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How the Texans may have 'dodged a bullet' by not hiring Eagles coach

Did the Houston Texans ‘dodge a bullet’ by not hiring Jonathan Gannon!? After the performance of the Eagles in the Super Bowl, many are wondering if Jonathan Gannon's defense is a bit overrated.

The Eagles gave up 38 points to Patrick Mahomes on Sunday, and created zero sacks, and zero turnovers in the biggest game of the year. And Gannon was also in consideration last offseason when the Texans eventually ended up hiring Lovie Smith at the last minute.

Plus, the Texans ended up with DeMeco Ryans to lead the team, who was one of the most highly coveted coaches on the market.

ESPN Houston's Jake Asman, Brad Kellner, and Cody Stoots discuss on The Wheelhouse.

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The Houston Astros haven't counted on their catchers to deliver much offensive production in recent years, with defensive specialist Martin Maldonado being their primary catcher for the last few seasons. But top hitting prospect Yainer Diaz is making a case to get more playing time behind the plate and at first, based on his ability to swing the bat.

Until recently, he hasn't been able to get any meaningful playing time. Even David Hensley, who was optioned to Sugar Land a few weeks ago, has more plate appearances than Diaz this season.

So how does manager Dusty Baker find more opportunities for Diaz? Should he use him more often as a DH, along with getting time at first base and catcher?

And what does that mean for Jose Abreu, Martin Maldonado, and to a lesser extent, former first round pick and Sugar Land Space Cowboy catcher, Korey Lee?

Plus, considering how good the Astros outfielders have been this year, does the team need to grab another bat before the trade deadline?

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