Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said in his closing remarks of the season that “it was a good year, but not good enough in my mind.” His team had won the AFC South and a playoff game for the second year in a row.

Cole Popovich was considered a promising piece on the Texans’ staff, so he’s back in Houston for the 2025 season.

The Houston Texans made a huge move on their coaching staff this week, when they introduced a new Offensive Coordinator, Nick Caley, on Thursday. Caley replaces Bobby Slowik, who helped the team to back-to-back playoff appearances,

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Cole Popovich's work with young players and his relationship with new offensive coordinator Nick Caley were key factors.