Not yet the full-time starter, Texans making sure C.J. Stroud is 'as ready as humanly possible'

He's not yet been named the starter for the regular season over Davis Mills, and with a shaky performance in his first game (2-of-4 with a sack and an interception), it's all about repetition right now for Stroud as far as the Texans are concerned.

"Is Stroud going to start the opener? If he plays well, obviously the drumbeat will get louder and louder," Rapoport explained. "But for the Texans, this is really about reps. Game situations against the highest competition they can find. Making sure that Stroud is as ready as humanly possible for the season before the Texans make that all-important quarterback decision."

One would think that Houston would play its No. 2 overall pick right away, but that's not always the smartest move at quarterback in the NFL. Sometimes it makes the most sense for a rookie quarterback to take some time to get his feet wet.
 
We'll see which way the Texans choose to go in that regard sooner rather than later.