Stunning Goal Capsule 2023: Moment Takes Football by Storm!
David Montgomery is a fan of the Texans quarterback. In fact, he thinks he's "cold" entering 2026.
As C. J. Stroud enters a pivotal crossroads of his career, the Houston Texans are hoping the version of 2023's rookie of the year is still found inside the mind of the fourth-year quarterback in 2026.
Stroud wasn't terrible during the regular season en route to a 12-win campaign. He missed three games with a concussion during the middle of the year, but his passer rating and completion percentage improved. His turnover ratio dropped by over 25% while his touchdown total improved by 15%.
But then came the playoffs and everything went up in flames. In two games, Stroud was credited with seven turnovers, including four interceptions in the divisional round loss to the New England Patriots, including a pick-six in the second quarter. Still, those growing pains are a learning lesson for the young passer entering perhaps the final year of his rookie contract.
The trial-and-error should be seen as a moment of weakness for Stroud, which should only help him improve his career down the line. At least that's what newcomer David Montgomery sees in the QB1 for this season. “Seeing him have his highs and his lows and him still being able to come back as somebody who can be mentally relentless and still go to work every day, seeing it from afar, it’s a thing to see,” Montgomery told reporters via Zoom on Friday.