Featured Columnist IVJanuary 16, 2025
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The New York Jets will interview Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik on Thursday as part of their coaching search, according to CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones.
The Jets will speak with Slowik virtually as he’s preparing for Saturday’s Divisional Round matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Jets, who are also evaluating general manager candidates, have cast a wide net as they seek a permanent replacement for Robert Saleh. Rex Ryan, Ron Rivera, Aaron Glenn and Vance Joseph are among the people they’ve interviewed, and there are others with whom they’ve requested to meet.
Slowik was one of the hotter names during the 2024 hiring cycle after Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was a Pro Bowler and the Offensive Rookie of the Year. His stock might’ve taken a small hit, though, with Houston’s offense going backward.
The Texans ranked 22nd in yards (319.7) and 19th in points (21.9) during the regular season. Stroud also failed to match his 2023 production, throwing for 3,727 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, and ranked 24th in QBR (50.1), per ESPN.com.
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Bobby Slowik and the regression of the Texans offense is a cautionary tale in the dangers of teams being obsessed with the next hot coordinator.
In November, the Houston Chronicle‘s Jonathan M. Alexander answered a fan question about Slowik’s status and whether he could be fired, and the Texans insider didn’t dismiss the idea outright.
“There are people in the organization who, at this point, don’t quite know what Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans will do this offseason,” Alexander wrote. “But make no mistake about it, some tough conversations will be had.”
This time last year, Jets fans probably would’ve been thrilled to see the team hire Slowik. Now, his arrival would probably be met with some consternation.
