Louis Riddick reveals why the Houston Texans future is bright
ALL OF THIS!
30 May 2023
ALL OF THIS!
The Houston Texans have been a big topic of conversation across the NFL this offseason, based on the hiring of DeMeco Ryans and shocking the world on draft night by drafting both CJ Stroud and Will Anderson.
While opinions seem to be mixed on the Texans' decision to move so much draft capital in the draft night trade, one thing is for sure. ESPN's Louis Riddick loves him some CJ Stroud, and likes where this team is heading.
Riddick believes Stroud was the best QB in the draft, over Bryce Young. And he really likes Stroud's character and makeup after speaking with his coaches at Ohio State.
Make sure you watch the video above as Riddick lays out why he's such a fan of Stroud and the Texans offseason.
Plus, Riddick pulls back the curtain on his interview for the GM position with the Texans a few years back.
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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!