In The Loop

ITL breaks down what it really means for the Texans to largely run it back on offense and debates why the team didn’t move on from Jerrod Johnson, questioning whether that decision says more about him or about C.J. Stroud. The crew also looks ahead to Radio Row, sharing what they’re most and least excited about, before diving into Around The NFL with B Scott to cover wild league headlines, including fraud drama tied to the NFL, the Eagles hiring Sean Mannion, and B Scott’s thoughts on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade buzz and what it could mean for the Rockets’ championship window. ITL then questions whether Texans training camp issues set the offense back for the entire season and how anything will truly be different heading into 2026, mixes in Lunch-Time Confessions with Lopez admitting jealousy of Seth Payne, and debates whether a Giannis trade actually makes sense. The show wraps with backup quarterback talk as ITL discusses whether the Texans should look into Kirk Cousins if he’s released, plus Figgy’s Mixtap