What to expect from CJ Stroud
By: Jake Rajala
CJ Stroud had a marvelous playoff exit this season. He threw four interceptions against the Patriots. Not even J.J. McCarthy threw four ints in a single game this season. Yet, the Texans are going to extend the young QB on a deal worth $224 million for 4 years.
It looks like Stroud is playing for the Bills or Steelers, who both cannot advance deep into the playoffs. Stroud shouldn’t feel too bad, however. The Texans failed to win a Super Bowl with J.J. Watt or a prime Deshaun Watson.
Stroud is arguably the worst QB in his division this season. That says a lot because Philip Rivers came back from the dead to play for the Colts.
Stroud was taken with the second overall pick. It’s safe to say the second overall pick is cursed, when it comes to drafting quarterbacks. Zach Wilson, Mitchell Trubisky, and Marcus Mariota were all recent second overall picks.
To be somewhat fair, the Texans are treating Stroud in the same way that the Packers once treated Aaron Rodgers. They aren’t giving him a lot of firepower. DeAndre Hopkins and Andre Johnson can’t save him.
I believe Stroud is on the same path that Tua Tagovailoa is on. I expect Stroud to continue on his downward slope and get benched. I’d love to see the Texans bring back Deshaun Watson or trade for someone like Spencer Rattler.
The Texans do have the number one defense in the league. Defenses win championships, too. They still need a QB that’s “at least” a game manager and won’t constantly turn the ball over.
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