Texans' C.J. Stroud 'Very Excited' for Offensive Newcomers

The Houston Texans have a new-look offense led by second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud.

Jeremy Brener | Sep 5, 2024

Aug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs (1) before the game against the New York Giants at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

In this story:

Houston Texans

The Houston Texans are eager to flex their new offensive pieces when they debut against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in the season opener.

The team traded for running back Joe Mixon and wide receiver Stefon Diggs this offseason, giving them a 1,000-yard player at each position, and that makes second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud a happy man.

“I'm very excited," Stroud said. "I think we got to see glimpses at Training Camp but now it's full goal. Now it's time to roll and those guys are two of the most competitive guys I've ever been around and really two of the most joyful guys who just love playing ball, love showing up to work every day and being around the guys. Knowing their teammates, helping guys out. I know ‘Stef’ [Stefon Diggs] got named a captain, which is huge because he earned it. He's one of the biggest leaders on the offense and I think Joe [Mixon] would be a captain pretty soon just because his personality and how he brings guys along, makes guys around him better, challenges his guys. I think both of those guys have done a great job of buying in the system and growing in the system and they're going to do great things.”

The Texans will have to compete against a Colts defense that wants revenge after knocking them out of the playoffs last year in Week 18, but with the new pieces in place, Houston's ceiling is higher as the team looks to make a return to the postseason.

Kickoff between the Texans and Colts is set for 12 noon CT on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Stick with TexansGameday for more coverage of the Houston Texans throughout the offseason.

Follow Kade on Twitter.

Read More Houston Texans News

• Texans Lose Case Keenum to Injury; What's Next?

• Texans' DeMeco Ryans Praises Colts 'Playmaker' Anthony Richardson

• Texans Release Depth Chart vs. Colts

• Texans Among Top 5 in Latest Power Rankings

Published Sep 5, 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.