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ArticleWeekend Musings: Some Houston Texans thoughts before the regular season
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Stroud is gambling on himself this season. After a series of back-and-forth media announcements, it seems clear that no new contract will get signed between the Stroud and the Texans before the start of the regular season. Based on various reports, Houston looked to offer Stroud ~$50M/year, keeping him well within the top 12 of QB salaries. Stroud's camp was supposedly looking between $60M-$70M.
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Stroud gambling on himself without new deal; $50M offer vs. $60M-$70M request

Stroud is gambling on himself this season without a new contract signed before the regular season starts. Houston offered ~$50M/year to keep him in the top 12 of QB salaries, but Stroud's camp requested $60M-$70M. The source notes that while such bets can pay off (citing Joe Flacco in 2012), gambling always carries the risk of losing.

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