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Summary

TLDRIn this transcript, the discussion revolves around the recent trade of Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans, exploring the implications for both the player and the team. The conversation highlights the Texans' strategic moves to bolster their roster, including the acquisition of Joe Mixon and the development of young talent like CJ Strad. The impact on the Buffalo Bills and their need to find a new playmaker to complement Josh Allen is also discussed. The rapid turnaround of the Texans organization in just two years is praised, with the team's improved management decisions and smart acquisitions being credited for their potential to become a dominant force in the AFC.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿˆ Stefon Diggs has been traded to the Houston Texans in a deal involving a second-round pick in 2025.
  • ๐Ÿ˜Ž Kean's reaction to the trade is positive, as he predicted Diggs wouldn't stay with the Buffalo Bills for long.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ The trade is seen as a significant move for the Texans, potentially elevating them within the AFC rankings.
  • ๐ŸŒŸ The Texans' acquisition of Diggs, along with their existing talents like Joe Mixon and CJ Strad, puts them in a strong position.
  • ๐Ÿƒ Houston's roster improvements, especially with young talent, are highlighted as a key factor in their recent turnaround.
  • ๐Ÿค” Kean questions the Bills' decision to let Diggs go, noting the difficulty of finding a replacement of his caliber.
  • ๐Ÿ”„ The importance of surrounding young quarterbacks with playmakers is emphasized, as seen with the Texans' strategy.
  • ๐ŸŽฅ The discussion touches on the growth and potential of CJ Strad, who had an impressive season and showed resilience.
  • ๐Ÿ™Œ The Texans' coaching staff and management are praised for their smart moves in rebuilding the team.
  • ๐Ÿš€ The script ends with a discussion on the rapid transformation of the Texans' organization over the past two years, which is considered impressive in the NFL context.

Q & A

  • Which player was traded to the Houston Texans?

    -Stefon Diggs was traded to the Houston Texans.

  • What type of pick was involved in the Stefon Diggs trade?

    -The trade involved a second-round pick in 2025.

  • How did Kean feel about the Stefon Diggs trade?

    -Kean was smiling because he had predicted that Stefon Diggs wouldn't remain a Buffalo Bill for long.

  • How did the trade impact the Houston Texans' standing in the AFC according to the discussion?

    -The trade put the Houston Texans in a different area, just beneath the Kansas City Chiefs and above the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC standings.

  • What key players did the Houston Texans acquire or develop to improve their team?

    -The Texans acquired Joe Mixon and CJ Strad, and they have promising talents like Tank Dale, Nico Collins, and Dton Schultz on their roster.

  • What was the situation with the Buffalo Bills after losing Stefon Diggs?

    -The Buffalo Bills are in a rebuilding phase and need to find another playmaker to help their quarterback Josh Allen, who significantly improved his game with Diggs on the team.

  • What was the opinion on the New York Jets and their offseason moves?

    -The discussion did not have a strong opinion on the New York Jets, mentioning only that they have older players and the need to see how they turn out.

  • How has the Houston Texans' organization changed in the past few years?

    -The Texans have made a significant turnaround in the past two years, going from a poorly managed organization to one making smart moves and focusing on building around their young quarterback.

  • What was the reaction to CJ Strad's performance in his rookie year?

    -CJ Strad was seen as a revelation, showing consistent improvement throughout the season and demonstrating poise under fire, which is impressive for a young quarterback.

  • What was the sentiment towards the importance of having playmakers around a young quarterback?

    -It was emphasized that young quarterbacks need talented players around them to succeed, and organizations should focus on acquiring such talents to help their quarterbacks thrive.

  • What was the final verdict on the Texans' potential in the upcoming season?

    -While not ready to declare the Texans as better than Baltimore, the discussion highlighted that they have significantly improved and could be a strong contender in their division.

Outlines

00:00

๐Ÿˆ NFL Trade Analysis: Stefon Diggs to Houston Texans

This paragraph discusses the recent trade of Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans, highlighting the impact this move will have on both the Texans and the team he's leaving behind. The speaker expresses his anticipation for the Texans' improved standing in the AFC, especially considering their recent acquisitions and the potential for their young quarterback to thrive with new playmakers. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by the Buffalo Bills in finding a replacement for Diggs and the importance of surrounding young quarterbacks with talent to ensure success.

05:02

๐Ÿค” Evaluating CJ Strad's Performance and Future Prospects

The focus of this paragraph is on the evaluation of CJ Strad's performance as a quarterback, his poise under pressure, and his ability to read and react to game situations. The speaker criticizes the so-called evaluators who may have underestimated Strad's capabilities, particularly in comparison to other quarterbacks. The conversation also delves into the importance of a supportive environment for young quarterbacks, including the presence of talented receivers and a strong running game, which are crucial for their development and success.

10:03

๐Ÿ† Predicting the AFC South: Texans on the Rise

This paragraph centers around the prediction and analysis of the AFC South division, with a particular emphasis on the Houston Texans' potential to excel. The speaker argues that the Texans' recent strategic moves, including the acquisition of key players and the development of their young quarterback, position them favorably within the division. The discussion also considers the losses of the Baltimore Ravens and the challenges they face in maintaining their previous level of success, despite their history of resilience and adaptability.

Mindmap

Keywords

๐Ÿ’กStefon Diggs

Stefon Diggs is a professional American football player, who is a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). In the context of the video, he has been traded to the Houston Texans, which is a significant event as it impacts team dynamics and strategies. His move is discussed as a key factor in reshuffling the competitive landscape within the AFC and the Texans' potential to improve their standings.

๐Ÿ’กSalary Cap

The salary cap refers to the limit on the amount of money that a team can spend on player salaries in a given year, as mandated by the league. It is a crucial aspect of team management as it affects the ability to sign and retain players. In the video, the salary cap is discussed in relation to the feasibility of keeping Stefon Diggs on the Buffalo Bills roster and the financial implications of his trade to the Houston Texans.

๐Ÿ’กAFC

The American Football Conference (AFC) is one of the two conferences in the NFL, comprising fourteen teams from across the United States. The video discusses the impact of key player trades, like that of Stefon Diggs, on the competitive balance within the AFC, specifically how it might elevate the Houston Texans' position relative to other teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens.

๐Ÿ’กJoe Mixon

Joe Mixon is a professional American football player who plays as a running back in the NFL. In the context of the video, his acquisition by the Houston Texans is highlighted as a strategic move to strengthen the team's offensive capabilities. His performance and potential impact on the team's success are discussed, emphasizing the importance of a strong running game to complement the quarterback and other offensive players.

๐Ÿ’กRookie of the Year

The 'Rookie of the Year' is an annual award given to the most outstanding player in their first year of competition in the NFL. In the video, this term is used to refer to CJ Strad, who had an impressive first season, indicating his potential for continued success and his importance to the Houston Texans' future performance.

๐Ÿ’กKansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri, and they are one of the most successful teams in the NFL. In the video, the Chiefs are mentioned as a benchmark for the Houston Texans' aspirations, indicating that the Texans are aiming to reach or surpass the Chiefs' level of success within the AFC.

๐Ÿ’กBaltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore, Maryland. They are noted for their strong defensive play and competitive performance in the NFL. In the video, the Ravens are discussed in the context of the AFC's competitive landscape, with the Houston Texans being positioned to potentially overtake them in the rankings.

๐Ÿ’กNew York Jets

The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. In the video, the Jets are mentioned as a team with an uncertain future, particularly in terms of their veteran players and their potential to compete in the upcoming season. The discussion highlights the unpredictability of team performance and the importance of effective player management and strategy.

๐Ÿ’กBuffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in Buffalo, New York. In the video, the Bills are discussed in the context of their decision to trade Stefon Diggs and the implications this has for their team rebuilding efforts. The trade is seen as a strategic move to acquire future assets, but it also raises questions about the team's ability to replace a key player and maintain competitive momentum.

๐Ÿ’กCJ Strad

CJ Strad, presumably a quarterback for the Houston Texans based on the context, is discussed as a key player whose performance and development are critical to the team's success. His ability to handle pressure situations and lead comebacks is highlighted, showcasing his importance to the team's offensive strategy and overall potential.

๐Ÿ’กPlaymakers

In American football, 'playmakers' refers to players who have the ability to make significant contributions to the game, often through impressive individual performances that can change the course of a match. The video emphasizes the importance of surrounding young quarterbacks with playmakers to enhance their success and the overall competitiveness of the team.

Highlights

Stefon Diggs has been traded to the Houston Texans, marking a significant shift in the AFC landscape.

The trade involves a second-round pick in 2025, indicating a strategic long-term move by the Texans.

Kean admits he predicted the trade a few weeks ago, highlighting the inevitability of the move due to the salary cap considerations.

The acquisition of Diggs places the Texans as strong contenders in the AFC, immediately repositioning them below the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens.

The Texans' roster improvements, including the addition of Joe Mixon and the development of CJ Stidham, suggest a team on the rise.

Tank Dales' recovery and Nico Collins' understanding of the NFL are contributing factors to the Texans' potential success.

The Texans' offseason moves, including the acquisition of Diggs, are seen as smart strategies to support their young quarterback.

CJ Stidham's impressive rookie season, including his late fourth-quarter comebacks, showcases his potential as a top-tier quarterback.

The discussion emphasizes the importance of surrounding young quarterbacks with playmakers to ensure their success.

The Texans' turnaround in the past two years is described as 'unheard of', indicating a significant organizational shift.

The comparison between the Texans and the Baltimore Ravens suggests a close competition, with the former making significant strides.

The loss of key players on the defensive side for the Ravens, including Jaavan Clowney and Patrick Queen, could impact their standing in the league.

The Texans' offensive roster is considered superior to that of the Ravens, with the addition of key players like Diggs and Mixon.

The discussion also touches on the importance of a strong running game to support a young quarterback, as seen with the Texans' strategy.

The Texans' ability to bounce back from a tumultuous past, including front office issues and coaching changes, is highlighted as a testament to their current success.

The quarterback situation for the Texans is a topic of debate, with both CJ Stidham and Bryce Young being mentioned as potential fits.

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Transcripts

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we're going to have to wait to respond

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to Jim Harbaugh that will be next but

00:05

right now we got breaking news because

00:07

Stefon digs was just traded to the

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Houston Texans not for a pick this year

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it's a second round pick in

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2025 your reaction Kean well I I'm

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smiling because I knew he wouldn't be

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yeah a Buffalo Bill for long as I said a

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couple weeks ago did say that that that

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this was this was not farfetched I can

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see it coming you could just see it

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coming they needed to figure out from a

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salary cap standpoint how they can make

00:36

it work now this just made in my opinion

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it just put Texas in a different area

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cod with the rest of the AFC they right

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there

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now right underneath that Kansas City

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chief team they right underneath that

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they jump in front of Baltimore for me

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do they yes they do think about it man

00:58

they acquired Joe Mixon TR we already

01:01

saw the Rookie of the Year in CJ St he's

01:03

only going to get better he's not all of

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a sudden getting ready to turn into

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Scott Mitchell that's not happening no

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okay then you look at you look at tank

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Dale get back healthy he should Nico

01:14

Collins has has certainly gotten to the

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point where he understands the National

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Football League and what it's going to

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take to be good he was really good last

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year dton Schultz has figured it out

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took a stab at the Cowboys this off

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season and got paid got his money yeah

01:27

so you start looking at that denil

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Hunter they denil Hunter you look at the

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defensive side of the ball you just look

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at this young team man I'll put them

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right underneath the Kansas City Chiefs

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and above the Baltimore Ravens and I

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know people what about the New York Jets

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what about the New York Jet I don't even

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know what them old dudes let's see what

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they turn out to be yeah Buffalo they

01:51

rebuilding now okay Josh Allen wasn't

01:55

Josh Allen till they got Stefan Diggs he

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don't have Stefan Diggs no more so now

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you gotta go out there and find another

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Stefon Diggs to make Josh Allen Josh

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Allen comfortable y okay you reach your

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defense is totally different so that's a

02:10

different situation they did sign Curtis

02:12

Samuel who's pretty good but is he

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Stefon no he ain't Stefan D he's not I

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agree okay period so when you look at

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that man this team in

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Houston I'm just checking out the

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division they might run away with that

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division Jacksonville got reservation on

02:32

their quarterback situation so he going

02:34

he's coming into the season already

02:35

looking over his shoulder agreed okay we

02:37

don't know what Indie is because

02:39

Richardson's coming back off an injury

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and that ain't really what that is

02:43

Tennessee has a entirely new roster they

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do they've made some nice moves but but

02:48

it's a different a brand new head coach

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and this it just it it it feels

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different to me yeah I mean I love the

02:56

Leger Sneed that they picked up that

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that was good yeah sne sne is good

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that's one guy right but but when I look

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at the way and this is fascinating To Me

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the Way Houston has bounced back since

03:11

three years

03:12

ago think about that two years ago or

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two or two years ago I mean it happened

03:17

all the craziness was three years that's

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why I was like three since three years

03:20

ago but in two years they bounced back

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they have and it all starts with the

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quarterback and I'll throw in the head

03:28

coach The head coach he's stud the head

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coach cuz I can guarantee you they're

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not making moves without talking to Deo

03:37

Ryan about the moves that they gonna

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make yeah he's not going to sit back

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there and allow them to set him up for

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failure

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I'm I like it I love when organizations

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with young quarterbacks go and get

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Playmakers to have them and make them

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succeed it's the best thing ever when

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you a Young quarterback and you got

03:58

Playmakers just check Brock P nothing

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away from him he gonna be one the

04:02

highest paid quarterbacks next year they

04:03

gonna give him his money but if he

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didn't have all that stuff around him

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he'd just be a guy yep agreed you know

04:11

young quarterbacks have got to have

04:13

pieces around them to be able to succeed

04:15

I like it I like everything that they've

04:18

done CJ strad was a Flatout Revelation

04:22

last year I did not see that coming and

04:25

and he didn't just have a little flash

04:27

in the pan for two or three games it was

04:29

season long he just got better and

04:31

better and

04:33

better again Dak had a great rookie year

04:36

RG3 had a great rookie year but but this

04:39

was this was legit solid will last you

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you can just see they they got a keeper

04:45

and what was more not more important but

04:47

was very impressive and important was

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his late fourth uh quarter comebacks and

04:54

situations and even when there was a

04:56

mistake made he just bounced back from

04:58

it and kept it right rolling he did he

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just knows how to play the position he

05:04

has a feel for it he has Poise Under

05:07

Fire he can read it and react to it with

05:11

with with easy sort of patience you know

05:14

he had he he showed me patience kids

05:16

don't don't have in this league usually

05:19

they unravel Under Fire over time and

05:22

that's why I don't understand when when

05:23

these so-called evaluators when they're

05:26

evaluating players and they're looking

05:29

at CJ St versus other quarterbacks and

05:32

they say well he doesn't process the

05:35

information right or he didn't show up

05:37

to the Manning Camp so therefore he he

05:39

blew off the Mannings is that your white

05:41

guy acent I'm just I didn't say nothing

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about white guys I'm just saying that's

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how they talk I kind of liked it though

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well but that's what they do he blew off

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the Mannings Passing Academy so

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therefore we shouldn't draft him this

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was the sort of stuff that was going on

05:56

during the draft like what are you

05:58

talking about because he didn't want to

05:59

go to somebody's camp that that makes

06:01

him a terrible player that's

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ridiculous well he was ridiculous on the

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football field is what he was so now

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back to Stefon obviously his brother who

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plays for my Dallas Cowboys is tweeting

06:14

at Josh Allen different things about you

06:17

know you families yeah right families

06:20

love the tweeting huh they do and his

06:22

point was that you were nothing before

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my brother walked in the door well that

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was my point a minute ago m it wasn't

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that he wasn't nothing he wasn't the

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same Josh Allen as he is today to Stefon

06:35

Diggs walked it to the door it's a fact

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it's well documented it's on the film

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there's no lies about it Stefan digs was

06:42

getting down in Minnesota before Josh

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was he see the Minnesota Miracle play

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right so I don't know I'm not inside the

06:52

Buffalo Bills but you could just see it

06:54

manifest on the football field last year

06:56

they were not on the same page and it

06:59

was heading nowhere slowly and finally

07:02

Bill's management said enough of this we

07:05

we can't live that they chose their

07:07

quarterback over the receiver as they

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should they should as they should they

07:12

should because if they can replace

07:14

Stefan digs then they good they keep it

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moving but it's hard to find it is a

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Stefan digs they didn't see people think

07:21

that talented wide receivers are just

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walking through the door at any moment

07:25

in time yeah it just said think about

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that yeah they they really think

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shipping off a talented receiver that

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somebody else is just going to walk

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through the door well again they did

07:34

sign Curtis Samuel and that Shakir kid

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was pretty good at moments last year he

07:38

made some nice catches for him he ain't

07:40

Stefan digs they're not Stefan Diggs I

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give you that and do Stefan Diggs come

07:45

with a little bit of a headache yes

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manage it yep damn it manage it couldn't

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didn't and I'm sure Josh had some final

07:56

say here where he said I just can't live

07:58

with it anymore may be the case and it

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could come back to bite him in the rear

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end it very well might I did love Dalton

08:05

concade going into that draft a year ago

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because I thought Dallas should jump all

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over him I'm talking about the tight end

08:11

out of Utah because I love the way he

08:13

played against your USC Trojans when it

08:16

was in the regular season because he was

08:18

injured for the the rematch DC title uh

08:22

unfortunately my old DC The Grinch Who

08:25

Stole football right so you could have

08:26

done that against us maybe so I did like

08:29

the way Dalton K Kade came on the last

08:31

six eight games of the year and by the

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way the Buffalo Bills did did run my

08:36

Dallas Cowboys literally ran them off

08:38

the field up in Buffalo fairly late in

08:40

the year it was 31 to10 they did that

08:42

with their running game they didn't need

08:44

Stefon Diggs that day but to your final

08:47

Point okay so they got back a second

08:50

rounder but it's not even in this draft

08:52

it's it's it's down the road yeah we we

08:54

we give up a second round pick for him

08:57

and a heartbeat man well and and and

08:59

think about it this way that second

09:01

round pick came through Minnesota that

09:03

was Minnesota's second round pick that

09:04

yeah they passed on I don't know how

09:06

they got it but they pass it on now when

09:09

you look at what they've established on

09:12

the offensive side of the ball the best

09:13

thing for a Young quarterback offside

09:15

talented receivers is a running back a

09:18

running game they got Joe I just love

09:21

him he could he he he he can really be a

09:26

guy that is a force to be reckoned with

09:29

with an offensive line that's really

09:31

good his numbers fell off some last year

09:33

but remember Joe burrow was hurt Joe

09:35

burrow hurt Higgins hurt I mean it's not

09:38

it's a Cincinnati was a different team

09:40

Cincinnati was a different team it was

09:42

time for Joe Mixon to get some money

09:44

he's a little bit older for the position

09:46

they decided still got a couple of big I

09:48

know but they made a decision from a

09:51

they made it more of a financial

09:52

decision than a production decision in

09:54

my opinion in Cincinnati because they

09:56

got to look and allocate money to other

09:59

players

10:00

in via the draft free agency next year

10:02

Chase they got to figure out what to do

10:03

with t Higgins all of those sort of

10:05

things so the best thing to do was move

10:07

on from Joe Mixon Joe Mixon landed in a

10:09

perfect spot with a CJ stra now when you

10:11

thinking about putting eight nine men in

10:13

the Box you got to think twice because

10:14

now you got Collins you got tank Dale

10:17

you got Stefon Diggs that can play

10:19

outside and inside and dton SCH and D

10:22

SCH they got they got a real Squad man

10:25

and they know how to coach Hey Joe mix

10:27

can really catch it too and he can catch

10:29

theall the Back Field Cowboy should have

10:31

got

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him don't give me started should have

10:34

got Derrik Henry so I will give you

10:37

Texans win the South I will not give you

10:40

Texans are better than Baltimore I can't

10:42

go that far just yet okay that's fine

10:45

it's close though you know Baltimore

10:47

lost a lot especially on the defensive

10:50

side of the ball and they two offensive

10:51

lineman went to the Jets they did they

10:53

lost a lot you complain about your team

10:56

losing P pieces on the offensive line

10:58

and I understand understand the history

10:59

of Baltimore they Plug and Play they

11:02

just keep reloading going and going and

11:03

going but they did lose a lot I they

11:06

just lost a lot I'm just all about

11:08

jaavan Clowney was big for them as a

11:11

pass rusher as a defensive end was big

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for him yeah you know they lose him uh

11:17

who else did they L I think they lost

11:18

Patrick Quinn Queen yeah a queen uh they

11:22

did who else they they lost they lost

11:23

several players obj on the offensive

11:26

side of the ball I don't know what he's

11:27

doing I don't know where he's going to

11:28

land but not there

11:29

not there so when you start to look at

11:31

it remember Mark Andrews didn't come

11:34

back until the last game so but I put

11:36

them ahead of them on paper they still

11:39

got to play the game yeah but to me

11:42

their offensive

11:43

roster is better than the offensive

11:46

roster all right in Baltimore to your

11:49

big point the two-year or if you want to

11:52

go three but let's just do two-year

11:54

turnaround is unheard of what they have

11:56

done two two Year's fine it's just

11:57

unheard of you just don't do it in this

11:59

league

12:01

usually bad organizations and I would

12:03

put them in the category as a bad

12:05

organization just because of even to the

12:08

late Bob McNair when he was alive it was

12:10

a bad organization it was okay let's

12:13

just call it what it is it was a lot of

12:14

stuff coming out of Houston just in

12:16

general then obviously they had the

12:18

front office mess going on then they had

12:20

the Desa mess going on Bill O'Brien mess

12:23

going on yeah I forgot about the Desa

12:25

mess yeah and so you had all of that but

12:28

to be able to they fired two head

12:31

coaches consecutive backto back years in

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Cully along with Lovey Smith so you

12:37

start to think about that that's crazy

12:40

to get to this point now where it's like

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all of a sudden they flip the switch and

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they're different organization now like

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they making the smart moves opposed to

12:50

the dumb stuff they were doing I I

12:52

remain a Bryce young believer but I

12:54

cannot argue with CJ strad I cannot

12:57

argue you could believe in Bryce sh are

12:58

you hold I hey I just should not you

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know not my likeing I know but there

13:03

were reports that the Texans people

13:07

inside favored Bryce young but that

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those were not the head

13:10

coach so he says but what else what else

13:15

C saying I told you we were going to get

13:17

you I wanted you the entire time he's

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telling the quarterback that well good

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for him they got it they got it rolling

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now okay now we get back to Jim Harbaugh

13:28

who did speak out yesterday and it was

13:31

predictably wild and wooly and wacky

13:34

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