CJ Stroud Has a Runway to Get His Bag

CJ Stroud’s next contract is coming eventually — but maybe the Texans and Stroud are both better off waiting. Seth Payne breaks down why Stroud’s “down year” needs context, including Houston’s lack of a consistent run game, too many third-and-long situations, and an offense that never fully forced defenses to respect the run. With new pieces added up front and David Montgomery in the backfield,…