Great insider info on the OC search from the Chronicle

JM Alexander talked to his sources. Some highlights:

On what the Texans are looking for:
One of the biggest decisions the Texans are trying to make, according to two league sources, is figuring out whether they want to run a spread/run-pass option type of offense or stay within Mike and Kyle Shanahan/Sean McVay system, which they’ve run the past two years.

On who’s leading the search:
In addition, sources told me that head coach DeMeco Ryans is leading the OC search, and he’s looking for someone who will be strong in the run game and complement and help Stroud.
Caserio is not taking the lead role on the search, but he’ll have input.

On CJ’s input in the search:
I get the sense the Texans will seek Stroud’s input before making the final decision, which could happen as soon as Sunday. The Texans want to build the offense around him and his skill set. Most important is making sure Stroud is comfortable with what the coordinator is running.

Towards the end of their tenure together, there was a sense around the building that Stroud and Slowik disagreed on how to best use him. It was nothing out of the ordinary. Just a disagreement of minds.

But there were some people who felt like Stroud was being boxed in and restricted in his second season under Slowik, which didn’t allow for Stroud to be himself. Whereas in his first season, the offense felt more tailored toward his strengths and he made a lot of his plays out of the structure of the offense.

On Chip Kelly:

After talking with someone who’s worked with Kelly, I get the sense that while they don’t expect him to be a college coach much longer and will eventually pursue a path back to the NFL, Kelly doesn’t necessarily feel he needs to leave Ohio State right now.

Much more info on the other candidates here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/offensive-coordinator-search-candidates-20104226.php