How the NFL Combine will influence Houston Texans draft strategy
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28 February 2023
How big of an impact will the NFL Scouting Combine have on the Houston Texans draft plans? How will the performances of the top QBs impact Houston’s thinking?
Alabama QB Bryce Young won't be throwing at the Combine, but Will Levis, CJ Stroud, and Anthony Richardson will.
One thing that teams will discover about Young is his size. We'll get official measurements on Young and find out if he's a little over 5'10 like what's been reported, and if he weighs under 200 pounds.
These numbers may not seem like a big deal, but some teams won't consider drafting Bryce Young if he falls short of these key measurements.
ESPN Houston's Jake Asman, Brad Kellner, and Cody Stoots discuss on The Wheelhouse.
LISTEN to The Wheelhouse on ESPN Houston 97.5 or 92.5 FM every weekday from 3-7 PM CST!
The Houston Astros have long prided themselves on being a model organization — sharp, calculated, and ahead of the curve. But in this episode, we take a closer look at a story that’s raised eyebrows across the fanbase and inside the clubhouse: a troubling pattern of questionable decisions from the team’s medical staff.
It starts with a surprising face — the Astros’ own hand specialist, recently honored with the ceremonial first pitch. Behind the scenes, however, a different narrative is unfolding. Kyle Tucker was initially diagnosed with a “bone bruise,” only for it to later be revealed as a fracture. Yordan Alvarez played through three weeks of inflammation without undergoing proper imaging — a decision that’s baffling.
This isn’t just a string of bad breaks. It’s a series of red flags that call into question the protocols — or lack thereof — behind Houston’s return-to-play decisions. We examine whether these are isolated mistakes or signs of something more systemic. What does “60% healed” or “70% ready” actually mean when you’re managing the health of elite athletes?
In a season where every game counts, misdiagnosing key players isn’t just risky — it could be catastrophic.
Be sure to watch the video below as ESPN Houston John Granato and Lance Zierlien break it all down!
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