C.J. Stroud, the QB Market, and the Texans’ $250 Million Question

C.J. Stroud’s next contract is coming — the only question is when, and for how much. Seth Payne breaks down the looming quarterback market, why the $55 million-per-year benchmark may already be outdated, and how deals for Trevor Lawrence, Brock Purdy, Jordan Love, Dak Prescott and others shape the Texans’ decision. Should Houston try to get ahead of the market now, or wait one more year to see Stroud prove it with an improved offensive line, better run game and healthier environment? Plus, Seth looks at the case for patience: Stroud’s late-season struggles, the lingering questions after his concussion, the Texans’ broken rushing attack, red zone issues, and why fixing the offense around him could change everything. Is C.J. Stroud worth $250 million-plus? And if he has the season Texans fans expect, will that number look cheap by next spring? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.