CJ Stroud Has a Runway to Get His Bag
CJ Stroud’s next contract is coming eventually — but maybe the Texans and Stroud are both better off waiting.
Seth Payne breaks down why Stroud’s “down year” needs context, including Houston’s lack of a consistent run game, too many third-and-long situations, and an offense that never fully forced defenses to respect the run. With new pieces added up front and David Montgomery in the backfield, Stroud may finally have the balanced setup he needs to prove he belongs in the top-tier quarterback conversation.
Plus, Seth reacts to Jason McCourty’s take that Stroud has a runway to get paid, Kayden…
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