Marc Vandermeer and John Harris grade the Texans defense position by position, then hear from new edge rusher Dominique Robinson and tight end Dalton Schultz.

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris deliver a full defensive progress report and sit down with Dominique Robinson and Dalton Schultz.

In this episode:

• Defensive progress report — grading every position group on defense
• D-line depth: Sheldon Rankins returns, Logan Hall and Naquan Jones added, Tommy Togiai's rise
• Edge rusher outlook: Dylan Horton's growth, Dominique Robinson's arrival, Derek Barnett's future
• Linebacker check-in: Henry To'oTo'o, Azeez Al-Shaair, E.J. Speed re-signed, Jake Hummel added
• Secondary depth: Reed Blankenship, MJ Stewart, Jaylen Reed, Jaylin Smith and draft insurance
• Dominique Robinson interview — QB-to-DE journey, Canton roots, and joining the Texans defense
• Dalton Schultz interview — contract extension, Year 9 motivation, and tight end record season
• NFL news: Jaylen Waddle traded to Broncos, Christian Kirk signs with 49ers