Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe drop a bombshell about Texans' CJ Stroud

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Monday on First Take, Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe discuss CJ Stroud's incredible rookie season with the Houston Texans and list the quarterbacks they would take over Stroud moving forward.

Let's just say it isn't a very long list. Both Smith and Sharpe would only take Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Allen over Houston's impressive rookie.

And Stephen A. wasn't even sure about Allen over Stroud based on his turnovers. He reluctantly gave Allen the edge over Stroud because of playoff experience.

It's pretty amazing to think the Texans have a legit Top 4 quarterback and he's still a rookie. Imagine how he'll be perceived if he's able to win a playoff game or two. The sky is the limit.

Also, Stephen A. and Shannon discussed which player has a better story to tell this season, Joe Flacco or Stroud? You can watch the video below to hear that conversation.

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The Texans traded out of the first round. Composite Getty Image.

The Houston Texans came into this draft with many anticipating they would trade up to address their need on the offensive line. Instead, the Texans elected to trade back to pick No. 34 after agreeing to a deal with the Giants.

The Texans also receive pick number 99, and a 2026 third-round selection.

When Ohio State's offensive lineman Donovan Jackson and Texas receiver Matthew Golden went off the board right in front of them, the Texans decided to go with a contingency plan, it seems.

We'll have to wait until Friday night to see what the Texans do with their picks.

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