Containing CJ Stroud

[Nicomo Cosca]

(11-06-2023, 09:38 AM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: Total disclosure: I’m an Ohio State alumnus and I loved CJ Stroud as a Buckeye — but now he’s a Texan and he needs to be defeated. Most Ohio State quarterbacks fail miserably in the NFL but Stroud seems to be absolutely thriving.

Let’s look at him objectively and see what Lou Anarumo will be facing this week. First of all, Stroud has thrown 14 touchdown passes to only one interception all year; that’s extremely impressive. This means he is super accurate and the Houston receivers are running great routes.

Also, Stroud holds two interesting records: Most passing attempts without an interception to start a career with 192 and the most passing yards in a game by a rookie with 470. Those are insane numbers and I think Stroud will be Offensive Rookie of the Year.

The only way I see to stop Stroud is with constant pressure generated by blitzes and stunts combined with tight coverage downfield. In no way do I consider the Texans an easy out.

He’s due.