John Harris and Marc Vandermeer break down the 2026 schedule possibilities and air a powerful Azeez Al-Shaair interview on Friday's Texans All-Access.

In this episode:

*   Azeez Al-Shaair sits down with John Gruden — shares his journey from homelessness in Tampa to Pro Bowl linebacker, his grandfather the poet laureate, tearing his ACL at FAU, and going undrafted
*   2026 schedule either/or — should the Cowboys opener kick off the 25th anniversary season at NRG?
*   Best road trips: Green Bay vs. Los Angeles, toughest December games, and Monday Night Football picks
*   Joe Burrow at home vs. Jalen Hurts in Philly — which is the tougher matchup?
*   Free agency primer — a rapid-fire recap of every major Texans signing and trade this offseason
*   Wyatt Teller, Braden Smith, Ed Ingram, David Montgomery, Foster Moreau, Reed Blankenship, and more

🏈 Texans All-Access airs weeknights on Sports Radio 610 🎙️ Hosted by John Harris and Marc Vandermeer

Azeez Al-Shaair's Incredible Journey with Gruden | TAA

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Marc Vandermeer and John Harris break down a busy Texans offseason on Thursday's Texans All-Access.

In this episode:

*   New TE Foster Moreau joins the studio — talks blocking mentality, beating lymphoma, and the transition from New Orleans to Houston
*   How the Wyatt Teller signing reshapes the offensive line alongside Ed Ingram, Braden Smith, and Aireontae Ersery
*   2026 NFL Draft strategy — could the Texans package picks 28, 38, 59, and 68 to move up?
*   Re-aired interview with new RB David Montgomery on leadership, Iowa State connections, and DeMeco Ryans' culture
*   NCAA Tournament breakdown — High Point upsets Wisconsin, Miami of Ohio dominates SMU
*   Tom Brady flag football preview and why no Texans are participating

Foster Moreau, David Montgomery Talk Texans Fit | TAA

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The Texans sign three-time Pro Bowl guard Wyatt Teller from Cleveland. Marc Vandermeer and John Harris break down the revamped O-line and talk to Evan Brown.

The Texans sign Pro Bowl guard Wyatt Teller. Marc Vandermeer and John Harris react and project the new starting offensive line.

In this episode:

*   Breaking news on Wyatt Teller
*   Projecting the new starting offensive line from left to right
*   How the Teller signing changes the Texans' draft strategy at pick 28
*   Could the Texans trade up for Kenyon Sadiq or a premium OL prospect?
*   Evan Brown in-studio interview — versatility, SMU roots, and joining the Texans
*   Dominique Robinson interview — QB-to-DE journey and joining Houston's defense
*   Dalton Schultz interview — contract extension and Year 9 motivation
*   Why this offensive line is better than last year's group at this point in the offseason

Wyatt Teller News + Evan Brown Interview

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Marc Vandermeer and John Harris grade the Texans defense position by position, then hear from new edge rusher Dominique Robinson and tight end Dalton Schultz.

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris deliver a full defensive progress report and sit down with Dominique Robinson and Dalton Schultz.

In this episode:

*   Defensive progress report — grading every position group on defense
*   D-line depth: Sheldon Rankins returns, Logan Hall and Naquan Jones added, Tommy Togiai's rise
*   Edge rusher outlook: Dylan Horton's growth, Dominique Robinson's arrival, Derek Barnett's future
*   Linebacker check-in: Henry To'oTo'o, Azeez Al-Shaair, E.J. Speed re-signed, Jake Hummel added
*   Secondary depth: Reed Blankenship, MJ Stewart, Jaylen Reed, Jaylin Smith and draft insurance
*   Dominique Robinson interview — QB-to-DE journey, Canton roots, and joining the Texans defense
*   Dalton Schultz interview — contract extension, Year 9 motivation, and tight end record season
*   NFL news: Jaylen Waddle traded to Broncos, Christian Kirk signs with 49ers

Texans Defensive Progress Report + Robinson & Schultz Interviews

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Marc Vandermeer and John Harris deliver a Texans offseason progress report and talk to MJ Stewart about his return to Houston.

In this episode:

*   Offseason progress report — grading RB, TE, OL and WR moves so far
*   David Montgomery addition and remaining running back needs heading into the draft
*   Foster Moreau signing and the state of the tight end room
*   Offensive line retooling: Braden Smith, Ed Ingram, Trent Brown and draft targets
*   Wide receiver outlook: Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel, Tank Dell's return, Christian Kirk to San Francisco
*   MJ Stewart in-studio interview — culture, leadership, and the Baltimore game
*   NFL news: Justin Fields traded to Kansas City Chiefs, Darius Slay retires

Texans Free Agency Progress Report + MJ Stewart Interview

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David Montgomery, Ed Ingram and Jake Hummel interviews. Plus Dalton Schultz on the Jim Rome show, AFC South breakdown and wild UFL rule changes discussed.

David Montgomery & Ed Ingram Interviews + Free Agency Week Recap

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Trent Brown on returning to Houston. Plus the AFC South race and the QB landscape across the NFL heading into 2026.

Trent Brown Returns, McClain on Draft Strategy & QB Landscape 

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The new league year opens with Foster Moreau and Logan Hall joining the Texans. Marc and John recap the full free agency haul and break down the O-line debate.

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris go live from Sports Radio 610 three hours after the new league year officially opens, recapping the complete free agency haul and reacting to the latest additions. The headline signings: tight end Foster Moreau from the Saints joins as the inline blocking tight end the Texans have been seeking — a former LSU number 18 honoree who overcame Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2023 and embodies swarm culture — and defensive lineman Logan Hall arrives from Tampa Bay on a two-year, $14 million deal, bringing first-round pedigree and inside-outside versatility that John compares to Denico Autry's role. The Texans also add defensive end Dominique Robinson from the Bears on a one-year, $4 million deal and re-sign Naquan Jones.

John provides the analytical framework for the Moreau signing, breaking down tight end archetypes — inline/wide tight ends (hand in the dirt blockers), F tight ends (receiving specialists like Mike Gesicki), H-backs, and U tight ends (do-it-all hybrids) — and explains why Moreau's ability to win at the point of attack against a six-technique defensive end unlocks the entire running game by threatening the edge and forcing linebackers to flow over the top instead of sitting in gaps. Marc connects the dots across the full free agency period, arguing the Texans have systematically addressed every area fans and analysts identified as needs: running back (Montgomery), offensive line (Ingram, Brown, Braden Smith), safety (Blankenship), tight end (Moreau), defensive line depth (Hall, Robinson, Naquan Jones, Sheldon Rankins return), and special teams (Hummel) — all without a single budget-breaking deal.

The offensive line debate continues with the Braden Smith guard-or-tackle question still unresolved, and both hosts argue it won't matter until OTAs at the earliest. Marc draws the Tytus Howard parallel — Howard successfully moved from tackle to guard and held up well — and suggests Smith's college guard background and elite run-blocking ability could open up two positions instead of one if he slides inside. The show closes with an AFC South check-in: the Colts signed Daniel Jones to a two-year, $88 million deal but haven't impressed otherwise, Jacksonville is losing pieces but retains a solid defensive core, and the Titans under Robert Saleh are the dark horse that could start causing problems if Cam Ward takes a step forward.

League Year Day 1: Moreau, Logan Hall & Free Agency Recap | TAA

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Braden Smith signs from the Colts and Ka'imi Fairbairn gets extended as the Texans' free agency haul takes shape. Marc and John go live on new league year eve.

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris go live from the Sports Radio 610 studios on the eve of the new league year, reacting to Day 2 of legal tampering and a free agency haul that's taking clear shape. The headline signing: Braden Smith, the former Colts right tackle, joins the Texans on a two-year deal worth up to $25 million. John provides the scouting deep dive — Smith was a guard at Auburn (90-plus percent of his college snaps), drafted 37th overall in the same class as Quentin Nelson, and only moved to tackle because a Colts staffer suggested trying him there during OTAs. The hosts leave the guard-vs-tackle decision open, noting it's March 10th with six months until kickoff, and emphasize that Smith's mentality fits the swarm culture regardless of position. John also highlights Jonathan Alexander's article on Smith's openness about mental health and anxiety, calling it impactful for the Houston community.

Ka'imi Fairbairn receives a contract extension, cementing the kicker's status as one of the most important players on the roster — Marc spotlights his clutch 51-yard field goal against Pittsburgh in the playoff opener that pushed the lead to 10-6 and effectively changed the complexion of the game. The Texans also officially announced the signings of Ed Ingram, Trent Brown, Dalton Schultz, E.J. Speed, MJ Stewart, and Danielle Hunter's extension, plus added special teamer Jake Hummel and defensive end Dominique Robinson.

The offensive line discussion dominates the show, with the hosts mapping out the current group — Aireontae Ersery, Jared Patterson/Braden Smith, Jake Andrews/Eli Cox, Ed Ingram, Trent Brown/Blake Fisher — and making the case that the draft's interior linemen (guards especially) are the sweet spot for picks 28, 38, 58, and 68. John draws an extended parallel between Ersery's development trajectory and Duane Brown's, noting Brown told him it took three or four years to truly master the position, and argues Ersery's year-two leap could be significant. Marc delivers the show's signature math: David Montgomery (two years, $6-7 million) plus Reed Blankenship (three years, $24 million) cost roughly what Kenneth Walker alone commanded (three years, $45 million) — and you get a complete running back plus a starting safety for the price of a first-and-second-down-only runner.

Braden Smith Signs, Fairbairn Extended & Free Agency Day 2 Recap

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Marc and John went live for free agency day one. Ed Ingram re-signs, Reed Blankenship joins from Philly, and the O-line rebuild plan comes into focus for 2026.

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris go live from the Sports Radio 610 studios for the first night of the NFL's legal tampering period, reacting in real time to signings, reported deals, and the inevitable fan panic. The headline: Ed Ingram re-signs with the Texans on a three-year, $37.5 million deal — a move both hosts love, especially compared to the Cleveland Browns paying Zion Johnson three years and $50 million for a player Marc would take Ingram over in a heartbeat. The other major acquisition is safety Reed Blankenship from the Eagles on a three-year, $24.75 million deal, bringing a coach's kid with championship experience who fits the swarming defensive identity.

Texans Free Agency Reactions: Ingram, Blankenship & Draft Strategy

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