Some insider info on Strausser’s and Slowik’s future

Fascinating stuff from JM Alexander who talked to his sources in the building.

"Strausser’s days with the Texans appear to be numbered given the struggles on the offensive line had all season. Most people don’t expect Strausser to return, whether he retires or looks for another team."

"As for Slowik, that decision might be a little more difficult. Several players publicly took up for Slowik in their end of year press conferences, including Stroud and running back Joe Mixon. Other sources the in the building, whom the Chronicle has spoken with the past few weeks, said they could both see a scenario where Ryans brings Slowik back for another year, and another in which Ryans parts ways with Slowik."

"The only thing that’s clear, is that no one really knows for certain where Ryans is leaning. He hasn’t shown his hand, nor did he do that Monday. When asked about Slowik specifically, Ryans kept it short. “I think overall with Bobby, I saw some growth, saw some improvement throughout the year,” Ryans said, before moving onto the next question. It’ll probably be the most important personnel decision of Ryans' tenure and could decide the trajectory of this offense for years to come."

Arguments pro keeping Slowik: OC changes early in a QB’s career tend to harm their development, everyone needs to learn new offenses, terminology etc And you actually have to find a better candidate.

Arguments against Slowik: no need to be elaborate tbh, but we are ranked as the 22nd offense in the league

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https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/bobby-slowik-demeco-ryans-stroud-20045004.php