C.J. Stroud
Not Shocked At Daniel Jones’ Play
… Reminds Me Of Mayfield Resurgence In Tampa Bay
Revealed
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Daniel Jones‘ breakout season with the Colts is not shocking everybody — ‘trigger Texans star C.J. Stroud tells TMZ Sports activities generally all a superb participant wants is a change in surroundings!
We not too long ago spoke with the Professional Bowl quarterback concerning the Colts’ sign caller … who, after years with the Giants — lots of them a wrestle — is taking part in at an MVP-type stage in Indianapolis.
“I believe Daniel is a really gifted man, he is put lots of good issues on tape. Whenever you construct what you see in Indy with Jonathan Taylor, their offensive line, Josh Downs, Alec Pierce, [Michael] Pittman, they obtained items round him, to assist him, to take lots of the load off him,” Stroud mentioned.
After all, Jones is among the largest and greatest tales within the NFL. The Jones-led Colts are 7-1, thanks largely to his 13 landing passes (to solely 3 picks) and a 71+% completion share.
C.J. says Jones’ story reminds him of star quarterbacks like Baker Mayfield … who was the primary general choose in 2018, earlier than struggling for 4 seasons with the Cleveland Browns, earlier than reviving his profession with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
“Guys who have been early picks that did not actually pan out on the primary groups, and so they determine it out once they get individuals who imagine in him, they get individuals who need to see them succeed, and I believe you see that in Indy,” Stroud mentioned.
“I believe [Jones] is doing nice. Hopefully, they do not do it towards us.”
The Texans will face the Colts on November 30 and January 4.
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Within the meantime, Stroud’s 3-4 squad is coming off a win over the 49ers … and regardless of the actual fact they have been taking part in with out C.J.’s go-to-guy, Tank Dell, the QB says the win over the Niners has given them an enormous confidence enhance, which makes them a harmful staff!