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 see how much better he can get as he continues to play throughout the league.” Stroud is pleased with what he accomplished but is looking to do “way more” in the future. that’s what happens, and we’ll have to have contingency plans available.” BREAKOUT SEASON Nico Collins had a career-high 1,297 yards receiving after combining for just 927 yards in his first two seasons.

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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 …

Texans' Stroud Ready to Bounce Back Against Colts
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Texans' Stroud Ready to Bounce Back Against Colts

Associated Press  

The Houston Texans are confident that quarterback C.J. Stroud will bounce back from his poor performance last week against the Green Bay Packers. Despite having a career-low 86 yards passing and no touchdown passes, Stroud is using the experience as a learning opportunity and is determined to improve his performance. The Texans will look to Stroud to lead them to …

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

C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson begin their second years when Texans visit Colts in opener
3 months, 2 weeks ago

C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson begin their second years when Texans visit Colts in opener

Associated Press  

Stroud and Anthony Richardson found themselves in the same spot when they met in Week 2 last season. So, whatever I’ve got to do to do that, I’m going to do it.” Winning a season opener certainly would be a welcome change for a franchise that last started 1-0 in 2013. It’s not an easy thing to do, so I …

C.J. Stroud throws TD pass in Texans’ 20-12 exhibition victory over Steelers
4 months, 1 week 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 …

‘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 …

Breaking down matchups and picking four winners in the NFL playoffs’ divisional round
11 months ago

Breaking down matchups and picking four winners in the NFL playoffs’ divisional round

LA Times  

Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud kept his poise all season, even against the Browns in his first playoff game last week. They should be healthier than they’ve been, and tight end Mark Andrews could come back from his ankle injury, which would be huge. The pick: The Ravens will blitz more than Cleveland did and, as good as Stroud is, …

Surprising Texans prepare for divisional round as C.J. Stroud’s superlative rookie season continues
11 months, 1 week ago

Surprising Texans prepare for divisional round as C.J. Stroud’s superlative rookie season continues

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Virtually no one expected the Houston Texans to make the playoffs this season, much less win after they got in. It’s not about what people say.” Right now, the NFL world is raving about the 22-year-old Stroud after he threw three touchdown passes in his playoff debut to become the youngest quarterback to win a postseason game. “I …

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 …

Steeled by lessons off the field, C.J. Stroud is taking the NFL by storm
1 year, 1 month 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 …

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, …

Rookie QBs C.J. Stroud of Texans, Anthony Richardson of Colts agree to guaranteed 4-year contracts
1 year, 4 months ago

Rookie QBs C.J. Stroud of Texans, Anthony Richardson of Colts agree to guaranteed 4-year contracts

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Rookie quarterbacks C.J. Stroud of the Houston Texans and Anthony Richardson of the Indianapolis Colts have both agreed to fully guaranteed, four-year contracts. Stroud, who was drafted second overall, is expected to replace Davis Mills, who struggled as the Texans’ starter for the last two seasons. They drafted Richardson behind 2021 Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young and Stroud …

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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