Chapter 1: What were the Texans' defensive strengths against the Steelers?
The Texans scored more points on defense than the Pittsburgh offense did. So it just goes to show you how great a defense they do have. And by the way, I didn't think C.J. Stroud played all that well. You know, he looked really nervous in the first half and had a couple turnovers himself.
And, you know, if he's going to play like that in the next round, the round after that, that's when the Texans would get in trouble. But I would think now he'll settle down. I think they're going to be really a pain in the ass to play. Their defense is as good as advertised. You know Daniel Hunter pretty well from his days in Minnesota.
You talk about an underrated signing that they made a couple years ago, I think it was, to go along with Will Anderson Jr.
Chapter 2: How did C.J. Stroud perform in the game against the Steelers?
The way that they rushed a quarterback with four guys and the way that they rallied the football is one of the most impressive things about what their defense does do. If you're a defensive player out there, you watched that game last night. You had to love what you saw from the Houston Texans. And this is one of the reasons why I really do feel like they're going to make it to the Super Bowl.
Well, Nico Collins having a concussion is a big deal for them. He is by far their best wide receiver. I know Christian Kirk stepped up in a big way last night. But Nico Collins and C.J. Stroud, that's essentially their offense. I mean, that's really what it's been.
Well, I mean, they ran the ball effectively last night. And the good thing about what they did last night, running the ball, is that they stayed with it.
Yeah, I mean, and when your defense is great and the other team isn't scoring points and you're committed to the run, it's going to work. But when you're starting to now get bigger opponents and better opponents moving forward, not having your best wide receiver is not a good thing. So we'll see if he ends up, you know, he was carted off. with a concussion, Nico Collins.
So that is a big deal, and I think that if they don't make it to the Super Bowl, that's going to be a big part of it. But the defense is as good of a defense, I think, that we have seen in the NFL in a couple of years, and that's not just a recency bias thing. I mean, this team has won, what is it now, 10 straight football games. Yeah.
They're giving up 17 points per game in 2025-2026 NFL football where everybody's throwing the ball all over the place. I mean, the turnovers, the scoring on defense, just the way that they run to the ball, how fast they are. They just beat you up, and they were on full display last night. You think about it, I think one of the most impressive things that happened was the second C.J.
Stroud lost fumble. And the Steelers ran eight plays for four yards and then had to settle for the field goal. And they were able to, you know, they got a penalty in there, they were able to get a first down, but then they lost more yardage. And it was right there, I just said, they're just never going to score a touchdown.
Yeah, so this defense has pretty much done this to all the other quarterbacks they've played this year. Trevor Lawrence, Josh Allen, Justin Herbert, I think they played. They do it now to Aaron Rodgers, who took a couple hits last night. I mean, it's just a real problem for opposing offenses. It'll be interesting to see how Drake May handles this.
this coming weekend because this will be a real test. Now, he actually just played a very good defense. The Chargers have a good defense. Seattle has a really good defense. The Broncos have a really good defense. And, of course, the Texans have a really good defense. And, by the way, I thought the Patriots' defense, I went back and looked at like 10 plays of watching Justin Herbert.
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Chapter 3: What impact does Nico Collins' concussion have on the Texans?
Look at that. Yeah, and he's just getting swarmed.
It just kept the offensive line collapsing. It's crazy. I mean, that's why these tackles, when you get guys like Andrew Thomas or the two that you have over at the Jets, Fashenu and Membo, these are the types of guys you've got to have, man. You've got to have big, sturdy offensive tackles.
And that center of that offensive line, like what Chicago did this offseason in free agency, you've got to shore all that stuff up with professional players that know what they're doing or your quarterback's going to be under siege.
And the Pittsburgh Steelers are at an inflection point with their franchise. The rumors about Mike Tomlin may be leaving, like John Harbaugh leaving or going to be out there. Aaron Rodgers, I can't imagine, is going to come back and play next year. I just don't see it. I mean, he obviously got this team to the playoffs, but he just got his ass handed to him last night.
It wasn't all his fault, but it's just... When you're 42 years old, you've accomplished everything that he has. He came out of that jet thing, was able to have a good year with a good organization, going to the playoffs, winning the division. It's almost like it's time to go up into the mountains with your fake wife and just go away now. I think that's probably what he's thinking.
But maybe he does come back. Maybe there is an injury somewhere. Maybe... There's a situation that's just perfect for him next year. But what the Steelers do at the quarterback position and the head coach will be very interesting. I don't think Mike Tomlin's going to go anywhere now.
Especially, there's just a, I have a feeling that the fact that John Harbaugh's out of that division and they're probably thinking, we could bounce right back. We could figure this out. We could win this division again. Do we really want to make a move with Mike Tomlin? And you said it a million times. We've all seen it. You know, the Bengals and the Steelers, very similar.
They're not going to fire coaches. The Steelers have had three coaches in 200 years. Mike Tomlin would have to leave on his own to get out of there.
I mean, everybody likes talking about it just because the fans chirp about it. And then media talking heads like us have to have something to talk about. But the reality is that the Roonies and the Brown family, they don't overreact to things. They love their fans. They want to give their fans a good product.
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Chapter 4: Why is the Texans' defense considered one of the best in the NFL?
It's led by their defense. It's led by their running game. And, of course, a stable head coach and front office. Nobody ever says, how many scouts do you have? Everybody knows who their GM is. There's never, like, these surrounding controversies that other teams deal with just simply because the Roonies just don't listen to it.
Yeah, I mean, they've had ā I do think that's a little bit more perception and reality. I mean, they've had ā Plenty of issues with players from, you know, Le'Veon Bell holed out to Antonio Brown going crazy.
Well, I'm not saying they haven't had their issues.
They have. They've had plenty. I just feel like that Steelers culture thing kind of makes it people like, oh, it's the Steelers, it's the Steelers. I mean, they've had just as many issues as any other team, if not more.
I would say that they overcome more issues.
Yeah, they do in the regular season, that's for sure. And then when they get to the playoffs, they can't win. This has been nine straight times that they have lost in the postseason. And they've got a great history, and they've got six Lombardis, and they've got a lot of players in the Hall of Fame. But it's just when you're that franchise and you keep running into a brick wall like this.
And now, I mean, what is the future of the quarterback position for the Pittsburgh Steelers? Is it Mason Rudolph? I mean, I don't think you can go into next year with Mason Rudolph as your starting quarterback, and you're going to be way down in the draft. I don't know what their draft capital looks like, trading up to get a guy. Is Kyler Murray someone?
I don't know what the hell they're going to do.
They never have a top five pick, ever. No. They're the opposite of the Jets and the Browns.
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