Unsurprised by CJ Stroud’s Talents, Joe Burrow Shares the Secret Mantra Fueling the Texans Rookie QB

All teams are now preparing for their bouts in week 10 of the NFL. Similarly, the Cincinnati Bengals are also pushing their limits to take on the Houston Texans. Amidst the anticipation of the game, the recent interview of Bengals’ QB Joe Burrow has been gaining extreme limelight all over the internet.

While answering various questions, Burrow revealed the probable mantra that keeps the opposing team’s quarterback CJ Stroud running. His shared secret grabbed applause all around, receiving commendation for shedding praises for a fellow QB.

Joe Burrow applauded CJ Stroud!

It is not unusual for football stars to mention their opponents in a pre-match press conference. However, this time around, Burrow’s comment about Stroud has been making rounds due to the sportsmanship lying behind the remark. During a recent press conference ahead of their week 10 matchup, he revealed a factor of appreciation for the Texans’ QB.

The conversation sprung out from him answering the questions regarding his sleep and how he goes to sleep at 8 pm. The interviewer asked Burrow about Stroud’s stunning display this season. To this, the quarterback replied that Stroud’s performance didn’t surprise him as he always knew the kind of guy he was and was aware of his potential.

He said, “He’s playing really well, it’s always exciting when you got guys that come into the league and play well.” He also added, “I know CJ, I know the kind of guy he is, doesn’t surprise me that he’s playing as well as he is. I know he’s going to continue to work as hard as he can to maintain that success.”

The quarterback ended the comment by saying that CJ always wants to do better and never hesitates to learn from others, which is a commendable quality. Not just Burrow, the Texans’ quarterback has acclaimed praises from many others like the former defensive end, J.J. Watt.

J.J. Watt poured in massive praise for Stroud

Recently, the former NFL player J.J. Watt was featured on the ‘Pat McAfee Show’. On the show, Watt hailed Stroud’s ability to “rally the city” and revive fan spirit. He said, “Not only is it the way he’s playing, not only is it the way he’s spreading the ball around, putting up unbelievable stats, doing it all as a rookie. But he’s also leading the right way. He’s saying the right things.”

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He also added that Stroud Facetimed him from a children’s hospital where he met a kid who was a fan of Watt and wanted to say hi. The former NFL player went all out praising him. What do you think of the praises coming Stroud’s way? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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