The Houston Texans' offensive coordinator, Nick Caley, is set to stay put, according to a statement from the team's general manager, Nick Caserio. But will this decision spark a turnaround for the Texans' offense? It's a move that has the potential to divide opinions.
DJ Bien-Aime, reporting for ESPN, reveals that Caserio expects Caley to remain with the Texans for the 2026 season. This announcement comes after the Texans' offense showed signs of improvement in the 2025 season. Caley, who joined the team in 2025, seems to have made a positive impact on the field.
The Texans' offense, under former coordinator Bobby Slowik, ranked 18th in scoring and 16th in total offense. But with Caley at the helm, the team's scoring average increased to 23.8 points per game, and the pass protection for quarterback C.J. Stroud significantly improved, reducing his sack count to a career-low 23.
Stroud, who had a challenging relationship with Slowik, praised Caley's approach, saying, "I love Cales... there's growth in our relationship." This harmonious partnership seems to have contributed to Stroud's performance, despite a disappointing loss in the divisional round against the Patriots, where he threw a career-high four interceptions.
But here's where it gets controversial: Despite the Texans' offense showing progress, the team still struggled in the divisional round, continuing a pattern of losses at this stage. This raises the question: Is Caley the right person to lead the Texans' offense to success in the long term?
As the Texans aim to break their divisional round curse, the decision to retain Caley could be a pivotal one. Will it be a masterstroke or a missed opportunity? Only time will tell. What do you think? Is Caley the right man for the job, or should the Texans be looking elsewhere for their offensive mastermind?
