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Is Braden Smith The Key to Success? Rutledge at Center? Slow Down + McDonald + Wright= DOMINANCE!

On today’s episode of Locked On Texans, we dive DEEP into how Houston’s rebuilt offensive line could completely revamp the Texans offense in 2026 — with or without rookie Keylan Rutledge immediately starting.

Can this new-look OL finally unlock a dominant running game for David Montgomery? One major key: creating cutback lanes. Houston’s tackles will be asked to replicate the physical, downhill blocking concepts that helped Montgomery thrive in Detroit. If the Texans can consistently wash defensive linemen down the line of scrimmage, Montgomery could feast in this scheme.

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