Colts superfan Pat McAfee's unhinged take on “dumpster fire” Texans trading for Stefon Diggs
STRONG WORDS
03 April 2024
You know it's a good trade when Colts fans are upset.Composite Wiki Commons, Getty Images.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Wednesday morning that the Houston Texans were trading for Bills Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs. And while Houston fans were celebrating the gutsy move, Colts fan and former punter Pat McAfee had a different reaction to the news.
McAfee was in disbelief about what the Texans pulled off and how quickly they have turned their franchise around. McAfee lamented over how the Texans were supposed to be a “dumpster fire” for the next ten years.
But it only took one season for Houston to turn things around by hiring DeMeco Ryans to be the head coach, and drafting CJ Stroud to be their franchise quarterback.
The Texans already won the division over the Colts in the last game of the 2023 regular season, destroyed the Browns in the first round of the playoffs, and now have traded for superstar receiver Stefon Diggs. And they only had to surrender a 2025 second-round pick, with two mid-round selections coming back to Houston in the deal.
McAfee has been a big supporter of the Texans on his show over the last year, despite being a devoted fan of the rival Colts. His ranting is mostly tongue in cheek in the beginning of the video, as he gives GM Nick Caserio and Ryans a lot of credit for what they've achieved of late.
But McAfee recalls it wasn't that long ago the Texans appeared doomed for the foreseeable future, with Jack Easterby running the franchise into the ground and doing a good job of keeping it there.
That was the past and this is the present. The Texans are a bona fide Super Bowl contender, and the Colts will have to go through Stroud and the Texans for years to come in the AFC South.
Be sure to watch the video above for McAfee's shocking reaction!
Warning: Graphic Language in the video above.
As we begin another week of MLB free agency, we still haven't seen any movement when it comes to Alex Bregman. Several reports are indicating that the market for Bregman is being impacted by Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander.
The thought being, Santander is expected to command less than Bregman, and teams are waiting to see how his market shakes out before making an offer to Breggy.
Which is interesting, because we're seeing reports about Santander softening his stance on demanding a four or five year deal. It appears he's willing to consider a shorter contract with a high yearly salary.
If that is indeed the case, should the Astros consider moving some salary if they can come to an agreement on a short-term deal with Santander?
In theory, trading Pressly's $14 million contract along with Victor Caratini's $6 million dollar deal could allow them to pay Santander $20 million. Of course finding a club to take on all of Pressly's money may not be realistic, but if they could pull it off, should they do it?
This move would weaken the bullpen and the depth at catcher, but the team still has Caesar Salazar to back up Yainer Diaz. And both Pressly and Caratini aren't likely to be back with the Astros anyway after their contracts expire after the 2025 season.
Should we be worried about the Rangers?
MLB Network's Robert Flores (huge Astros fan) joined the Locked on Astros YouTube channel last week and said he likes the Rangers chances to win the AL West this year, despite Vegas giving Houston better odds to win the World Series. Does he have a point?
Farewell to Justin Verlander
Verlander signed a one-year deal with the Giants last week, so it appears he's played his last game in an Astros uniform. But should we close the door on him being traded to Houston again if the 'Stros need another starter and the Giants are looking to move him at the deadline?
Plus, we share some of our favorite Verlander moments from the team's dynastic run!
Be sure to watch the video above as the guys from Stone Cold 'Stros break it all down! And be sure to share your favorite Verlander memories in the comment section on YouTube.
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