Texans LB Dilemma 👀 Is Jacob Rodriguez the Future or a Risk? + Sleeper WRs to Watch

Locked On Texans - Daily Podcast On The Houston Texans · Mar 27, 2026 · 34m

The Houston Texans might need a contingency plan at linebacker… and all eyes are on Jacob Rodriguez. But is he REALLY the answer?

In today’s episode of Locked On Texans, we break it all down—no fluff, just real football talk:

🏈 Segment 1: The LB Question

Is keeping Jacob Rodriguez in Texas the right move for Houston? The production jumps off the screen (58 defensive stops in 2025), but there are real concerns:

Struggles with strength and physicality

Trouble shedding blocks and initiating contact

Best when playing free and untouched

BUT… his coverage ability and sideline-to-sideline speed?…