After two seasons with Bobby Slowik guiding their offense, the Texans made a coordinator change this offseason. Nick Caley was tapped as his replacement, setting up the former Patriots and Rams staffer to handle OC duties for the first time in his career. 
Things have not gone as Houston hoped in 2025. The team’s struggles on offense from last season have carried over to the current campaign, leading to a 2-4 record. The Texans lead the NFL in scoring defense but rank just 21st in points scored per game (21.2).
In spite of that dichotomy, no changes are currently being considered along the sidelines. Caley is safe for the time being. The 42-year-old has been in the NFL since 2015, spending much of his time at the pro level as a tight ends coach. After eight seasons in New England, Caley spent a pair of campaigns in Los Angeles. That span included the role of pass-game coordinator for the Rams in 2024. Houston’s air attack has plenty of room for improvement, and Caley will be tasked with overseeing a turnaround.
“We’re pressing forward with everybody we have,” head coach DeMeco Ryans said (via Aaron Wilson of KPRC2). “We’re collectively in this together. If you want to point the finger at somebody, put it on me. Ultimately, it’s my job. We’re rolling with what we have.”
The Texans posted a 10-7 record during each of Ryans’ first two seasons at the helm. On both occasions, the team was eliminated in the divisional round of the playoffs. 2025 was seen by many as the point at which Houston could emerge as a true AFC heavyweight; doing so would of course depend on Caley’s ability to help the team’s offense return to its 2023 successes.
That has not taken place so far, and the Texans’ ground game has suffered from the absence of Joe Mixon. With his return still unclear at this point, Houston is in the market for a running back trade addition. Regardless of what happens on that front, an increase in overall offensive productivity will be needed if the team is to contend for the playoffs in 2025. Caley and his unit will be worth watching closely through the remainder of the campaign as a result.
They had a terrible offensive line last year that hamstrung them. They fired their offensive coordinator, traded away their best offensive linemen, and brought in rookies and castoffs from other bad lines. Shocking that the line is still bad. Firing another offensive coordinator isn’t going to fix the protection.
There is a reason the consistently good to great organizations invest consistently in the trenches. The shinny 4.3 receivers are nice but are a luxury item.
As an original Houston Oiler fan I remember what turned the franchise around in the mid 8o’s.
Three no.1 picks for the offensive line, 3 years in a row.
Mike Munchak, Bruce Mathews, & Dean Steinkuhler.
I disagree with the best player available when in need. How many times does Stroud have to be sacked or just throw an errant pass until management addresses this O line quagmire.
Slowik being fired was a reactionary scape goat fall on the sword move
Lost Diggs
Lost Dell
Collins missed time
Bright side is Ersey is showing signs of being their future LT posting near 70 grade pass blocking after a shakey first game of the season.
I agree, they moved on from Slowik too soon. The team only goes as far the trenchs can take them.