Texans OC Bobby Slowik makes decision on his future
Aug 28, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; General view of the Houston Texans logo at midfield during a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Bobby Slowik did a phenomenal job in his first season as offensive coordinator of the Houston Texans. It sounds as though Slowik’s first year on the job won’t be his last.
Slowik has reportedly agreed to a new deal to remain in Houston. The contract includes a “significant” pay raise, according to NFL insider Albert Breer.
Texans OC Bobby Slowik has agreed to a new deal in Houston within the past few days, one that includes a significant raise, per sources. Slowik impressed multiple NFL clubs thru the interview process.
But he's sticking in Houston. He'll be a hot name in 2025.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 30, 2024
Slowik wasn’t the only Texans staff member who had been garnering interest from other teams. Quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson had several interviews with teams looking to make him their offensive coordinator. But Johnson, just like Slowik, opted to stay in Houston.
Sources: #Texans QBs coach Jerrod Johnson has informed teams interested in hiring him as an OC that he plans to return to Houston. A big development for the #Texans, as Johnson wants to finish what he started with CJ Stroud, DeMeco Ryans, OC Bobby Slowik and the organization. pic.twitter.com/mpMoKThYsy
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 30, 2024
The Texans were terrific offensively in the team’s first year with rookie QB CJ Stroud under center. The Ohio State product had a historic debut season, throwing for 4,108 yards with 23 touchdowns against just 5 interceptions. He became the first rookie ever to lead the NFL in touchdown-to-interception ratio. Stroud also led the league in passing yards per game (273.9)
As Stroud continued to improve week-after-week, so too did Slowik’s stock as a head coaching candidate. He was named on the short list of candidates for a handful of coaching vacancies across the league.
If Stroud and the Texans have a similar offensive season in 2024, Slowik will more than likely draw interest from other teams once again.
