From BSPN.. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...on-10-teams-questions-explaining-missed-moves Why didn't the Texans extend C.J. Stroud? Houston tends to be very aggressive with its long-term extensions for its veteran stars. The latest example is Will Anderson Jr., who became the league's highest-paid non-quarterback on the extension he got this offseason after three stellar years at the front of the Texans' defense. Stroud and Anderson, the second and third picks in the 2023 draft, respectively, were each eligible for extensions for the first time this offseason. Anderson got his deal early; Stroud's does not appear to be on the horizon. The Texans picked up Stroud's fifth-year option for 2027, which was a no-brainer because it means they'll pay him a total of $31.6 million over the next two seasons. But it appears the Texans want to wait to see another year before committing long-term quarterback money. Why? Well for starters, do you remember the last time we all watched Stroud play? His performance in the team's divisional round playoff game in New England was season-endingly poor. His showing the week before in a wild-card playoff victory over the Steelers wasn't very good, either. Stroud was Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2023, and he has won at least one playoff game in each of his three NFL seasons, so there's a lot to like. But the Texans haven't seen marked improvement from him in Years 2 or 3, he missed games because of injury last season and the playoff flops are hard to ignore. Add in the fact that there aren't currently any big quarterback extensions on the horizon anywhere else that would scare Houston into trying to get ahead of the market. Carolina doesn't seem in a huge hurry to do a Bryce Young extension. Lamar Jackson isn't rushing to do an extension with the Ravens. In turn, the Texans aren't at risk of having to pay a ton more next offseason than they'd likely have to pay this offseason to get Stroud under contract long term. They can afford to wait. If Stroud rebounds and plays in 2026 the way he did as a rookie, I believe the Texans will have no issues extending him next offseason. Heck, Stroud himself likely realizes he'd be better off putting a better finish on tape and negotiating off that. Everybody involved wants things to be better in 2026 than they were in 2025, so let's see what happens, then make the next move.
While I can appreciate what Nico is saying, I am hearing to much of it from different players, they have his back I get it, but don't tell me, show me. You can say all the nice things, but if you don't show it, then it means nothing, so let your performance talk for you and the player's won't need to
Because he wants to get paid paid. I don’t have an issue with that. I hope he works his butt off and gets his payday.
