Windy City Gridiron on C.J. Stroud

Stroud must prove extension-worthy after disappointing playoff performance.

Texans QB in critical year after failing to live up to expectations post-rookie season; must prove worthy of high-dollar extension. The source states: 'The issue is that in the AFC, they need an offense that can outplay some of the conference's other elite defenses. Much of that starts with quarterback play, where, frankly, Stroud has failed to live up to expectations after an impressive rookie campaign. Last year's playoff performance was one of the worst we've seen in quite a while.' This is described as 'a big year for the fourth-year quarterback to prove he's worthy of a high-dollar extension and capable of being good enough in a stacked conference of top-end quarterbacks.'

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