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Combine Week: 7 Under-the-Radar Texans Priorities You're Missing Feb 23, 2026

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John Harris reveals 7 underrated Texans offseason priorities beyond O-line and RB, plus a Combine preview and Henry To'oTo'o joins Jonathan Joseph on No Audibles.

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Top 5 Plays of 2025: Reliving the Texans' Best Moments Before the Combine Feb 21, 2026

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Marc Vandermeer counts down the top 5 Texans plays of 2025 with John Harris before the NFL Combine. From Mills' TD scramble to Rankins' scoop and score and more. With the NFL Combine starting next week, Marc Vandermeer and John Harris put the 2025 season to rest once and for all by counting down Marc's Top 5 Plays and Moments of the year — complete with original radio calls, behind-the-scenes reactions, and details fans may have forgotten. The show opens with raw, honest "post-seasonitis" therapy as both hosts admit this was the hardest Texans season to get over, even harder than 2012. Marc reveals that Bills reporter Sal Capaccio shared the same gut feeling at the Senior Bowl: "We should have been in Houston playing you guys." The countdown begins with an honorable mention (Davis Mills' clutch third-and-16 completion to Nico Collins at Tennessee that saved the winning streak), then moves through the Azeez Al-Shaair "hot potato pick" off Travis Kelce at Kansas City (#5), C.J. Stroud's 75-yard bomb to Jayden Higgins to open the Chargers game in LA (#4), Calen Bullock's fourth-down interception to seal the Buffalo win on Thursday Night Football (#3), Sheldon Rankins' scoop-and-score strip sack against the Steelers in the playoff opener (#2), and the number one moment — Davis Mills' 14-yard scrambling touchdown against Jacksonville that completed the 19-point comeback and ignited the 10-game winning streak.

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VanderMock 1.0: Marc's Full 8-Pick Texans Mock Draft Breakdown Feb 19, 2026

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Vandermock 1.0 is here! Marc drafts Kadyn Proctor and Emmanuel Pregnon to fix the O-line, grabs Jadarian Price at RB, and John Harris breaks down every selection. It's the moment Texans fans have been waiting for — Vandermock 1.0 is officially live. Marc Vandermeer unveils his first complete mock draft for the Houston Texans with all eight selections (nine picks consolidated to eight via a seventh-round trade), and John Harris provides real-time scouting analysis and grade reactions on every pick. This is a pre-Combine, pre-free agency mock, with updates promised in the weeks ahead.

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Ranking Texans Offseason Priorities: O-Line, RB, Stroud & More Feb 18, 2026

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Marc and John rank the top Texans offseason stories, reveal C.J. Stroud's improved stats across the board, and react to Bill Barnwell's NFL trade proposals.

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Dolphins release big names, NFL Cut Candidates for Texans & Jalen Pitre 1-on-1 Feb 17, 2026

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Miami releases Tyreek Hill and more. John Harris breaks down NFL cut candidates the Texans should target, plus Jalen Pitre joins Jonathan Joseph on No Audibles. The show opens with an AFC South tour, starting with a Cameron Wolfe report that the Jacksonville Jaguars plan to use Travis Hunter as a full-time cornerback with only part-time receiver snaps in 2026 — vindicating what the hosts argued on draft night. They debate whether Jacksonville would have been better off staying at pick five for Mason Graham instead of trading up to two for Hunter. The Indianapolis Colts segment sparks a discussion about franchising Alec Pierce versus Daniel Jones, and the Tennessee Titans unveil a new logo amid Oilers-inspired uniform leaks that stir up Houston emotions all over again. Then the big story breaks: the Miami Dolphins release Tyreek Hill, James Daniels, Bradley Chubb, and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine in a major roster purge. While Tyreek won't be a Texans target, the hosts pivot to The Athletic's list of one potential cap cut from every NFL team, running through over a dozen names with a Texans lens. Interior defensive linemen Broderick Washington (Ravens), A'Shawn Robinson (Panthers), and B.J. Hill (Bengals) get detailed evaluations, as do offensive linemen Elgton Jenkins (Packers), Ezra Cleveland (Jaguars), Mekhi Becton (Chargers), and Graham Glasgow (Lions). John breaks down which players fit the Texans' scheme, age profile, and budget. The show closes with Jalen Pitre's feature interview on Jonathan Joseph's No Audibles podcast. Pitre reflects on being drafted, getting sent flying by Laremy Tunsil in his first practices, his role as a versatile nickel/safety weapon, his devastating hit on Rashee Rice, the guardian cap decision, leadership in the secondary, and giving back to his hometown of Stafford.

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Toro District Revealed, Free Agent RB Debate & NFL QB Rankings | TAA Feb 13, 2026

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Texans President Mike Tomon details the new Toro District HQ, plus Marc and John play a blind free agent game to pick Houston's next RB from Walker, Hall & ETN. It's Friday the 13th, and Marc Vandermeer and John Harris pack this edition of Texans All-Access with two major segments: a league-wide quarterback confidence ranking and a creative blind free agent running back game that ends with a surprising pick. The show opens with a wide-ranging NFL quarterback discussion sparked by a simple question: how many fan bases can truly plant a flag and say "my quarterback — we're good"? The duo works through every starter in the league, from Josh Allen's injury concerns to Drake Maye's Carson Wentz comparisons, Kyler Murray's uncertain future, Aaron Rodgers' age, and Tua Tagovailoa's fit in Miami under new head coach Jeff Hafley. The conversation loops back to C.J. Stroud and why, despite the playoff disappointment, the Texans remain confident in their quarterback going into 2026. Then John introduces a blind "mystery dating game" for running backs, reading three PFF scouting profiles stripped of names, and asking Marc to pick one. The reveal: Marc chooses Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III of the Seahawks, with Breece Hall of the Jets and Travis Etienne of the Jaguars as the other options. The segment sparks a deeper discussion about free agency running back strategy, Joe Mixon's uncertain status, and what Woody Marks and the backfield need going forward. The show closes with Texans President Mike Tomon's interview with Sean Pendergast and Seth Payne about the newly announced Toro District — the franchise's 83-acre headquarters, training facility, and mixed-use development in Bridgeland. Tomon details the vision for the facility, the partnership with Howard Hughes, the youth sports and women's sports integration, and more.

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Texans Announce New HQ: John McClain, Draft Needs & More Feb 13, 2026

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The Texans announce plans for a new world-class headquarters. John McClain joins Marc Vandermeer and John Harris to break down the news, draft needs, and more. It's a historic day for the Houston Texans. Marc Vandermeer and John Harris are joined by Pro Football Hall of Fame sportswriter John McClain — "The General" — as the franchise announces plans for a world-class headquarters and training facility, partnering with the Howard Hughes Corporation on Houston's northwest side. The show opens with Cal and Hannah McNair's announcement video before the trio dives into what the facility means for the franchise's competitive future. McClain brings his trademark fire to the offseason conversation, pushing back on fans calling for a defensive tackle in the first round, pointing to the team's need to run the ball consistently as the franchise's most pressing need. John Harris counters with his own draft intel from footballtakeover.com, debating whether Notre Dame's Jadarian Price will still be available in the second round and making the case for Arkansas' Mike Washington Jr. as a sleeper back. The show wraps with documentary recommendations including the 49ers' "Rise" series on AMC and "The Miracle" on Netflix.

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Texans Draft Strategy, O-Line Needs & Nick Caserio on Jim Rome Show Feb 12, 2026

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Marc Vandermeer and John Harris debate Texans draft strategy, offensive line needs, and the NFL's defensive era, plus Nick Caserio's full Jim Rome interview. The guys dig into the big picture on this edition of Texans All-Access, opening with a thought-provoking question: What did Seattle's Super Bowl LX win tell us about the Texans and the NFL's future? The answer sparks a wide-ranging conversation about the league's defensive renaissance, why young quarterbacks are struggling to score in the red zone, and how Houston's elite defense positions the franchise to compete for a championship. The duo then plays "Either/Or," tackling the Texans' biggest offseason decisions. Will Nick Caserio stay at pick No. 28 or trade out of the first round again? Should Houston draft a right tackle or sign a veteran in free agency? And which AFC contender — the Patriots or Broncos — should you buy stock in for 2026? John makes a compelling case for accumulating 2027 draft picks in what projects to be a transcendent draft class, while Marc pushes for veteran offensive line help to avoid a rookie growing-pains season at right tackle alongside second-year LT Aireontae Ersery. The show closes with Nick Caserio's full Radio Row interview with Jim Rome, where the Texans GM reflects on winning 13 games, praises DeMeco Ryans' authentic leadership, addresses C.J. Stroud's ball security issues as an aberration, and shares a behind-the-scenes look at Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels from their Patriots days.

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Texans Free Agency Breakdown: 2026 Offseason Needs Feb 11, 2026

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Marc Vandermeer and John Harris preview Texans free agency, break down key pending free agents, and share Dalton Schultz's Radio Row take on C.J. Stroud and 2026. Marc Vandermeer and John Harris return for the second offseason edition of Texans All-Access with a deep dive into the 2026 free agency landscape. The duo plays "Wow, He's a Free Agent?" — running through Houston's key pending free agents including Sheldon Rankins, Tim Settle, Foley Fatukasi, Derek Barnett, Denico Autry, Dare Ogunbowale, Nick Chubb, Christian Kirk, and Tommy Townsend. The conversation also tackles the running back market, with names like Breece Hall, Travis Etienne, and Rico Dowdle on the table as potential fits alongside returning backs Joe Mixon and British Brooks. John makes a passionate case for bringing back Rankins as the emotional leader of the defensive line room, while the duo debates which veterans are must-keeps versus replaceable through the draft.

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Super Bowl Recap & Nick Caserio on Texans Offseason | All-Access Feb 09, 2026

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Marc Vandermeer and John Harris kick off offseason Texans All-Access with Super Bowl LX reactions and Nick Caserio's Radio Row updates.

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