When the Texans were decimated by the Seahawks on Monday Night Football, DeMeco Ryans made comments that suggested that players on defense were not following the game plan. This was shocking to former Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne.

00:35 Why wasn't the defense more physical with Jaxon Smith-Njigba

07:14 Does C.J. Stroud hate this offense?

16:02 A.I. nailed the significance of the Seahawks game

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The Texans were dismantled by the Seahawks on Monday Night Football, and we're left wondering if this team has any chance at all of making a push this year. Former Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne discuss the issues at multiple levels of the organization, from the GM to the head coach to the players on the field.

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The Houston Texans face a Seahawks team that might provide the perfect opportunity to figure out if these improvements in the Texans offense are for real. Former Houston Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne discuss how Houston's offensive line will be tested by a physical Seahawks defensive line and C.J. Stroud will be challenged by a secondary that is very good at disguising their coverages.

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Former Houston Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne discuss what they learned about the Seahawks from watching Seahawks vs. Jaguars during the Texans bye week. Jaxson Smith-Njigba went off in the game, and how the Texans handle him is one of the critical factors in the upcoming Monday Night Football matchup of Texans vs. Seahawks.

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Former Houston Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne discuss whether the recent Texans offensive performances can be sustained after the bye week, when Houston will face a gauntlet of tough teams. They also ponder the placement of the bye week, the hazy status of Joe Mixon, and just how difficult the environment is in Seattle.

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The 1-3 Houston Texans face a 1-3 Ravens team that is REALLY injured and struggling mightily on defense. AND YET...Texans fans know that the Ravens have had their number for many years. Is this a golden opportunity or a potential nightmare? Former Houston Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne discuss.

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The Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 26-0 in Week 4, and the rookie draft picks Woody Marks and Jaden Higgins scored all three of their touchdowns. Former Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne discuss.

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C.J. Gardner-Johnson was released by the Houston Texans in a surprising move this week. There were reports of blown coverages and a lack of accountability for his mistakes. Former Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne discuss. Also, they discuss whether C.J. is playing himself out of a contract extension at the end of his third season.

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The Houston Texans have the lowest scoring offense in the league, and C.J. Stroud did not look like a ball placement specialist whatsoever versus the Jaguars. Former Houston Texans players Cecil Shorts and Seth Payne give their reaction. Cecil notes that C.J. was inaccurate on at least three of his deep shot opportunities in the game. They go on to discuss how poorly Nick Caserio's off-season plan is working, and that Seth is really a dope for buying into it...as of now!

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Seth Payne And Bucky Brooks discuss the upcoming Texans vs. Jaguars game. Bucky is the sideline reporter for the Jaguars, and he's been impressed with the way Liam Coen is running things in Jacksonville. He also cautions that the Texans offense takes awhile to get working in sync, as we saw when Bill O'brien brought his version of the Patriots offense to Houston.

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