The Houston Texans were one of the most perplexing teams to follow this NFL season. Following a breakout year where quarterback CJ Stroud earned the Offensive Rookie of the Year award, he faced challenges with consistency in his second campaign. Despite not meeting expectations and losing several winnable games, Houston managed to secure the AFC South title. This victory proved vital, as the home-field advantage they gained in the Wild Card round of the playoffs allowed them to pull off a stunning upset against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Nonetheless, the issues with Stroud and the overall offense were hard to overlook, prompting the organization to initiate significant changes, as reported by a prominent league insider. Ian Rapoport from NFL Network stated, “A major change in Houston: The (Texans) are moving on from offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, sources say, after an up-and-down offensive season. Despite reaching the divisional round, coach DeMeco Ryans hopes for more. OL coach Chris Strausser is also out.”
A major change in Houston: The #Texans are moving on from offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, sources say, after an up-and-down offensive season.
Despite reaching the divisional round, coach DeMeco Ryans hopes for more. OL coach Chris Strausser is also out. pic.twitter.com/UYOdNiADAx
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 24, 2025
Fans took to social media to express their opinions on the firing. One remarked, “Huh? They’re firing him for the injuries they had literally everywhere on offense?” Another fan commented, “Crazy, that’s what happens when you get a defensive-minded HC; if the OC succeeds he’s gone, if he doesn’t, then you fire him, but the HC escapes culpability.” Yet another added, “Teams will do anything but admit their QB regressed and maybe isn’t as good as they thought.” The imminent search for Slowik’s replacement will certainly be intriguing.
