Stroud Shouldn't Be Benchable | NFL News

CBS Sports is predicting C.J. Stroud could be benched by 2026, even with a fifth-year option, citing underachieving offense despite a Super Bowl-caliber defense — but that ignores how much better the Texans’ offense will be with David Montgomery adding a consistent run game. Last year’s playoff struggles weren’t just about Stroud’s turnovers; they were rooted in unsustainable pressure on him without a reliable ground attack. This season, with a tougher early schedule against elite teams like the Bills, Bengals, and Colts — plus a brutal rest of the year against Jaguars, Chargers, Ravens, Eagles, and Packers — Stroud’s talent is essential to compete. Davis Mills, while having some wins, lacks the firepower to navigate this gauntlet. Benching Stroud now doesn’t make sense — especially when Houston opens at home against Buffalo on September 13th.

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