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

From Second Guessan with Stressan: A Houston Texans Podcast Garret Williams aka Houston Stressans, Texanscommenter

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.

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