The two-times Graham–George Offensive Player of the Year and star quarterback of the Houston Texans, C.J. Stroud, has the required confidence to play when it comes to the big games. He showed his grit when he was with Ohio State and played against Georgia.
According to Pro Football Talk, he concluded that game with 23-of-34 for 348 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions, including rushing for thirty-four yards. The last game for the Texans was against the Tennessee Titans and they defeated the Titans with a concluding score of 26-3.
The rookie quarterback NFL record-setter has given stellar performances throughout his rookie season and is about to face a crucial game against the Indianapolis Colts.
He shared in a press conference, "Yeah, I’m excited. I’m ready to have fun. I think, like I was saying earlier, I just [have to] go be myself. Go be ourselves, just put it on the field, and there’s nothing to lose — I mean, there’s a lot to lose, but in my mindset, there’s nothing to lose.
"We’re really just going to go out there with confidence. That was the main thing we talked about today, being relentless in every single thing that we do, and what’s the worst that could happen? Playing hard and playing fast. So, we don’t doubt ourselves. We really think we can win this game, and that’s the plan, so [we have to] go out there and just execute."
However, Stroud has revealed that he has found how to be himself in those pivotal situations and games that have high stakes. The star quarterback said that he is treating the next game like every other match.
"Not making the moment bigger than what it is, and just go out there having fun. This game is meant to be fun, so that’s what I plan to do, not be in an eggshell or be nervous. Of course, there are going to be nerves. I’m naturally nervous every game, but I just think those are probably the reason why I just lock in to my preparation and things like that."
He further stated, "[I]t’s the same game we’ve been playing since we were young, so nothing changes. We’ve got to just prepare hard and do everything that we need to do to try to win this game and I think that will take us home. But, trying to make it too big, that’ll psyche you out and make you nervous, so I just believe in just staying even-keeled."
