C.J. Stroud's fantasy value drops significantly as Texans QB prepares for rookie season - "Stroud is going to be a bust"

The C.J. Stroud era has begun in Houston, and yet some NFL fans do not have high hopes for the new Texans quarterback.

Last month, the first images of Stroud attending Texans practice emerged. And while first-year head coach DeMeco Ryans has nothing but good words, Reddit is unconvinced.

In a recent Reddit post, u/zZBluewalrusZz asked:

"Are you really taking Anthony Richardson over Bryce Young?"

Are you really taking Anthony Richardson over Bryce Young? by u/zZBluewalrusZz in DynastyFF

A good number of commenters did not focus on the question, instead saying Stroud would become a bust:

Comment by u/FantasyTrash from discussion Are you really taking Anthony Richardson over Bryce Young? in DynastyFF

Comment by u/JJettasDad from discussion Are you really taking Anthony Richardson over Bryce Young? in DynastyFF

Comment by u/JJettasDad from discussion Are you really taking Anthony Richardson over Bryce Young? in DynastyFF

But some defended the former Ohio State Buckeye:

Comment by u/Hugh_Grection420 from discussion Are you really taking Anthony Richardson over Bryce Young? in DynastyFF

Comment by u/Oz_Von_Toco from discussion Are you really taking Anthony Richardson over Bryce Young? in DynastyFF

Comment by u/papi882 from discussion Are you really taking Anthony Richardson over Bryce Young? in DynastyFF

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What has C.J. Stroud said during his early days as a Texan?

C.J. Stroud's teammates and coaches in Houston - and not just Ryans - already have nothing but praise for his abilities and potential. Rookie center Juice Scruggs, defensive coordinator Matt Burke, and quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson are some of the other people who have praised him, and Stroud seemed to relish their good words:

“This team has been very accepting of me, very honest, and very transparent. What I love about it, man, nothing has been given to me. I have to earn everything, which I love. It’s been like that my whole career, so it’s nothing new.

“For me, I’m trying to get better. It’s not about being with the ones, being with the twos, just getting better. That’s what spring is for. Getting the timing down, learning my receivers. That’s what I’ve been on. It’s not about ones and twos right now, just getting better as a whole and getting ready for training camp.”

Considering that the Texans have picked early for multiple seasons and are entering a new era in terms of coaching and quarterback, it might be a little rough initially.

However, if their younger players can find their feet or develop continually from last season, and the coaching team can get them playing with confidence, the Houston Texans could be a surprise package. A lot depends on the enigmatic C.J. Stroud and how he translates in the NFL.