NFL Head Coach Power Rankings

Texans head coach hovers near the middle of the pack in NFL.com power rankings

Texans head coach Bill O'Brien ranks No. 18 on NFL.com's list of best coaches.

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On a recent broadcast of the Granato and Raheel with Del show on ESPN 97.5, the guys talked about an article posted on NFL.com that ranks the NFL’s top coaches. New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick came in at No. 1 — no surprise there — and all the new head coaches for this season finished at the bottom of the list. Texans head coach Bill O’Brien ranked No 18, and John Granato thinks that O'Brien has a chance to be a really good NFL coach. O’Brien does have his detractors and imperfections, though, and he could stand to improve by being more lenient and simplifying his offense.

Coaches need time to learn just like players do, and O'Brien had to have learned a lot after working with then-Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler last year. His approach is more hands-on this season, and that was apparent during OTAs and mini-camp. O’Brien was working personally with the QBs and calling the plays into their helmets.

This year will help answer if O’Brien is a middle of the pack coach or if the roster is middle of the pack. Finally, Granato ranked the top three coaches on his personal list. He has Belichick ranked first with Seattle Seahawks head coat Pete Carroll and Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians finishing behind him.

You can check out the article on NFL.com to see the full list.

You can hear the entire segment below. Listen to Granato and Raheel with Del weekdays from 9-11am CT on ESPN 97.5 radio. You can also listen live or on demand with the ESPN 97.5 radio app.

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Get Rodeo ready

Virtual races and a new rollercoaster debut at RodeoHouston for 2025

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is less than two weeks away. Here are four new things added to the festivities this year that Houstonians won't want to miss.

AGVENTURE Park
Bees are an incredibly important part of the environment, and concerns about declining bee populations has led to an explosion in beekeeping as a hobby. In the past five years, America has added a million new bee colonies, mostly through people taking up beekeeping.

Agventure Park, presented by Oxy, is the Rodeo's new soil and bee exhibit. Both children and adults can interact with education stations to see the essential role of bees in agriculture. Visitors can plant sunflowers, live chat with experts, and learn everything they need to start their own hives at home.

Virtual Welding and Chuck Wagon
Virtual reality has come a long way in the last two decades. Even the Houston Museum of Natural Science rarely launches a new exhibit without some kind of VR attraction. The Rodeo is no different.

This year, visitors can get in the saddle for a virtual chuck wagon race, driving horses around a virtual dirt field in one of the Rodeo's most beloved competitions. Presented by Verizon, the event is completely free to try and a thrilling educational tool for understanding this part of the pioneer era.

If something more technical is your speed, there is also a VR welding experience that offers the experience of welding with none of the danger. Both exhibits are in Hall C of NRG Center.

Heidi Rollercoaster
A new ride at the carnival weds the German heritage of Texas with the thrill of a rollercoaster. Heidi is a high-speeding spinning coaster that rotates riders as they zip through over a thousand feet of track more than four stories in the air. It's an Octoberfest on wheel for those in the mood for a wild ride.

Nor is it the only new ride at the carnival. Overdrive is a new spinning ride that uses movie-level FX to heighten the experience. There is also a family-friendly Dragon coaster for the kids too small for the bigger rides.

Decadent Desserts
The Rodeo is one of the biggest food events of the Houston social calendar, offering chances to try new street cuisine and experimental vittles. This year, be sure to check out two new food stalls centered around desserts.

Strawberry cups have been a viral TikTok trend that's drawing people to wait hours in line in cities such as London and Dubai. These are strawberries drizzled in a variety of gourmet chocolates and served, obviously, in a cup. Candy Factory will bring the trend to the Rodeo Midway.

The other go-to sweet spot is Totally Baked Cookie Joint. Despite its name, its actually a refreshing ice cream stand where fresh scoops are topped with oatmeal cookie crumbles. Just another new experience for the 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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