The B-Block

The Texans lost Thursday’s game because of coaching, between scheme, philosophy and decision-making. 

They’re not good enough in coverage to play the field position game. And they don't run the ball well enough to make that their identity. Right now, they're better throwing it than running it from a personnel standpoint, whether the quarterback is Davis Mills or Tyrod Taylor.

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Joe Buck addressed the Deshaun Watson drama and it got a lot of attention online. There are layers to this that make it complicated. Let's try to explain it.

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Rivers McCown, who covers the Texans for his own site and Football Outsiders, joins the show to discuss the uncertainty surrounding Deshaun Watson with Texans training camp less than 10 days away.

Follow Rivers on Twitter @riversmccown for his latest work. 

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Brandon Scott tries to put into words what it was like watching Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

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The Astros opened their home series against the Oakland A's in impressive fashion, supporting Framber Valdez in a far less than perfect outing, thanks to a couple of bombs from Yordan Alvarez.

Chris Paul had the Bucks on a string in Game 1 .(14:00)

There is an important, and possibly awkward part for some to acknowledge in Rachel Nichols vs. Maria Taylor.  (23:22)

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The idea that Chris Paul’s contract was among the worst in sports was unfair when it was said and it’s OK to acknowledge that now. 

Brandon Scott previews the NBA Finals featuring Paul's Phoenix Suns against the Milwaukee Bucks, reflects on the Point God's time in Houston as the best time of the James Harden era. 

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The Texans' job defensively is harder with now with Julio Jones in the AFC South Division. That could be the least of their worries now, though.

Brandon Scott and John Hickman of the Locked On Texans podcast discuss the team's offseason competition, expectations and what it's like covering this team on a daily basis.

What's going on with the offensive line? Will it make the improvement fans thought it would last season?

What about the running back position group, far too crowded to socially distance? They revisited a previous B-Block pod topic: Who's job is Rex Burkhead taking?

All of that and much more with B. Scott and John Hickman. 

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Watching a lot of former Rockets in the NBA playoffs this year thinking about what could have been. 

But one regret Rockets fan should not have is missing out on Ben Simmons in the James Harden trade. 

Also, what's going on at Texans OTAs? What's the next significant development to watch out for in the Deshaun Watson cases?

Finally, a look at someone who could help save the Astros' bullpen. 

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SportsRadio 610 does more than produce radio shows. There are normally boots on the ground at every pro sports event in Houston, or at least for the top three teams -- Texans, Astros and Rockets. 

Those boots are normally worn by Adam Spolane and Brandon Scott, who cover the Houston sports scene as well as anybody.  

They discussed the positives and concerns for the Astros early in the season, fresh off the New York Yankees series. 

Also, Justin Verlander spoke with reporters Friday and he sounds hopeful of being able to contribute to the Astros' bullpen if they make a postseason run. 

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The Texans selected five players in the 2021 NFL Draft. They started by taking quarterback Davis Mills with their first pick (No. 67 overall in the third round), then continued by trading up 20 spots to draft wide receiver Nico Collins later in the third round; and the next day drafted tight end Brevin Jordan in the fourth.

To round out the draft, the Texans selected linebacker Garret Wallow in the fifth round, and defensive tackle Roy Lopez in the fifth.

These moves surprised Brandon Scott and Coty Davis, who cover the team every day. Davis -- a Texans reporter for ESPN Houston, USA Today Texans Wire  and co-host of the Locked on Texans podcast joined SportsRadio 610's Brandon Scott to talk about the draft picks and overall state of the team.

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The Texans are not expected to participate on the first day of the 2021 NFL Draft, because they don't have a pick until the third round. 

In this episode, Brandon Scott explains how Deshaun Watson's legal situation really soured this draft. 

Also, what are the Texans' draft needs. Hint: EVERYTHING!

It's why they might consider trading back from the No. 67 overall pick.

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