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C.J. Stroud Responds to Andre Johnson's Criticism

On Monday, Hall of Famer Andre Johnson criticized quarterback C.J. Stroud's "body language" during a "LGND Talk" podcast appearance, calling it "bad" following the Texans' 36-31 season-opening loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Johnson argued that negative body language "trickles through the team" during adversity, claiming a quarterback's demeanor directly influences how teammates respond in difficult moments.
Addressing the remarks Wednesday, Stroud said he respects "Dre" as a person and appreciates his critiques, though he remained focused on the upcoming matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Superstar Will Anderson defended Stroud's leadership as "phenomenal," while Texans coach DeMeco Ryans dismissed the controversy, saying he was unaware of the specific comments.
The comments have split the Texans' fan base, with some fans agreeing that quarterbacks must maintain composure while others argue Johnson should have addressed the issue privately.

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