Alright, so I wanted to share what I did regarding the Texans quarterback situation this past season. There was a lot of noise, especially around the rookie, C.J. Stroud, and I felt like I needed to figure out for myself what was really going on.
First thing I did was just try to catch the highlights, you know? Like everyone else. Saw the big plays, the touchdowns on the sports shows. Looked impressive, sure, but highlights only tell you part of the story. They don’t show you the bad plays, the mistakes, or how a guy handles pressure consistently.
Getting Serious About Watching
So, I decided I needed to dig in a bit more. I made it a point to actually watch extended pieces of Texans games whenever I could. Not just highlights, but series after series. I’d try and focus just on the offense, specifically the quarterback.
- I’d look at his footwork in the pocket. Did he look comfortable? Did he bail too early?
- Watched his eyes. Was he scanning the field or locking onto one guy?
- Tried to see how he handled pressure. Did he fold or step up?
- Paid attention to his accuracy on different types of throws – short, medium, deep.
It wasn’t super scientific or anything. Just me, on my couch, trying to get a real feel for how he played the game, play after play, not just the flashy stuff.
Checking the Numbers Too
While I was watching, I also kept an eye on the basic stats. You know, completion percentage, yards per attempt, touchdowns, interceptions. Sometimes what you see matches the numbers, sometimes it doesn’t. In this case, watching him play, seeing his poise and accuracy, kinda lined up with the good numbers he was putting up. It helped confirm what my eyes were telling me.
My Takeaway
After putting in that time, actually sitting down and observing the plays, the good and the bad, I felt like I had a much better handle on it. It wasn’t just about reading headlines or listening to talking heads anymore. I saw the consistency, the decision-making developing over the weeks. It takes effort to go beyond the surface level stuff, but for me, it was worth it to feel like I actually understood what was happening with the Texans QB, rather than just repeating what everyone else was saying.
Felt good to actually form my own opinion based on watching the guy play extensively. Definitely more satisfying than just skimming the news.
