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Almost every outlet has the Texans offensive line ranked last. Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images.

The Houston Texans are seemingly putting their trust in Jake Andrews to anchor the offensive line, but does his confidence match reality? In this episode, we dig into Andrews' rise into the starting center role and whether the optimism surrounding Houston's front five is actually justified.

With ESPN’s latest offensive line rankings casting a spotlight on some potential cracks in the foundation, we ask the uncomfortable question: is this line really built to protect C.J. Stroud?

We explore what Andrews brings to the table, how the Texans stack up in national evaluations, and why blind belief in a unit this important could backfire.

Plus, we break down why shaky protection might be an even bigger issue than a shaky quarterback — and what it all means for Houston’s big-picture hopes in 2025.

Don't miss the video below as ESPN Houston's Del Olaleye shares his thoughts on the Texans o-line and much more!

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The Astros have a new infielder. Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images.

With the MLB trade deadline just hours away, the Astros have made a deal with the Orioles to bolster the infield.

Per multiple reports, the Astros are trading for Orioles' Gold Glove (2022) infielder Ramón Urías.

 

Urías (age 31) is slashing .248/.300/.388 this season with eight home runs. He'll be a free agent in 2027.

 

MLB.com's Brian McTaggart is reporting that the Astros are sending RHP Twine Palmer to the Orioles in the deal.

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