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Too my mind, this is a very friendly schedule with no disruptive overseas trips and a consistent start time and that should help the rookies settle in.9 home games, 8 away, all but one starting at noon on Sunday. A good schedule to work with for the new coaching staff.
Too my mind, this is a very friendly schedule with no disruptive overseas trips and a consistent start time and that should help the rookies settle in.
Baltimore first up will be a bear but other than that, you couldn't expect much more.
Of course there are plenty of good teams ahead, but you gotta play against the big boys if you want to advance.
Can't wait for the preseason to get a bit of an idea.
Players like to play in primetime. This will likely be a chip on their shoulders, playing the "no respect" card.Too my mind, this is a very friendly schedule with no disruptive overseas trips and a consistent start time and that should help the rookies settle in.
Strange. A personal opinion.........but this isn't exactly a good look. Too much on his plate? Leaves too many questions in people's minds (maybe entirely unfounded, but still so)..........why he can't simply wave to the camera and say a couple of words and answer a couple of questions.
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C.J. Stroud not speaking at Texans rookie minicamp is departure from predecessors
May 12, 2023 2:47 pm CT
Three other rookie quarterbacks are going to talk this weekend at their teams’ rookie minicamps.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young will share his insights into his baby steps into the NFL. Anthony Richardson will speak about his experience joining the Indianapolis Colts. Even Will Levis will have some words even though the Tennessee Titans are probably going to keep Ryan Tannehill under center.
The Houston Texans and C.J. Stroud are different, and coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters that the team has, “other players that we drafted.”
“C.J. is not the only player that we drafted,” Ryans said with his disarming smile. “We’ve got multiple guys we drafted. We want to let you guys talk to all these guys, and C.J. will be able throughout the spring, later in the spring, also in training camp, so he will be available. Hold your horses, brother.”
It makes sense Stroud has a lot to deal with as the first-round quarterback with the expectations of the entire franchise upon him.
While the Texans may have their reasons for keeping Stroud shrouded, it represents a departure from the way the organization has operated while having a highly touted rookie quarterback.
In 2017, the Texans had another acclaimed field general in their midst. Houston traded with the Cleveland Browns to take the Clemson product No. 12 overall, and gave up some capital to take the two-time Davey O’Brien Award winner.
The Texans didn’t withhold the first-rounder from comment. Bill O’Brien wasn’t keeping him fresh for a presser sometime later in the spring.
The new face of the franchise spoke, and it was some of the typical fare one would expect.
“It’s going to take the hard work and the grind,” he said. “You can expect a lot of stuff and want to be great, want to be successful, especially early, but it’s a process. It’s not going to happen overnight. It’s going to take long nights, early mornings to be able to put in the work and to get what you need to get in to be successful on the field.”
But he spoke.
Whether a rookie talks or doesn’t during minicamp has no impact on games, but it does show that there is a recognizable change in how the organization operates.
I think this shows leadership on Stroud's part to not hog the limelight. Stroud will get all the media attention he can handle. This may be the only time some of these rookies get a chance in front of the cameras.Strange. A personal opinion.........but this isn't exactly a good look. Too much on his plate? Leaves too many questions in people's minds (maybe entirely unfounded, but still so)..........why he can't simply wave to the camera and say a couple of words and answer a couple of questions.
Honestly that doesn't make sense. Evidently, the other rookie QBs and their agents have have no problems with the same.Is it because he hasn’t signed a contract yet and his agent is advising him not to speak?
Because he didn’t have a problem speaking and answering questions when drafted…
I hadn't thought of that angle.Players like to play in primetime. This will likely be a chip on their shoulders, playing the "no respect" card.
Players like to play in primetime. This will likely be a chip on their shoulders, playing the "no respect" card.
Honestly that doesn't make sense. Evidently, the other rookie QBs and their agents have have no problems with the same.
Please stop making my statement sound like it's part of a witch hunt. Other teams also have have other rookie draftees besides their top draftee. The question I posed is legitimate. I was very clear that the questions behind this move may indeed be entirely unfounded. But it unnecessarily leaves unanswered questions.I think this shows leadership on Stroud's part to not hog the limelight. Stroud will get all the media attention he can handle. This may be the only time some of these rookies get a chance in front of the cameras.
But if you're looking for something negative on Stroud...I gues you can find it.
Players like to play in primetime. This will likely be a chip on their shoulders, playing the "no respect" card.
I am sorry, but that's how I read your post. As ambiguous as you tried to make it. You also criticized Stroud's short video with Snoop Dogg. Someone that had a major effect on Stroud's life, in a positive way.Please stop making my statement sound like it's part of a witch hunt.
“C.J. is not the only player that we drafted,” Ryans said with his disarming smile. “We’ve got multiple guys we drafted. We want to let you guys talk to all these guys, and C.J. will be able throughout the spring, later in the spring, also in training camp, so he will be available. Hold your horses, brother.”
Please stop making my statement sound like it's part of a witch hunt. Other teams also have have other rookie draftees besides their top draftee. The question I posed is legitimate. I was very clear that the questions behind this move may indeed be entirely unfounded. But it unnecessarily leaves unanswered questions.
The article makes it sound like a team decision, not the player’s or his agent.Do the other QBs have Mulugheta as their agent?
While the Texans may have their reasons for keeping Stroud shrouded,
Yep... definitely Caserio's idea that Tank & Stroud are not available to the media
The article makes it sound like a team decision, not the player’s or his agent.
So I just copied a post from another thread. It posted right above yours. John McClain is on 610 railing against Caserio for this decision.That’s if you want to believe what you read.
Read it again. I essentially said it could possibly leave a negative connotation. But if anyone chooses to make more of my post, so be it.Are people asking unanswered questions? That because other QBs do it therefore there must be an issue with Stroud if he doesn't? This was your position, yet even the article you posted doesn't say much more than the Texans are doing something different.
You literally asked the question and then presented a negative connotation as to a possible why. And like Steel, you are a outspoken critic of his character and relationships. Perfectly acceptable to assume ill intent on your part.
Strange. A personal opinion.........but this isn't exactly a good look. Too much on his plate?
Read it again. I essentially said it could possibly leave a negative connotation. But if anyone chooses to make more of my post, so be it.
My post was simply that one of the inferences that COULD be made. I find it more interesting what motivation is underlying the need for such strong defense of Stroud, when none is needed based on my post.This is what I was referring to from your original post. I am not sure what the implication was of this question, but the inference is obvious.
Hmm...I wonder if there is some "old school" thinking involved in DR's method here?Strange. A personal opinion.........but this isn't exactly a good look. Too much on his plate? Leaves too many questions in people's minds (maybe entirely unfounded, but still so)..........why he can't simply wave to the camera and say a couple of words and answer a couple of questions.
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C.J. Stroud not speaking at Texans rookie minicamp is departure from predecessors
May 12, 2023 2:47 pm CT
Three other rookie quarterbacks are going to talk this weekend at their teams’ rookie minicamps.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young will share his insights into his baby steps into the NFL. Anthony Richardson will speak about his experience joining the Indianapolis Colts. Even Will Levis will have some words even though the Tennessee Titans are probably going to keep Ryan Tannehill under center.
The Houston Texans and C.J. Stroud are different, and coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters that the team has, “other players that we drafted.”
“C.J. is not the only player that we drafted,” Ryans said with his disarming smile. “We’ve got multiple guys we drafted. We want to let you guys talk to all these guys, and C.J. will be able throughout the spring, later in the spring, also in training camp, so he will be available. Hold your horses, brother.”
It makes sense Stroud has a lot to deal with as the first-round quarterback with the expectations of the entire franchise upon him.
While the Texans may have their reasons for keeping Stroud shrouded, it represents a departure from the way the organization has operated while having a highly touted rookie quarterback.
In 2017, the Texans had another acclaimed field general in their midst. Houston traded with the Cleveland Browns to take the Clemson product No. 12 overall, and gave up some capital to take the two-time Davey O’Brien Award winner.
The Texans didn’t withhold the first-rounder from comment. Bill O’Brien wasn’t keeping him fresh for a presser sometime later in the spring.
The new face of the franchise spoke, and it was some of the typical fare one would expect.
“It’s going to take the hard work and the grind,” he said. “You can expect a lot of stuff and want to be great, want to be successful, especially early, but it’s a process. It’s not going to happen overnight. It’s going to take long nights, early mornings to be able to put in the work and to get what you need to get in to be successful on the field.”
But he spoke.
Whether a rookie talks or doesn’t during minicamp has no impact on games, but it does show that there is a recognizable change in how the organization operates.
It was Caserio's decision to withhold Stroud & Dell from the media.
So I just copied a post from another thread. It posted right above yours. John McClain is on 610 railing against Caserio for this decision.
To make it very clear (so there is no misinterpretation), I have no idea who made that decision. But all of a sudden are we now to empirically believe McClain's report. He's not exactly been the bastion of valid information in the recent past.It was Caserio's decision to withhold Stroud & Dell from the media.
Let's forget about Stroud. Why Dell? And why not Anderson? Or for that matter, our 2nd round pick, Juice Scruggs? Dell was our 3rd round selection. Why single him out?It was Caserio's decision to withhold Stroud & Dell from the media.
To make it very clear (so there is no misinterpretation), I have no idea who made that decision. But all of a sudden are we now to empirically believe McClain's report. He's not exactly been the bastion of valid information in the recent past.
Quoting your postThe article makes it sound like a team decision, not the player’s or his agent.
While the Texans may have their reasons for keeping Stroud shrouded,
Good question. I don’t know. But you’re the only one concerned that Dell isn’t allowed to speak to the mediaLet's forget about Stroud. Why Dell? And why not Anderson? Or for that matter, our 2nd round pick, Juice Scruggs? Dell was our 3rd round selection. Why single him out?
"Concerned"? Not a choice of word I would have used.Good question. I don’t know. But you’re the only one concerned that Dell isn’t allowed to speak to the media
How about no one else even questioned it?"Concerned"? Not a choice of word I would have used.
Tunnel vision. It's a curious situation, all around.Ho
How about no one else even questioned it?
There could be a good reason why Dell specifically may not have spoken to the media.Good question. I don’t know. But you’re the only one concerned that Dell isn’t allowed to speak to the media
Any other "unusual" smells where you're at right now?I smell a 20-0 season.
Or it could be something I left in the oven.
I wonder if Stroud pre game will go over and hang with Deshaun Watson as #4 did with Mahomes?
IIRC, Razor Ramone was immediately drop kicked out of ring after wiggling his fingers.
And here I thought it was JC Stroud telling Car Stereo to draft Dell.There could be a good reason why Dell specifically may not have spoken to the media.
Revealed last night:
Agent David Canter Is Under Investigation By NFLPA For Offering Inducements To Draft His Clients
I smell a 20-0 season.
Or it could be something I left in the oven.