Locked On Texans - Daily Podcast On The Houston Texans

In Part 2 of this exclusive Locked On Texans episode, Texans wide receivers coach Noah Pauley joins the show to talk ALL THINGS Jaylin Noel! 🧠💥 We dive deep into: ✅ Why Jaylin’s football IQ gives him a serious edge ✅ His “superpower” as a receiver when it comes to route nuance & separation ✅ How he bounced back from early drop issues at Iowa State ✅ And the BIG question: Is he the next Steve...

The Houston Texans are back on the field at OTA's, but CJ Stroud is still not throwing. Is it time to be concerned? Join Michael Connor, John Hickman, Iisha Morrison and Stan Norfleet as they break it all down on the Locked On Texans Squad Show. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn Post your job for free at  LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFL . Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Right now, new c...

🚨 ROOKIE DIARY SERIES: PART 1 🚨 We kick off our brand-new Rookie Diary series with a deep dive into one of the most intriguing prospects on the Houston Texans roster — rookie wide receiver Jayden Higgins ! Host John Hickman is joined by Texans WR Coach Noah Pauley to break down why Higgins is more than just size and speed. We talk: ✅ Higgins’ elite football IQ ✅ His relentless work ethic ✅ Wh...

The Houston Texans have kicked off OTA's as Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and Iisha Morrison break down the latest on the team on the Locked On Texans Squad Show. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Par...

New Texans OC Nick Caley finally SPEAKS , and what he says should get every Houston fan hyped! Caley's approach? A dynamic, versatile offense tailored to the strengths of each player. From spread to power looks — NOTHING is off the table. His motto? "See what fits US." That means no egos, no boxes… just adaptability and freedom to dominate. But with CJ Stroud missing time , should we be concerned?...

OTAs are officially underway, and Day 1 gave us plenty to talk about! John Hickman is joined by Cole Thompson to break down The Good, The Bad… and The ENCOURAGING from Houston Texans OTAs. 👀 🚫 CJ Stroud not throwing — should Texans fans panic?! John and Cole say NO , but there’s another absence that has us raising eyebrows… Where’s Christian Harris? 💪 Nico Collins is stepping up as the vocal le...

The Houston Texans defense has all the makings of a top 5 unit in the NFL — but there's one thing that could keep them from reaching greatness... the offense. On today’s episode of Locked On Texans, John dives into how the first year of Nick Caley's offense doesn't need to be elite — just slightly above average — and why the stats back it up. We’re not talking Super Bowl just yet... but with OTAs...

Welcome to the brand new Texans Squad Show! Join Michael Connor, John Hickman, Iisha Morrison and Stan Norfleet twice a week to talk all things Houston Texans.  On this episode we will break down how big a year it is for the likes of CJ Stroud and Demeco Ryans, the moves in the offseason and so much more!  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED...

What’s REALLY going on in Houston? 👀 Cole Thompson joins the show to break down the current state of the Texans heading into OTAs. Are the veterans losing their grip on starting roles, or will experience win out over hype? It’s Newcomers vs Vets in this early battle for the soul of the team—and it might get ugly. We talk about how this preseason shake-up could impact the Texans' 2025 success, wha...

The Houston Texans are eyeing JK Dobbins , and we’ve got QUESTIONS: Is this move insurance for a banged-up Joe Mixon … or a genius plan to unleash a monster RB duo ? Could Dobbins—when healthy—be the second-best back on the team? 👀 On today’s episode of Locked On Texans , we dive into: Why Dobbins could be the perfect fit in Nick Caley's offense How this move could create healthy competition in t...

Ruben Calvillo — aka Mr. 713 from 713 Houston Sports — joins the Locked On Texans podcast for a no-holds-barred conversation about the hottest offseason topic: Can we really believe DeMeco Ryans when he says the offensive line will be better? 👀 We dive into what the Texans have done up front, the moves we love (and the ones we’re side-eyeing), and whether fans should buy in or stay skeptical. Plu...

Brandon K. Scott of Sports Radio 610 and The B-Block Podcast joins Locked On Texans to keep it real about Houston’s outlook heading into 2025. 😤 From "Who's the guy in that offensive line room?" to the floor being just FOUR WINS , Brandon gives his unfiltered thoughts on the state of the Houston Texans , why uncertainty clouds the future, and what MUST change for this team to take a real step for...

The Houston Texans offense took a step back in 2024, and CJ Stroud’s sophomore season didn’t go as planned. So… what went wrong? 🤔 Was it the offensive line pressure? Ineffective play calling from Bobby Slowik? Or maybe the route concepts just didn’t support the young QB’s strengths? In this episode of Locked On Texans, we break down how the offense failed CJ Stroud — and where Stroud himself may...

The ceiling is SKY HIGH for the Houston Texans in 2025 — could a 12-5 season be within reach if everything breaks right for DeMeco Ryans, C.J. Stroud, and this reloaded squad? 💪🐂 In this episode of Locked On Texans , we dive deep into the way-too-early win total predictions , looking at whether Houston can finally break past the 10-win mark and maybe even secure the AFC’s top seed 👀. We’re talk...

The 2025 NFL schedule is officially HERE , and the Houston Texans are kicking off their season with a heavyweight Week 1 matchup against Sean McVay’s Los Angeles Rams ! Is this the moment where new OC Nick Caley proves he’s ready to outsmart the master ? We break down the STUDENT vs TEACHER showdown , and why this game could set the tone for the entire Texans season. Plus: 🏈 Why the early bye wee...

Small details matter — but when is enough ...ENOUGH? The Houston Texans have been grinding all offseason to revamp the roster, especially on the offensive side where the struggles were REAL last season. Now with weapons added, a new-look line, and a clear vision, have they finally done enough to take that next step? At rookie minicamp, rookie Blake Fisher Ersery said he’s ready to go — wherever an...

DeMeco Ryans ain't sugarcoating it — "Ain't no waiting around!" That was the head coach's fiery message to the Houston Texans' rookie class at mini camp. If you were that dude in college, you better be that dude now, because the Texans need help RIGHT NOW 💯 We break down how this mindset sets the tone for immediate competition in camp and what it means for young stars trying to earn their stripes...

We’re closing out our TOO EARLY predictions for the Houston Texans 2025 season — and things are getting SPICY! 🔥 Special guest from Locked On Trojans joins the show to break down rookie cornerback Jaylin Smith and running back Woody Marks — who are these guys, and why should Texans fans be HYPED about their future in H-Town? Plus, are the Tennessee Titans doing enough to be real competition in th...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew reacts to the Locked On Network's latest 2025 NFL Power Rankings as put together by members of the Locked On NFL Channel. The Philadelphia Eagles come in at #1, but do the Kansas City Chiefs go to #2 after losing the Super Bowl? Our panel reacts to the Top 10, Bottom 10, and which teams in the middle of the pack could jump into the Top 10. Support Us By Supportin...

It’s The Too Early Show on Locked On Texans, where we ask the questions that might be premature... or spot on 👀. Folorunso Fatukasi is BACK in the mix, and now the Texans’ defensive tackle room is getting crowded . Who’s the odd man out on the D-line? Meanwhile, the Jaguars are reloading with big offseason moves. Should Texans fans be concerned about their AFC South crown being snatched ? And wit...

Welcome to the TOO EARLY Show ! 😅 On today’s episode of Locked On Texans , we dive headfirst into our too early defensive roster predictions for the Houston Texans — and spoiler alert: Ronald Darby is NOT enough to fix the cornerback depth issue. 🛑 We also take a too early look around the AFC South 👀 — are the Colts and their offseason moves something Texans fans should actually be worried abou...

DeMeco Ryans isn’t holding back—his VISION for the Houston Texans is officially CLEAR ! On today’s episode of Locked On Texans , John Hickman dives into why rookie Airontae Ersery might just be the future franchise left tackle for the H-Town offense. The ROOKIE IS STAMPED. 🔥 👨‍ But it’s not just about the players—it’s the details behind the scenes too. John breaks down the offensive coaching cha...

Special guest Arthur Dunn from the H-Town Rundown Podcast joins the show to talk all things Houston Texans ! From his favorite players on the roster to bold predictions about the 2024 rookie class, Arthur brings the 🔥 takes. 👀 Who does Arthur LOVE the most on this Texans squad? 🎯 Which Texans draft pick could make an immediate impact in Week 1? 🧠 Is there a sleeper rookie who could become a se...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew reacts to Shedeur Sanders massive slide in the NFL Draft and how it was ultimately covered. Which NFL teams had the best first-round selections and which QB drafted has the best chance at playing right away and being in the offensive rookie of the year conversation? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV is also a...

The offensive line has been the hottest topic in Houston this offseason — can a healthy competition finally bring out the best five to protect CJ Stroud? 🛡️ GM Nick Caserio says, “None of us have any idea who the best five are yet...” So let’s break it down! In today’s episode of Locked On Texans , we dive into: ✅ The wide-open O-Line competition in camp ✅ Could rookie Aireontae Ersery sneak int...