Locked On Texans - Daily Podcast On The Houston Texans

Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman discuss where the Houston Texans stand among the league's elite as they head into the offseason on the Locked On Texans Squad Show. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February...

On today’s Locked On Texans, we ask the big question: What do the numbers say about the Houston Texans’ future? The salary cap situation is about to open WIDE up. Houston has major opportunities to create cap relief through restructures — and thanks to Nick Caserio’s contract structure (six of seven major deals on 3-year terms), the Texans have real flexibility. But here’s the truth: that money MU...

Dalton Schultz just said what a lot of Texans fans were thinking… and it explains A LOT about the Houston Texans’ offensive struggles in 2025. Schultz admitted he was already used to the offensive philosophy — while others weren’t. That detail opens the door to a bigger conversation: Why did the Texans offense look disjointed and out of sync? Why were young WRs struggling to get on the same page w...

Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman discuss what the Houston Texans can learn from the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl on the Locked On Texans Squad Show. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Visit ...

After watching the Seahawks dominate the Super Bowl, one question keeps coming up: how far behind are the Houston Texans from reaching the ultimate pinnacle? This isn’t a panic episode. And it’s definitely not a DeMeco Ryans hit piece. DeMeco Ryans’ way can absolutely win Houston a championship . There’s no mystery there. Seattle’s defense isn’t doing anything Houston can’t do. The real difference...

Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman discuss the Houston Texans plan for the 2026 offseason on the Locked On Texans Squad Show. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Visit  http://TurboTax.com/local  t...

The Houston Texans are entering the most important stretch of the CJ Stroud era — and the pressure is ON. On today’s Locked On Texans Podcast , Houston Stressans joins the show for a straight-up conversation about where the Texans stand right now and where things could go next. No fluff. No sugarcoating. We break down: 🔥 Confidence level in CJ Stroud heading into the next phase of his career 🧠 N...

The Senior Bowl always changes narratives — and this year was no different. 👀 On today’s Locked On Texans , Drew Beatty joins the show to revisit everything that went down in Mobile and what it means for the Houston Texans’ future . Who helped their draft stock ? Who lost money when the lights came on? And which tight end showed enough to potentially fit what Houston is building offensively? Plus...

Ed Ingram is projected to make serious money this offseason — potentially $15 million per year — and now the big question is staring the Houston Texans in the face: Can Houston afford to bring him back, and should they? In this episode of Locked On Texans , we break down Ed Ingram’s real value to Houston, why his impact in the Texans run game matters more than people think, and whether continuity...

Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman debate if the Houston Texans can make it to a Super Bowl in the Demeco Ryans/CJ Stroud era, on the Locked On Texans Squad Show. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28....

We always talk about the Houston Texans roster needing to improve — but let’s be real… sometimes the coaching has to be better too. In today’s Locked On Texans Podcast , we’re breaking down what DeMeco Ryans and his coaching staff HAVE to leave behind in 2025 if Houston wants to take the next step from playoff hopeful to true contender. 🔥 On today’s show: Clock management & two-minute drills — Wh...

The Houston Texans’ 2026 outlook might hinge on moves nobody is talking about — and one name could shake everything up: Jordan Addison . Could Houston trade for the disgruntled Vikings wide receiver? Would a 3rd-round pick actually get it done? And if it does… what are the Texans really getting? We break down why Addison could be the ultimate sleeper move for Houston — a young, explosive WR who ca...

Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman discuss some of the important questions for the Houston Texans this offseason on the Locked On Texans Squad Show. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Visit http:/...

The Houston Texans have made changes to their coaching staff , and it starts with Jake Moreland headlining a group of releases . A change was needed — and Houston finally pulled the trigger. But now comes the biggest question of the offseason… What’s NEXT? If the Texans are serious about fixing the offense, the tight end room has to be part of the solution. That brings us to a fascinating potentia...

It’s Senior Bowl Week , and history tells us one thing loud and clear — Nick Caserio never leaves empty-handed . Since 2021, the Houston Texans have aggressively scouted the Senior Bowl , and it’s paid off in a BIG way: Nico Collins Jalen Pitre Tank Dell Five players from the 2025 draft class Long story short… short story shorter — Houston is getting someone again . And this year’s group might inc...

The Houston Texans are in a weird spot with CJ Stroud, but should the fans hold off on giving up on him? Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman discuss on the Locked On Texans Squad Show. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just...

The message is loud. The numbers are louder. If the Houston Texans want to take the next step, there’s only one true priority heading into 2026 free agency : getting better up front . The Texans’ run game in 2025 told the whole story: 29th in rushing success rate 25th in yards before contact per rush 27th in stuff rate But here’s the number that should stop everyone in their tracks 👇 1.9 rushing...

It’s officially offseason time in Houston , and today’s Locked On Texans is all about preparing for the future . Who should the Texans keep? Where should they spend? And which positions MUST be addressed in the 2026 NFL Draft ? Let’s start with the reality check: 💰 Houston enters the 2026 offseason with -$6.6 million in effective cap space , ranking 21st in the NFL per Over The Cap. Translation?...

The Houston Texans are littered with what to do questions this offseason. We also discuss Nick Caserio's comments this week and the topic that will not go away...CJ Stroud. Join Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman for the Locked On Texans Squad Show.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150...

The Houston Texans’ biggest problem: talent — it’s execution and support . When things go wrong offensively, Houston struggles to overcome mistakes, inconsistency, and a lack of help up front. That’s why the 2026 offseason MUST be about doubling down on what actually works . And it starts with one word: RUNNING. THE. BALL. When the Texans establish the run, the offense looks balanced, physical, an...

Nick Caserio spoke… and this time, he actually said something . The Texans GM was far more open than usual, delivering a clear endorsement of offensive coordinator Nick Caley , while staying noticeably non-committal on Joe Mixon’s future . And when you look at the numbers, you understand why Houston is standing pat — for now . Once the Texans finally found their best offensive line combination — w...

The What’s Next for the Houston Texans conversation is officially HERE — and it’s time to keep it logical, not emotional. First things first: picking up C.J. Stroud’s 5th-year option is the smartest move Houston can make. All pros. No cons. It protects the timeline, preserves flexibility, and gives both sides clarity before making the BIG decision — is this a decade-long marriage, or something sho...

Michael Connor, John Hickman and Stan Norfleet review the Houston Texans 2025 season and take a look at where they go from here on the Locked On Texans Squad Show. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Visit  ht...

No one man should have all that power…” — especially the power to break a city’s heart . This was the moment. The game where the Houston Texans QB was supposed to lift his team the same way the team lifted him all season. When Tim Settle went down . When Mario Edwards went down . When the defense sacrificed its body. When the roster kept pushing forward. Instead? In the biggest game of the season...

Michael Connor, Wade Smith, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman breakdown the Houston Texans matchup against the New England Patriots on the Locked On Texans Squad Show. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Visit  h...