Hard Knocks: O'Brien picks a starter

Go behind the scenes as Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien gives Ryan Mallett the tough news that Brian Hoyer is the starting QB. Watch the re-air of Hard Knocks Wed. at 11 pm ET on HBO.

Texans Quarterback C.J. Stroud was mic'd up during home opener against Chicago Bears.

Texans Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was mic'd up at joint Training Camp practice with the Los Angeles Rams.

Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans was mic'd up and hyped up at Training Camp presented by Xfinity.

Johnson Bademosi was Mic'd Up during Monday's golf tournament.

Head coach Bill O'Brien was mic'd up during the South team's practice at the Reese's Senior Bowl.

Listen as Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien is mic'd up against the Cleveland Browns in Week 6 of the 2017 NFL season.

Go through practice with the always entertaining Brian Cushing in this #TexansCamp 'Mic'd Up'.

Brian Cushing was mic'd up during Sunday's #TexansCamp. Get a sneak peek while he talks with fellow LB Benardrick McKinney.

Kareem Jackson wore a mic during the Houston Texans Charity Golf Classic at the River Oaks Country Club Monday afternoon. Ride along as he plays the course.

Follow along with Deshaun Watson as he arrives in Houston Friday morning.

Watch the sights and sounds after Deshaun Watson is selected by the Houston Texans.

Listen as Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is mic'd up against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15 of the 2016 NFL season.

Head coach Bill O'Brien addressed the team after the Texans' Week 1 victory over the Chicago Bears.

The always entertaining Brian Cushing was 'Mic'd Up' for Training Camp. Take a look now!

Go "behind the scenes" in this video with JJ Watt as we put a mic on him and followed him around at the JJ Watt Charity Classic softball game at Minute Maid.

LS Jon Weeks was 'Mic'd Up' at the Pro Bowl during Thursday's practice. Please don't make any short jokes.

Listen to the best soundbytes from the field from two of the best defensive players the NFL has ever seen. Find out which one was the more dominant force when it comes to trash talking.

JJ Watt was part of the Spirit of Halloween event at Texas Children's Hospital and surprised the kids as "Batman". Watch the full feature on his surprise this Sunday (10/18) on NBC's The Today Show at 7-8 a.m. (CT).

Listen in as Brian Cushing is wired for sound against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5 of the 2015 NFL season.

Shane Lechler went back to his high school, East Bernard, to present a Wilson Golden Football as part of the Super Bowl High School Honor Roll.

Houston Texans cornerback Charles James II takes on Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham in a Madden grudge match. Find out who wins when the full episode airs on HBO on Tues., Sept. 1 at 10 pm ET.

Follow Astros star Carlos Correa as he took in Texans Training Camp and met the squad.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt remains committed to his evening workout and biggest fans. Make sure to catch the re-air of "Hard Knocks" at 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 12 on HBO.

He did the Nae Nae, slid down a children's slide, and led football drills. It's safe to say J.J. Watt had fun during his Gatorade "Beat the Heat" visit at the Houston Texans YMCA.