While 2023 can objectively be looked as a down year for Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and their offense, it's mostly because you compare it to that stellar rookie season.
In fact, Stroud's been so good through his first two NFL seasons that he still considered one of the best in the league, certainly among the best still playing under a rookie contract.
CBSSports.com ranked the top 20 quarterbacks drafted since 2021 to see how presumed No. 1 pick this year Cam Ward compares to the other top prospects.
Stroud ranked at the top, ahead of Washington Commanders rookie phenom Jayden Daniels.
Here's what CBSSports' Chris Trapasso wrote about Stroud:
"Last year, I hinted that an interception regression was imminent for Stroud after his spectacular rookie campaign. It happened. But I don't think it was totally on him. Losing Stefon Diggs and later Tank Dell was simply too much for the young passer, and, frankly, the entire Texans offense to overcome. The offensive line was also one of the worst in football, which impacted his pressure rate and didn't give Houston the necessary run-game boost.
"Still, Stroud gets the top spot based on his body of efficient work across two seasons compared to Daniels' one. He's one of the most savvy, accurate, anticipatory quarterbacks in football today."
That's a pretty positive assessment of the Texans' quarterback going into his third season. Do you agree?
In The Loop discussed the list Friday.
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