In The Loop

Around The NFL hits Texans-related coaching and front-office news as assistant GM James Liipfert interviews for the Falcons’ general manager opening and Miami requests permission to interview Texans QB coach Jerrod Johnson. Plus, former Texan N.D. Kalu joins ITL for his weekly visit to share insight on the Texans and the league at large. The hour wraps with What’s Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

Are the Texans really planning to run it back — and if so, where are the realistic areas this team can actually get better? ITL breaks down whether continuity is the right move or if meaningful changes are still needed to take the next step. Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions brings some fun as Figgy admits to judging people based on their license plates, before the hour wraps with OG’s Buy or Sell, debating whether you’re buying what the sports world is selling right now.

ESPN released its real Top 100 MVP list, and ITL breaks down which Texans made the cut — and whether anyone was snubbed. The crew debates what it says about Houston’s national respect and how it lines up with expectations for next season. Plus, Figgy’s Mixtape brings the chaos with pigs on the loose in a local neighborhood, a new word and trend for 2026, and more off-the-wall stories.

Figgy’s Mixtape brings the chaos with pigs on the loose in a local neighborhood, a new word and trend for 2026, and more off-the-wall stories.

Lunch-Time Confessions brings some fun as Figgy admits to judging people based on their license plates

Are the Texans really planning to run it back — and if so, where are the realistic areas this team can actually get better? ITL breaks down whether continuity is the right move or if meaningful changes are still needed to take the next step.

Former Texan N.D. Kalu joins ITL for his weekly visit to share insight on the Texans and the league at large.

Around The NFL hits Texans-related coaching and front-office news as assistant GM James Liipfert interviews for the Falcons’ general manager opening and Miami requests permission to interview Texans QB coach Jerrod Johnson.

Today’s QOTD: What was your favorite moment from the Texans’ season?

With the Rockets navigating their season, the crew debates whether the trade deadline could be a real avenue to help reshape the team and address needs.

Did C.J. Stroud give us a hint at the type of offense he really wants to run moving forward? ITL breaks down what stood out and what it could mean for the Texans’ offensive direction.

ITL kicks off with Texans GM Nick Caserio speaking live to the media, reacting in real time to his season-ending press conference and zeroing in on comments that raised eyebrows — including something potentially alarming about the Texans’ offense. The conversation continues with deeper clarity from Caserio’s remarks, including what he said about Joe Mixon and how it could shape the offense moving forward, before Around The NFL hits coaching news like Mike McDaniel being set as the Chargers’ offensive coordinator and wraps with What’s Popping in sports and entertainment. Attention then shifts to bigger-picture questions around the Texans’ coaching staff, debating whether there’s anything fans would actually like to see DeMeco Ryans change, mixing in Lunch-Time Confessions after something Caserio did warmed the OG’s heart, and reacting to a strong hint at the Rockets’ true identity — likely their best path to success, especially with Steven Adams out. The show closes by revisiting more fallout from Caserio’s co

ITL kicks off the show with Texans GM Nick Caserio speaking live to the media, then reacts in real time to what he had to say during his season-ending press conference. The crew zeros in on comments that stood out — including something potentially alarming about the Texans’ offense — and debates what it signals about the direction of the team moving forward.

ITL continues reacting to Nick Caserio’s season-ending press conference, digging into additional comments and gaining more clarity on the Texans’ plans — including what Caserio said about Joe Mixon and how it could shape the offense moving forward. Around The NFL also hits on the latest coaching news as Mike McDaniel is set to become the Chargers’ offensive coordinator, plus other league headlines. The hour wraps with What’s Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

We’ve talked plenty about potential changes around the Texans’ coaching staff, but ITL focuses on the biggest question: is there anything you’d actually like to see DeMeco Ryans change moving forward? Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions highlights something Nick Caserio did that genuinely warmed the OG’s heart. And after asking yesterday what the Rockets’ true identity is, the crew reacts to what we saw last night — a strong hint at their best path to success, especially with Steven Adams out.

ITL reacts to more comments from Texans GM Nick Caserio and debates whether the organization is making the right call by sticking with offensive coordinator Nick Caley. The crew digs into what was said, what wasn’t, and what it could mean for the direction of the offense. Plus, Figgy’s Mixtape brings the chaos with the return of rats at a local Humble Walmart, reactions from Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco weighing in on the Texans defense, and more wild stories.

Figgy’s Mixtape brings the chaos with the return of rats at a local Humble Walmart, reactions from Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco weighing in on the Texans defense, and more wild stories.

Lunch-Time Confessions highlights something Nick Caserio did that genuinely warmed the OG’s heart.

We’ve talked plenty about potential changes around the Texans’ coaching staff, but ITL focuses on the biggest question: is there anything you’d actually like to see DeMeco Ryans change moving forward?

Around The NFL also hits on the latest coaching news as Mike McDaniel is set to become the Chargers’ offensive coordinator, plus other league headlines.