Who Could the Houston Texans Look at as Their New Offensive Coordinator
A list of candidates since Bobby Slowik has been fired
The list is being updated as names get other jobs or become unavailable. It has also been updated to reflect if these names have been interviewed or are rumored to be interviewed elsewhere.
Below is a list of possible offensive coordinators for the Houston Texans after the firing of Bobby Slowik.
The list has been updated to reflect the newest information. I also added names from the initial list but previous names remain, and names no longer available have been moved to the bottom.
You will not find current NFL offensive coordinators on this list. Teams don’t have to let their coordinators leave for a lateral job and I assume any team would block the interview request. Trading for a coordinator is asinine.
The list includes offensive staff members across the NFL, recently fired coaches and college coaches. Some have a lot of experience and some lack experience. Some of them have been in charge of play-calling duties and some have not. I cast a wide net in putting names on this list.
Nick Caley
Los Angeles Rams Tight Ends Coach/Pass Game Coordinator
If the name looks familiar to you, it should. The Texans interviewed Caley before they hired Bobby Slowik. Caley is currently on Sean McVay’s staff with the Rams. It is his second season with the Rams after he turned down the chance to be the offensive coordinator of the New England Patriots in 2024. Caley coached on offense for the New England Patriots from 2015 until he joined the Rams. I like tight end coaches because they have to coach run blocking, pass blocking, and receiving so they’re as involved as anyone in the offense.
The McVay tree is the tree to pick off of now. Zac Taylor, Matt LaFleur, and Kevin O’Connell are all NFL head coaches after coaching for McVay. None of them called plays for McVay, which would be the biggest knock on Caley.
I’d be surprised if Caley isn’t a strong candidate for the Texans. Caley knows Nick Caserio from his time in New England. Caley also went to John Carrol where Caserio, special teams coach Frank Ross, and many other NFL coaches and executives went to school. Credit to Houston Football’s Landry Locker for pointing out the college connection. Caley has a chance to impress in his second shot at the position in Houston. I love that he went back for another season with McVay.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers interviewed Caley for their open offensive coordinator position.
Caley interviewed on Thursday.
Jeff Nixon
Syracuse Offensive Coordinator