, no matter how technical or silly; we will get to them at some point during the show.

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Battle Red Radio LXXV: Let’s Do This All Over Again

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 01:00:00 -0000

The New England Patriots are back in the Superbowl. Congratulations. Great. Woo! Let’s do it all over again. Matt and BFD check in on the Houston Texans and review the Championship Round of the NFL Playoffs LIVE at 7 p.m CST tonight. Topics Include: Mike Vrabel’s departure, Romeo Crennel’s return to the defensive coordinator spot, the duel between the best pass defense and best passing offense in football, and the Vikings getting trampled. Here is the direct link. Here is our Stitchr link. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you're at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week. Leave whatever questions you may have for us, no matter how technical or silly; we will get to them at some point during the show. Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do.

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Battle Red Radio LXXIV: KEEEEEEEENUUUUUUUUUM

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 01:00:00 -0000

I'm exhausted, but in a good way. What a weekend it all was. Matt and BFD check in on the Houston Texans and review the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs LIVE at 7 p.m CST tonight. Topics include the Texans’ newest general manager, the Bill O'Brien extension, Philadelphia out mashing Atlanta, Tennessee's future, Jacksonville going wire to wire, the crazy craziness of Minnesota and New Orleans, and our early week predictions. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you're at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week. Leave whatever questions you may have for us, no matter how technical or silly; we will get to them at some point during the show. Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do.

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Battle Red Radio LXXIII: Cut The Brakes

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 01:00:00 -0000

Last year’s Wildcard Round? Pretty Bad. This year’s Wildcard Round? Spectacular. Matt and BFD check in on the Houston Texans and review the Wildcard Round of the NFL Playoffs LIVE at 7 p.m CST tonight. Topics include the Texans’ general manager search, the fall of the Chiefs, if the Rams were afraid of their own bright lights, Buffalo and Jacksonville playing smashmouth football, and the shootout in New Orleans. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you're at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week. Leave whatever questions you may have for us, no matter how technical or silly; we will get to them at some point during the show. Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do.

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Battle Red Radio LXXII: Shed Your Skin

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 01:00:00 -0000

I got a cheese grater and I feel like partying. It's time to scrub the Texans out of us and focus on what really matters, the NFL PLAYOFFS. Matt and bigfatdrunk review the loss to the Indianapolis Colts and preview the Wildcard Round of the NFL Playoffs LIVE at 7 p.m tonight. Topics include the end of the Rick Smith era, Bill O'Brien staying, the general manger search, somethings we liked from a putrid use of our time and life, how the Titans run offense poses a mean matchup for Kansas City, the dograce that his Buffalo v. Jacksonville, Todd Gurley for MVP, and the defensive battle in New Orleans. Here is the direct link. Here is our Stitchr link. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you're at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week. Leave whatever questions you may have for us, no matter how technical or silly, we will get to them at some point during the show. Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do.

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Battle Red Radio LXXI: Soon It Will All Be Over

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:00:00 -0000

The worst part of my Christmas was watching this game. It was a pretty good Christmas. Matt and bigfatdrunk review the loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and preview week 17 against the Indianapolis Colts LIVE at 7 p.m tonight. Topics include watching the Texans inability to pick up the Steelers defensive back blitzes, the left tackle position, why the Texans were able to run the ball well, DeAndre Hopkins volleyball catch, if we should call Kevin Johnson a bust, the Steelers' wide receiver corps, and if Jacoby Brissett is a starting quarterback. Here is the direct link. Here is our Stitchr link. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you're at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week. Leave whatever questions you may have for us, no matter how technical or silly, we will get to them at some point during the show. Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do.

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Battle Red Radio LXX: Whatever, Man

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0000

There's something about discipline. About setting on the same path, and doing the same thing, even when you don't want to, that molds and crafts the clay into the best possible model. Matt and bigfatdrunk review the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and preview week 16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers LIVE at 6 p.m tonight. Topics include watching T.J. Yates play football in 2017, the DeAndre Hopkins v. Jalen Ramsey matchup, the Jaguars' pass rush, Jadeveon Clowney's development, Mike Vrabel bad defensive coordinator, the Johnson-Jackson-Joseph law firm declaring bankruptcy, future AFC South Rankings, and if we will even be watching the game this Christmas. Here is the direct link. Here is our Stitchr link. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you're at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week. Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do.

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Battle Red Radio XLXXIX: Make Me Dumb

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 01:00:00 -0000

Tom Savage had a great fall. He grew twisted, rigid, and clenched. He still played. We still watched. Matt and bigfatdrunk review the loss to the San Francisco 49ers and preview week 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars LIVE at 7 p.m tonight. Topics include Tom Savage's trembling hits, it being 2017 and T.J. Yates being a starting quarterback, more Bill O'Brien rumors, the few things we liked, left tackle Jeff Allen, the Jaguars being a contender, and Blake Bortles adding meat to his bones. Here is the direct link. Here is our Stitchr link. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you're at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week. Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do.

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Battle Red Radio XLXXIIX: Make America TITAN UP

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 01:00:00 -0000

I don't think there is a healthy player left on the entire Houston Texans roster. Everyone was hurt. The season is over. The Titans are making the playoffs. Matt and bigfatdrunk review the loss to the Tennessee Titans and preview week 14 against the San Francisco 49ers LIVE at 7 p.m tonight. Topics include our favorite Tom Savage strip sack and the end of the era, Stephen Anderson and the tight end position, where DeAndre Hopkins rank in the top receivers in the NFL, how Jeff Allen faired at left tackle and his three straight false starts, the Titans' constipated offense, Titans Pineapple man, and how dreamy Jimmy Garoppolo is. Here is the direct link. Here is our Stitchr link. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you're at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week. Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do.

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Battle Red Radio XLXXVII: Lop Off The Head

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 01:00:00 -0000

Tom Savage had three turnovers and the Texans lost to the game managing Joe Flacco, mean defense, and incredible special teams Baltimore Ravens. The sweet embrace of the known becoming concrete reality is now here. Matt and bigfatdrunk review the Monday Football loss to the Baltimore Ravens preview week 13 against the Tennessee Titans LIVE at 7 p.m tonight. Topics include Tom Savage's future as the starting quarterback for the 2017 season, which one of his three turnovers were the worst, Terrell Suggs's beautiful strip sack, how the Ravens covered Houston's receivers, who the best quarterback was in this game, how the Ravens scored their points, feelings on the Ravens' special teams, and usual BESF hatred and TITAN UP love. Here is the direct link. Here is our Stitchr link. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you're at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week. Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do.

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