FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on C.J. Stroud

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From the episode

He's all ball, baby. He's not reading his press clippings anymore. He's not doing the tour with Micah Parsons. He is locked and loaded because, hey, he's like, I got to get paid.

Mentioned at 31:26 – 32:36

STACKED’s take

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Stroud locked in at camp; focused on performance and contract negotiations.

Observed at camp looking focused and locked in on football; no longer reading press clippings or doing media tours. Source notes he is 'all ball' and motivated to get paid after a few seasons of underperformance. His presence and connection with Tank Dell is significant for Dell's fantasy outlook.