Pro Football Rumors
The Texans are set to be among the teams in the market for a new offensive coordinator. Bobby Slowik is out in Houston, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Slowik’s stock grew during the course of his six-year tenure with the 49ers. He held several titles during that span, including pass game coordinator in 2021-22. When DeMeco Ryans took the Texans’ head coaching gig, Slowik was among the staffers who followed him from San Francisco to Houston.
During his first year as a coordinator and play-caller, Slowik oversaw an offense which posted middling numbers in terms of both yards and points. The Texans’ ground game left plenty to be desired, but a superb rookie campaign from quarterback C.J. Stroud helped lead the team to the divisional round of the playoffs. Slowik was among the hottest head coaching candidates during last year’s cycle as a result.
The 37-year-old met once each with the Panthers, Titans and Seahawks last offseason. Slowik was also a finalist for the Falcons’ and Commanders’ openings, but in the end he remained in Houston for 2024. This past campaign saw a regression from his unit; Houston was marginally better on the ground with running back Joe Mixon leading the way, but a major drop-off in passing efficiency led to questions about the Texans’ postseason chances at the onset of the playoffs. While the team managed a home upset against the Chargers, it was again eliminated in the divisional round this time around.
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