In hindsight, it’s always easy to mock NFL teams for their decisions.
The Carolina Panthers now look foolish for passing on C.J. Stroud and taking Bryce Young instead, but it seemed like the right decision at the time.
Stroud now looks like a superstar in the making.
As pointed out by NFL insider James Palmer, he just became the second rookie quarterback in NFL history to win AFC Offensive Player of the Month, and he’s also the fifth player to ever earn NFL Offensive Player of the Month in the same month.
The NFL named Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud the AFC Offensive Player of the Month and NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for November. Stroud becomes just the second rookie quarterback in league history to win AFC Offensive Player of the Month and just the fifth player ever to…
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) November 30, 2023
Stroud has been instrumental in the Texans’ major turnaround.
No one thought they would be in the mix for a playoff spot at this point in the season, let alone a divisional title.
Despite not having a lot of talent around him and a non-existent running game, the rookie out of Ohio State has left people in awe from day one, outplaying some of the best quarterbacks in the game.
They’re still a couple of pieces away from being a legit contender, but the AFC South seems to be in great hands for years to come.
The team’s veterans and front office have raved about Stroud’s leadership and work ethic, and they have more than enough cash to spare to make some notable additions in the offseason.
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