# Stephen Holder Shares Braden Smith’s Powerful Story, EJ Speed Impact & Texans vs Colts Outlook

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Podcast: [Second Guessan with Stressan: A Houston Texans Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/second-guessan-with-stressan-a-houston-texans-podcast-7144025)
Published: 2026-03-26T17:51:13+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garret-williams0/episodes/Stephen-Holder-Shares-Braden-Smiths-Powerful-Story--EJ-Speed-Impact--Texans-vs-Colts-Outlook-e3h0tt0
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## Resource

Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show to give a Colts insider perspective on several key Houston Texans storylines. We dive into new Texans OL Braden Smith, including his injury history and powerful personal story, as well as what he brings to Houston’s offensive line moving forward. Holder also shares insight on former Colts linebacker EJ Speed and how he fits into DeMeco Ryans’ defense, along with his perspective on the Texans as a whole and the rise of CJ Stroud from a division rival’s viewpoint. Plus, we break down the Colts’ offseason, expectations heading into the upcoming season, and what this rivalry could look like moving forward. If you want a true AFC South perspective, this is one you don’t want to miss. 🎙️ Guest: Stephen Holder (ESPN Colts Reporter) 🐦 Follow him on X: https://x.com/holderstephen 📲 Follow Me Everywhere: X / Twitter: https://x.com/TexansCommenter YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TexansCommenter TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@TexansCommenter Instagram: https://instagram.com/HoustonStressans Facebook: https://facebook.com/HoustonStressans 🌐 Website: https://www.houstonstressans.com 🔥 Texans news, analysis, interviews & more — from a fan perspective. Subscribe for consistent Houston Texans coverage.

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