Why all signs point to Houston Texans drafting Bryce Young

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It's officially mock draft season and as we sort through all the numerous mocks that are available, one thing is becoming very clear. The Houston Texans are drafting a QB, and that QB appears to be Bryce Young.

There are some scenarios where the Texans get jumped in front of, and Young is off the board. Typically, in those mocks, CJ Stroud is the selection made by Houston. But according to BK of The Wheelhouse, the only way the Texans don't select Bryce Young at No. 2, involves the Texans being the team trading up to No. 1 overall and drafting Young.

Be sure to check out the video above as ESPN Houston's Jake Asman, Cody Stoots, and Brad Kellner discuss that and much more on The Wheelhouse.

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The Astros haven't closed the door on a Bregman return. Composite Getty Image.

As we begin another week of free agency, Alex Bregman remains unsigned, but one of the Astros reported targets Anthony Santander has a new home.

Santander has reportedly agreed to a 5-year, $92.5 million contract with the Blue Jays. Many were hoping that the Astros would make a play for the switch hitting power hitter, as he would have provided some serious thump.

Now it appears the Astros will enter the 2025 season with one of the weakness outfields in baseball when it comes to offense.

Speaking of Bregman, Astros manager Joe Espada recently told Fox 26's Nate Griffin that the team is still in contact with Breggy despite General Manger Dana Brown telling the media the team decided to pivot after talks stalled with Bregman's camp.

If there still remains a possibility of Bregman returning, one has to wonder if the Astros reported 6-year, $156 million contract offer is still on the table after the club traded for Isaac Paredes to fill the hole at third base. And if they do make a deal with Bregman, what do they do with Paredes?

Also, now that we know how much money Santander commanded on the open market. Which signing would have benefited the Astros the most? Santander at 5-years, $92.5 million, or Bregman at 6-years, $156 million?

Don't miss the video above as we discuss the possibility of Bregman returning, the Dodgers' absurd free agency (that now involves even more deferred money), Billy Wagner, and much more!

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