CJ Stroud: ‘The Story Is Already Written’
Houston quarterback CJ Stroud says next season will be harder, but the Texans will also be more difficult to stop.
The Texans were surprise AFC South winners last time around, and show no intention of resting on their laurels. Nico Collins, Tank Dell and Dalton Schultz have all been retained.
Meanwhile, Houston added Stefon Diggs, Joe Mixon and Danielle Hunter. That’s 100 receptions, 1,000 receiving yards and over 10 sacks transplanted into the team.
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It’s the addition of Stefon Diggs in particular that has CJ Stroud licking his lips. Diggs has produced six 1,000 yard seasons in a row and four consecutive Pro Bowl appearances.
“He’s somebody who loves the game and doesn’t cheat it and that’s why he’s been successful and I think he’ll continue that success,” said CJ Stroud.
“I’m blessed enough to, hopefully, be a part of that. That’s some things that just stuck out to me. Just how personable he is, how relatable he is. He’s really friendly and very vocal, so it’s really nice to have him around.”
With such offensive heft at his disposal, Stroud has every opportunity to improve on a stellar rookie year. “It’s a five-headed monster,” he said.
“It’s definitely super dope to have just a bunch of options.”
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“It’s not going to be easy,” Stroud said. “It’s going to be harder. We have a target on our back this year. That’s how you should want it and that’s what I’m used to playing at Ohio State. I’m really honored and blessed to have the teammates that I do to want that challenge and for guys to want to come and play here. This Texas team isn’t for everybody. It’s hard here and we’re blessed enough to play a game that we’ve been playing since we were kids. I definitely do think that all the expectations, we just work, everything will take care of itself. The story is already written.”
