CJ Stroud Deserves Better: What Caley MUST Improve in 2026 + Plans for Woody Marks & Jaylin Noel?

Locked On Texans - Daily Podcast On The Houston Texans · May 18, 2026 · 33m

On today’s episode of Locked On Texans, we’re asking the big question:

What SHOULD expectations be for Nick Caley in Year 2 as Houston Texans offensive coordinator?

Because talent alone isn’t enough anymore.

For Caley and the entire offensive coaching staff, there has to be an assertive effort to become a more FUNCTIONAL football team in 2026.

The numbers tell the story:

🚩 39 offensive line penalties

🚩 305 yards lost due to OL mistakes

🚩 18 false starts

That can’t happen again.

If the Texans want to maximize CJ Stroud, this offense has to clean up the details that stalled drives, killed…