Here's where Texans may turn their attention after unexpected trade
The paradigm just shifted
18 March 2024
Can the Texans find good value in the 2nd round? Composite Getty Image.
After a flurry of moves in free agency, the Texans caught everyone by surprise when they traded their 2024 first round pick to the Vikings on Friday.
Now the Texans won't be selecting until the second round (No. 42) unless they decide to trade up. Holding the Vikings 2025 2nd round pick could give GM Nick Caserio the firepower to move up should he see a player he likes falling down the draft board.
So now that the Texans won't be picking at No. 23 overall, which players could be available to the Texans at No. 42?
Craig from Sports Talk Extra in the video above takes a look at the draft board in the second round and identifies some talented players that would be a good fit for the Texans at No. 42 and No. 59 overall.
Plus, he takes a look at the Texans roster to better understand which positions Caserio and head coach DeMeco Ryans would like to upgrade.
It’s starting to look like the Astros knew exactly what they were doing.
What once felt like a risky move is quickly shaping up to be a win for Houston — and maybe a defining pivot point for the franchise. In this episode, we dig into how the Astros may actually be better off in the wake of the Kyle Tucker trade, thanks to a new wave of production and smart roster-building.
Cam Smith continues to rise with another eye-catching performance, launching two home runs and making the case that he’s already ahead of schedule. Meanwhile, Isaac Paredes has quietly emerged as a legitimate successor to Alex Bregman, offering power and presence in the infield.
And while Jeremy Peña wasn’t part of the Tucker deal, his 2024 resurgence adds even more fuel to the argument that this team is thriving — not surviving. The Astros aren’t just plugging holes. They’re planning for what’s next.
We also look at the bigger picture: What if Houston had moved on earlier from other aging or underperforming stars? Could they have been ahead of the curve even sooner?
So who’s really winning this breakup — the Astros or Kyle Tucker? We break it all down.
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