Deep Slant

Brennan Scarlett, Whitney Mercilus, DeAndre Carter and LB coach John Pagano join the podcast from Texans training camp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach Fulton, Will Fuller V, Carlos Watkins join the podcast from training camp practices in Green Bay and Houston. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A number of players joined the podcast after training camp practice at the Houston Methodist Training Center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deepi Sidhu catches up with Jordan Thomas, Tashaun Gipson Sr. and Benardrick McKinney during Texans training camp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew Dougherty discusses his path to the Houston Texans and some of his favorite moments from 10 years covering the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texans Director of Equipment Services Mike Parson joins the podcast to discuss his role, including preparing team gear, packing for London, those ever-popular jersey swaps and what makes him nervous. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

J.P. Shadrick of the Jaguars Radio Network joins the Deep Slant podcast to discuss Jacksonville's 2019 offseason moves and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Bazirgan joins the podcast to discuss how prospects are evaluated, challenges of college and pro scouting and his path to the Texans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Houston Texans Senior Vice President of Marketing and Community Development Jennifer Davenport joins the podcast to discuss marketing strategies for both an NFL and NBA team, networking for women in sports, as well as upcoming projects for the 2019 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deepi Sidhu and Drew Dougherty share things they learned about Texans players from interviews in 2018, including J.J. Watt, Deshaun Watson and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Texans beloved mascot, TORO, joins the podcast to answer all our burning mascot questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's podcast features the best of the Houston Sports Awards including interviews Mayor Sylvester Turner, former Texans D.C. Wade Phillips and player reactions to the new coaching hires,as well as the best of J.J. Watt this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andre Hal joins the podcast to talk about his comeback from cancer, plus a preview of the Indianapolis Colts ahead of the AFC Wild Card game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian Covington talks about his name, Year 4 and d-line shenanigans plus, Eagles beat writer Dave Zangaro joins the podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Griffin joins the podcast to discuss the new faces in the TE room plus Randy Lange of Jets.com gives a preview of Saturday's game against the New York Jets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Demaryius Thomas joins the podcast to discuss his dinners with Deshaun Watson and his early impressions of this team. Plus, Indianapolis Colts reporter Caroline Cann breaks down the Texans Week 14 rival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lamar Miller joins the podcast to discuss his historic TD run, when the last time he practiced running 100 yards and what training with Frank Gore was like. Plus, host of Cleveland Browns Daily talks about Baker Mayfield and the 2018 Browns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ka'imi Fairbairn joins the podcast to discuss the 2018 season as well as his high school playing days with Marcus Mariota. Plus, Jim Wyatt discusses the Titans ahead of Monday night's game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cornerback Shareece Wright discusses his path to Houston, his friendship with Brian Cushing and the worst injury he's had. Plus, Jake Kring-Schriefels of Redskins.com talks about Sunday's matchup in Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tight end Jordan Thomas joins the podcast plus Andrew Mason of Broncos Radio, DenverBroncos.com breaks down the Demaryius Thomas trade and the 2018 Broncos season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brennan Scarlett joins the podcast to discuss his love for special teams, Shania Twain and thrift shops, plus a preview of the Dolphins with Greg Likens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whitney Mercilus opens up about his return to the field, speaks in Creole, plus J.P. Shadrick of Jaguars Radio previews the Week 7 game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kareem Jackson joins the podcast to talk about his first year at safety, his favorite interception and his hit show KJack TV. Also, we preview the Texans Week 6 game with Bills Insider Chris Brown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benardrick McKinney joins the podcast and a preview of the Sunday Night Football game against Dallas with writer David Helman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Fuller V joins the podcast to discuss his new touchdown celebration, what to eat to gain 20 pounds and what he and Hopkins are like off the field. Plus, John Schmeelk of Giants.com gives insight on the Giants through two games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.