Houston Chronicle · Jun 1, 2023
C.J. Stroud’s thirst for knowledge continues to impress Texans' coaches
Quarterback C.J Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans leads a team huddle during the first day of Houston Texans rookie mini camp at NRG Stadium on May 12, 2023 in Houston.First-year Houston Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke began to walk off the field and back to NRG Stadium last week after an organized team activity wrapped up. But Burke didn't get far before he heard rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, the Texans' No. 2 overall pick in this year's NFL Draft, calling him back. Stroud had faced a new defensive coverage during a two-minute drive at the end of practice that led to him making an errant throw. So the young quarterback started to pick Burke's brain about the coverage he had just seen.
