EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 31 MIN
Texans Shake Up the Staff! Jake Moreland OUT — Is a MAJOR Tight End Move Coming Next?
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The Houston Texans have made changes to their coaching staff, and it starts with Jake Moreland headlining a group of releases. A change was needed — and Houston finally pulled the trigger. But now comes the biggest question of the offseason…What’s NEXT?If the Texans are serious about fixing the offense, the tight end room has to be part of the solution. That brings us to a fascinating potential replacement:👀 Luke Steckel — NFL Assistant & Current Raiders Tight Ends CoachSteckel checks a lot of boxes:Ties to Brian Daboll and concepts rooted in the Patriots offensive treePlayed a key role in Cole Kmet’s career yearHelped unlock Brock Bowers’ production in back-to-back seasonsInstrumental in the development of Chig OkonkwoHouston has made it clear: playmakers must be added, and it doesn’t have to be at wide receiver. A true TE2 who can make plays would change the offense immediately — and possibly set up the future beyond Dalton Schultz.🎯 Draft names to watch:Eli Stowers (Vanderbilt)Tanner Koziol (University of Houston)No matter how the Texans attack it — coaching hires, the draft, or both — this offseason is do or die for the offense. The margin for error is gone.We break down the staff changes, the tight end coaching options, and why Houston must get this right to take the next step. 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/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!TurboTaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuelIf you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONPrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFLGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.RobinhoodTrade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin.Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firmIndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/lockedonnfl.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.
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The Houston Texans have made changes to their coaching staff, and it starts with Jake Moreland headlining a group of releases. A change was needed — and Houston finally pulled the trigger. But now comes the biggest question of the offseason… What’s NEXT? If the Texans are serious about fixing the offense, the tight end room has to be part of the solution. That brings us to a fascinating potential replacement: 👀 Luke Steckel — NFL Assistant & Current Raiders Tight Ends Coach Steckel checks a lot of boxes: Ties to Brian Daboll and concepts rooted in the Patriots offensive tree Played a key role in Cole Kmet’s career year Helped unlock Brock Bowers’ production in back-to-back seasons Instrumental in the development of Chig Okonkwo Houston has made it clear: playmakers must be added, and it doesn’t have to be at wide receiver. A true TE2 who can make plays would change the offense immediately — and possibly set up the future beyond Dalton Schultz. 🎯 Draft names to watch: Eli Stowers (Vanderbilt) Tanner Koziol (University of Houston) No matter how the Texans attack it — coaching hires, the draft, or both — this offseason is do or die for the offense. The margin for error is gone. We break down the staff changes, the tight end coaching options, and why Houston must get this right to take the next step.
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