Second Guessan with Stressan: A Houston Texans Podcast

We recapped the last two Houston Texans training camp practices in pads, breaking down standouts, risers, lineup changes, and key takeaways from both pre- and post-practice sessions. We also covered press conferences and interviews from DeMeco Ryans, Brevin Jordan, Sheldon Rankins, Christian Kirk, Calen Bullock, Nick Chubb, Nick Caserio on The Pat McAfee Show, and Nico Collins on The Rich Eisen Show. Plus, we hosted a live Q&A throughout the show, answering fan questions in real-time.Follow all our content here:Website: www.houstonstressans.comYouTube: @HoustonStressansX (Twitter): @TexansCommenterTikTok: @TexansCommenterInstagram: @HoustonStressansFacebook: @HoustonStressans

Join me as I break down all the action from Day 1 of Houston Texans Training Camp! I’ll dive into on-field takeaways, standout performances, and position battles while analyzing interviews from Nick Caserio, DeMeco Ryans, CJ Stroud, Nico Collins, and Will Anderson Jr. Throughout the stream, I’ll be doing live Q&A, so bring your questions and takes!Follow & Support:X/Twitter: @TexansCommenterTikTok: @TexansCommenterInstagram: @HoustonStressansFacebook: @HoustonStressansWebsite: www.houstonstressans.comIf you enjoy the stream, please leave a review and drop a like/comment—it helps more Texans fans find us. WE BLESSAN 🙏

The Houston Texans fell in a close and disappointing loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We’re breaking it all down with film breakdown, press conference clips, and full analysis. From missed opportunities to standout performances, we’ll dive into what went wrong, what went right, and what it means moving forward.We’ll cover:Offensive struggles and adjustmentsDefensive standouts and critical momentsKey takeaways from a game the Texans let slip away🔗 More exclusive Texans content: www.houstonstressans.com📲 Follow on socials: X, TikTok, YouTube — @TexansCommenter | Facebook, Instagram — @HoustonStressans💰 Use code HOU on Kalshi for a free $20Blessan or Stressan⁉️ WE BLESSAN 🙏

The Houston Texans kick off the 2025 season on the road against the Los Angeles Rams. In this Week 1 preview, we’ll break down everything you need to know:CJ Stroud’s homecoming game in CaliforniaHis admiration for Matthew Stafford, who he’s called his favorite QBThe revamped Texans offensive line with new leadership under Nick Caley & Cole Popovich, built to handle Chris Shula’s defensive scheme after last year’s struggles with stunts and simulated pressuresKey connections between the two teams, including Nick Caley and Jerry Schuplinski’s Rams coaching tree ties, and DeMeco Ryans’ familiarity with the Rams from his 49ers daysThe joint practices the Texans and Rams shared last year that bring added familiarityKeys to the game: secondary eye discipline vs Stafford’s no-look throws, pre-snap communication in a loud road environment, and red-zone efficiency🔗 Follow for more Texans content:X / TikTok / YouTube: @TexansCommenterInstagram / Facebook: @HoustonStressansWebsite: www.houstonstressans.com💰 Bet on Football in Texas with @KalshiSports — Use code HOU for $20 free: Sign up here“Blessan or Stressan⁉️” | WE BLESSAN 🙏

NFL analyst and Yahoo Sports writer Nate Tice joined the show to break down the Houston Texans. He explained why he’s so high on CJ Stroud, including referencing the video where he interviewed Stroud on a play breakdown at media row after his rookie season. Nate also shared his thoughts on rookies Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins, gave a big prediction for Nico Collins, and talked about his own football life at Wisconsin. We also got into his unique perspective growing up as the son of an NFL player and coach. A wide-ranging conversation full of Texans insight and football storytelling.🔗 Follow Nate on X: @nate_tice🔗 Follow me:X / TikTok / YouTube: @TexansCommenterInstagram / Facebook: @HoustonStressansWebsite: www.houstonstressans.com

We had the pleasure of hosting former Houston Texans wide receiver and Director of Player Engagement, J.J. Moses. At 5’6”, he was once the shortest player in the NFL, but his journey is packed with inspiring stories— from his playing days in the league and NFL Europe, to his time in the Texans’ front office leading player development, and now helping NFL players transition into life after football.J.J. also shared insight into his book Focused: The Prepared to Win Mindset (with a foreword by Joel Osteen), available now on Amazon.📲 Follow J.J. on Instagram: @jjmoses32🌐 Visit his website: jjmoses.comFor more Texans content, articles, and exclusive merch:👉 www.houstonstressans.comFollow me on socials:X / TikTok / YouTube: @TexansCommenterFacebook / Instagram: @HoustonStressans

In this episode, I was joined by @TexansProbe’s @DrewScouts and @TexansJacob for my Texans Content Creator Spotlight series. We got to know more about Drew’s role as a scout for the Shrine Bowl, Jacob’s work as one of the top Texans content creators with a heavy focus on stats and film, and their shared passion for football and the Houston Texans.We discussed their podcast, dove into different types of football stats — breaking down which ones are more valuable, which ones can be misleading, and how to view them in proper context. We also reviewed our thoughts on Texans training camp so far and shared observations from the Texans-Panthers joint practice, including key standouts and takeaways heading into Saturday’s preseason game.📲 Follow:Garret Williams – @TexansCommenter (X, TikTok, YouTube) | @HoustonStressans (Facebook, Instagram)Texans Probe – @TexansProbeJacob – @TexansJacobDrew – @DrewScouts🌐 Website: www.houstonstressans.com📩 Sign up for the free newsletter to get all Texans news, articles, and content straight to your inbox.

We were joined by ESPN’s DJ Bien-Aime to break down his observations from Texans training camp. DJ shared why he’s now higher on the offensive line than before, believing they can be a middle-of-the-pack unit, and explained how and why he thinks the defense can be the best in the league. We talked about his observations of the Nick Caley offense so far, including personnel usage, overall operations, and C.J. Stroud having more control at the line of scrimmage. We also discussed injury updates on Joe Mixon, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Christian Harris, and Dameon Pierce’s return. DJ described what he saw when Brevin Jordan got hurt, his take on the fallout from reactions to C.J. Stroud on Twitter, and clarified what his tweet meant after some fans may have misinterpreted it.📩 Sign up for our free newsletter at www.houstonstressans.com/newsletter to stay up to date and get all our news articles and Texans content delivered straight to your inbox.📱 Follow Houston Stressans: X/Twitter: @TexansCommenter | Instagram/Facebook/YouTube: @HoustonStressans | Website: www.houstonstressans.com | Podcast: Second Guessan with Stressan on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📱 Follow DJ Bien-Aime: X/Twitter: @Djbienaime | ESPN Texans Reporter

We recapped the Texans’ preseason opener vs. the Vikings, where not many starters played but a good chunk of the starting offensive line did — and they proved they can run block at a high level. We broke down standout performances from Dare Ogunbowale, Davis Mills, Braxton Berrios, EJ Speed, and more. Plus, we shared takeaways from DeMeco Ryans’ postgame interview, discussed offensive philosophy moving forward, and answered live Q&A throughout the show.For more Houston Texans coverage:🌐 www.houstonstressans.com🐦 X/Twitter, TikTok & YouTube: @TexansCommenter📸 Instagram & Facebook: @HoustonStressans

🎙️ Special Guest: Astros legend Bill Brown joins us LIVE! | 📘 His new book "Wartime Athletes – Stories of Sports Stars Who Joined the U.S. Team" is available now 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F84HPPWY | Texans Talk: CJ Gardner-Johnson on The Pivot, Will Anderson Jr. w/ Ross Tucker, Texans Radio takeaways + camp preview! | 💬 Drop your questions for LIVE Q&A! | 🌐 www.houstonstressans.com | 📧 Subscribe to the FREE newsletter on the site! | 🎥 YouTube: @HoustonStressans | X & TikTok: @TexansCommenter | IG & FB: @HoustonStressans | 🙏 Blessan or Stressan⁉️ WE BLESSAN

Tonight we’re joined by Figgy Fig, the producer of In The Loop on Sports Radio 610, for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the usual sports talk.We dive into Figgy’s journey from Ohio to Houston, his early days as a rapper, and how he worked his way up to become a key voice behind one of Houston’s most popular sports radio shows. He shares real insight into the inner workings of a daily sports radio program, how content gets made, and what it's like being part of In The Loop with Landry Locker and John Lopez.We also chop it up on all things Texans, including:Figgy’s thoughts on the offensive lineExpectations for C.J. Stroud in Year 2The Astros' rollercoaster seasonWhere the Rockets are headed with Ime Udoka🎧 Follow Figgy Fig:X & IG: @thefiggyfig👇 Follow & support Houston Stressans 👇🌐 Website: www.houstonstressans.com📱 X & TikTok: @TexansCommenter📸 IG & Facebook: @HoustonStressans📺 YouTube: Houston Stressans on YouTube“Blessan or Stressan⁉️”WE BLESSAN 🙏

In this episode, we sat down with Houston native and sports media personality Chancellor Johnson to get to know his story, from growing up in H-Town to covering the Packers, Bucks, and now the Texans. We talked Houston sports — Texans outlook, Rockets offseason, and UH Men’s Basketball — before jumping into a live Q&A where I caught him up on everything Texans-related.I also recapped CJ Stroud's sound bites from the Fanatics Fan Fest, plus broke down interviews with Braxton Berrios and Jarrett Patterson from Texans Radio with John Harris and Marc Vandermeer, and more.Follow Chancellor:📸 IG: @kprc2chancellor𝕏 X: @ChancellorTV📺 YouTube: @Chancellor13J🎥 TikTok: @ChancellorTVFollow Me:📸 IG & Facebook: @HoustonStressans𝕏 X & TikTok: @TexansCommenter🌐 Website: www.houstonstressans.com🎙 Podcast: Second Guessan with Stressan — on Apple & Spotify

On this episode of Second Guessan with Stressan, I sat down with former NFL defensive tackle and current Sports Radio 610 host Seth Payne for an in-depth conversation about football, the Texans, and his journey to both.We learned about Seth’s background — from his early days playing high school football, to his time at Cornell University, and eventually to the NFL, including what it was like being part of a brand-new franchise with the Houston Texans.We also dove deep into DeMeco Ryans as a head coach, the culture he’s building in Houston, and what makes this team different. Plus, we broke down the Texans defensive line, the team’s identity, and outlook for the 2025 season.Follow Seth:📱 X & IG – @sethcpayne📺 YouTube – Seth Payne ShowFollow me:📱 X, YouTube, TikTok – @TexansCommenter📸 Instagram & Facebook – @HoustonStressans🌐 Website – www.houstonstressans.com🛍️ Store, newsletter, & exclusive content all available on the site.🎧 Second Guessan with Stressan is available on Apple & Spotify!

In this episode, I hosted a live Q&A and broke down the Texans’ signing of cornerback Damon Arnette Jr. I also analyzed Jaylin Noel’s recent interview with the St. Brown brothers, shared takeaways from Nico Collins’ appearance on the Green Light Podcast with Chris Long, and recapped Nick Caserio’s radio interview last week with Seth Payne and Sean Pendergast on SportsRadio 610.Follow me for more Texans coverage:X / TikTok / YouTube: @TexansCommenterInstagram / Facebook: @HoustonStressansWebsite: www.HoustonStressans.comWE BLESSAN 🙏

NFL OL Scout Brandon Thorn joins the show to break down the Houston Texans offensive line and defensive line heading into the 2025 NFL season. We reviewed the Texans' 2024 offensive line struggles, including issues with scheme, coaching, and personnel. Brandon explains how new offensive coordinator Nick Caley may help fix the Texans OL, what the projected starting offensive line looks like in 2025, and how the Texans built one of the most dangerous defensive lines in the NFL led by Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter.Topics covered:2024 Texans offensive line struggles: coaching, scheme, personnelTexans 2025 offensive line projection and position battlesNick Caley’s impact on Texans offenseHouston Texans defensive line preview for 2025How Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, and Denico Autry fit togetherBrandon Thorn's evaluation process as an NFL offensive line scoutGuest Info:Brandon ThornX: @BrandonThornNFLInstagram: @brandonthornnflWebsite: EstablishTheRun.comHost Info (Garret Williams | Houston Stressans):X, YouTube, TikTok: @TexansCommenterInstagram & Facebook: @HoustonStressansWebsite: HoustonStressans.comSubscribe to the newsletter, visit the merch store, and leave a review on Apple & Spotify!

In this episode, I broke down everything coming out of Texans Mini Camp. We discussed CJ Stroud’s health update (he’s fine like we expected), the Nick Chubb signing becoming official, standouts from the first few days of camp, and went through the key interviews from the last 48 hours. It was a lengthy one, and fair warning — I did curse a little excessively this time, so apologies in advance!As always, make sure to follow and support:📲 X / TikTok / YouTube: @TexansCommenter📲 Instagram / Facebook: @HoustonStressans🌐 Website (articles, merch, newsletter & more): www.houstonstressans.com🛒 Grab Texans merch and exclusive drops on the website store.📰 Subscribe to the newsletter for exclusive Texans content, updates & inside coverage.🎙 And don’t forget to leave a 5-star review on Apple & Spotify — it helps more than you know!

We’re joined by Dr. Deepak Chona of SportsMedAnalytics.com — a Stanford and Harvard-trained orthopedic sports surgeon and data-driven injury analyst featured on ESPN, NBC, and The Athletic. As an expert contributor to FantasyPros, Dr. Chona brings a unique, analytical lens to NFL injury updates.We’ll dive into the latest Texans health concerns:🔹 CJ Stroud’s shoulder🔹 Joe Mixon’s ankle🔹 Tank Dell’s recovery🔹 Christian Harris’ status🔹 Nick Chubb’s outlook post-injury…and more.📍 Hosted by Garret Williams (@TexansCommenter) of Houston Stressans📺 Watch more at HoustonStressans.com📩 Join our newsletter + get exclusive access, merch discounts & bonus content🎧 Replay available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify#HTownMade #WeAreTexans

In this episode, I’m joined by Coach Dan Casey — a former Offensive Coordinator, current author, consultant, and one of the most influential voices in offensive football on social media. Known for his creative breakdowns and ability to teach the game in a relatable way, Dan has built a massive platform helping coaches, players, and fans better understand the art of offensive football.We talk about his journey, how he built his platform, and his approach to teaching and consulting. We also dive into the Texans' offense under Bobby Slowik in 2024, why it struggled, and what Dan expects from Nick Caley’s system in 2025. We touch on CJ Stroud’s shoulder situation, why it appears to be more of a pitch count/load management approach, and not something fans should panic about.In the second half, I host a live Q&A, where I walk through my latest article breaking down the CJ Stroud injury talk, why I have a low level of concern, and how this is likely just a minor, preventive step as the team ramps up. I also recap the last two days of Texans OTAs, with key takeaways from DeMeco Ryans, Kamari Lassiter, Jalen Pitre, and Christian Kirk’s pressers.🔗 Follow Coach Dan Casey:Website: www.coachdancasey.comBooks: Trends in Offensive Football + MoreX: @CoachDanCaseyIG: @coachdancaseyYouTube: Coach Dan Casey📲 Follow Me & Stay Connected:X & TikTok: @TexansCommenterIG & Facebook: @HoustonStressansYouTube: @TexansCommenterWebsite: www.houstonstressans.comWE BLESSAN 🙏

CJ Stroud didn't throw during Day 3 of Texans OTA’s, but I’m not concerned — and I’ll explain why. We’ll go over all the key takeaways from practice, including more offensive line shuffling, plus breakdowns from Nick Caley and Matt Burke’s press conferences. I’ll also touch on Yordan Alvarez’s injury and what it means for the Astros moving forward.Check out my site: www.HoustonStressans.com for articles, merch, and exclusive content.Follow me on socials:X, TikTok, YouTube – @TexansCommenterInstagram & Facebook – @HoustonStressansListen, follow, rate & review the podcast “Second Guessan with Stressan” on Apple and Spotify. Your support means the world!

Day 1 of Texans OTAs is in the books, and I’m breaking it all down. I dive into the wide receiver group and early signs of who’s emerging, plus my take on the offensive line combinations they trotted out — and what that might tell us about the team’s philosophy up front.We also watch some clips together and break things down live — from player drills to body language and how certain guys are moving.I give deeper analysis on the interviews from DeMeco Ryans, Nico Collins, Will Anderson Jr., and Azeez Al-Shaair — including leadership takeaways, culture-setting comments, and standout quotes.And no, I’m not concerned about C.J. Stroud or others not practicing. I explain why these OTA absences aren’t a big deal and what really matters this time of year.It’s all right here on Second Guessan with Stressan.🔗 Visit www.HoustonStressans.com for more Texans content, merch, and newsletter sign-up📲 Follow: @TexansCommenter on X, TikTok & YouTube | @HoustonStressans on Instagram & Facebook💬 Drop a comment, leave a review on Apple & Spotify, and help us grow!WE BLESSAN 🙏