More Support For CJ Stroud From Ryans + The McNairs? + Titans Threat & AFC South Reality Check

The vibes around the Houston Texans are getting real 👀 At the McNair charity golf event, DeMeco Ryans didn’t hold back when talking about CJ Stroud — praising his preparation, leadership, and the work he’s putting in behind the scenes. Even more important? Stroud spending serious time building chemistry with new offensive coordinator Nick Caley. That’s a signal Texans fans should be paying attention to. On today’s episode of Locked On Texans: What DeMeco Ryans’ comments REALLY say about CJ Stroud’s growth Why the Stroud + Nick Caley connection could shape Houston’s offense in 2026 AFC South check-in: Can the Tennessee Titans actually challenge the Texans? Too early power rankings 👀 CBS Sports has Houston at 15… behind the Chargers. Fair or foul? If you’re a Texans fan, a CJ Stroud believer, or just trying to keep up with the AFC South race — this is the episode you need. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL.  FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.