From Newsweek · Cameron Kiszla · · 50s
Stroud ignores Johnson's criticism
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud dismisses Andre Johnson's body language critique after Texans loss
In brief
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud dismisses Andre Johnson's body language critique after Texans loss Stroud focuses on upcoming Bengals game despite criticism from franchise legend Andre Johnson Originally reported by Newsweek.
Johnson's critique
Andre Johnson criticized C.J. Stroud's body language on LGND TLK podcast, saying it affects team confidence
“His body language is bad. I think as a former player, your quarterback having that type of body language is bad, because other guys look at you as the quarterback.”
Stroud's response
Stroud said he respects Johnson but focuses on upcoming Bengals game to start 1-0
“I don't really have a comment for it. I would say I respect Dre as a person. I appreciate his critiques, but I'm focused on this week, trying to go 1-0 against the Bengals.”
Texans' recent loss
Texans lost 36-31 to Bills after Stroud failed to score despite being inside 10-yard line
Johnson's legacy
Johnson leads Texans in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns with 1,012 catches and 13,597 yards
Stroud's challenge
Stroud must prove himself to quiet Johnson and other critics through performance
In short
Stroud focuses on upcoming Bengals game despite criticism from franchise legend Andre Johnson
