NHL to Houston? Texans, Astros, Rockets & More with Michael Shapiro

The General Weighs In: John McClain on the Texans Entering 2026

Pro Football Hall of Fame writer John McClain joins the show to break down the Houston Texans as they prepare for the 2026 season. We discuss why he believes the Texans have one of the NFL's top rosters, but also the biggest remaining questions heading into training camp. John shares his thoughts on C.J. Stroud's contract situation and explains why he would wait before signing an extension, while also evaluating the offensive line, linebacker depth, tight end room, and why adding another edge rusher could still make a significant difference. We also dive into: * Texans 2026 schedule and expectations * Why John would hold off on a C.J. Stroud extension * Offensive line projections and position battles * David Montgomery's impact on the offense * Whether Houston should add a veteran DE3 * The LB3 competition and depth concerns * Tight end depth behind Dalton Schultz * Biggest strengths and weaknesses entering the season Beyond football, John discusses his work with Mad Dog Entertainment, including The PVIL Story: Separate... But Equal? documentary, available now at the website shown in the graphic above. He also shares details on upcoming documentaries, including projects on Texas high school football and Houston Oilers legend Dan Pastorini. If you enjoyed the conversation, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your biggest takeaway. 🎥 Watch The PVIL Story: Separate... But Equal? at www.maddogentertainment.tv Follow Houston Stressans: 🐦 X: https://x.com/TexansCommenter [https://x.com/TexansCommenter] 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/HoustonStressans 🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@HoustonStressans 🌐 Website: https://HoustonStressans.com 🎙️ Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: Second-Guessan' with Stressan

I Joined We Want Houston to Talk Texans: C.J. Stroud, Nick Caley & Training Camp

I joined Clayton Anderson on the We Want Houston podcast to break down some of the biggest storylines surrounding the Houston Texans. We discussed: * 🏈 The NFL Top 100 rankings and where C.J. Stroud belongs among the league's quarterbacks * 📖 Why Nick Caley's offense is more complex than many realize, including the challenges of learning the system and why pre-snap communication is so important * 📋 Texans roster battles, training camp projections, and players to watch * 💰 The financial side of a potential C.J. Stroud extension, quarterback contracts, salary cap trends, and what could shape negotiations Always appreciate the opportunity to join the show and talk football. Subscribe for more Houston Texans analysis, player interviews, film breakdowns, and training camp coverage. 🌐 Website: https://www.houstonstressans.com [https://www.houstonstressans.com/] 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HoustonStressans [https://www.youtube.com/@HoustonStressans] 🐦 X: https://x.com/TexansCommenter [https://x.com/TexansCommenter] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houstonstressans [https://www.instagram.com/houstonstressans] 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@texanscommenter [https://www.tiktok.com/@texanscommenter]

Ross Tucker on C.J. Stroud, the Texans & 2026 NFL Season | Full Interview

Former NFL offensive lineman, NFL analyst and broadcaster Ross Tucker joined me to break down the Houston Texans and some of the biggest storylines heading into the 2026 NFL season. We discussed C.J. Stroud's development, expectations for the Texans this season, the offensive line, Nick Caley's offense, Houston's Super Bowl outlook, and several other league-wide topics. Ross also shared insights from his playing career and what he looks for when evaluating teams and players around the NFL. If you enjoyed the conversation, be sure to like, subscribe and leave a comment with your biggest takeaway! 🔔 Subscribe for more Houston Texans interviews, film analysis, breaking news and coverage all season long. 🌐 Website: https://www.houstonstressans.com [https://www.houstonstressans.com/] 🐦 X: https://x.com/TexansCommenter [https://x.com/TexansCommenter] 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/houstonstressans [https://instagram.com/houstonstressans] 🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@texanscommenter [https://tiktok.com/@texanscommenter] 🎧 Listen to the podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts #HoustonTexans #Texans #CJStroud #RossTucker #NFL #NFLPodcast #TexansNews #NickCaley

ESPN's DJ Bien-Aimé on the C.J. Stroud Extension, C.J. Gardner-Johnson & More

ESPN Texans reporter DJ Bien-Aimé joined the show to look back on Houston's 2025 season, including why he believes the Texans were capable of winning the Super Bowl had they gotten past the Patriots in the Divisional Round. We also discussed his expectations for the offense entering 2026, why he believes C.J. Stroud is poised for a bounce-back season, and why he still views the Texans as a legitimate Super Bowl contender despite the changes made this offseason. DJ also revisited C.J. Gardner-Johnson's brief tenure in Houston following the safety's recent comments disputing previous reports surrounding his release. We discussed his perspective on Gardner-Johnson's time with the Texans, how the situation unfolded, and the context behind the reports that surfaced during and after his release. Plus, DJ shared what he'll be watching most as training camp approaches, the biggest position battles to follow, and talked about spending part of his offseason working with high school football players, helping train athletes in speed and performance.

NHL to Houston? Texans, Astros, Rockets & More with Michael Shapiro

Michael Shapiro of the Houston Chronicle joined the show to discuss some of the biggest storylines across Houston sports and share how he got his start in sports journalism. We talked about the potential return of the NHL to Houston, the dynamics of a new owner potentially choosing Houston over Austin, and the story behind the Houston Comets possibly making a comeback. We also looked back at the Rockets' season, their draft, the Astros' impressive turnaround and outlook moving forward, and the Texans' 2025 season along with Michael's expectations for whether they're ready to make a Super Bowl run. Michael also shared his background, what inspired him to pursue sports journalism, the stops he's made throughout his career, and what his role at Chron.com looks like covering Houston sports on a daily basis. To wrap things up, we discussed the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including Michael's coverage of Fan Fest, the atmosphere around Houston, and why the city has embraced one of the biggest sporting events in the world. If you enjoyed the interview, be sure to like, subscribe, and let us know which topic you found most interesting in the comments.