OTAs are officially underway, and Day 1 gave us plenty to talk about! John Hickman is joined by Cole Thompson to break down The Good, The Bad… and The ENCOURAGING from Houston Texans OTAs. 👀

🚫 CJ Stroud not throwing — should Texans fans panic?! John and Cole say NO, but there’s another absence that has us raising eyebrows… Where’s Christian Harris?

💪 Nico Collins is stepping up as the vocal leader in the WR room — something this young group desperately needs.
🧠 Jake Andrews vs. Juice Scruggs vs. Jarrett Patterson — the real O-Line battle has begun, and Jake may already be pulling ahead thanks to his football IQ. John LOVES what he's seeing.

🏈 Plus:
– Will Anderson Jr. says he’s like a UNC? He’s not... but his leadership might be even better.
– What the early O-line rotations tell us about the FINAL 5 upfront.
– Why this Texans team looks like it's maturing before our eyes.

👂 Tap in, subscribe, and comment below: Are you worried about Stroud resting? Who wins the O-line battle? And is Nico WR1 in every way now?

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