C.J. Stroud
Not Shocked At Daniel Jones’ Play
… Reminds Me Of Mayfield Resurgence In Tampa Bay
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Daniel Jones‘ breakout season with the Colts is not stunning everybody — ‘trigger Texans star C.J. Stroud tells TMZ Sports activities generally all a great participant wants is a change in surroundings!
We just lately spoke with the Professional Bowl quarterback concerning the Colts’ sign caller … who, after years with the Giants — a lot of them a wrestle — is enjoying at an MVP-type degree in Indianapolis.
“I believe Daniel is a really proficient man, he is put a whole lot of good issues on tape. If you construct what you see in Indy with Jonathan Taylor, their offensive line, Josh Downs, Alec Pierce, [Michael] Pittman, they acquired items round him, to assist him, to take a whole lot of the load off him,” Stroud stated.
After all, Jones is likely one of the greatest and finest 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 proportion.
C.J. says Jones’ story reminds him of star quarterbacks like Baker Mayfield … who was the primary general decide 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 you already know 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 wish to see them succeed, and I believe you see that in Indy,” Stroud stated.
“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 very fact they have been enjoying with out C.J.’s go-to-guy, Tank Dell, the QB says the win over the Niners has given them an enormous confidence increase, which makes them a harmful workforce!