In the days leading up to the draft, general managers contend they select the best athlete available. What they almost always mean is they draft the best athlete available at a position of need…
When he was hired as the Texans’ new coach in January, DeMeco Ryans called it his “dream job.” He interviewed with Denver and declined opportunities to interview with Carolina, Indianapolis, and Arizona. Now we know why. General manager Nick Caserio must have promised Ryans he would find a way to manipulate the first round of […]Read More
In a stunning double whammy at the top of the NFL draft, Caserio used the second overall pick on Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud, then traded back into the third spot with Arizona to select the best defensive player, Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Jr....Read More
See how John McClain's mock drafts changed and evolved as we moved through the 2023 draft process culminating with his final Mock Draft, which was published on April 26...Read More
Almost everything we’re hearing about the Texans’ draft concerns their second overall pick and what they might do after the Panthers select quarterback Bryce Young...Read More
In the latest edition of Chatting with Mack, legendary NFL writer John McClain joined Mattress Mack in store to talk in-depth about the upcoming NFL draft, share stories about past prospects, and briefly discuss the ongoing NBA playoffs. You won't want to miss it...Read More
John McClain does his seventh and final mock draft leading up to the first round on Thursday..Read More
John McClain’s mock draft predicting each of the Texans’ 12 picks...Read More
If general manager Nick Caserio comes out of the first round of the draft with a franchise quarterback and a dynamic edge rusher, fans should put a red suit on him and call him Saint Nick. But if Caserio leaves the first round without a quarterback the Texans can sell to fans and media, he’ll throw water on a fire that’s burned brightly since DeMeco Ryans was hired as the head coach in January...Read More
John McClain does his sixth of seven mock drafts leading up to the first round on April 27...Read More
When it comes to the second overall pick in the draft, the Texans are so secretive they’d make the Kremlin blush. General manager Nick Caserio is playing poker with a deadpan look on his face, staring into space and disclosing nothing. And that’s the way it should be so close to the draft...Read More
“I’m not leaving,” Caserio said at NRG Stadium. He couldn’t have been more emphatic....Read More
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Mark Berman is the gold standard and sets the bar. Nobody will come close to his status.
As a life long Cowboy fan I’m waiting for them to once again live up to their potential. Been a…
Mark has set the standard for Houston sports reporting for most of my life. His are huge shoes to fill…
Outstanding story written by someone I’ve always respected as much as Mark Bergman. Thanks Richard.
Berman has been the only professional TV sports reporter in Houston for decades
Richard, please share your thoughts on Forest Whitley, Grae Kessinger and Kory Lee—do you see any of these three (3)…
I was lucky enough to meet Deacon in the 90s for a long-term work project. He was simply a delight…
Deacon was my first and only hitting coach for the Chicago White Sox.when they con verrted me from pitcher to…
Top collegiate baseball programs are equivalent to double A baseball.
I did not think it was possible to be even more imoressed with CJ. But, your great story managed to…
Great story , C.J. is a very grounded young man . Very well written story , it touches the heart.…