Cal McNair was previously among the NFL's more unheralded lead executives and team owners in his previous decades with the Houston Texans. But, as quarterback C.J. Stroud leads an overhaul on the field, McNair is undergoing a similar evolution outside the lines.
McNair's turn into a Houston fan favorite perhaps began in 2022 when he started his now-annual tradition of grilling hot dogs and hamburgers for fans during training camp outside NRG Stadium (this year's event will be held Thursday). The real love for McNair—especially online—began in 2023. He hosted a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) in August 2023, dropping some intriguing nuggets on the Texans' new uniforms in the process.