‘It wasn’t our time,’ but with DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud, Texans are different franchise
11 months ago

‘It wasn’t our time,’ but with DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud, Texans are different franchise

New York Times  

BALTIMORE — DeMeco Ryans’ interview with the Texans last winter came 30 minutes after a 49ers practice wrapped up and 48 hours before a divisional round playoff game against the Cowboys. “Go make the Texans great again, huh?” his old teammate, J.J. Watt, had urged him a few weeks earlier, moments after the last of Watt’s 151 career games. GO DEEPER Lamar Jackson, Ravens run away from Texans in second half No doubt, the sting of Saturday’s 34-10 beatdown to the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round of the playoffs will linger — “This wasn’t our moment right now, it wasn’t our time,” Ryans conceded — and it should. “It’s tough getting embarrassed like that.” But the Texans are coming — in 2024 and in the years that follow. “That’s why he’s the MVP,” Ryans said of Jackson, who led three straight touchdown drives after the break to put the game away.

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Stroud and the banged-up Texans look to end October on a winning note vs. the Jets on Thursday night
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Stroud and the banged-up Texans look to end October on a winning note vs. the Jets on Thursday night

Associated Press  

The Houston Texans are looking to end their October season on a winning note against the New York Jets. Despite a 6-2 start, the Texans have some areas to clean up, including their passing game without Stefon Diggs and Nico Collins. The Jets, on the other hand, are struggling to find their footing after a 2-6 start. The game will …

Penalties, turnovers leave bad taste for QB Stroud, Texans
3 months ago

Penalties, turnovers leave bad taste for QB Stroud, Texans

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — After just two snaps, the Houston Texans had a good indication of how Sunday’s game against the Vikings was going to play out. He’d thrown 266 passes without an interception, a streak that went back to Nov. 19, 2023, and covered a span of nine starts, including two playoff games. After the game, Stroud gave credit to the …

C.J. Stroud, Texans encouraged for future after remarkable turnaround
11 months ago

C.J. Stroud, Texans encouraged for future after remarkable turnaround

Associated Press  

Stroud and the Houston Texans couldn’t reach the AFC championship game for the first time in franchise history. “We’re good, we’re going to be good next year,” Anderson said Stroud told him. We’re heading in the right direction.” Stroud said he hated to see Anderson upset and wanted to remind him that more good times are ahead. It’s encouraging to …

Ryans says loss to Ravens was ‘not a moral victory.’ But Stroud and Texans proud of their season
11 months ago

Ryans says loss to Ravens was ‘not a moral victory.’ But Stroud and Texans proud of their season

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — The Houston Texans ended their season the same way they started it: with a loss in Baltimore. “Proud of our guys for their effort throughout this entire season, for getting to this moment,” rookie coach DeMeco Ryans said. The second overall pick in last year’s draft continued his success in his first postseason game, passing for 274 yards …

CJ Stroud overcame tough childhood, now Texans QB hopes to inspire others in situations like his
11 months, 2 weeks ago

CJ Stroud overcame tough childhood, now Texans QB hopes to inspire others in situations like his

Associated Press  

Stroud’s rookie campaign has been so remarkable that he’s turned around the Houston Texans and restored hope among fans in a city that had all but given up on this franchise after three dreadful and often embarrassing seasons. “He’s a very present person and he’s very emotionally and mentally invested … on a personal level and what we’re trying to …

Houston’s Stroud returns to practice with Texans but remains in concussion protocol
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Houston’s Stroud returns to practice with Texans but remains in concussion protocol

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, but the star rookie remains in the concussion protocol and his status for Sunday’s game against Tennessee is uncertain. “He’s in stage four of the concussion protocol, still has one more phase,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. He’s still progressing in the right direction so happy about …

Texans hope to get C.J. Stroud back when they host Tennessee on Sunday
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Texans hope to get C.J. Stroud back when they host Tennessee on Sunday

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Houston lost for the second time in three games this past weekend and now the Texans must wait to see if star rookie quarterback C.J. Coach DeMeco Ryans said Stroud is improving and returned to team meetings late last week, but the second overall pick hasn’t practiced since he was injured against the Jets and it’s unclear if …

C.J. Stroud in concussion protocol after late-game blow in Texans’ loss vs Jets
1 year ago

C.J. Stroud in concussion protocol after late-game blow in Texans’ loss vs Jets

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — C.J. Stroud is in the concussion protocol after injuring his head in the final minutes of the Houston Texans’ 30-6 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday. “We’ll see how he progresses throughout the week,” Houston coach DeMeco Ryans said. “It’s super tough,” Mills said of seeing Stroud hurt. Obviously, it’s tough seeing him go …

Rancho Cucamonga’s C.J. Stroud is thriving deep in the hearts of Texans fans
1 year ago

Rancho Cucamonga’s C.J. Stroud is thriving deep in the hearts of Texans fans

LA Times  

It’s a lovefest between Houston Texans fans and quarterback C.J. “Some people develop it at a young age, where you’re not concerned with other people’s opinions,” said Jordan Palmer, widely regarded as a top quarterback coach, who first met Stroud at the Elite 11 camp in 2019. When given ample protection — no small consideration in light of Houston’s constantly …

QB Stroud continues to shine for Texans, leads another game-winning drive
1 year, 1 month ago

QB Stroud continues to shine for Texans, leads another game-winning drive

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Another week, another game-winning drive by C.J. He understands that: ’I believe in my teammates, I believe in myself, and I believe in the O-line that is protecting me and I know I’m going to make plays.’” He threw for 356 yards and a touchdown and overcame three turnovers to give the Texans their most wins in a …

Texans’ C.J. Stroud sets rookie record, RB kicks field goal in electric win over Bucs
1 year, 1 month ago

Texans’ C.J. Stroud sets rookie record, RB kicks field goal in electric win over Bucs

New York Times  

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had one of the best rookie performances in NFL history as he threw for 470 yards and five touchdown passes — including a go-ahead score to fellow rookie Tank Dell with six seconds to play — in his team’s 39-37 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know: Stroud, …

Stroud throws 2 TD passes, defense makes late stops to lead Texans over Saints 20-13
1 year, 2 months ago

Stroud throws 2 TD passes, defense makes late stops to lead Texans over Saints 20-13

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — After failing to get a late stop in a loss to the Falcons last week, the Houston Texans got two in the last five minutes on Sunday to secure a victory over the New Orleans Saints. That’s all I care about.” The Texans led 17-10 at halftime and made it 20-10 on a 22-yard field goal with about …

Texans get franchise QB in Stroud, trade up for LB Anderson
1 year, 7 months ago

Texans get franchise QB in Stroud, trade up for LB Anderson

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans made a splash in the NFL draft Thursday night, getting their franchise quarterback by drafting C.J. “And I know that, with this franchise, it’s going be something that I’m really going to take very, very seriously and I’m going to work my tail off to get some wins.” Stroud joins a team that has failed …

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