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The episode discusses the Houston Texans' offensive improvements for 2026 and highlights rookie tight end Marlin Klein's potential in training camp.

The Houston Texans enter 2026 with one clear mission: fix the offensive issues that held them back last season. In today's Locked On Texans, we break down why Nick Caley and wide receivers coach Ben McDaniels have an opportunity to completely change the structure of Houston's passing game. Better route spacing, easier reads for C.J. Stroud, and finally creating a screen game that actually works could unlock another level for this offense. We also discuss why rookie tight end Marlin Klein may be one of the most intriguing players heading into Texans training camp. With limited college tape and plenty of questions surrounding his selection, Klein has a chance to prove exactly why Houston believed in him. Plus, ESPN ranked the Texans' offensive skill-position group just 24th in the NFL. Is that a fair evaluation, or are analysts sleeping on Houston's talent? Today's show: Why the Texans' route concepts must improve in 2026 How Nick Caley can make life easier for C.J. Stroud Why Houston's screen game has to take a major leap Marlin Klein's opportunity to become training camp's biggest surprise Breaking down ESPN's No. 24 ranking for the Texans' skill players The latest Texans…

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Hosts: Coty Davis, John Hickman

Topics covered

• Houston Texans
• NFL
• offensive strategy
• rookie analysis
• training camp
• C.J. Stroud
• ESPN rankings

Keywords

• Houston Texans
• C.J. Stroud
• Nick Caley
• Marlin Klein
• offensive issues
• training camp
• ESPN rankings
• screen game
• route concepts

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Organizations: ESPN, Houston Texans

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