CJ Stroud is Ready to Ascend

[@ThinkingFootball]

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[@TopDawgSportsClips]

As a Texans fan I still can’t believe the team we are building

[@ryansreaction]

As a Lions fan, I hate how easy yall make it look

[@cristianescobedo1693]

@@ryansreactionwe was in the trenches man… the Mcnair’s and Caserio just hit on Demeco and they went out with the draft. Hit or misses happen in sports plenty lol

[@Pantherfan-59]

As a chiefs fan, it's crazy how we are going to own the league even harder than we have the last 6 seasons

[@judoka.]

@@ryansreactionoh trust me it wasn’t, 2020-2022 was absolute HELL. the media ridiculing us, the deshaun situation, & being absolute garbage was too much to handle, but it was all worth it.

[@slanda2262]

as a bears fan i cant believe the teams both the bears and texans are making, hopefully it will be a superbowl match up in 2028. A match up panther fans hope to never see

[@lukenielsen8331]

One thing that I’ve seen Brett kollman touch on and something I saw too was that CJ has great subtle pocket movements too, step here or a slight drift there buys him that extra half second even within the pocket, it’s so much fun to watch

[@andrewgreen8383]

I’ll never forget pre-draft bozos were tryna say he wouldn’t be able to manage pressure playing behind OSU’s line too

[@jefferyroy2566]

Watch some Marino videos and you'll see that same ability to take the correct step in the right direction to avoid the rush.

[@briguy7666]

@@andrewgreen8383questioning whether he could handle the pressure was warranted. As a huge CJ fan and a huge Buckeye fan, there were many games in those 2 years he was the starter where he took a good hit and disappeared for a quarter or 2. As his 2nd year went on he got better forgetting the last hit he took. He just didn’t take a lot of hits so when he did it definitely affected his play.

[@duanecarter7954]

​​​​​​I'm a Buckeye, I watched every game too and that's bullsh*t. There's a KZbin video of every pass and run of Stroud's career at TOSU. All anyone has to do is watch it and they'll see that's total 🧢 Besides, who is going to be a huge fan of a QB that in many games of his career, despite having possibly the best OL in college football, he takes a big hit then disappears for a full quarter to half of a game? That makes sense, huh?

[@t4d0W]

The drift thing is something many young good QBs are adapting as good footwork that older football viewers think may be 'bad' footwork. Probably helps too when CJ is under max protect play action formations.

[@MJCFilms]

CJ, Tank, and Nico were one of my favorite trios to watch last year. I hope Tank has a successful comeback from his injury this year

[@willg1315]

He will. They don't call him Tank for nothing.

[@kristianvenzor1608]

trust the process bro is gonna be as crazy as last season

[@samuelblackwell3762]

Will Anderson too

[@OkagaCalifornia]

No joke, he is going to have a legendary year 2. He has so much talent to work with and his coaches stayed consistent, MVP is definitely a good bet to make.

[@blokkstxrlyfe]

he is baker mayfield 2.0

[@judoka.]

@@blokkstxrlyfehate more bud.

[@OkagaCalifornia]

@@blokkstxrlyfe you don’t know ball

[@realjcoop182]

You Def don't know ball ​@@blokkstxrlyfe

[@King_Lewyy]

@@blokkstxrlyfeBaker doesn’t have a single season that compares to Stroud’s first season

[@natedavis8669]

Man I almost teared up during that CJ to Nico touchdown against the colts watching it live, what a time to be a Texans fan man we eatin so good

[@andrewgreen8383]

Babe wake up new Thinking Football dropped

[@ce6ej]

This channel is so underrated. Dude knows his football… that’s for sure..

[@jimb5045]

One thing that is remarkable is that the Texans managed to do what they did with the most injuries of any team in NFL which was also the most injuries to a team ever in the history of recording that stat. Right now everyone is healthy and stronger and if they can mostly stay that way then the Texans will take the next step up especially with the new additions.

[@Jay-nk6dm]

Do you have a link to where this stat is? I’ve been looking but can’t find injury trackers

[@edwardhicks4059]

@@Jay-nk6dmu can google how many injuries Texans had in 2023, they had the most on offense and 4th most on defense and most since they have been keeping stat on injuries

[@chrisshergie1030]

@@edwardhicks4059 where is the link tho that says it was the most?

[@t4d0W]

@@Jay-nk6dm Stroud practically had no real OLine starters for his first 7 games. Around the time he was also posting the rookie QB record for starting games with no INTs.

[@Jay-nk6dm]

@@t4d0W yeah I fully agree I watched every game I just wanted to know where the full stat is about how bad our injuries were vs history

[@malrulesall9669]

Stroud is going to be one of the best by next year if he’s not already.

[@midrangejumpr]

CJ Stroud is the epitome of the perfect QB. Witness his legend grow. Great breakdown btw brudda.

[@mroverdose14]

Wow, his WRs stay getting open! Some love to Collins for how good he is must be acknowledged

[@RipliWitani]

If you combined Brett Farve and Drew Brees. You get CJ Stroud.

[@ryansreaction]

this is scary to think about

[@equity6682]

He said as a kid he watched drew brees a lot

[@duanecarter7954]

CJ's game is a lot like Burrow except CJ's a little bigger and appears to have a little more escapability.

[@JoshuaHemming-dy5yv]

Thiesmann and Bress

[@t4d0W]

Some folks were making the Jared Goff comp and I can see it with Stroud. But Stroud seems more resilient against pressure so he's not checking it down even in late passing downs. Which means he's willing to grip and rip it especially if he sees the mismatch with a big target for him like Nico downfield.

[@SeanJordan-k7o]

2:45 Aggressiveness and aggression within 5 seconds of each other. God dammt

[@amyswenson1706]

Great analysis! I don't get how people watch this guy and think he's going to regress lol it has to be wishful thinking at this point. Nothing about his game last year was gimmick-y or overly reliant on athleticism. Defenses might disguise more or throw more at him but he handled that fine last year when it happened. Now he has even more talent to work with and gets to keep his OC. Sky's the limit for the kid

[@Carrillo91]

Idk what it is about your videos but, I sure as hell love them! Keep up the great content bro!

[@realjcoop182]

Like the guy was not just great he was efficient and confident. I was sold when he called himself a "Ball placement specialist" plus his combine...he just looked like a different QB

[@knicksfan4752]

I can believe it. The eyes test definitely says yes!

[@aawolvea]

Buckeye Stroud to Wolverine Nico connection is going to put up numbers this season

[@saladin3452]

CJ is a great player...love that the Texans are being aggressive in building a contender around him. Texans may have the best receiving core in the league next season. I do think we should appreciate the importance of having a good O line around him -- Tunsil is best pass protecting LT ITL.

[@asbestosman1224]

He's my MVP pick this year, they have a top 5 wide receiver corps in the league.

[@lumineer_3]

CJ my pookie bear 😍

[@curtmurdurk]

Weird

[@JUS_-ux8ky]

He might win MVP this season

[@Nicholas-HTX]

That’s our QB! 🤘

[@dc6953]

TF's ability to break down film is really making me contemplate my first ever patreon subscription man. It's not just X and O's. My guy covers tendencies, coverages, assignments, and, above all, the mindset of players relevant in each play. It's one thing to say that "this coverage developed into cover one robber, so he threw a bomb once a guy popped open". It's another to speak on why a DB made the decisions they made based off of what they are seeing and reacting too, and consequently, how the QB responds to the responses within the defense. It's almost like a story he is telling each play. Very unique. No disrespect to other break down channels, nor am I speaking on any trait TF doesn't display reliably. Dude's commentary style is unique to my sphere of channel recommendations at least.

[@tanner9956]

This guy and pat will have some many duels in the playoffs.

[@haywardrice6327]

That pass in the beginning of Colts game was from the 18 to the 22. That is actually 60 yards, instead of 50, making it even more impressive.

[@RedSighted]

Now this is about to be a fire video

[@eliteteamkiller319]

He's a great processor and is aggressive like Purdy (Purdy and Stroud were number 1 and number 2 in air yards beyond the line of scrimmage per Pro Football Reference), but he also has _elite_ physical talent. The dude could potentially end up in the Mahomes category.

[@tristan_finch]

Nico Collins is so cold😭

[@kristianvenzor1608]

first youtuber to make me follow js cs they actually showin the scheme keep up the good work dawg🙏🏽

[@andrewsolis2988]

All this with a makeshift o-line, zero running game, hurt Tank Dell down the road and missing time for concussion protocol Wait until this season 😎

[@t4d0W]

TBF the run game didn't work out because Pierce is not a wide zone runner. Which is why Singletary managed to do better. An efficient but grindy run game to go with Stroud airing it out would definitely be a strong combination for the Texans in January.

[@ADMitchellandXavierWorthy]

CJ is winning MVP this year

[@serg303]

I'm expecting more picks this year, but a big leap in yds, TDs, and team wins in year 2!

[@realjcoop182]

More picks could be like 8 ints he's so efficient and now with Diggs and Mixon added.....he may even be MORE efficient because there's legit veteran weapons. CJ takes what the defense gives and knows when to take his risks.

[@Wellplayed1304]

Every QB in the NFL is excellent. But what separates the men from the boys is reading the defense, going through the progressions, and accuracy in contested situations. C J has all that in spades and more besides.

[@Zetler]

Stroud is basically Herbert without the defensive and coaching dysfunction.

[@eyesoxyn9707]

you should do a Devon Witherspoon video next im really excited to see how Mike Macdonald utilizes him

[@dozidac]

Stroud most definitely has the mobility. Its not elite but its more then enough. Just watch his first touchdown against michigan state when he was wearing number 14.

[@duanecarter7954]

Like a 45 yrd TD run. He had a run for over 40 yrds and two runs around 15 yrds each against Northwestern. Then the Georgia game where he had three runs of over 20 yrds if I remember correctly. When Stroud takes off running, he's not twitchy, he ain't gonna break no ankles. He's a long strider and if he gets some open field he's faster than you'd think.

[@chrisshergie1030]

no way hes throwing it away, no way he lacks the arm strength to get it out of bounds

[@charlenegehrig8284]

Stroud needs to win more away games!! He's a good qb, hopefully he can fix this this year!!

[@ddog22]

wins aren’t a QB stat.

[@devinfusella150]

Him or Mahomes will 100% win MVP this year, if you want to win your fantasy teams roster one of those two

[@TexansCommenter]

HE-J‼️

[@Quesque_que]

Peyton Manning with more of that dawg in him

[@dpscribe]

Panthers fan arthur fist watching this video.

[@davidwilliams912]

Go Go Texans

[@chikintown5885]

Stroud might be the greatest quarterback to ever play football

[@edriley2703]

😅 one season

[@95frankie]

BRO RELAX 😂

[@CoachDevPNW]

Blow bubbles on it too bro

[@realjcoop182]

Aaron Rodgers and Brady combined 💯🔥 that's a goat.......Mahomes is a Aaron Rodgers and Farve/Elway mold

[@edriley2703]

Remember what Jordan Love did to Dallas - in Dallas. Love lit up the steller Cowboy defense like Trump's birthday cake. CJ and JL may be the QBs of the future for sure.

[@watchthatboii]

Texans really lucky they had primr deshaun watson then in 2 years that got cj stroud with the potential to be better 😂

[@JoshuaHemming-dy5yv]

I see a mix of Thiesmann and Bress.

[@lvl7Zone]

Do a cardinals player gang

[@AirMailAnalytics]

Love Stroud but hate how high up the rankings on so many peoples lists he is already. He will 100% be top 10, and probably a yearly top 5 guy but let him earn his stripes

[@samuelblackwell3762]

That Deshaun Watson trade (good riddance), singlehandedly jump-started their rebuild. Also keeping LT Tunsil, drafting very well, and trading up to grab Will Anderson.

[@rocketsfan6116]

Imagine if CJ actually knew how to think rationally and critically as well.

[@Ya-si5rb]

Can’t wait for the Colts fans to come over here and write a full paragraph about “sophomore slump this sophomore slump that, Richardson up 14-0, dropped pass away from losing etc” despite no evidence for a sophomore slump whatsoever

[@JanstonCordell]

It's wild that the media wrote Stroud off as the dumb QB of the draft.

[@florida1289]

As long as Michigan Wolverines or JJ McCarthy not on his schedule he'll be fine.

[@emmanueluwaje4865]

Like JJ will ever be a successful qb in the league. He sucks and he’s through.

[@MrKeepItGoing]

Boy said JJ McCarthy 🤣 you didn’t even believe this when you typed it

[@edriley2703]

Lets give the kid a break here, its only been one good season. I like him, but let's all take a breath.

[@TipsyTaterTot]

Exactly. People are already saying he’s a top 5 qb. Could he be by the end of the season? Absolutely right now you’ve got to put Allen, Lamar, burrow, Mahomes, Rodgers, dak, and probably a couple more, ahead of him.

[@realjcoop182]

Yeah he only has more vets and are legit and will only understand more of the NFL game and the offense he runs. Last season was the most inexperienced he would be and his weapons were not expected to be much. He's got the talent and IQ and efficiency. Sky is the limit

[@anthonyreed2229]

I smell some haters

[@Dawg-Bone]

Agreed. He had a great rookie season, and he’s only getting started, but it’s one season. If he does what he did as a rookie again, he’ll solidify himself as a top 5 quarterback.

[@edriley2703]

@anthonyreed2229 were not hating. We know the game. Defenses will have watched film on CJ and be ready for him this season. I really think the kid has tools, but NFL defenses are not stupid. Let's see what he does this season, and I hope he does very well. No one is a superstar with one season under his resume.

[@ce6ej]

Just a salty Browns fan stopping by to say YOU’RE WELCOME TEXANS FANS 😂😂. I was hoping the trade would work out for BOTH of us, but it’s looking like Watson is washed up and doesn’t care anymore. But for real though…. Im happy for Texans fans.

[@t4d0W]

That trade was historic for the Browns. That amount of guaranteed money Jimmy Haslam gave for Watson means he is there for at least half a decade.

[@EDF1919]

Texans went from the absolute laughing stock of the league in 22 and 23 with Mills, Culley and Lovie Smith. To a legitimate contender after 1 draft.

[@iwengrinewgrin]

Big sophomore slump coming. Too many garbage time yards and his ego is off the charts. 7-10 incoming 😂

[@CHIM3RA.]

You know that's very rare in the NFL right?

[@malrulesall9669]

Sure

[@Love2Musgrave]

I'm rooting for his downfall after what he said about aaron rodgers call me petty i really dgaf i don't like him the way i used to like honestly dude now that's 2 afc qb's that i really don't like or care for stroud and stupid mahomes like they are really the most annoying jordan love clears the majority of the qb's and i can't wait until he gets that extension because he honestly deserves it and idc what your argument is because i ain't hearing you out go pack go

[@Ya-si5rb]

You have to admit though Rodgers winning only 1 Super Bowl is underwhelming so I get where Stroud is coming from even if I don’t agree

[@Noodlezoop]

"it ain't all jus DRILLING GUYS and STRETCHING down field..." Ayo! Major pause