Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud recently shared his candid thoughts on New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers during an appearance on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast.
Stroud discussed a range of quarterbacks from the previous era, expressing a surprising preference for Eli Manning over Rodgers and even suggesting that Matthew Stafford surpasses Rodgers in terms of skill.
“I’d rather have Manning’s career than Rodgers’,” Stroud declared, positioning himself in the ongoing Manning vs. Rodgers debate. He further stoked controversy by claiming that if Stafford had been in Rodgers’ position in Green Bay, he could have secured “three or four” Super Bowl titles. “If you give Matthew Stafford a chance like Aaron Rodgers had, I guarantee you he might have had more rings. I think he would have like three or four,” Stroud confidently asserted.
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In addition to his comparisons, Stroud critiqued Rodgers’ leadership style, contrasting it unfavorably with Tom Brady’s. “We don’t know how Aaron Rodgers treats his teammates, but you can guarantee that Tom Brady treats his teammates right because of how he got those rings,” Stroud commented, suggesting that leadership style plays a critical role in team success.
The bold remarks from Stroud are setting the stage for a highly anticipated showdown when the Houston Texans meet the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium for a nationally-televised Thursday Night Football game on Halloween.
Stroud’s impressive rookie season saw him completing 64% of his passes for 4,108 yards, 23 touchdowns, and only 5 interceptions, leading the Texans to a playoff appearance and a spot in the AFC Divisional Round. His performance has marked him as a rising star in the league.
As the game approaches, it will be interesting to see how Rodgers responds to Stroud’s comments on the field.
This upcoming clash between the Jets and the Texans is eagerly awaited, with fans and analysts keen to see how the dynamics between these two quarterbacks unfold during the game.
