This article was originally published on torotimes.com as NFL analyst high on CJ Stroud getting back on track after Bobby Slowik nightmare.

The NFL media landscape has become somewhat excessive in its criticisms of Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud following what many have called a sophomore slump season in 2024. But former Texans ...

Jun 10, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud speaks at a press conference after an NFL football minicamp at NRG Stadium.

Stroud threw 12 interceptions last year, which, make no mistake, is not great in today’s NFL. Still, in two seasons, Stroud is still well short of the 43 Manning threw in his first two seasons.