Patrick Creighton opens the show discussing NFL of-fseason signings, and he zeros in on the Texans' inability to extend Jadeveon Clowney. Is this an effort and injury issue on Clowney's part or is the Texans' front office making yet another mistake? Patrick later discusses why he believes the Texans are unable to get over the hump. Patrick analyzes Ezekiel Elliot's demand for a new contract and discusses where the Cowboys' money should be going. Bleacher Report's Scott Miller joins the show to talk some baseball to close out the hour.

Kel Dansby of KLAS-TV and host of The Corner Podcast joins Straight Heat with Patrick Creighton to discuss MMA Sacramento, what's next for both Germaine de Randamie and Aspen Ladd, what's next for Urijah Faber after his shock win, and where Jorge Masvidal goes after taking out Ben Askren.

B/R NBA writer and co-host of the Hardwood Knocks podcast Dan Favale joins Straight Heat w/ Patrick Creighton to discuss the Rockets' trade for Russell Westbrook, how it will change Houston's style of play and where the Rockets stand in the Western Conference hierarchy after the trade.

Matt Verderame, National NFL Reporter for Fansided, joins Straight Heat with Patrick Creighton to discuss the crazy 18 game schedule idea, the Texans deciding to go through the season without a GM, some of the problems with the Rooney Rule, why Jadeveon Clowney is likely headed out of Houston after this season and why the Chargers simply aren't willing to pay Melvin Gordon.

Bell Herenda Joins Patrick to talk about all the craziness in the NBA this last week.