John McClain
Houston Chronicle
Houston, TX, United States
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NFL draft 2022: Team by team grades
John McClain gives the Texans an A in his report on each franchise. → Read More
2022 NFL Draft preview: Scouting the safeties
Safety is another position of need for the Texans, and this year's crop features one of... → Read More
2022 NFL Draft preview: Scouting the linebackers
Texans general manager Nick Caserio might take a linebacker or two in the draft, but probably in the later rounds. → Read More
2022 NFL Draft preview: Scouting the defensive line
The Texans could use another rusher on the DL, the most talented and deepest position in the draft. → Read More
2022 NFL Draft preview: Scouting the running backs
Running back is the Texans' most desperate need, but don’t expect general manager Nick Caserio to use a first-round pick on one. → Read More
2022 NFL Draft preview: Scouting the wide receivers and tight ends
There’s talent and depth at wide receiver in this year's draft, but not one prospect stands out above the rest. → Read More
2022 NFL Draft preview: Scouting the quarterbacks
A look at this year's quarterback crop, which is lacking the top-flight prospects of past years. → Read More
Houston Texans NFL Draft preview: Scouting the offensive line
Our NFL Draft preview positional breakdown starts with the offensive line, a position of dire need for the Texans, who hold two high first-round picks. → Read More
McClain: Some memorable stories from 47 years at the Chronicle
In his final column as a Chronicle staff member, John McClain shares some of his favorite... → Read More
Mailbag: Readers react to John McClain's retirement
Houston Chronicle readers react to longtime NFL writer John McClain's retirement in the... → Read More
Podcast: John McClain's memories from a remarkable career
Retiring Houston Chronicle legend John McClain and Greg Rajan discuss McClain calling it... → Read More
McClain: A time to retire and give thanks for 47 years at the Chronicle
After more than a half century as a sports writer in Texas, John McClain announces his... → Read More
Podcast: What to expect from NFL owners' meetings
The Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Brooks Kubena discuss the NFL owners’ meetings that began Sunday in Palm Beach, Fla., and other offseason business on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. Subscribe to the Texas Sports Nation podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app. → Read More
McClain: QB shuffle in AFC stacks deck against Texans
Houston lined up to face Matt Ryan twice with Indianapolis, Russell Wilson with Denver... → Read More
McClain: Deshaun Watson doesn’t give full story on exit from Texans
Former quarterback is vague when asked why he demanded a trade from Houston four months... → Read More
Podcast: What to make of Deshaun Watson's introduction in Cleveland
The Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Greg Rajan discuss Deshaun Watson’s introductory news conference Friday in Cleveland after his trade from the Texans to the Browns on this special episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. → Read More
McClain's Mailbag: Was Texans' final return for Deshaun Watson enough?
John McClain answers readers' questions about the Texans' finalized return for Deshaun... → Read More
Podcast: On Texans' draft options, Carlos Correa's Astros exit
The Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Greg Rajan discuss the finalized terms of the Deshaun Watson trade, options for the Texans with their two first-round picks, the Matt Ryan and Tyreek Hill trades, the death of longtime ESPN NFL reporter John Clayton and Carlos Correa becoming the latest free agent to depart the Astros on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. → Read More
McClain: Texans like Davis Mills but keep options open for QB later in draft
Houston liked what it saw in the rookie last year, and with so many other positions to... → Read More
Podcast: What Texans' QB picture looks like with Deshaun Watson gone
The Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Brooks Kubena discuss the Texans’ trade of Deshaun Watson to Cleveland and what Houston’s quarterback picture looks like with the star signal-caller gone on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. → Read More