HR 1 – Astros Optimism, Super Bowl Expectations & QOTD

ITL debates whether it's finally time to buy into the Houston Astros despite the reality that they're still seven games under .500. With key players expected to return and the team playing its best baseball in weeks, the guys discuss whether Houston has given fans enough reason to be optimistic or if the record still tells the real story. Is this the beginning of a turnaround, or are people getting fooled by a good stretch? Then the focus shifts to the Houston Texans and the expectations surrounding the franchise entering the season. Are the Texans truly in "Super Bowl or bust" territory, or is that unfair pressure for a team still trying to establish itself among the NFL's elite? ITL debates whether anything short of a deep playoff run would be considered a disappointment. The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What are some things most people consider essential that you rarely or never use?