Gallant Says

Based on today AND realistic expectations going forward, the Houston Texans WILL NOT be good enough to beat the NFL’s best in the playoffs. We all probably knew that already, but it definitely was further confirmation. Who's MOST to blame for the loss? C.J. Stroud? The coaching staff? A defense we thought had proved it's one of the league's best? And what does Tank Dell's injury mean going forward...

DeMeco Ryans seemingly disapproved of Azeez Al-Shaair's knockout hit of Trevor Lawrence immediately after the Texans beat the Jaguars Sunday. But less than 24 hours later he seemed to change his mind. Why? Plus, more reaction to the hit from Texans and Jaguars players...

The Houston Texans hung on for a 23-20 W against the now 10 loss Jacksonville Jaguars heading into a MUCH NEEDED bye week. I recap the game, with this question in mind: did THIS W change your mind about the Texans AT ALL? Plus, how dirty was Azeez Al-Shaair's hit on Trevor Lawrence?

I react to everything we've heard from the Texans after their 32-27 loss to the Titans. They're being VERY supportive of their offense, which continues to struggle. Too supportive? Plus, C.J. Stroud and company weigh in on what they can do to clean up the little things. I also sense there are a few players getting frustrated with the way the team's being covered. And, two differing thoughts on wha...

The same exact season-long mistakes keep happening. Why haven't they been corrected? And C.J. Stroud simply isn't playing as well as he can. Does ANYONE still think they're capable of living up to their pre-season expectations??

It's always fun to beat up on the Cowboys, even if they're a disaster this season. And the Texans defense sure bullied Cooper Rush and company. But what are we to make of C.J. Stroud and Houston's offense after this game? Are they back on the right track??

Texans fans have been frustrated with offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik for quite some time. On a day that the Chicago Bears fired their offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, should Houston consider the same move? Is ownership potentially thinking about it? Plus, are the misfortunes of other teams - specifically the Dallas Cowboys - making you feel better about where the Texans are? And, my week 1...

There was A LOT of buzz about a PLAYERS ONLY Texans team meeting after Houston's loss to the Jets last Thursday. From the sound of things, they had another one RIGHT AFTER the loss to the Lions...and might have ANOTHER one this week. Will that FINALLY get them back on track? Plus, my thoughts on everything said after last night's loss...including DeMeco Ryans & C.J. Stroud talking about the strugg...

There's lots of things to point at after yet another no show by the Texans in the second half. The offensive line, Bobby Slowik, hell even DeMeco Ryans. I mean, they were up 23-7 in a game where Jared Goff threw 5(!!!) interceptions. But this loss falls MOST at the feet of QB C.J. Stroud...

Given the recent struggles of the offensive line, shouldn't they have done more??? JOIN the Gallant Says podcast LIVE on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/paulgallant or on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/gallantsays. For more Paul, you can follow him on X https://twitter.com/gallantsays, Tik Tok https://tiktok.com/GallantSays, Instagram https://instagram.com/SportsGallant, & Facebook https://Facebook....

The Texans are 6-2, just swept their only real competition in the AFC South, and have yet to lose a game in conference. But between MORE offensive inconsistency, another serious injury, and the occasional defensive lapse, you've got to wonder if this team will ever put a complete game together.

The Texans WR tore his ACL during the third quarter of Sunday's 23-20 W. Has he played his last snap for Houston? And was the trade a failure? Plus, some thoughts on the Colts benching Anthony Richardson for Joe Flacco AND someone who hasn't been going to work of late.

WOOF. A WHOLE LOT of bad in this one. Where do the Texans go from here?

Yes, the Texans kept it close in spite of injury and lost at the final gun. But there's no moral Ws in the NFL. Houston lost Sunday because they were outcoached AND can't protect C.J. Stroud. A full breakdown of the Texans' 24 - 22 L in Green Bay, plus reaction to what was said after the game. JOIN the Gallant Says podcast LIVE on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/paulgallant, Twitch https://www.twi...

LOL, the New York Jets lost again. Why do their fans keep coming back for MORE punishment?? (1:13 - 7:49) The Texans have a lot to clean up by season's end, but they're 5-1. How close are they to the league's best teams (the Chiefs, Vikings, Lions, & Ravens) through 6 weeks?? (7:57 - 20:14) Plus, while the Texans are getting offseason acquisition DE/DT Denico Autry back from a 6 game PED suspensio...

The Texans FINALLY beat the Patriots in Foxboro in a rare blowout victory. A W that EASILY could have been by more. How are YOU feeling about it? Impressed? Still feeling like they're getting away with being sloppy?

Perhaps I was a bit arrogant. 😅 Let's talk about why the Astros season came to such an abrupt end, and what's next.

Framber Valdez had rough outing, and Tarik Skubal dominated the Astros lineup. And yet...I still feel confident in Houston's chances??

The Texans are 3-1 and 2-0 in the AFC South. But today's 24 - 20 W was more frustrating than satisfying.

The Texans suffered the most embarrassing loss of the DeMeco Ryans era, CRUSHED by Minnesota Vikings in 34 - 7 rout.

cAn yOu beLiEvE LaReMy TuNsiL aNd StEfOn DiGgS wErEn'T aT oTaS?? (0:32 - 1:52) But on a serious note, I talked about everything that ACTUALLY mattered at this week's Texans OTA availability. (1:52 - 19:22) I also finally got to the Texans schedule release AND graded the always ridiculous post draft grades. (19:22 - 26:09) Finally, I watched Harrison Butker's commencement speech since NOBODY will s...

Framber Valdez has always been a roller coaster, but last night was special. Was it a one time thing? Or another symptom of a problem that might need removal? Plus, thoughts on an article I read about gymnast 🐐 / Houstonian Simone Biles AND the unpopularity of Harris County judge Lina Hidalgo.

The Astros are off to a very slow start. I'm not pressing the panic button yet. But the way this team talks down to us about the struggles of certain players is driving me CRAZY. Whoever decided they should answer tough questions by referencing the "back of the baseball card" needs to be fired...and replaced by me. [for a nominal fee, of course]

I talked about the latest massive Texans offseason splash - Houston trading a '25 2nd rounder to Buffalo for Stefon Diggs and some late round picks - and a WR dealing with ACTUAL off the field issues.

No runs, a bad night of baserunning, and another bullpen disaster has the Houston Astros now at 1-5 after a 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays. What the hell is happening? Plus, some thoughts on...women's basketball?