In The Loop

ITL breaks down the biggest performers, risers, and storylines from the Combine as draft season begins to heat up.

After a Rockets win, Lopez questions whether Ime’s approach creates unnecessary challenges and whether simplifying things could unlock more consistency.

ITL reacts to the Texans and quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson agreeing to part ways, breaking down what the move means for C.J. Stroud’s development and whether bigger changes could be coming on offense, while also debating whether the Rockets’ recent offensive performance showed something sustainable or was simply a one-night spike, before wrapping that discussion with QOTD: What are the best sounds in sports? The crew then goes Around The NFL with the biggest storylines coming out of the NFL Combine, including front office comments, draft risers, and league-wide offseason buzz, while continuing to unpack the ripple effects of the Johnson decision and closing with What’s Popping in sports and entertainment. Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle joins the show to provide insight into what the Texans’ move means moving forward, Lunch-Time Confessions brings chaos with Figgy possibly getting double jury duty, and OG’s Buy or Sell asks whether you’re buying what the sports world is selling right now. Law Murray of The Athletic also stops by to break down the Rockets and the NBA landscape, and the show wraps with Figgy’s Mixtape featuring the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees, the $10 million vs. 10 years of your life debate, and more wild stories.

The Texans and quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson have agreed to part ways, and ITL breaks down what the move means for the offense and for C.J. Stroud’s development moving forward, including whether this signals bigger changes ahead. Plus, did last night’s Rockets performance convince you more about the way they’re trying to play offensively, or was it just one good night? The hour wraps with today’s QOTD: What are the best sounds in sports?

ITL goes Around The NFL with the latest stories coming out of the NFL Combine, breaking down front office comments, draft risers, and league-wide storylines starting to shape the offseason. The crew also continues reacting to the Texans parting ways with quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson, digging deeper into what it means for C.J. Stroud, the offensive structure, and whether more changes could be on the horizon. The hour wraps with What’s Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle joins ITL to discuss the Texans’ decision to part ways with Jerrod Johnson, what it means for C.J. Stroud’s development, and what other moves could be coming as the offseason begins to take shape. The crew gets insight into how the organization is viewing the offensive reset and what to watch next. Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions brings some chaos as Figgy reveals he may have been hit with double jury duty, and the hour wraps with OG’s Buy or Sell — are you buying what people in sports are selling right now?

Law Murray of The Athletic joins ITL to break down the latest around the NBA, including where the Rockets truly stand in the Western Conference, what’s sustainable about their recent play, and how the bigger playoff picture is shaping up. The crew gets perspective on whether Houston is ahead of schedule or still figuring things out.

Plus, Figgy’s Mixtape delivers a mix of culture and chaos as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces its 2026 list of nominees, the crew debates the ultimate dilemma — $10 million right now but 10 years cut off your life — and more wild stories to close out the show.

Figgy’s Mixtape delivers a mix of culture and chaos as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces its 2026 list of nominees, the crew debates the ultimate dilemma — $10 million right now but 10 years cut off your life — and more wild stories to close out the show.

Lunch-Time Confessions brings some chaos as Figgy reveals he may have been hit with double jury duty

Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle joins ITL to discuss the Texans’ decision to part ways with Jerrod Johnson, what it means for C.J. Stroud’s development, and what other moves could be coming as the offseason begins to take shape. The crew gets insight into how the organization is viewing the offensive reset and what to watch next.