C.J. Stroud’s meteoric rise into superstardom hasn’t been lost by anyone in the NFL sphere. It’s to the point where the rookie quarterback probably has a legitimate case at unthinkably winning MVP in his first season as a professional signal-caller. As it turns out, the young man has partly built his profile through a somewhat unconventional warmup routine.
In a video from NFL on CBS, Stroud is featured utilizing various sports — namely, basketball and golf — to prepare his body for various throwing motions against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. At first, you might think it looks a bit silly.
But there should be nothing inherently crazy about a difference-making quarterback finding a smart way to warm his body up for the rigors of an NFL game:
C.J. Stroud may be the new pregame QB routine GOAT@HoustonTexans pic.twitter.com/NEacm7tHVG
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) November 19, 2023
Whatever Stroud did here clearly worked wonders yet again. Through one half against Arizona, Stroud had 259 passing yards … or more than all other 15 teams playing games in Week 11. I mean … just look at this dime to Tank Dell:
WHAT A THROW WHAT A CATCH!!!! pic.twitter.com/kypBLtytSx
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) November 19, 2023
Rookie or otherwise, Stroud is on another level right now. I have zero skepticism about any way he chooses to prepare because he’s pushing all the right buttons.
This was how Twitter reacted to Stroud's seemingly amusing warmup routine
At least his routine is MVP caliber. lol https://t.co/i5dKSkr4KE
— Peace time Mandalorian (@michaelparks11) November 19, 2023
He will drop 500 yards and 5 TDs still https://t.co/Q2BPcq0QF3
— Shane (@ShanyeWest15) November 19, 2023
Me when a mosquito gets in the house. https://t.co/v3NryYb5jq
— Ruben Hidalgo (@RubenAHidalgo) November 19, 2023
HOOPERS HOOP https://t.co/79cEGSHfIF
— Casual Sports Takes (@CSLSportsTakes) November 19, 2023
Don’t question the process. It’s working for him. 💥 https://t.co/IejIMiu0je
— Jen (@cheesesharkie) November 19, 2023
We will soon be seeing every qb shooting hoops pregame and I think that’s beautiful https://t.co/dXcLOZTPQc
— Jess Liptzin (@JessLiptzin) November 19, 2023
Bro shooting free throws before the game, im placing a bet for mvp now https://t.co/3RgHbKcTPK
— Marlow 🏁Ⓜ️ (@thisismarlow) November 19, 2023
sometimes you just gotta dance it out. it’s fun when you’re exercising. https://t.co/YNtV4KnGJ6
— 𝚖𝚒𝚜𝚑𝚢 ✩ (@itsmishyto) November 19, 2023
If your in the fitness/exercise industry you would understand https://t.co/4jaeZAiMTN
— 🏋🏾♂️Justin Washington-CPT✝️ (@The_SportsPsych) November 19, 2023
