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Colin Cowherd reveals what finally “sold” him on Texans QB CJ Stroud
Nov 15, 2023, 12:35 pm
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It's no secret that Colin Cowherd has been very critical of Texans QB CJ Stroud, and the organization's decision to draft him at No. 2 overall.
Cowherd believed the Texans should have waited until next year's draft to take one of the top college QBs. He was of the opinion that Stroud didn't have as much mobility as some other options set to come out in the 2024 NFL Draft.
He even went as far to say the Texans would end up with one of the worst records in the league and would end up drafting another QB the following year. Cowherd also didn't realize the Texans traded their No. 1 pick to Arizona in the Will Anderson deal.
Stroud's player comp pre-draft was Jared Goff with more mobility. Now all of a sudden, that sounds like player any team would want to lead their offense.
So why the change of heart all of a sudden? For Colin, it was the final drive against the Bengals that changed everything for him.
Looking ahead
Colin and his co-host John Middlekauff also discuss how Stroud's success makes Bryce Young look like a bust, and how the draft and a ton of money in free agency can really bolster Houston's roster in 2024.
With Stroud running the Texans offense, players are going to want to come to Houston.
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Key Stat
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