/u/texanscommenter - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-texanscommenter/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Sun, 09 Nov 2025 02:51:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 /u/texanscommenter - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-texanscommenter/ 32 32 103504436 Texans vs Jaguars: Week 10 Game Preview https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-vs-jaguars-week-10-game-preview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-vs-jaguars-week-10-game-preview Sun, 09 Nov 2025 02:51:18 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=392fef46c7eb46a010470b7bd4c56c2d Hey y’all, miss you guys! I haven’t written an article in a bit, but was able to put together a full breakdown of the Texans-Jaguars matchup this week. I know a lot of people are frustrated or down on the season after the Denver game, and I get i...

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]]> 1059639 Texans-Seahawks Preview: Momentum, Matchups, and a Chance to Prove Houston’s Growth https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-seahawks-preview-momentum-matchups-and-a-chance-to-prove-houstons-growth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-seahawks-preview-momentum-matchups-and-a-chance-to-prove-houstons-growth Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:08:39 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=042b06b6ad5371bc6e5107df9d0ee121 It’s finally Texans gameday again — feels like it’s been forever. I put together a long, detailed Texans–Seahawks preview that dives into everything: • How Houston’s run game (5th in EPA per rush) matches up with Seattle’s top-two rush defense. • Schem...

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]]> 1048346 How Nick Caley Has Adapted: The Texans’ Offense Finds Its Groove After a Rough Start https://houstonnewmedia.org/how-nick-caley-has-adapted-the-texans-offense-finds-its-groove-after-a-rough-start/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-nick-caley-has-adapted-the-texans-offense-finds-its-groove-after-a-rough-start Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:42:32 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=07dad9dd9a4162627e4a1ec007bb1551 Been really encouraged by the strides Nick Caley has made as OC over the past few games. It’s not just about playing weaker defenses, we started seeing some of these adjustments late in the Jacksonville game, and now they’re showing up more consi...

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]]> 1046607 Texans vs. Ravens Preview: A Rare Opportunity in Baltimore https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-vs-ravens-preview-a-rare-opportunity-in-baltimore/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-vs-ravens-preview-a-rare-opportunity-in-baltimore Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:16:40 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e05b2c6362a4849d1ca9cf6fa3806fd9 The Texans head to Baltimore this weekend trying to do something they’ve never done — win there. Houston is 0-8 all-time in Baltimore, including two playoff losses. But this week feels different. The Ravens are banged up everywhere — no Lamar, no Roqua...

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]]> 1037249 Texans Shut Out Titans: What We Learned Going Forward https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-shut-out-titans-what-we-learned-going-forward/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-shut-out-titans-what-we-learned-going-forward Thu, 02 Oct 2025 22:14:55 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8cacb4efd98445ebc393b84ab94bf470 4 Days Later: What We Learned From the Texans’ Shutout This one felt different. Yeah, the Titans aren’t exactly world-beaters, but the Texans finally did what good teams are supposed to do — dominated, pitched their first shutout since 2010, and ...

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]]> 1036214 Texans at 0-2: Predictability, Missed Chances, and Urgency After Another Close Loss https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-at-0-2-predictability-missed-chances-and-urgency-after-another-close-loss/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-at-0-2-predictability-missed-chances-and-urgency-after-another-close-loss Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:15:13 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=82d1bbe2eea18d0bf97f49d45332e765 submitted by /u/texanscommenter [link] [comments]

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]]> 1029221 Texans vs. Buccaneers: Monday Night Football Preview https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-vs-buccaneers-monday-night-football-preview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-vs-buccaneers-monday-night-football-preview Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:08:26 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0466499a5b7c5ed1c31ae8315eae171a Just dropped my Texans vs. Bucs Monday Night preview if anyone wants to dive in before kickoff. Went deep on: – How the Texans can take advantage of the Bucs’ shaky O-line – Why Stroud using his legs more is a real problem for defenses – How the defens...

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]]> 1027102 Why I don’t think the loss to the Rams is as bad as some think, and why I’m optimistic about the Texans’ offense. https://houstonnewmedia.org/why-i-dont-think-the-loss-to-the-rams-is-as-bad-as-some-think-and-why-im-optimistic-about-the-texans-offense/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-i-dont-think-the-loss-to-the-rams-is-as-bad-as-some-think-and-why-im-optimistic-about-the-texans-offense Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:02:57 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=420854273ce4c44c0382a60af2d459bf I took a few days to really go back through the Week 1 loss to the Rams. Yes, the offense struggled, and a lot of the same frustrations popped up (penalties, tempo, and too many 3rd-and-longs). But when you put it in context, I don’t think the lo...

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]]> 1024255 Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Rams Preview: Week 1 Showdown https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-vs-los-angeles-rams-preview-week-1-showdown/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-vs-los-angeles-rams-preview-week-1-showdown Sat, 06 Sep 2025 15:09:03 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7481b435d8afc4a85c2e3290a1d1cd51 Been diving into Texans vs. Rams all week and put together a full preview for Sunday. Covered everything from storylines and coaching connections (McVay’s Week 1 history, DeMeco’s ties, etc.) to key matchups like Nico Collins vs. the Rams corners...

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]]> 1021904 Why I’m Not Worried About C.J. Stroud’s Shoulder — Just My Take on the Buzz https://houstonnewmedia.org/why-im-not-worried-about-c-j-strouds-shoulder-just-my-take-on-the-buzz-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-im-not-worried-about-c-j-strouds-shoulder-just-my-take-on-the-buzz-2 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:34:14 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8743cb9a070358489827bf347e6e256c I put together a full breakdown on why I’m personally not worried after digging into the details. The article covers: • A timeline of his shoulder injuries from Ohio State to now • Why this looks more like rotator cuff inflammation than anything ...

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]]> 962664 Why I’m Not Worried About C.J. Stroud’s Shoulder — Just My Take on the Buzz https://houstonnewmedia.org/why-im-not-worried-about-c-j-strouds-shoulder-just-my-take-on-the-buzz/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-im-not-worried-about-c-j-strouds-shoulder-just-my-take-on-the-buzz Wed, 04 Jun 2025 21:25:29 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0bda0b38aa41e37c741443201b1856df put together a full breakdown on why I’m personally not worried after digging into the details. The article covers: A timeline of his shoulder injuries from Ohio State to now Why this looks more like rotator cuff inflammation than anything serio...

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]]> 962604 Houston Texans 2025 Schedule Breakdown: A Calmer Spotlight, a Sharper Edge, and a Clearer Path https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-texans-2025-schedule-breakdown-a-calmer-spotlight-a-sharper-edge-and-a-clearer-path/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-texans-2025-schedule-breakdown-a-calmer-spotlight-a-sharper-edge-and-a-clearer-path Wed, 21 May 2025 03:50:18 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3072edb6eab7c740ac89443db7aa1684 Just finished going through the Texans’ full 2025 schedule and put together a breakdown with overall thoughts, key matchups, and storylines for each game. Also included some light predictions throughout, but it’s less about “calling wins/losses” ...

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]]> 955609 Dameon Pierce or Nick Chubb? https://houstonnewmedia.org/dameon-pierce-or-nick-chubb/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dameon-pierce-or-nick-chubb Fri, 02 May 2025 19:05:38 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3d4580afa6d4d3c2c05cee15d4f5609d What would you prefer in this hypothetical? submitted by /u/texanscommenter [link] [comments]

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]]> 947576 Texans Draft Strategy Deep Dive: What Could Happen, What I’d Do, and Scenarios https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-draft-strategy-deep-dive-what-could-happen-what-id-do-and-scenarios/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-draft-strategy-deep-dive-what-could-happen-what-id-do-and-scenarios Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:36:03 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=294e39b394fbdddb50282624172ffe0c submitted by /u/texanscommenter [link] [comments]

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]]> 943858 I broke down all of the Texans’ pre-draft visits from 2023–2025 to look for trends. Here’s what I found. https://houstonnewmedia.org/i-broke-down-all-of-the-texans-pre-draft-visits-from-2023-2025-to-look-for-trends-heres-what-i-found/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-broke-down-all-of-the-texans-pre-draft-visits-from-2023-2025-to-look-for-trends-heres-what-i-found Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:11:57 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7c979030a6fce5ece7183bc68945d388 Over the last few weeks I’ve been compiling every reported Texans visit from 2023, 2024, and 2025 (so far) — including not just Top 30s, but Combine, Local, Pro Day, and Virtual meetings. I then compared those visit lists to the actual draft classes to...

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]]> 942924 Texans OL Draft Strategy: Why I Believe They’ll Pass on Tackles Projected to Guard in Round 1 https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-ol-draft-strategy-why-i-believe-theyll-pass-on-tackles-projected-to-guard-in-round-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-ol-draft-strategy-why-i-believe-theyll-pass-on-tackles-projected-to-guard-in-round-1 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 15:34:18 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=aa0466951ca022bdcf7afb8d8f27f572 I’ve been thinking a lot about the Texans’ OL situation — especially after rewatching Caserio and DeMeco’s recent interviews and diving deep into snap data across both the current roster and top draft prospects. Here’s where I’ve landed: I don’t think ...

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]]> 941906 Dalton Wasserman with PFF interview https://houstonnewmedia.org/dalton-wasserman-with-pff-interview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dalton-wasserman-with-pff-interview Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:50:54 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=285b80e3501bf50bb9fa834470e79be4 I’ll be interviewing Dalton Wasserman with PFF, who specializes in college FB, tonight at 9 PM on all platforms! Pop in & get some intel on some draft prospects! submitted by /u/texanscommenter [link] [comments]

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]]> 926278 Should the Texans extend Jalen Pitre? I broke down every angle — here’s my full case. https://houstonnewmedia.org/should-the-texans-extend-jalen-pitre-i-broke-down-every-angle-heres-my-full-case/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-the-texans-extend-jalen-pitre-i-broke-down-every-angle-heres-my-full-case Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:52:03 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a6b13637db0da919a0548e357361f50a I know this is a hot topic, and rather than post a quick take or stat to be picked apart out of context, I went all in. This isn’t just “he’s good, pay him.” I covered: His full growth arc (with scheme context) Advanced stats (run stops, pass rush, sl...

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]]> 926171 Derek Stingley Jr. Extension Breakdown – Why It’s Better Than You Think https://houstonnewmedia.org/derek-stingley-jr-extension-breakdown-why-its-better-than-you-think/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=derek-stingley-jr-extension-breakdown-why-its-better-than-you-think Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:45:17 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e2433c6181a7778db411c52ff9ab0d63 Derek Stingley Jr. Extension Breakdown – Why It’s Better Than You Think When the Texans gave Stingley a record-breaking extension at $30M APY, it looked like a potential overpay at first glance. But once you dig into the structure, it’s actually a smar...

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]]> 922930 Texans have the best contract in football with Nico Collins https://houstonnewmedia.org/texans-have-the-best-contract-in-football-with-nico-collins/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texans-have-the-best-contract-in-football-with-nico-collins Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:40:23 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=867a9f8341a3b2bd5bbf521717687284 Ja’Marr Chase ($40.25M APY) and Tee Higgins ($28.75M APY) just signed extensions with the Bengals. Nico Collins at $24M APY looks like more of a steal every day. submitted by /u/texanscommenter [link] [comments]

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