Full Show - Friday, July 17th

What this episode covers

ITL reacts to a new report from Bill Barnwell after conversations with NFL executives about player trade values quickly turned into a debate over Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud. The guys discuss why opinions around the league are mixed, what Stroud must prove to re-establish himself among the NFL's elite quarterbacks, and whether the criticism is warranted heading into the season. B Scott joins the show for Around The NFL, shares his thoughts on Stroud, and brings his three biggest questions for the Texans before training camp. Reggie continues his Texans Re-Watch series by revisiting Houston's matchup with the Broncos, while Lunch-Time Confessions delivers another round of laughs before Houston Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen joins the show to discuss the World Cup, the Dynamo, and soccer's continued growth in Houston. ITL also debates one of the greatest Houston sports arguments: Who was the better defensive player, Hakeem Olajuwon or J.J. Watt? Plus, the crew looks ahead to the Astros' trade deadline strategy, discusses what Dana Brown could do to improve the roster, and wraps up with Figgy's Mixtape featuring an HVAC thief on the loose, a salute to a longtime Payne & Pendergast producer, and a farewell to the Nissan Altima.

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