CJ Stroud breaks down Houston Texans wide receivers

One of the most important things for a young quarterback is to get comfortable with their wide receivers. That’s exactly what CJ Stroud of the Houston Texans is doing right now.

Stroud explained that he’s thrilled with the receivers competing at a high level and doing the little things right.

“Really, all of them,” CJ Stroud said. “I mean, everybody stepped up. Everybody’s getting a lot of reps. Everybody’s competing at a high level.”

The Houston Texans are loaded with young talent at the wide receiver position. That includes John Metchie, who is entering his second season, and four different rookies. However, it isn’t all youth. Veterans Robert Woods and Noah Brown are also rounding out the unit.

“And I think I’ve had a pretty good connection with every single one out there, and one thing that sticks out to me is they’re not selfish. They have bought into the running game and bought into blocking, and I think when you’ve got guys like that, it’s a winning culture.”

One of the most important things for CJ Stroud is going to be his ability to build chemistry and get on the same page with his receivers. A big aspect of that is learning his new NFL playbook. Luckily, it’s a playbook that he’s excited about and is quickly growing very confident in.

“I fell in love with it,” Stroud said. “Different style than what I played in, in college, but there’s some similarities to it as well. Very timing-based — I’ve actually really dove deep into it with [the coaching staff]. Just a lot of late nights studying, lot of early mornings studying — just trying to get this thing and know it like the back of my hand.”

CJ Stroud on his mindset amid a QB battle

Despite being the second overall pick in the NFL Draft, the Houston Texans aren’t giving CJ Stroud the starting job. He needs to earn it in a quarterback battle with Davis Mills. Because of that, having the right mindset is incredibly important.

“I feel like, when you try to have a different mindset, you confuse yourself. So, for me, I just keep my head down and I work,” Stroud said.

“Just try to work harder and harder every day. Just trying to beat that person in myself. Trying to beat that negative person and just trying to be the best person that I can be on and off the field.”