Get ready for some exciting news, Texans fans! The future of the Houston Texans' offense is looking bright, and it all revolves around one key figure: Nick Caley.
DJ Bien-Aime, our trusted ESPN reporter, brings us the latest scoop. According to Texans General Manager Nick Caserio, offensive coordinator Nick Caley is set to return to Houston for another season. But here's where it gets controversial...
Caley's journey with the Texans began last offseason, replacing Bobby Slowik, who had overseen an offense that ranked 18th in scoring and 16th in total offense during his final year. The pressure was on, especially for quarterback C.J. Stroud, who faced an alarming number of sacks in 2024.
However, under Caley's guidance, the Texans' offense showed significant improvement. Scoring increased to an average of 23.8 points per game, and perhaps most notably, pass protection for Stroud drastically improved, resulting in a career-low sack total.
Stroud himself has praised Caley, citing a productive working relationship and a willingness to incorporate his input into the offensive game plan.
"I love Cales," Stroud said. "There's growth in our relationship, and I trust his play-calling abilities. I'm all in for as long as he's here."
Despite these improvements, the Texans' offense still fell short in the divisional round, losing to the New England Patriots. Stroud's performance in that game was less than stellar, throwing four interceptions and posting a career-low passer rating.
But this is the part most people miss: the Texans' struggles in the divisional round are not a recent phenomenon. Historically, Houston has a dismal 0-7 record in this stage of the playoffs.
So, will Caley be the key to finally breaking this curse? Only time will tell.
What do you think, Texans fans? Is Caley the right man to lead the offense into a new era of success? Or are there other factors at play? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
