Dalton Schultz just said what a lot of Texans fans were thinking… and it explains A LOT about the Houston Texans’ offensive struggles in 2025.

Schultz admitted he was already used to the offensive philosophy — while others weren’t. That detail opens the door to a bigger conversation:

Why did the Texans offense look disjointed and out of sync?

Why were young WRs struggling to get on the same page with CJ Stroud?

Why did Houston consistently lean on veterans like Dalton Schultz and Nico Collins?

And most importantly… is this on the quarterback or the play caller?

I’m saying it plainly: in 2026, CJ Stroud has to be more demanding. Franchise QBs set the standard. If Schultz and Nico had clarity, every skill player should have that same luxury. Miscommunication, timing issues, and a lack of cohesion defined stretches of the 2025 season — and that can’t happen again.

Plus:
Why does it feel like Nick Caserio has been more publicly committed to Tank Dell in 2026 than Joe Mixon? One word: transparency. We break down what that means for the Texans roster and the direction of this offense.

And there’s more — Houston is retaining another key coach this offseason. That’s twice now. This isn’t random. This is about culture, continuity, and belief that DeMeco Ryans has this team on a real Super Bowl path.

If you’re a diehard Texans fan, a CJ Stroud believer, or someone questioning the direction of this offense — this episode is for you.

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Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman discuss what the Houston Texans can learn from the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl on the Locked On Texans Squad Show.

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The rookies brought the heat on the final day of Houston Texans training camp before heading off to West Virginia! 🚀

Airontae Ersery dominated reps vs the first-team defense and showed impressive bounce-back ability.

Woody Marks flashed major burst and vision, turning heads with several explosive runs.

Dalton Schultz opens up about why this tight end group is built differently and how they can stabilize the offense early in Nick Caley’s system.

Plus, we break down:
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🔥 Early expectations for the first preseason game
👀 Who’s separating from the pack on offense

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After watching the Seahawks dominate the Super Bowl, one question keeps coming up: how far behind are the Houston Texans from reaching the ultimate pinnacle?

This isn’t a panic episode. And it’s definitely not a DeMeco Ryans hit piece.

DeMeco Ryans’ way can absolutely win Houston a championship. There’s no mystery there. Seattle’s defense isn’t doing anything Houston can’t do. The real difference is how the Seahawks built — and committed to — their offense.

Under Klint Kubiak, Seattle had a plan. They drafted for it. They staffed it. And they stuck to it.

That’s where the gap shows up.

John Schneider found five starting offensive linemen through the draft. Seattle took Charles Cross in the first round, Kenneth Walker in the second, and Abraham Lucas in the third — resulting in 313 rushing yards, four touchdowns, and just six combined pressures allowed by their tackles on the biggest stage.

Now compare that to Houston.

The Texans hit home runs with C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr., but the offensive line remains a revolving door. Juice Scruggs and Kenyon Green haven’t stabilized the unit. Tank Dell has played just 25 games in three seasons. The foundation up front simply hasn’t been cultivated.

That’s on Nick Caserio.

So the real questions are:

Has Caserio done enough to support DeMeco’s vision?

Have DeMeco Ryans and Nick Caserio truly been aligned this whole time?

And can they finally move forward in unison during this championship window?

The Texans are not out of it.
But Caserio has to be better — starting now.

This episode breaks down why Houston fell short, why Seattle thrived, and why the Texans can still get it done if the front office matches the standard set by the head coach.

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Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman discuss the Houston Texans plan for the 2026 offseason on the Locked On Texans Squad Show.

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