John and Lance: John Granato & Lance Zierlein on ESPN Houston

During the final hour, the guys talk more NFL, including what the Texans should do with regards to offseason moves and the upcoming Division Round of the playoffs. Lance then shares a story before they dive into News of the Weird.

John Granato and Lance Zierlein talk about the NFL playoffs and discuss changes within the Texans. Then ESPN National Reporter Mike Reiss who covers the New England Patriots joins the show.

Following the first weekend of the NFL Playoffs, John and Lance recap the games from Super Wild Card Weekend, including the close finish between the Cowboys and the 49ers. They also break down the latest in the Texans' search for a new head coach. The guys also talk about the Rockets picking up a road win against the Kings.

In the final hour of The Bench John and Lance discuss Jerod Mayo and the possibility of him becoming the Texans next Head Coach and also discuss the direction of the Texans organization and what the next steps are to return to a winning organization. At the bottom of the hour Senior MLB Writer for The Athletic Evan Drellich joined The Bench to discuss the latest on lockout between the Owners and MLBPA, the likelihood of having spring training start on time and the likelihood of a full season. John and Lance finish up the show with some news of the weird. 

In the second hour the guys continue discussing the firing of David Culley and whether or not he was a good Head Coach and take calls from listeners to discuss the Texans organization and the firing of David Culley. At the bottom of the hour Head Coach of UH Men's Basketball Kelvin Sampson joins John and Lance to discuss the success of his team, injuries and the University of Houston before wrapping up the second hour. 

In the first hour of The Bench John and Lance react to the Texans firing Head Coach David Culley and who some potential replacements could be. ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter joined The Bench to discuss the Texans Head Coaching vacancy, the top potential candidates and Deshaun Watson. At the bottom of the hour John and Lance discuss some of the comments Adam Schefter made during their conversation and then the guys finish up the first hour discussing Brian Flores, his time in Miami and his relationship with Tua Tagavailoa.

In the first hour of the show John and Lance talk about David Culley's future with the Texans and also breaking down some post game comments from the season finale. Bottom of the hour the guys are joined by Heather Dinich to talk about what's preventing the expansion of the CFP and they wrap up the hour with more discussion on what the Texans should do with Coach Culley.