Houston Texans legend and Hall of Famer Andre Johnson just dropped a bombshell, telling the LGND Talk podcast that he dislikes C.J. Stroud’s “body language” during games, especially after Sunday’s 36-31 loss against the Buffalo Bills. Johnson didn’t pull any punches, calling Stroud’s demeanor “bad” and sparking some serious early-season drama in Houston.
A Hall of Famer Calls Out His Quarterback
Johnson’s criticism isn’t just a casual jab; it comes from a place of experience. He made it clear to Kendrick Perkins that as a former player, seeing your quarterback with that kind of body language is a real problem. “Because other guys look at you as the quarterback,” Johnson explained. “So, when they see you feeling a certain way, it kind of trickles through the team.” Stroud, for his part, has actually acknowledged in the past that his body language could use some work, especially when things aren’t going well for him or the team. It sounds like Johnson definitely clocked that observation.
Will Anderson Goes to Bat for Stroud
But not everyone is lining up to criticize Stroud. Superstar Will Anderson was quick to jump to his teammate’s defense. When asked about Johnson’s comments, Anderson was firm, telling reporters, “I think C.J.’s been doing a phenomenal job since his rookie year to now with great body language.” He emphasized Stroud’s role in getting guys fired up, leading the offense, and bringing enthusiasm and fun to the sideline. Anderson clearly believes Stroud does a good job of bringing everyone back together and centering the team when plays don’t go right. His message was loud and clear: “We can’t really focus on that. Cincinnati’s up right now.”
It’s only Week 1, but this kind of chatter from a team legend could easily become a distraction. The Texans just dropped a close game to Josh Allen and the Bills, and now they’ve got this body language debate swirling. Will Anderson’s quick pivot to “Cincinnati’s up right now” shows exactly where their focus needs to be. Forget the outside noise, because their next challenge is already staring them down.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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