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John Harris and Marc Vandermeer break down Texans rookie minicamp standouts, the NFL schedule release date, international games, and Kamari Lasseter's goals.

John McClain joins Marc Vandermeer and John Harris to preview rookie camp, debate which 2026 rookies start Week 1, and break down Houston's loaded running backs.

Marc Vandermeer & John Harris reveal early under-the-radar 2026 Texans, debate sports media pet peeves, and pay tribute to John Sterling on Texans All-Access.

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris rank Houston's biggest current 2026 roster questions. Plus, Texans Director of Wellness Ladd Harris on nutrition, hydration and recovery.

Azeez Al-Shaair joins Texans All-Access in studio to discuss his contract extension, leadership role, and goals. Plus, EVP/GM Nick Caserio breaks down every pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

John McClain grades the Texans' 2026 draft class, breaks down Keylan Rutledge and Kayden McDonald, and analyzes the AFC South and NFC on Texans All-Access.

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris break down every AFC South draft class and share the latest NFL news.

Nick Caserio joins Texans All-Access in studio to break down Houston's 2026 NFL Draft, plus hear from Keylan Rutledge, Kayden McDonald, Marlin Klein, and every pick.

Draft Eve edition: John Harris analyzes Texans options at pick 28 including Malachi Lawrence and Keylan Rutledge. Matt Burke discusses defensive improvement.

Xavier Hutchinson joins Marc Vandermeer in studio to discuss Year 4 prep and offseason conditioning. Plus, Keylan Rutledge draft buzz and Dexter Lawrence trade.

John McClain joins Texans All-Access to preview the 2026 NFL Draft, predict what Houston does at pick 28, and help rank the top five third-round picks in franchise history.

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris break down Dane Brugler's full 7-round Texans mock draft, debate offense vs. defense at pick 28, and count down the top 5 fourth-round picks in franchise history.

John Harris and Marc Vandermeer break down Texans 2026 NFL Draft strategy, run a full mock draft, discuss AI in scouting, and pay tribute to the late Dave McGinnis.

This is a solo episode hosted by John Harris (football analyst, sideline reporter). The episode features pre-recorded audio clips from a press conference with Nick Caserio (EVP/GM), James Liipfert (Assistant GM), and Chris Blanco (Assistant GM). These individuals were not live in-studio guests — their remarks were played back as an "audio jukebox" segment from a media availability held earlier that day.

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris rank the best fifth-round picks in Texans history, preview the 2026 NFL Draft strategy, and feature Hannah McNair on Good Morning Football.

John Harris and Marc Vandermeer blind rank the biggest trades in Texans history, break down Nick Caserio's draft track record, and react to the Marte Mapu trade.

John Harris and Marc Vandermeer break down every Texans position group and assign draft priority ratings 17 days before the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

John Harris puts Marc Vandermeer on the spot with a blind ranking of the top Texans wins, plus ESPN's Stephen Holder breaks down the Colts' 2026 AFC South outlook.

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris welcome John McClain to break down Kirk Cousins signing with the Raiders, the Texans trading up for Kenyon Sadiq in a new mock draft, AFC South offseason rankings, and key takeaways from the NFL Annual Meeting.

Texans Chair & CEO Cal McNair and CCO & Vice President of the Houston Texans Foundation Hannah McNair interview highlights, olus Bills reporter Sal Capaccio, and Titans writer Jim Wyatt join Texans All-Access from the NFL Annual Meeting to discuss the AFC landscape.

Nick Caserio discusses Texans offensive line, draft prep, and culture building live from the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix. Plus PFT's Charean Williams.

Marc Vandermeer broadcasts Texans All-Access live from the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix with three guests covering the Texans' offseason and more.

🔹 DeMeco Ryans on Texans free agency additions and re-signings 🔹 The Toro District facility and what it means for the future 🔹 Mike Tomon on NFL growth, draft party plans, and LOVB Houston 🔹 Dave Zangaro on the Eagles, Reed Blankenship, and the NFC East

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris break down free agency rankings and share incredible scouting stories on Texans All-Access.

In this episode:

• Benjamin Solak's ESPN free agency rankings — Texans at No. 13, Jaguars at No. 9. How?
• Pushing back on the "compensatory pick approach" and Jacksonville's key losses
• The Steelers at No. 1 without a quarterback — does that make sense?
• Why Solak's critique of the Texans offensive line strategy misses the mark
• "When Did You Know?" — seeing Andre Johnson, Calvin Johnson, Aaron Donald, and Randy Moss before the world knew
• Randy Moss's legendary Marshall pro day: 4.25 forty, 44-inch vertical, barely warmed up
• 2026 NFL kickoff game set for Wednesday, September 9th in Seattle
• 49ers vs. Rams in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday, September 10th
• Patrick Mahomes rehab update — will he be ready for Week 1?
• Houston's massive sports Thursday: Houston Open, Astros opening day, NCAA regionals

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris bring Way Too Early Tuesday to Texans All-Access with division projections, position battles, and more.

In this episode:

• Most "AI-generated" athletes in Texans history — Danielle Hunter, Mario Williams, Jadeveon Clowney, Andre Johnson, J.J. Watt, Will Fuller, and DeAndre Hopkins' greatest catches
• Way Too Early Tuesday — AFC South projections: Can Jacksonville repeat 13 wins? Are the Colts a mess?
• NFC East breakdown — Eagles stay on top, but coaching changes and roster questions loom
• Packers matchup preview — Jordan Love consistency and Micah Parsons' availability
• Top training camp position battles — center competition, edge rusher depth, tight end room
• 2026 NFL Draft edge targets: Armanse Thomas, Anthony Hill Jr., Arvel Reese
• E.J. Speed on re-signing, his servant mentality, and the Texans' humble locker room culture
• NFL 18-game season and new broadcast deal implications

John Harris and Marc Vandermeer break down the 2026 schedule possibilities and air a powerful Azeez Al-Shaair interview on Friday's Texans All-Access.

In this episode:

• Azeez Al-Shaair sits down with John Gruden — shares his journey from homelessness in Tampa to Pro Bowl linebacker, his grandfather the poet laureate, tearing his ACL at FAU, and going undrafted
• 2026 schedule either/or — should the Cowboys opener kick off the 25th anniversary season at NRG?
• Best road trips: Green Bay vs. Los Angeles, toughest December games, and Monday Night Football picks
• Joe Burrow at home vs. Jalen Hurts in Philly — which is the tougher matchup?
• Free agency primer — a rapid-fire recap of every major Texans signing and trade this offseason
• Wyatt Teller, Braden Smith, Ed Ingram, David Montgomery, Foster Moreau, Reed Blankenship, and more

🏈 Texans All-Access airs weeknights on Sports Radio 610 🎙️ Hosted by John Harris and Marc Vandermeer

The Texans sign three-time Pro Bowl guard Wyatt Teller from Cleveland. Marc Vandermeer and John Harris break down the revamped O-line and talk to Evan Brown.

The Texans sign Pro Bowl guard Wyatt Teller. Marc Vandermeer and John Harris react and project the new starting offensive line.

In this episode:

• Breaking news on Wyatt Teller
• Projecting the new starting offensive line from left to right
• How the Teller signing changes the Texans' draft strategy at pick 28
• Could the Texans trade up for Kenyon Sadiq or a premium OL prospect?
• Evan Brown in-studio interview — versatility, SMU roots, and joining the Texans
• Dominique Robinson interview — QB-to-DE journey and joining Houston's defense
• Dalton Schultz interview — contract extension and Year 9 motivation
• Why this offensive line is better than last year's group at this point in the offseason

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris deliver a Texans offseason progress report and talk to MJ Stewart about his return to Houston.

In this episode:

• Offseason progress report — grading RB, TE, OL and WR moves so far
• David Montgomery addition and remaining running back needs heading into the draft
• Foster Moreau signing and the state of the tight end room
• Offensive line retooling: Braden Smith, Ed Ingram, Trent Brown and draft targets
• Wide receiver outlook: Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel, Tank Dell's return, Christian Kirk to San Francisco
• MJ Stewart in-studio interview — culture, leadership, and the Baltimore game
• NFL news: Justin Fields traded to Kansas City Chiefs, Darius Slay retires

David Montgomery, Ed Ingram and Jake Hummel interviews. Plus Dalton Schultz on the Jim Rome show, AFC South breakdown and wild UFL rule changes discussed.

The new league year opens with Foster Moreau and Logan Hall joining the Texans. Marc and John recap the full free agency haul and break down the O-line debate.

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris go live from Sports Radio 610 three hours after the new league year officially opens, recapping the complete free agency haul and reacting to the latest additions. The headline signings: tight end Foster Moreau from the Saints joins as the inline blocking tight end the Texans have been seeking — a former LSU number 18 honoree who overcame Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2023 and embodies swarm culture — and defensive lineman Logan Hall arrives from Tampa Bay on a two-year, $14 million deal, bringing first-round pedigree and inside-outside versatility that John compares to Denico Autry's role. The Texans also add defensive end Dominique Robinson from the Bears on a one-year, $4 million deal and re-sign Naquan Jones.

John provides the analytical framework for the Moreau signing, breaking down tight end archetypes — inline/wide tight ends (hand in the dirt blockers), F tight ends (receiving specialists like Mike Gesicki), H-backs, and U tight ends (do-it-all hybrids) — and explains why Moreau's ability to win at the point of attack against a six-technique defensive end unlocks the entire running game by threatening the edge and forcing linebackers to flow over the top instead of sitting in gaps. Marc connects the dots across the full free agency period, arguing the Texans have systematically addressed every area fans and analysts identified as needs: running back (Montgomery), offensive line (Ingram, Brown, Braden Smith), safety (Blankenship), tight end (Moreau), defensive line depth (Hall, Robinson, Naquan Jones, Sheldon Rankins return), and special teams (Hummel) — all without a single budget-breaking deal.

The offensive line debate continues with the Braden Smith guard-or-tackle question still unresolved, and both hosts argue it won't matter until OTAs at the earliest. Marc draws the Tytus Howard parallel — Howard successfully moved from tackle to guard and held up well — and suggests Smith's college guard background and elite run-blocking ability could open up two positions instead of one if he slides inside. The show closes with an AFC South check-in: the Colts signed Daniel Jones to a two-year, $88 million deal but haven't impressed otherwise, Jacksonville is losing pieces but retains a solid defensive core, and the Titans under Robert Saleh are the dark horse that could start causing problems if Cam Ward takes a step forward.

Braden Smith signs from the Colts and Ka'imi Fairbairn gets extended as the Texans' free agency haul takes shape. Marc and John go live on new league year eve.

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris go live from the Sports Radio 610 studios on the eve of the new league year, reacting to Day 2 of legal tampering and a free agency haul that's taking clear shape. The headline signing: Braden Smith, the former Colts right tackle, joins the Texans on a two-year deal worth up to $25 million. John provides the scouting deep dive — Smith was a guard at Auburn (90-plus percent of his college snaps), drafted 37th overall in the same class as Quentin Nelson, and only moved to tackle because a Colts staffer suggested trying him there during OTAs. The hosts leave the guard-vs-tackle decision open, noting it's March 10th with six months until kickoff, and emphasize that Smith's mentality fits the swarm culture regardless of position. John also highlights Jonathan Alexander's article on Smith's openness about mental health and anxiety, calling it impactful for the Houston community.

Ka'imi Fairbairn receives a contract extension, cementing the kicker's status as one of the most important players on the roster — Marc spotlights his clutch 51-yard field goal against Pittsburgh in the playoff opener that pushed the lead to 10-6 and effectively changed the complexion of the game. The Texans also officially announced the signings of Ed Ingram, Trent Brown, Dalton Schultz, E.J. Speed, MJ Stewart, and Danielle Hunter's extension, plus added special teamer Jake Hummel and defensive end Dominique Robinson.

The offensive line discussion dominates the show, with the hosts mapping out the current group — Aireontae Ersery, Jared Patterson/Braden Smith, Jake Andrews/Eli Cox, Ed Ingram, Trent Brown/Blake Fisher — and making the case that the draft's interior linemen (guards especially) are the sweet spot for picks 28, 38, 58, and 68. John draws an extended parallel between Ersery's development trajectory and Duane Brown's, noting Brown told him it took three or four years to truly master the position, and argues Ersery's year-two leap could be significant. Marc delivers the show's signature math: David Montgomery (two years, $6-7 million) plus Reed Blankenship (three years, $24 million) cost roughly what Kenneth Walker alone commanded (three years, $45 million) — and you get a complete running back plus a starting safety for the price of a first-and-second-down-only runner.

Joe Mixon released, Danielle Hunter extended and Wade Smith breaks down the O-line rebuild. Plus Nick Caserio on cap strategy ahead of Monday's tampering period.

John Harris hosts a loaded Friday show on the eve of the legal tampering period, packing in a week's worth of roster news, a Wade Smith interview, and Nick Caserio audio. The biggest headline: Joe Mixon has been released at his own request, saving the Texans $8 million in cap space and officially closing the book on his Houston tenure after an injury-plagued 2025 season. That move pairs with several other transactions — Danielle Hunter receives a contract extension providing both long-term security and immediate cap relief, Derek Stingley Jr. and Jalen Pitre restructure their deals to free up space, MJ Stewart returns on a one-year deal to shore up the secondary, and Dalton Schultz gets a one-year extension to remain through 2027.

Former Pro Bowl guard Wade Smith provides the episode's analytical centerpiece in a pre-recorded interview with Marc Vandermeer. Wade credits Cole Popovich and the offensive line staff for genuine improvement in 2025, explains from personal experience why playing multiple positions can extend a career but may prevent maximizing at one spot, and describes the emotional rollercoaster of free agency — visiting Buffalo where former coaches tugged at his heartstrings, falling in love with Houston on his visit, then being pushed by his agent to leverage an Arizona trip he didn't want to take. On the current roster, Wade sees Aireontae Ersery and Trent Brown as likely starters at the tackle spots and emphasizes the need to invest in the interior, noting Ed Ingram's career-best season will price him high on the open market. He also raves about the Toro District facility at Bridgeland, comparing it to Frisco, Texas and the Cowboys' Star complex.

The final segment features Nick Caserio's appearance on Sports Radio 610's Sean & Seth show, where the GM provides a candid look at the free agency big board process — starting with all available unrestricted free agents, narrowing to 25-30 realistic targets across positions, and eliminating mismatches in value quickly so the team doesn't "waste time." Caserio speaks warmly about Tytus Howard's professionalism, acknowledges the difficulty of managing competing contract demands, explains why the offensive line turnover isn't an indictment of individual players but a roster construction reality, and pushes back on PFF grades as "a data point" that lacks the context of being in meeting rooms. The show closes with league news including Taylor Decker's release from Detroit, Geno Smith's release from the Raiders, and DJ Moore's trade to Buffalo.