REALLY, CAL?
Latest comments from Texans' Cal McNair further prove he desperately needs a reality check
Mar 30, 2022, 5:38 pm
Too soon, Cal. Too soon. Composite image by Jack Brame.
NFL insider sets the record straight on how Nick Caserio was hired
Wednesday on The Killer B's, the guys react to the latest comments from Texans CEO Cal McNair regarding his expectations for the Houston Texans this season. Just when things were settling down after the Deshaun Watson trade, McNair mentions the Texans being in contention for the playoffs as soon as this year.
When Cal McNair speaks...He usually doesn't say the smartest things.
— ESPN 97.5 Houston (@espn975) March 30, 2022
The Killer B's: @PackManJoel & @JeremyBranham pic.twitter.com/B4XaW8mWsx
We're all for having a positive outlook, and the vibes have been good recently after Nick Caserio did a great job securing a tremendous haul for Watson, but playoffs? In the loaded AFC?
Maybe just talk about being happy with the direction of the team, and leave it at that. We get that he wants to say positive things about the Texans, but talking about making a playoff run this season makes him seem as out of touch as we know he truly is. Just sit back and let Caserio do his job, and I'm guessing Nick's not too excited about playoffs being mentioned as a possibility this year. Nick knows better than anyone how much work needs to be done before this roster is ready to compete.
But if the draft goes well, who knows what could happen in 2023 and beyond. Slow your roll for now, Cal.
How Astros can look to silver lining solutions coming out of the Break
Jul 14, 2025, 3:49 pm
Cristian Javier and Luis Garcia are back on the mound, but can they actually help the Houston Astros this season?
Javier made his first rehab start in the Florida Complex League (FCL), his first appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery, and the results weren’t promising.
He struck out two but gave up three runs and reported some elbow soreness afterward. He’s expected to use his full 30-day rehab window.
Meanwhile, Luis Garcia had a slightly better outing, striking out four in his own FCL appearance. But with the Astros dealing with a wave of long-term pitching injuries, fans are left wondering: Are these arms just rusty, or not ready at all?
Be sure to watch the video below as ESPN Houston's John Granato and Lance Zierlein break down both pitchers’ status, what their timelines look like, and whether Astros fans should have hope or concerns about their returns.
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