# State of the Texans: What we learned from Nick Caserio's press conference

> Texans GM Nick Caserio addresses 2-5 start, Stroud contract, and offensive line struggles.
- Title: State of the Texans: What we learned from Nick Caserio's…
- Summary: Texans GM Nick Caserio addresses 2-5 start, Stroud contract, and offensive line struggles. Texans GM Nick Caserio confirmed the team's 2-5 start, Stroud's…
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## Press conference context
Texans general manager nick caserio held his only in-season press conference ahead of the team’s off week.
## 2-5 start
The houston texans fell to 2-5 on the season after their loss to the new york giants on sunday.
## Stroud contract situation
Caserio confirmed the texans were 'pretty close' to a new deal with stroud's agent but declined to answer why they didn't reach an agreement.
## Stroud's performance
Stroud is fourth in the league with 1,877 passing yards and 11 touchdowns to one interception.
## Offensive line struggles
The texans' offensive line has been their weakest unit in each of the past three years and five of the past six seasons.
## Penalties and tackling
Houston was called for 10 penalties for 80 yards and missed three tackles on the game-ending touchdown run by giants running back devin singletary.
## Trade deadline approach
Caserio said the texans would evaluate trade opportunities as the nfl's nov 10 trade deadline approaches.
## Player performance issues
Smith missed the first four games with a foot injury and struggled in coverage, while teller and blankenship have had limited impact.
## Caserio's response on offensive line
Caserio admitted he doesn't have a good answer for why the offensive line hasn't been consistent.

> I don’t really have a good answer
## Next steps
Caserio said the texans will focus on incremental improvements after their off week.
## Key takeaway

Texans GM Nick Caserio confirmed the team's 2-5 start, Stroud's contract negotiations, and offensive line issues after their loss to the New York Giants.