The Houston Texans are signaling that their offense could see significant improvement for the 2025 season, especially with the latest report revealing they recently interviewed an experienced offensive coach with a strong NFL and college football background.
According to Jeremy Fowler’s report, the Texans interviewed Jeff Nixon, offensive coordinator for the Syracuse Orange. Nixon is no stranger to the league, having spent 2023 with the Giants as the running backs coach and 2022 with the Panthers.
Nixon’s NFL experience dates back to 2007, when he joined the Philadelphia Eagles for his first three years in the league, working as an assistant with the special teams. He has been with Syracuse since 2024, marking his return to college football after a stint with the Baylor Bears in 2017.
It’s worth noting that the Texans’ offense wasn’t all that bad in the 2024 season. They were ranked 19th out of 32 teams, averaging 21.9 points per game. While that was enough to secure two playoff appearances, a higher ranking could have potentially led to even better results.
Nixon Sees Success with Giants
During his time as running backs coach with the New York Giants in the 2023 season, Nixon delivered solid results, building on the experience he gained with the Panthers. The Giants’ running back group posted 1,783 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns. While the total yardage was slightly lower than in 2023, the touchdown production increased by 30%.
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Texans’ Offensive Resources Point to a Bright Future
In addition to having a promising quarterback, the Texans’ offense has a strong future with players like Joe Mixon, who contributed 1,016 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. Nico Collins, the standout receiver, could be the key to helping the team make significant strides with a new offensive coordinator in place, potentially leading them much farther next season.
