‘Just keep growing:’ CJ Stroud says improvement is main goal for sophomore year

Former Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback CJ Stroud made a splash in his first year as a professional.

The former Buckeyes signal-caller threw for 23 touchdowns and over 4,000 yards en route to becoming the NFL’s Rookie of the Year. Heading into his second year in the league, Stroud says he has one main goal in mind.

“Just keep growing,” Stroud said.

Stroud was one of the main reasons the Houston Texans were able to finish first in the AFC South. Despite their sudden rise, the Texans are a young team, and Stroud says getting more comfortable with their schemes and plays is crucial to success in 2024.

“The goal of the game is execution,” Stroud said. “The times we executed at a high level are the times we won those games. So, that’s just the goal. Just executing and being able to be on the same page.” wave.”

The addition of Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs only adds to the talent on the Texans roster. Stroud said he and his teammates work to build mutual trust, which will help them on the field.

“Build chemistry now, so when the ball rings, we’ll be ready to fly at a high level,” Stroud said. “I mean, that’s the goal and there are goals beyond that. But that’s the base right now.”

Stroud and the Texans open the 2024 campaign on the road against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 8. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. Eastern Time, with live coverage of the contest airing on CBS.