Stephen A. Smith praised Houston Texans’ CJ Stroud during debate about young QBs

It’s no secret that CJ Stroud is a potential superstar at quarterback. His combination of size, talent and a roster around him allows him to realize that potential very early in his career.

Stroud received praise this offseason for what he accomplished as a rookie. He turned around a three-win team, winning 10 games and a playoff game in his first NFL season. His potential is sky-high, and the Houston Texans have begun to gather as much talent as possible around him.

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ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is the latest television pundit to sing Stroud’s praises.

“Let’s take CJ Stroud as an example,” Smith began. “Third quarterback in the last 50 years to lead the NFL in both passing yards per game and touchdown-to-interception ratio. This brother had a passer rating of 157 in his first playoff game against the NFL’s #1 ranked defense, which is Cleveland. »

If Stroud’s regular season performance wasn’t proof enough of his burgeoning stardom, he proved it in the postseason, winning a playoff game as a rookie. The pop is there with the Texans quarterback, who is expected to play playoff football for years to come.

The panel then discussed Jordan Love, comparing him to Stroud as quarterbacks of the future. Smith cited Love’s age and production as reasons why Stroud has the edge. Obviously, the comparison between the two is laughable.

Love has talent, yes. However, Stroud has better credentials despite his youth and a team that features receivers like Stefon Diggs, Nico Collins and Tank Dell, as well as incredible depth at the position. Add in Joe Mixon, the Texans’ newly acquired running back, and Stroud leads an elite offense in Houston.

Among young quarterbacks, Stroud may well be in a league of his own as a proven superstar in the years to come.

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