Remaining Questions for Each Texans Opponent this Season

Summary

Payne & Pendergast – Remaining Questions for Each Texans Opponent This Season

Podcast by Audacy | Episode from July 2, 2026

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Episode Overview

In this episode, Seth Payne and Sean Pendergast dive into the biggest lingering questions for each of the Houston Texans’ key opponents heading into the 2026 NFL season. Drawing from a recent article by The Athletic, they give candid, in-depth analysis on recurring themes, hot debates, and general fan anxiety as teams hit the summer break. Expect a blend of sharp football insight and classic Payne & Pendergast banter, touching on the Texans’ own offseason moves and detailed breakdowns of key AFC (and a few NFC) rivals.

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Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. Texans: Have They Helped CJ Stroud Enough?

(01:42–06:45)

• Core Question: “Have the Texans done enough to help CJ Stroud take the next step?” (citing Athletic’s Mike Jones)
• Seth’s View:
  • Likes the incremental, “volume shooter” strategy of GM Nick Caserio—acquire lots of pieces and hope some stick (03:03).
  • Not as impressed as he could be; contrasts with the Bears’ aggressive offensive line overhaul (02:41).
  • Notes the lack of top-tier free agent signings, but sees improvement in depth and numbers.
• Sean’s Take:
  • The main knock on Stroud this off-season? Last year’s playoff loss vs. the Patriots (03:47).
  • “There wasn’t part of me watching that game going, ‘Boy, CJ Stroud’s throwing four interceptions because they haven’t done enough for him.’ … I’m watching it going, ‘CJ Stroud’s throwing four interceptions because either he’s just making silly decisions, or the moment’s too big for him.’” (04:11)
• Playoff Performance Review:
  • Both hosts discuss how the lack of Nico Collins was an issue, but not the reason Stroud struggled in that Patriots game. (05:19)
  • Noted that Stroud’s mental approach to high-stakes playoff settings may need growth.
• Comparison to Other Games:
  • Stroud excelled during the regular season even without Collins (notably vs. San Francisco), but context matters: “The 49ers were missing half their starters…playing the Patriots at home in bad weather was a lot different.” (06:23–06:45)

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2. Jacksonville Jaguars: Can They Replace Travis Etienne, Jr.?

(06:45–09:36)

• Unanswered Question: “Can Jacksonville replace Travis Etienne, Jr.?”
  • Jaguars didn’t adequately replace him. No significant additions; relying on internal options like Tutin. (07:16)
• Analysis:
  • Seth is puzzled: “Are you really just believing that you’re going to fix the things in the run game despite not adding anybody to your roster?” (07:51)
  • Sean jokes that, as a Texans fan, he’d love to see the Jags overburden Trevor Lawrence.
• Player Spotlight:
  • Parker Washington = possible breakout, but track record mostly defined by flashes and not consistency.
  • Sean: “Every time I watch that team [Jags], he’s making a play or two...” (08:43)
• Summary:
  • Jaguars’ optimism is questionable; run game risks being a liability if nothing changes.

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3. Cleveland Browns: Will Deshaun Watson Ever Be the Answer?

(09:36–14:30)

• Quarterback Controversy:
  • Big Browns question: “Who’s going to be the quarterback?” (09:36)
  • Watson’s status as a “mobile quarterback” is shaky post-injury; hosts skeptical about his health and overall reliability.
  • Seth: “He tore the same Achilles tendon twice…is he still looked at as a mobile quarterback?” (09:49)
  • Sean admits even Cleveland radio isn’t sure; offseason drills tell little.
• Staggering Stat:
  • Watson has played 19 games, made $200 million in guaranteed money since 2020, and has only 3,365 yards passing in that span. (11:20–12:36)
  • “[Watson] has made nearly $200 million and he’s going to make another $40[million] this year.” (11:44)
  • “Nobody’s ever had $240 million totally guaranteed.” (11:58–12:12)
• Spring QB Battle:
  • New coach Todd Monken wants a decision at QB, but neither Watson nor Shador Sanders separated themselves in OTAs/minicamp. (13:47–14:27)
  • Sean: “It’s not because both guys were amazing…Both guys, wildly inconsistent.” (14:27)
• Bottom Line:
  • Uncertainty looms large at the most important spot for Cleveland.

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4. Philadelphia Eagles: Will the New System Suit Jalen Hurts?

(14:30–17:41)

• Key Question: “Does the [new offensive] system suit the quarterback?”
• New Coordinator:
  • Manion brings in a “mostly West Coast style; a lot of QB under center, doing a lot of stuff that’s different” (15:22).
  • Seth: “I’m intrigued by it. I’m not going to believe in Manion until he proves it.” (15:22)
• Philly’s Perpetual Chaos:
  • The hosts riff on Philly thriving amid chaos and “dysfunction” — constant drama with players, staff turnover, and in-fighting, yet consistent wins.
  • Sean: “Nick Sirianni’s jawing, literally jawing with fans at games. AJ Brown hates Jalen Hurts. This guy hates that guy…Constant turnover at OC and you look up and they win 12 games every year.” (16:22)
• Jalen Hurts as a Unique QB:
  • Praised Hurts’ unique dual-threat (particularly power running). (17:00–17:22)
  • Seth: “He’s a unicorn because of the power element...Just a lower body.” (17:00)
• Cycle of Change:
  • Hosts muse the Eagles intentionally bring in a new OC every couple years to freshen up the scheme for Hurts.

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5. New York Giants: Will Malik Nabers be Ready? And the Ancient WR Corps

(17:44–19:55)

• Main Issue:
  • Rookie WR Malik Nabers’ readiness questioned for Week 1. Most likely not ready, so NYG relies on aging receivers (Beckham Jr., JuJu Smith-Schuster, etc.)
  • Seth: “They bring in all these decrepit old guys and it gets treated with such fanfare… I think [Beckham] hasn’t had it on an NFL field for three years now.” (18:04)
• Fan Base Sentiment:
  • Giants fans are optimistic but realistic — “It’s kind of refreshing… they understand they’re probably not even going to be a .500-win team this year.” (18:40)
• Potential Moves:
  • Sean and Seth fantasize about the Giants adding names like Keenan Allen, Tyreek Hill, or even Diggs — but all come with caveats related to age or off-field drama. (19:11–19:46)
• Notable Quote:
  • “The fact Diggs hasn’t signed yet kind of surprises me…maybe there’s something more, maybe personal life. There’s always something in his personal life, so who knows?” (19:46)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On CJ Stroud’s Playoff Struggles:
  • Sean: “CJ Stroud’s throwing four interceptions because either he’s just making silly decisions, or the moment’s too big for him.” (04:11)
• On Deshaun Watson’s Contract:
  • “He has made nearly $200 million and he’s going to make another 40 this year.” (11:44, Sean)
  • Seth: “Nobody’s ever had 240 million totally guaranteed.” (11:58)
• On Philly’s Chaos:
  • “The Eagles are like the team version of [Stefon] Diggs…all this stuff going on and you look up and they win 12 games every year.” (16:22, Sean)
• On the Giants’ WR Room:
  • Seth: “They bring in all these decrepit old guys and it gets treated with such fanfare.” (18:04)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment/Content Description | |-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 01:42 | Kickoff discussion: Texans’ offseason and helping CJ Stroud | | 03:47 | Deep dive: CJ Stroud’s playoff interceptions and supporting cast | | 06:45 | Jacksonville Jaguars: Run game concerns and depth chart review | | 09:36 | Cleveland Browns: QB situation and Deshaun Watson’s durability/contract | | 13:47 | Reading Browns camp reports; Monken’s indecision at QB | | 14:41 | Philadelphia Eagles: New system and how it might fit Jalen Hurts | | 17:44 | New York Giants: Rookie WR Malik Nabers, aging receivers, and roster construction | | 19:46 | Rambling on available veteran receivers (Diggs, Hill, Allen) and WR market speculation |

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Tone and Style

• Insightful, conversational, and loaded with both football specifics and signature dry wit.
• The hosts contrast detailed stats and nuanced perspectives with quippy lines and relatable fandom, keeping the pace lively.
• Frequent use of sarcasm for comic effect when referencing player contracts, team dysfunction, or hype around veteran receivers.

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Summary

For Texans fans — or NFL aficionados tracking the 2026 season arc — Payne & Pendergast offer punchy, informed commentary on what each big opponent is facing heading into training camp. The big takeaways:

• Houston’s continuous but unspectacular roster building around Stroud
• Jaguars’ run-game gamble
• Browns’ high-stakes QB mess
• Eagles’ controlled chaos
• Giants’ resigned optimism and geriatric WR fliers

With lots of easy-to-quote moments and in-depth breakdowns, this is a must-listen episode for anyone wanting to size up the AFC landscape (and a few NFC wild cards) from a Houston point of view.

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All right, into the. Into the nine o' clock hour we go pain and pender gast with you. Good to be with you on a. What's a getaway day for a lot of folks?

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Thursday.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Thursday. Yeah. Yeah. What did I say?

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

I don't know. I didn't know if you were starting.

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No, I definitely. I definitely said Thursday. Yeah, no, I feel like. I feel like I'm. I'm. I'm having a good. I'm having a good day, man. So the Athletic has the biggest one outstanding remaining question for each NFL team as summer break begins. This is from the Athletic staff.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Usually, I really enjoy these exercises leading into the season. Except for this year. Anytime there's any kind of title like this, I know exactly what the item is going to be for the Texans. And it's something about CJ Stroud.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

CJ Stroud. Yeah. Yeah. CJ Stroud. Have they done enough? And Mike Jones is the one who provides the answer to this. He writes for the Athletic. Have they, the Texans done enough to help CJ Stroud take the next step?

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Yeah, so I guess that's. I mean, it's C.J. stroud related, but it's more about the offensive line, the running back, the wide receivers, all of that.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Yeah, yeah, it is. Do you think they've done enough to help CJ Stroud take the next step?

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

I think, I think they could have done more. I mean, like, honestly, the Bears last year were just so incredibly aggressive at going out and fixing the offensive line,

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

and then the center went and retired after the year that they.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. But they still haven't shown that level of aggression. But over the course of two years, I can kind of appreciate, you know, Kasaria's almost taken like the Dana Brown's approach. Kasario with the offensive line has taken Dana Brown's approach with the pitchers, which he's become a volume shooter where. All right, we're not necessarily going to blow you away with any of these acquisitions, but hopefully a few of them work out. And I think that's what, that's what ended up happening with that Ingram. But also Cam Robinson was part of that strategy.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Yeah.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

And they brought in Trent Brown last year and like, look, hey, that was, that was a very low level signing he was making. You know, not much more than the veteran minimum, but he ended up being a big part of that win streak. But this year they kind of, they upped that a notch. It still wasn't like they were going up after the top tier free agents. But just by addressing it with so many numbers, I'm, I'm cool with it right now.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Is there, is there any connection? Because look, the thing, the thing C.J. stroud is getting criticized the most for this off season is the post season last year, more so the Patriots game, obviously, because they lost that game and it was four interceptions in the first half. But the Steeler game, one great either, but the Patriots game specifically yet hurt not having Nico Collins, but there wasn't part of me watching that game going, Boy, C.J. stroud's throwing four interceptions because they haven't done enough for him. I'm watching it going. C.J. stroud's throwing four interceptions because either he's just making silly decisions or the moment's too big for him.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

It so much of it felt.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

And they couldn't run the football, I guess, to be fair.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

No, I know. And I think that's the thing is that I thought he had done a good job all year of managing, that there were things that the offense could and could not do. And I think in the regular season when you're racking up wins and you're seeing where you are in the division, maybe it was an easier challenge psychologically. But I think when you get into single elimination, maybe that's where just that feeling of this game really, really matters. And we're not doing anything offensively. If it was without thinking about the concussion or anything else, like if it was just him just pushing too hard.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Yeah.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Knowing that, all right, this, this time, this is, we're. We're in the playoffs and that we got to make something happen. Like maybe if his faith in the process flagged or whatever it might be.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Yeah.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Because even though, you know, people point out that he made some nice plays in the Steelers game, there are at least some positive things to point out too.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Oh, yeah. Christian Kirk had 150 yards.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Right. And that is true. But he also had some really bad. I mean, the flea flicker was one that you just got to eat it on that play. You know, you air mailed the past wide open. Nico Collins. Like, there were some things that happened in that game that were still just really, really bad and atypical for cj.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Yeah. Yeah. And the weird thing too about that, and we'll get to some of the other teams here in a second because there are some interesting questions heading into the summer break here for a few of the Texans opponents this year. The other thing that people might say is with respect to the New England game as well, Nico Collins missed that game also, and he's clearly their A1, number one guy. The weird thing about that is that Nico Collins missed the San Francisco game in the regular season. And I think you could. That game has an argument as CJ's one of like his three or four best games as a pro. Yeah, that San Francisco game, there was no Nico Collins in that game. CJ was like 30 for 38 for over 300 yards and they won the game.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Something about that, though, is that the, the 49ers were missing half their starters on defense, and they were. They ended up being one of the worst defenses in the league. You guys know I gush about Robert Sala, but it was bad last year with how many injuries they had to the starters. Yeah, yeah. So, like, it's just, it was a. Playing the Patriots at home in bad weather. Playing that defense without Nico Collins is a lot different than playing the 49ers at home in good ways.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Yeah, for sure. For sure. All right, let's get to some of the other, some of the other teams here with the. The burning questions for the. For summer break. As I get back to the article here, let's get to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The, the Jacksonville Jaguars. One outstanding question for them is can they replace Travis H.N. jr. They really just kind of chose not to. They just let him walk right as they did with.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

I mean, they let Devin Lloyd walk. On the defensive side of the ball. They are like the guys that they have returning as starters largely are guys who are already on the team. So including guys who are backups to Achan, where they like Tutin.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

I like Tutin. I think Too's a good player.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Tootin's an interesting one. They have. They do have a lot of guys on their roster where you wonder. Okay, you remember Parker Washington. Parker Washington is a guy the last couple years. He'll make a big play against the Texans and I'll feel like, oh, boy, he's really coming along. And then you look at his season totals and he's got like 400, 500 yards receiving.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

But he's a good player, man.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

I know, I know. You feel like he's the guy that might really all of a sudd kind of click for them. But they just also, even though they like Tutin, when the offense, when the passing game started clicking, they really still weren't able to run the ball at all. And that's what's so curious about. Okay, are you really. Are you really just believing that you're going to fix the things in the run game despite not adding anybody to your roster? Or are you. And are you putting all that much on tooting or just improving the scheme, or are you just feeling like you're going to be able to just do it all with Trevor Lawrence's arm? I'd be. I'd be really nervous going into a season thinking, oh, they can do it all with Trevor Lawrence's arm.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

I would too, if I were a Jags fan. As a Texan fan, I hope they do that. I hope they lean heavily on him.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Parker Washington ended up having 847 yards. Yeah, 390 the year before.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

He's a play. And he's. He's great in the return game, too. He returned a kick against the Texans for a touchdown. No, he's one of those guys, Seth, that is kind of like Alec Pierce was for the Colts. The first few years were like, okay, his numbers aren't eye popping, but boy, I feel like every time I watch that team, he's making a play or two in the game. To the point where during the season last year, I was looking up his contract to see how many years he had left. Because I'm like, boy, when he becomes a free agent, that Feels like he'd be one of those kind of smart signings where you're not having to pay him 30 million a year. Yeah, he'd be really good for you.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

And he's only had one good game against the Texans in 2024. It was. He had six receptions for 103 yards. And that was the one that really stuck out in my mind.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Yep.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

And then last year, he's had a couple of key catches and critical moments.

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Yes.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

That are like, really nice snags. But so even. Even in the Texans games, he didn't have great output in 2025. But I felt like, man, this. This kid seems like he's kind of money.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Yep. Yep. So. So that's Jacksonville, Cleveland Browns. They are on the Texan schedule, and of course, their situation still includes desean Watson. And that's their big question. Who's going to be the quarterback of this football?

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

I had a question for you because you listened Browns radio, but the quote that caught my eye on this one was Watson's one opening to win the job is new coach Todd Monk and wanting a mobile quarterback. But Watson through the spring looked like the same inconsistent player he was through the first three seasons in Cleveland. Is Watson. Is he still mobile after coming off of those two? He tore the same Achilles tendon twice.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Yeah, yeah.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Is he still looked at as a mobile quarterback?

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

You know what? As much as I listen in on Cleveland radio, I don't recall listening to talking about his mobility, mostly because the two hosts that I listen to probably aren't out at camp. They're not watching him. And I don't know how big a topic that's been. I. I just know from watching what I've watched. And. And again, this is like the Tank Dell thing. Like, boy, you watch him doing these cone drills and he looks great. Same thing with desean. Like, boy, that guy had two Achilles tears. He sure is moving well with no other human beings to compare him to in this video that he's running around doing. So. I don't know, Seth, It's a good question.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

And you know that he hasn't had his. His season high anytime since 2020 is 1148 yards.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Season. Season high for what?

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

For passing over pat.

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1148 yards. Yeah, that was rushing. Sorry.

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[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. No, no, I was just looking like, since. Like this way. He threw her 4,800 yards in 2020.

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Yeah.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

He led the league since then. He's got a combined like about 3,400 yards passing total since then.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Seth, he's played in 19 football games since that season.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

I was being too generous. He's got 3,010 yards passing since then. Oh, no, no, no. That's right. Yeah. Yeah. 3,010 yards total.

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[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Yeah.

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He has made nearly $200 million and he's going to make another 40 this year.

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Yeah. 3,365 yards total.

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Missed all of so yeah. Since 2020. Missing all of 2021. I don't know if he was injured or maybe something going on in his personal life. And then all of 2025. Yeah.

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2000. Yes. Over the course of five seasons. 19 games.

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God, 19 games.

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[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Here's what Zach Jackson, who covers the Browns, says about that particular quarterback battle you mentioned. The one opening to win the job is Monkin wanting a mobile quarterback. But Watson through the spring looked like the same inconsistent player he'd been in Cleveland. Shador Sanders finished the spring strong but didn't thoroughly outplay Watson. So the battle will resume in late July and continue into August. That was actually the big topic up there. Seth, as this was all playing out, no TAs in minicamp is that Todd Monkin wanted to pick somebody heading into summer break that was QB1, and he wasn't able to. And it's not because both guys were amazing and just, you know, just throwing haymakers at each other. It's it. Both guys.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

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Yeah. It's wildly inconsistent. So. So that's Cleveland, other Texans opponents. And the big questions. How about the Eagles, the opponent that they play on Christmas Eve?

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

I'm. The Eagles are another team because we, we always watch this with a little bit of extra interest when somebody who's in the Kubiak Shanahan type of tree wants to. Wants to do what Cougs and Shanahan.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Is that what Manion is their new. Yeah.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Manion is going to be running mostly a West coast style. A lot of QB under center, doing a lot of stuff that's different from the way they've operated. I mean, they're under center in the tush push all the time. But I like that if Jalen hurts, adapts to it, it could end up being, you know, one of these, like every other year where all of a sudden Jalen hurts. Did I say Jaden Daniels? Jalen hurts, you know, looks like one of the best quarterbacks in the league.

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[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

I'm intrigued by it. I. I'm not going to believe in Manion until he proves it.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Yeah. And that's the question that's being asked for this. And it's Brooks Cabina who has the answer. Shout out Brooks Cabina. Does the system suit the quarterback?

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Does the system suit the quarterback? And then, I mean, the, the whole other part about it was, man, there's some. There's always weird stuff going on in Philadelphia. But Jeff. Jeff Stoutland choosing to leave the team. It feels like it. When I see some of the people talk about the Eagles, the players, where they're trying to. Where they're trying not to say anything wrong or anything. They almost look like, at this look in their eyes of like. Like a hostage video. I feel like whatever level of dysfunction they've been comfortable, they've actually thrived with a certain amount of dysfunction in Philadelphia. Maybe this is finally the breaking point.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Maybe I. Dude, for me in Philly, like they've. They've passed the point for me where I'm going to start using that against them. I. They've just existed in it the entire time with Sirianni there.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

I just seems to be what works with Sirianni.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Yeah, it's like they're like a team version of one of those. You know what they are. They're like the team version of Stefan Diggs, where Diggs has all this stuff going on in his private life. He's getting sued. He's got baby mama drama. He's. He's always got drama going with teammates. And yet the guy just goes out, puts up 1200 yards every year even though he's got all this stuff. The Eagles are like the team version of that. Like, they got all this stuff going on. Nick Sirianni's jawing, literally jawing with fans at games. AJ Brown hates Jalen hurts. This guy hates that guy. Who. Who the hell. The constant, over constant turnover at offensive coordinator and you look up and they win 12 games every year.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Right, right. And it's a disappointment. I think that there's a part of what the way they operate that I feel like with Jalen hurts because he's such a unique quarterback. He's just kind of fits into his own category of his skill set. Even for dual threat quarterbacks. He's just, He's a unicorn because of the power element. You know, he's just a lower body. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Richard Deitsch]

That.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

I almost feel like they just. I feel like they're at peace thinking, you know what? Just every couple of years we need to bring in a different offensive coordinator. He's got a different way of using a mobile quarterback that can make up for some of his deficiencies as a passer. And we just spring it on the league. And if we feel like they're starting to catch up, then we just bring in a different offensive coordinator.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Yeah.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Sean Manual. Win a Super bowl and then get fired two years later.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Right, right, right. Excuse me, a couple more of these. These are final outstanding questions heading into the summer. And we're doing some of the Texans opponents this year, the ones that we find interesting or entertaining. This one I know you like. For the Giants. Will Malik neighbors be ready for week one? Yes. Now, that's not the funny part.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

The answer is probably no. And they just keep bringing. They bring in all these decrepit old guys and it gets treated with such fanfare.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Yeah.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Beckham Jr. Being out there I'm watching drills of him going, like, running through cones at OTAs, and people are saying, look, he's still got it. He's still got it. I think he hasn't had it on an NFL field for three years now. I don't know. The Giants are. The Giants are fascinating to me because I feel like the fan base is super optimistic. And yet at the same time, the fan base understands that they're probably not even going to be a 500 win team this year.

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[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

It's kind of refreshing in a way.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Okay, these are the oldest. These are the oldest free agent receivers still out there.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Yeah.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

What if they signed Keenan Allen? Keenan Allen was actually pretty damn good last year.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Oh, yeah, yeah. No, no, no. Keenan Allen, big step up for him.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Yeah, he'd be big. Yeah. Yeah. See, it's tight.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

We've got Juju, Smith, Schuster, Odell, Becket, Malcolm Jr. On the roster. I mean, Braxton, Barrios in a way. Like, if. If you're looking at him as an actual receiver, good luck with that. He's not old, but they've got names. Names you recognize?

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Yeah, yeah.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

So, no, I think Keenan Allen would be a guy like, yeah, that's a name. And he's pro. He's past his prime, but he's still very effective.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Keenan Allen, Tyreek Hill, and Stefan Diggs are all out there right now.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

What was the. Remember, there was that fervor over Tyreek Hill was going to be ready sooner than people thought.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Oh, I hadn't seen that.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Somebody threw a bunch of cold water on that.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Okay.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

He had a really. The. The nature of his injury was. Was way worse than I think people realized.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Oh, yeah.

[Priceline Advertiser]

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[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Yep. All right. We. We don't.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Who was the other one? It was Tyree Kill.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Tyree Kill and. And Diggs.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Yeah. Oh, yeah.

[Priceline Advertiser]

Diggs.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

Makes a lot of sense.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. That I wanted.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

The fact that Diggs hasn't signed yet kind of surprises me and makes me wonder, okay, maybe there's. Maybe there's something more. Maybe personal life. There's always something in his personal life, so who knows?

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

Yeah. It's kind of a dead time. Yeah, kind of a dead time. We'll see. I take him back here. All right.

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

It's not a dead time to sign somebody.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

No, no, I know, but it feels like everybody's on vacation and stuff like that. All right. Pain. And Pendergast with you. All right?

[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

We.

[Host 1 (likely a sports podcast host, possibly Seth)]

We are not. This is our last day this week, so Friday. We are not on the Seth and I won't be on on Friday, so we won't get to do a Take a Mania this week. But maybe, maybe. We have an impromptu Take a Mania matchup coming up in the next segment with a wild take about the Los Angeles Lakers from a frequent Take a Mania participant. We've got that coming up for you next.

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[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

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[Seth (sports analyst, co-host with C)]

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