The Houston Texans need better play from their quarterbacks in 2023, and after spending their second-overall pick on C.J. Stroud in April, competition is fierce to take the coveted starting role for the regular season.
However, just because the club needs better play doesn’t mean C.J. Stroud is a shoo-in. While the organization is looking to the future with their No. 2 overall pick, coach DeMeco Ryans is looking at the present and who can win the team games.
“Our entire room of quarterbacks, all three guys, have done a really good job this entire spring,” Ryans told reporters June 7 after organized team activities. “Davis [Mills], C.J., and Case [Keenum], all are competing, all are doing things really well. Things are starting to click with the offense.”
What has pleased Ryans throughout the team’s voluntary workouts is how the three signal callers have responded to the coaching from quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson and offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik.
“Guys are moving the ball downfield, so I’m happy with where those guys are and their development,” said Ryans. “I think that’s a credit to the coaches — Coach Jerrod and Bobby have done a really good job of working with those guys and they are continuing to get better every day and I’m excited to see their improvement and growth.”
The intent is for Stroud to take the first snaps for Houston in their Sept. 10 premier at the Baltimore Ravens. Nevertheless Ryans and the coaching staff is going to ensure that the first snap of the Stroud era is heartily earned, whenever it takes place.
