C.J. Stroud Not Shocked By Daniel Jones’ Play, Reminds Him Of Mayfield Resurgence

Daniel Jones‘ breakout season with the Colts is not shocking everybody — ‘trigger Texans star C.J. Stroud tells TMZ Sports activities typically all an excellent participant wants is a change in surroundings!

We not too long ago spoke with the Professional Bowl quarterback in regards to the Colts’ sign caller … who, after years with the Giants — lots of them a battle — is enjoying at an MVP-type degree in Indianapolis.

“I believe Daniel is a really proficient man, he is put plenty of good issues on tape. Once you construct what you see in Indy with Jonathan Taylor, their offensive line, Josh Downs, Alec Pierce, [Michael] Pittman, they bought items round him, to assist him, to take plenty of the load off him,” Stroud mentioned.

In fact, Jones is likely one of the greatest and finest tales within the NFL. The Jones-led Colts are 7-1, thanks largely to his 13 landing passes (to solely 3 picks) and a 71+% completion proportion.

C.J. says Jones’ story reminds him of star quarterbacks like Baker Mayfield … who was the primary total decide in 2018, earlier than struggling for 4 seasons with the Cleveland Browns, earlier than reviving his profession with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

“Guys who had been early picks that you already know did not actually pan out on the primary groups, and so they determine it out after they get individuals who consider in him, they get individuals who need to see them succeed, and I believe you see that in Indy,” Stroud mentioned.

“I believe [Jones] is doing nice. Hopefully, they do not do it in opposition to us.”

The Texans will face the Colts on November 30 and January 4.