Houston Texans bet big, silenced critics, and here's the proof

THE REBUILD IS OVER

Coming into the season with a rookie quarterback, there was a lot of optimism for the Texans and the future at the position. And with a legit head coach in DeMeco Ryans, most believed the team would be back on track sooner rather than later.

However, we didn't expect the turnaround to happen this quickly. In fact, when looking at the draft order for next season, the Texans' 2024 first round pick that was sent to the Cardinals isn't even in the Top 10.

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Many were critical that trading the Texans pick over Cleveland's was a huge mistake. It's early, but it doesn't look like Houston game up a Top 3 pick like many projected.

Plus, you can already make the argument that CJ Stroud is a Top 10 QB based on his stats through 4 games. And the Texans are tied for the best record in the AFC South after hammering the Jaguars and Steelers in back to back weeks.

With all this in mind, can we say that the Texans rebuild is officially over?

Be sure to watch the video above as we break it all down.

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In this episode, we break down the decision to bring rookie Cam Smith up to the Houston Astros big league roster — just 96 plate appearances into his major league journey.

Was it the right call, or a move made out of desperation due to the early-season outfield situation? We dive into the context of the Kyle Tucker trade, the uncertainty surrounding the outfield to start the year, and whether Cam Smith was truly ready — or if the Astros may have rushed a top prospect before he was fully developed.

Don't miss the video below as ESPN Houston's Jeremy Branham and Joel Blank break it all down!

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