Houston Texans offensive coordinator Nick Caley just dropped some serious insight ahead of their Week 7 game against the New York Giants, calling his wide receiver room a “good problem to have.” It’s clear the Texans are feeling confident in their pass catchers, and the way Caley broke it down, the Giants should be on high alert.
This WR Room Is a Nightmare for Defenses
Caley didn’t pull any punches, echoing what Head Coach DeMeco Ryans had already said about their wideouts. He’s hyped on the versatility, man! This isn’t just a bunch of guys running routes. It’s about utilizing different groupings, putting players in positions where they can absolutely crush their best routes, and moving them all over the field. He talked about the “versatility within the concepts and routes” they’re tying together. Bottom line, whoever is available on game day, they’re expecting them to “positively impact” everything they’re trying to do. That’s a coordinator saying he’s got weapons for days, and defenses, especially the Giants, gotta be stressed trying to figure it out.
Tank Dell’s Impact Is Off the Charts
And speaking of weapons, Caley had a ton to say about Tank Dell. The guy’s been building back into it, with the coaching staff leveraging his past film and integrating him into their core concepts. Dell’s been around, in the install meetings, getting those core routes down. But it’s not just the X’s and O’s for Caley. He raved about Dell’s personal energy, his love for the game, his passion, excitement, and the sheer joy he brings every single time he steps on the field. That’s “nonstop” energy, people! Then you get to the football part: “explosiveness,” making plays, the ability to work both outside and inside, plus that straight-line speed in the short, intermediate, and deep parts of the field. Caley called him “dynamic,” a “playmaker,” and said he “elevates everybody that he’s around, coaches and players.” Sounds like a player who’s about to blow up, if you ask me.
Woody Steps Up in the Backfield
The running back room is also seeing some shifts, with David Montgomery and Jawhar Jordan sidelined due to injuries. But Caley has full faith in Dare Ogunbowale, affectionately known as “Woody.” He made it clear that “Woody will get a good amount of carries” against the Giants. Caley basically said it feels like Ogunbowale “hadn’t left” the team, meaning he’s perfectly capable of executing any part of their game plan. The staff hones in on that early in the week, reps it hard, and has total confidence that whoever is out there will be put in the best position. With Woody having “been in charge of that,” it sounds like the Texans aren’t missing a beat despite the injuries. Get ready for Woody to shoulder that load.
So, as the Texans get ready to face the Giants in Week 7, Caley’s comments paint a picture of an offense brimming with confidence, especially in its versatile receiving corps and a running back ready to step up. The Giants better have done their homework, because Houston is coming in hot.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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