Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud Still Has 'A Lot to Learn', Which Should Scare NFL

C.J. Stroud has only scratched the surface after his rookie season with the Houston Texans.

Jeremy Brener | Jul 20, 2024

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) draws back to pass Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, during a game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. / Robert Scheer/IndyStar / USA TODAY

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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had one of the best rookie seasons a young signal caller could have in 2023.

Stroud became one of just eight rookies in NFL history to win a playoff game, joining an elite club that features some of the best quarterbacks to play in the NFL.

Now with a year under his belt, Stroud is remaining humble and doesn't see himself as a hotshot veteran.

“I'm still young in the game," Stroud said. "I’m still pretty new. It's only year two for me, so I have a lot to learn. I want to get better. I'm willing to get better. And I'm willing to be vulnerable about that and ask I questions. I ask hard questions. I want to know why I'm doing what I'm doing. Last year, I got to see a lot of success from that. Also, some things that I need to get better at. So, it's a balance of not just shooting yourself in the foot, but also holding yourself accountable when you need to, while also raising yourself up and staying confident. That's kind of where I'm at now, most definitely.”

That's when things get scary for the Texans. You realize Stroud is just 22, but carries himself like someone far more mature.

The Texans have four years left on his current contract to really strike at a Super Bowl while he's under a more affordable deal, but Houston may have him for much longer.

Stroud's wisdom beyond his years puts the Texans in the contender window for a very long time.

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Published Jul 20, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.