About this episode

The episode discusses C.J. Stroud's potential comeback in 2026 and the key training camp battles for the Houston Texans.

Can C.J. Stroud silence the critics and remind everyone why the Houston Texans believe he's their franchise quarterback? In today's Locked On Texans, we break down why Stroud's game is being compared to Alex Smith—and why that comparison isn't the insult some fans think it is. We explain what Stroud must improve in 2026 to win back the confidence of the fan base and why we're betting on a major bounce-back season under offensive coordinator Nick Caley. We also discuss whether veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks is the right fit for Houston's offense, the most important Texans training camp battles to watch, and why Jake Andrews could be on track to open the season as a starter. Inside this episode: Why C.J. Stroud is primed for a comeback in 2026 The Alex Smith comparison explained What Texans fans need to see from Stroud Is Brandin Cooks the missing veteran piece? The biggest training camp position battles Why Jake Andrews is trending toward the starting lineup If you're a die-hard Texans fan or just jumping on board for the 2026 season, this episode breaks down the biggest storylines shaping Houston's future. Subscribe to Locked On Texans for daily Houston Texans coverage…

People in this episode

Hosts: Coty Davis, John Hickman

Topics covered

• C.J. Stroud
• Houston Texans
• NFL training camp
• quarterback performance
• offensive strategy
• position battles

Keywords

• C.J. Stroud
• Houston Texans
• NFL
• training camp
• quarterback
• Brandin Cooks
• Jake Andrews
• Alex Smith
• offensive coordinator

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Houston Texans, Nick Caley

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