My Take on the Texans QB Situation
So, I started watching the Texans again this past season, kinda got pulled back in. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much. You know how it goes with Houston sometimes, right? Felt like we’d been spinning our wheels for a while at that spot, quarterback. A lot of hoping, not much happening.
Then this kid, C.J. Stroud, shows up. I remember seeing the draft stuff, thought, ‘Okay, another rookie, let’s see.’ Didn’t put much stock in it initially. Watched the first few games almost out of habit, maybe a bit cynical.
Watching the Games Change
But then, things started feeling… different. It wasn’t just one or two lucky plays. The offense looked smoother. More confident. I found myself actually leaning forward during drives, not just waiting for the inevitable punt or interception like I sometimes used to. He just seemed calm back there. You saw those clips sometimes, like the Mic’d Up stuff, and the guy sounds composed, even when things are nuts.
- Started actually looking forward to Texans games.
- The offense felt like it had a real direction.
- Less predictable play-calling, or maybe it just worked better.
It reminded me a bit of when I switched jobs a while back. My old place was stuck in its ways, kinda like how the Texans offense felt sometimes in previous years. Just doing the same old thing. Then I moved to a new team, new boss, and suddenly there was energy, new ideas. Felt like that watching Stroud and Coach Ryans work. A complete vibe shift.
What Changed My Mind
It wasn’t just the stats, though those were obviously nuts for a rookie. It was the feel of the game. Seeing him make throws under pressure, leading drives. It felt like someone was actually steering the ship, you know? Not just reacting. You compare that to some previous years… well, it’s night and day.
Of course, you had other guys stepping up too, like Nico Collins having a great year. But having that stability, that spark at quarterback, it just lifts everyone. It makes the whole thing more fun to watch. I went from barely paying attention to actively seeking out highlights and news.
So yeah, my whole practice this season was basically going from ‘ugh, the Texans’ to ‘okay, let’s see what Stroud does this week’. Quite the turnaround. Didn’t expect it, but happy it happened. Makes Sundays more interesting again.
