“The Fire Is Back” Is This CJ Stroud’s REDEMPTION Year? + Texans Playoff Disrespect?!

Locked On Texans - Daily Podcast On The Houston Texans · May 19, 2026 · 31m

On today’s episode of Locked On Texans, is the redemption arc for CJ Stroud officially beginning?

Everybody around Houston seems to be hyping up their quarterback again — and the confidence around No. 7 feels VERY familiar.

Recently, Xavier Hutchinson joined the Caps Off Podcast and had some strong words about his QB:

🔥 “Stroud’s unwavering confidence” helped put him in those Top-5 QB conversations after 2023

🔥 “Stroud has all the tools to be a top quarterback”

🔥 And most importantly… “The fire is back.”

So what does that ACTUALLY mean?

After a frustrating 2025 season filled with offensive…