Texans Legend Sounds Off! Andre Johnson, CJ Stroud’s Leadership & Is DeMeco’s Defense Exposed?

This episode of Locked On Texans dives into hot topics surrounding the Houston Texans after Week 1. Discussion kicks off with Andre Johnson’s recent comments criticizing C.J. Stroud’s “bad body language”—a clip that’s been buzzing all over Texans social media. Johnson, the franchise legend, explains why a quarterback’s demeanor matters and why he thinks Stroud’s outward reactions could influence the whole team’s mindset. The hosts debate whether Johnson’s critique was fair, whether it should have been addressed privately, and offer context on Stroud’s overall growth and competitiveness, noting his statistical performance and resilience after mistakes 00:02:02.In addition, the episode tackles whether defensive tendencies are starting to catch up with head coach DeMeco Ryans, questioning if opposing offenses have begun to figure out his schemes. The conversation examines defensive metrics, the lack of blitzing, the impact of injuries—especially Henry To’oTo’o’s absence—and what adjustments might be needed going forward 00:19:24. Stan Northfleet, known for his insights as both a broadcaster and former linebacker, breaks down the Texans’ linebacker depth and what it means for upcoming games.Looking ahead, the hosts preview the Texans’ Week 2 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, highlighting the challenges posed by Cincinnati’s high-powered offense and major free agent investments on defense 00:30:11. The show cautions fans not to overreact to Week 1, remembering last season’s turnaround in close games. The episode wraps up by celebrating Texans fan engagement and promising more in-depth analysis as the season progresses.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Butcher BoxIf you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try.Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNFL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of&nbsp;free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping&nbsp;always.Fabletics&nbsp;Shop now at&nbsp;https://Fabletics.com/LOCKEDONNFL&nbsp;to get&nbsp;70-80% off everything&nbsp;when you sign up as a new VIP. Take a quick style quiz and be sure to select LOCKEDONNFL when prompted to unlock this offer. This is a limited-time offer, so don’t wait.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bask &amp; Lather&nbsp;Explore viral bestsellers and products of healthier hair of ALL types from Bask and Lather. Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code&nbsp;LOCKEDON&nbsp;for 20% off.&nbsp;AuraAura helps protect your personal information by actively removing your data from data broker sites and keeping it off.&nbsp;Start your free trial today at&nbsp;http://aura.com/aware.IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.PrizePicksVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL and use code LOCKEDONNFL and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!KALSHIToday's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time,&nbsp;Download Kalshi and use code&nbsp;Locked On&nbsp;to get $25 when you trade $25.&nbsp;Kalshi. Trade&nbsp;what’s&nbsp;next.&nbsp;&nbsp;GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelGet three hundred fifty dollars in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at <a href="https://www.fand