The Houston Texans have been making impressive offseason moves, earning them high praise from NFL General Manager, Mike Tannenbaum. Tannenbaum believes that the Texans’ additions of players like Stefon Diggs and Danielle Hunter deserve an “A-plus” rating. He commends Nick Caserio, the man behind these moves, for putting the Texans in a position of strength heading into the NFL Draft. Tannenbaum goes as far as to say that any draft needs for the team would be considered “nitpicking” due to their already talented roster.
One player that Tannenbaum is particularly excited about is C.J. Stroud, who he believes has the potential to be the NFL Rookie of the Year. Tannenbaum describes Stroud as a “full-field quarterback” with remarkable accuracy down the field. He explains that defensive coordinators struggle to dictate where the ball goes when facing Stroud. However, Tannenbaum advises Stroud not to feel pressured to make remarkable throws in every situation. With the wealth of weapons available to him, Tannenbaum suggests that Stroud focus on making first downs and check-down passes, allowing big plays to naturally occur for receivers like Diggs, Nico Collins, and Tank Dell.
The Texans find themselves in a comfortable position going into the draft. They can choose to wait until the 42nd overall pick or trade up for a first-round selection. This flexibility is a result of last year’s successful draft night, which produced both Stroud and Defensive Rookie of the Year, Will Anderson Jr. Additionally, the team’s offseason acquisitions have garnered attention throughout the league.
Football fans can catch all the action of the NFL Draft live on ABC13, with coverage starting on Thursday at 7 p.m. and continuing on Friday at 6 p.m.
Overall, the Texans’ offseason moves have impressed experts like Mike Tannenbaum, and they seem poised for success in the upcoming NFL Draft. With a talented roster and a promising rookie quarterback in C.J. Stroud, the Texans have reason to be optimistic about the future.
