/u/Meatbag96 - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-meatbag96/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Sat, 05 Jul 2025 18:23:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 /u/Meatbag96 - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-meatbag96/ 32 32 103504436 Hector Neris is back on the Astros, signing a major league deal. https://houstonnewmedia.org/hector-neris-is-back-on-the-astros-signing-a-major-league-deal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hector-neris-is-back-on-the-astros-signing-a-major-league-deal Sat, 05 Jul 2025 18:23:41 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b67dff102d01ad5fff75571c750fa7d9 submitted by /u/Meatbag96 [link] [comments]

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Can we keep Kate Upton? https://houstonnewmedia.org/can-we-keep-kate-upton/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-we-keep-kate-upton Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:47:38 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a55de8ffe20dc10c78833027d06d70e8 Asking for a friend submitted by /u/Meatbag96 [link] [comments]

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Yordan gets 3rd in MVP voting, Altuve is 5th. https://houstonnewmedia.org/yordan-gets-3rd-in-mvp-voting-altuve-is-5th/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yordan-gets-3rd-in-mvp-voting-altuve-is-5th Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:53:52 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3eabb18dec030faeacd16ff1070e1f71 Well earned! Altuve is a bit of a surprise for me. If either player has a clause for top 5 MVP voting in their contracts they get a nice bonus. submitted by /u/Meatbag96 [link] [comments]

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CB Trent McDuffie at 13 https://houstonnewmedia.org/cb-trent-mcduffie-at-13/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cb-trent-mcduffie-at-13 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:24:48 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d20b9762192080222e6da361d9ab3a47

Just saying that Lovie loves his defense and would love a corner like McDuffie. Don't be surprised if we pick him.

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Some late round draft targets https://houstonnewmedia.org/some-late-round-draft-targets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=some-late-round-draft-targets Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:48:12 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=94fee31f1b3ae9281e7417438d964948

First and second round mocks are fun but the later rounds are where teams are made, here are a few players I want the Texans to take a look at.

Marcus Jones CB Houston:

Jones is not only the best kick/punt returner in the draft but also a playmaking all-around cornerback. He picked off five passes and broke up 12 others this season.

Kyren Williams RB Notre Dame:

Williams finished 2021 like a house on fire. He racked up 14 touchdowns over his final eight games and finished with 58 broken tackles on 204 carries. He's one of the best pass-protectors in the draft class, too, despite checking in just around 200 pounds. Great fit for teams that involve their running back a lot in the passing game.

Sean Rhyan T UCLA:

Rhyan is a physical run-blocker who currently plays tackle for UCLA but likely profiles best to guard in the NFL. He took a massive step forward in 2021, with his overall grade going from 73.9 to 83.7.

Calvin Austin III WR Memphis:

All the other blurbs are from PFF but this is my own writing. He is projected to go 7th round/UDFA by PFF but other sties rate him as high as a day two pick. At only 5'9 and 162 pounds he still put up a 1200 yard season last year. He caught my eye because Austin III looks a lot like a project Wes Welker/Julian Edelman slot WR. Since this organization is so obsessed with the Patriots don't be surprised if we pick up this guy.

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According to my PFF mock drafts we should be able to trade back for multiple first round picks https://houstonnewmedia.org/according-to-my-pff-mock-drafts-we-should-be-able-to-trade-back-for-multiple-first-round-picks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=according-to-my-pff-mock-drafts-we-should-be-able-to-trade-back-for-multiple-first-round-picks Tue, 08 Feb 2022 21:59:23 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6900e2abbb4ac4cc1551eff5a5c129e6

I'm trying to find out how many I can get lol, I got 4 once.

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IOL Free Agent Target: G James Daniels https://houstonnewmedia.org/iol-free-agent-target-g-james-daniels/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iol-free-agent-target-g-james-daniels Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:47:43 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b2c60cca5b81ef61e27978b28d320bba Blurb from PFF Daniels is quietly in the midst of his best NFL season, with the Bears finally putting him at one position — right guard — and leaving him there to improve over the year. Daniels was one of the youngest draft picks in 2018 and will stil...

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If the Texans MUST take a Belichick disciple it better be Jerod Mayo https://houstonnewmedia.org/if-the-texans-must-take-a-belichick-disciple-it-better-be-jerod-mayo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=if-the-texans-must-take-a-belichick-disciple-it-better-be-jerod-mayo Thu, 13 Jan 2022 21:12:45 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1b318805582bd1bbe4a15a86e5383f81

I'm just saying coaches who were players under Belichick have more success than just the Belichick coaches.

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Trade back/Second round draft target: TE Trey McBride https://houstonnewmedia.org/trade-back-second-round-draft-target-te-trey-mcbride/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trade-back-second-round-draft-target-te-trey-mcbride Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:32:37 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=359318129de8173baa3b3ec5bff57426 submitted by /u/Meatbag96 [link] [comments]

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First Round Draft Target: C Tyler Linderbaum https://houstonnewmedia.org/first-round-draft-target-c-tyler-linderbaum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-round-draft-target-c-tyler-linderbaum Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:14:05 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=cf3e04b0368932d6ca9b6e1a1c59f488 submitted by /u/Meatbag96 [link] [comments]

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Early second round/late first round target: OG Bernhard Raimann https://houstonnewmedia.org/early-second-round-late-first-round-target-og-bernhard-raimann/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=early-second-round-late-first-round-target-og-bernhard-raimann Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:14:15 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8e3a58939dc6f68c369703db8fd43df6

From nfldraftbuzz.com

Bernhard Raimann came to the US from Austria as a foreign exchange student after playing for the Vienna Vikings American football club. He wasn't heavily recruited and joined Central Michigan as a wide receiver where he was minimally used. In 2020 he switched to tackle after he had bulked up to 290 lbs and started all the games of that season and as a result, was named All-MAC fourth team by Phil Steele and received an honorable mention on the All-MAC team from Pro Football Focus.

During the 2021 season, Raimann was one of the highest-rated offensive linemen in college football as he started all 12 games for the Chippewas which led to receiving the MAC Offensive Lineman of the Year award.

SCOUTING REPORT: STRENGTHS

Tall, reliable blocker with long arms, good agility, and a solid initial punch. Knocks rushers off their route.

Has good power and is good against the bull rush

Good pass blocker who sees stunts and reacts quickly to moves

Versitile - able to play guard and tackle

During 2021 we have rated Raimann as one of the highest-rated blockers in football - he has dominated

Powerful run blocker - Raimann, has helped running back Lew Nichols III rush for more than 1,500 yards and 14 touchdowns this season.

Bruse Feldman has put Raimann as No. 26 on his yearly freaks list, citing his massive frame, strength (450-pound bench press), and athleticism, including a 4.6-second time in the 20-yard shuttle, 1.56-second 10-yard sprint, 9 foot, 7.5-inch broad jump, and 33-inch vertical leap.

Has the agility, technique, and size to contribute early in his professional career. Quick, active hands to latch on to defenders.

Eases out of his stance and has a finisher's mentality. Bends his knees, has above-average mobility, and keeps his base square to adjust to counters.

A smooth mover and covers a lot of ground, working hard to mirror rushers; agile and keeps his feet moving.

Has good footwork and technique. Balanced and agile pass protection set with excellent hand placement.

Super smart had a 3.8 GPA

SCOUTING REPORT: WEAKNESSES

Has been beaten by speed rushes off the edge - must improve his lateral agility

Flashes the ability to move his man with his hands, but is not yet consistent in this area.

Loses leverage battles and plays with high pad level. Can be late off the snap.

Lacks hand strength and doesn't have a good stiff arm.

Only played tackle for two years as was a WR/TE previously

Attacks when necessary, though he won't consistently dominate and can lose balance overextending.

Arms are not long enough to play tackle in the NFL

Will punch at smaller defenders instead of latching on and is more of a mauler than mover in the running game. Can improve maintaining outside leverage when doubling the nose. Ducks his head and gets too upright, causing him to fall off second-level blocks.

SCOUTING REPORT: SUMMARY

It's really amazing how Raimann has developed so quickly. Converting from WR to tackle is something you don't see, but he has seemingly made it look easy.

He's super athletic with the frame to put even more mass on, has shown excellent technique in both run and pass blocking, and is a great student with an impressive work ethic.

While there are issues with his game - notably he's currently undersized for a tackle and maybe more suited to guard in the pros but these should be overlooked as he is one of the most promising prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft.

We currently consider Raimann a high second-round prospect - who may squeeze into day one with an impressive performance at the combine.

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Pep Hamilton for OC https://houstonnewmedia.org/pep-hamilton-for-oc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pep-hamilton-for-oc Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:55:15 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=25e9d757b7223ecd5e307c3d713d3b79 Fire Tim Kelly submitted by /u/Meatbag96 [link] [comments]

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If the Texans win another game this season the draft plan should be to trade down. https://houstonnewmedia.org/if-the-texans-win-another-game-this-season-the-draft-plan-should-be-to-trade-down/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=if-the-texans-win-another-game-this-season-the-draft-plan-should-be-to-trade-down Wed, 29 Dec 2021 19:48:42 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=68034872dc14b0204280550b58809a77 submitted by /u/Meatbag96 [link] [comments]

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When you see another Easterby disciple get a job with the Texans https://houstonnewmedia.org/when-you-see-another-easterby-disciple-get-a-job-with-the-texans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-you-see-another-easterby-disciple-get-a-job-with-the-texans Thu, 11 Feb 2021 23:34:11 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=36cd6c90b6a8842209dac78475c1c0e5 submitted by /u/Meatbag96 [link] [comments]

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Who is on the list of billionaires that can A: Buy the Texans and B: Not move the team https://houstonnewmedia.org/who-is-on-the-list-of-billionaires-that-can-a-buy-the-texans-and-b-not-move-the-team/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-is-on-the-list-of-billionaires-that-can-a-buy-the-texans-and-b-not-move-the-team Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:32:41 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a698104d37486d0d99367efffd0f82f7 And maybe we will get a name change while we are at it. submitted by /u/Meatbag96 [link] [comments]

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TFW Cal McNair sides with someone slimier than Joel Olsteen over Andre Johnson https://houstonnewmedia.org/tfw-cal-mcnair-sides-with-someone-slimier-than-joel-olsteen-over-andre-johnson/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tfw-cal-mcnair-sides-with-someone-slimier-than-joel-olsteen-over-andre-johnson Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:48:18 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=89416298667eef673b96555679e55609 submitted by /u/Meatbag96 [link] [comments]

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Thoughts on bringing in Corey Kluber? https://houstonnewmedia.org/thoughts-on-bringing-in-corey-kluber/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thoughts-on-bringing-in-corey-kluber Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:33:19 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=71c503500600740d8c9da552d766f80d

Our pitching is young and a veteran like Kluber would help provide some stability and experience in the rotation even if he isn't a true number 1 starter anymore.

Signing him to a one year prove-it deal could be a nice move if the price is right.

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The state of the Texans fandom right now https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-state-of-the-texans-fandom-right-now/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-state-of-the-texans-fandom-right-now Wed, 06 Jan 2021 02:58:27 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=79fbea6d9ee1deb6618baa28428307a2 submitted by /u/Meatbag96 [link] [comments]

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Interior O-line help this offseason? https://houstonnewmedia.org/interior-o-line-help-this-offseason/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interior-o-line-help-this-offseason Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:15:07 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b03bef5f1d36f63c20456b28724ff9dd Protecting Watson is the number 1 priority, with Tunsil at LT and Howard at RT the obvious weakness on the Oline is the interior. Will the Texans look for help at Guard this offseason? Is Nick Martin playing well enough at Center to justify his contrac...

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What Happened to BattleRedBlog? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-happened-to-battleredblog/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-happened-to-battleredblog Mon, 14 Sep 2020 02:51:20 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3d7c0c38ae25e265a8289c25bd2f1846 I just checked the site and there is wayyyy less activity than there usually is. submitted by /u/Meatbag96 [link] [comments]

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