Despite Shannon Sharpe’s CJ Stroud Uncertainty, Sean Payton Stamps His Approval on Rookie QB Ahead of Broncos vs. Texans

Riding the momentum of a five-game winning streak, the Denver Broncos, are set to face the Houston Texans in Houston. This Week 13 matchup comes as the Texans seek redemption after their recent loss to the Jaguars, which disrupted their streak of victories.

Denver’s coach Sean Payton recently addressed the media, sharing insights on the challenges posed by the Texans and his evaluation of standout player CJ Stroud. His comments regarding the team’s quarterback have made it to the news. Comments on Stroud have caught attention ahead of their Sunday Night Football game.

Sean Payton analyzes CJ Stroud’s explosive impact on the NFL

Recently, Sean Payton was interviewed in a press conference. During the interview, he shared his insights on CJ Stroud’s remarkable ability to lead the league in explosive plays. Payton said, “It’s hard to create [explosive plays] if you don’t have it.” Reflecting on Stroud’s journey, Payton noted, “His career at Ohio State, he’s won, was successful.”

He commended the Houston staff, particularly mentioning “Deo and those guys,” for their role in harnessing Stroud’s potential. Payton acknowledged the synergy between player and scheme, “When you get both of them that fit, you get the player and then you get the scheme…you kind of get what they have right now.”

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He described Stroud as a “confident, talented player who’s seeing the field well,” suggesting a maturity beyond his years. Payton’s analysis paints a picture of a young quarterback thriving in an environment that amplifies his skills, backed by a supportive team infrastructure. Even though the quarterback seems to have perfect stats, Shannon Sharpe is skeptical of him winning MVP.

Shannon Sharpe skeptical of Stroud to win MVP

CJ Stroud’s remarkable rookie season continues to captivate the NFL world. His recent performance against the Buccaneers, with a staggering 470 passing yards and five touchdowns, was followed by another stellar game, where he amassed 356 passing yards, a touchdown, and a notable rushing score.

These feats have sparked significant praise, however, Sharpe has a different perspective. In a podcast on ‘Nightcap’, Sharpe suggested that he’s not sure if Stroud will win MVP this season. He said, “I don’t know if he’s gonna have enough wins to really kind of Garner because the stats are going to say yes I mean he’s second in the league in passing yards.”

He added, “So, his stats are going to say yes I just don’t know if he’s going to have the win.” What do you think of Sharpe’s take on Stroud? Let us know below.

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