C.J. Stroud’s advice to Caleb Williams — ‘Learn from those mistakes’ — is met by blank stare
3 months, 3 weeks ago

C.J. Stroud’s advice to Caleb Williams — ‘Learn from those mistakes’ — is met by blank stare

LA Times  

Maybe Caleb Williams just isn’t used to someone grabbing him by the shoulder pads and saying, “Come here.” Especially when that someone is a rival quarterback only six weeks — and one extremely impressive rookie season — his senior. But Williams gave the impression he wasn’t thrilled by the advice, with some on social media going as far as saying he was “dismissive.” Stroud made it clear during a news conference Wednesday that he had nothing but good intentions and that Williams’ reaction didn’t bother him. Influential Caleb Williams: Magician who restored USC’s football brand Former USC quarterback and top NFL draft pick Caleb Williams made his impact felt more largely in college sports by helping disrupt an outdated economic model. “It’s been since Nov. 18 since I was hit, so getting used to that.” Williams also said that despite the loss to the Texans, his outlook is rosy.

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Stroud accepts blame for Houston’s struggles after Texans lose to Titans
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stroud accepts blame for Houston’s struggles after Texans lose to Titans

Associated Press  

Stroud was far from the only Houston Texan who struggled Sunday in an embarrassing loss to the Tennessee Titans. I’ve got to be hard on myself and realize that games can come down to me making plays.” Stroud threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns, but also threw two interceptions as the Texans lost for the third time in four …

Stroud and the banged-up Texans look to end October on a winning note vs. the Jets on Thursday night
2 months, 1 week 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 …

C.J. Stroud leads Texans past Patriots in Drake Maye’s debut: Key takeaways
2 months, 4 weeks ago

C.J. Stroud leads Texans past Patriots in Drake Maye’s debut: Key takeaways

New York Times  

NFL Week 6 scores and live updates: Bears beat Jaguars in London, channel, highlights, analysis, stats Pro Bowl quarterback C.J. Drake Maye’s debut New England got the full rookie quarterback experience in Maye’s debut as the team’s starter. Maye’s 243 passing yards were more than any of Brissett’s five games as starting quarterback. Patriots’ run game struggles New England wanted …

Penalties, turnovers leave bad taste for QB Stroud, Texans
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Williams struggles in second NFL game as Bears fall to Texans
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Williams struggles in second NFL game as Bears fall to Texans

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Caleb Williams and Chicago’s offense was bailed out by defense and special-teams scoring to get a win over Tennessee in their opener last week. I’m a young guy and it’s a long season.” The defeat came after the Bears failed to score a touchdown on offense last week but overcame a 17-point deficit for a 24-17 win with …

Caleb Williams looks to move on after shaky debut as Bears get ready for Stroud, Texans
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Caleb Williams looks to move on after shaky debut as Bears get ready for Stroud, Texans

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams insisted he won’t be motivated by comparisons to C.J. “I didn’t have obviously the performance I wanted to, so trying to figure it out as fast as possible, making sure we are on the same page, making sure we are handling things that we need to handle,” Williams said Wednesday. Progressing from there.” Williams …

Houston’s Stroud thrilled to chat with L.A.'s Stafford after Texans and Rams joint practice
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Houston’s Stroud thrilled to chat with L.A.'s Stafford after Texans and Rams joint practice

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Houston’s C.J. “ I wasn’t trying to be a fan boy.” Stroud also wasn’t going to pass up the opportunity to pick the brain of Stafford, who is entering his 16th NFL season. “I’ll never forget playing Brett when he was in Minnesota and I was in Detroit, and he came up to me and was like: ‘Hey …

C.J. Stroud throws TD pass in Texans’ 20-12 exhibition victory over Steelers
5 months ago

C.J. Stroud throws TD pass in Texans’ 20-12 exhibition victory over Steelers

Associated Press  

Stroud threw a touchdown pass to Tank Dell in his preseason debut to help the Houston Texans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-12 on Friday night. 2 overall pick in 2023, threw for 4,108 yards and 23 touchdown last season, leading the Texans to the AFC South championship and a victory over Cleveland in the wild-card round. “I threw it a …

C.J. Stroud, Texans encouraged for future after remarkable turnaround
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

CJ Stroud overcame tough childhood, now Texans QB hopes to inspire others in situations like his
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Steeled by lessons off the field, C.J. Stroud is taking the NFL by storm
1 year, 2 months ago

Steeled by lessons off the field, C.J. Stroud is taking the NFL by storm

New York Times  

HOUSTON — By now, C.J. “If he’s gonna do something, that motherf—er is gonna do it.” Teammate Case Keenum says, “Every week C.J. The “ball-placement specialist” — the label Stroud gave himself during last spring’s NFL Scouting Combine — seems apt. “Even when there wasn’t much hope.” Stroud, shown taking a free throw before the Lakers-Rockets game this week, has …

Bryce Young beats C.J. Stroud as Panthers claim first victory of season over Texans 15-13
1 year, 2 months ago

Bryce Young beats C.J. Stroud as Panthers claim first victory of season over Texans 15-13

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young has heard the criticism, the suggestion that Carolina made the wrong choice by taking him No. 1 overall pick did just that, moving the Panthers 86 yards in 15 plays to set up Eddy Pineiro’s winning 23-yard field goal as time expired, giving Carolina its first victory of the season over the Stroud’s Texans, 15-13. …

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’ C.J. Stroud is off to a sizzling start as several other NFL rookie QBs struggle
1 year, 3 months ago

Texans’ C.J. Stroud is off to a sizzling start as several other NFL rookie QBs struggle

Associated Press  

Rookie quarterbacks are getting their chances early this season. Stroud is now part of a far more elite group, joining Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, Drew Brees, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning as the only players to throw for at least 1,200 yards with no interceptions in the first four games of the season. It hasn’t been as easy for the …

Stroud throws for 306 yards, two TDs to lead Texans over Steelers 30-6; Pickett leaves with injury
1 year, 3 months ago

Stroud throws for 306 yards, two TDs to lead Texans over Steelers 30-6; Pickett leaves with injury

Associated Press  

Stroud has thrown for the second-most yards by a rookie through his first four games in NFL history. Stroud threw for 306 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Houston Texans to a 30-6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Stroud, the second overall pick in the draft, continued his strong start and he threw a TD pass to …

Texans build for future in NFL draft with Stroud, Anderson
1 year, 8 months ago

Texans build for future in NFL draft with Stroud, Anderson

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The day after C.J. “That’s all.” Many pundits believe the Texans won the 2023 draft with the addition of Stroud and Anderson. “We’re not going to solve anything in one draft, one player, one night,” Caserio said. “It’s going to take a series of actions over time with the right people, with the right mindset that believe in …

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