Keenum’s comments offer a reminder about Stroud, who threw for 3,727 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions on 63.2% completion in 2024 in a down season by the standard he set as a rookie.

Keenum believes Stroud should’ve been in the conversation for MVP that year (he tied for eighth). The Bears, notably, passed on a chance to draft Stroud when they traded away the No. 1 pick in 2023.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud taking game to next level with greater ownership of offense designed by Nick Caley.

It’s a strategy that Texans used when they selected CJ Stroud with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. And it’s one that worked. CJ Stroud’s rookie season gives Chicago Bears blueprint ...

Beware the sticker shock C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans and AFC throws the ball during the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium on February 04, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

Case Keenum mentored C.J. Stroud for 2 years. Now he’s taking on same role for Caleb Williams with Bears. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS) Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune Tue, Jun 3, 2025 · ...

Case Keenum thought he might be done. The 37-year-old journeyman quarterback missed all of last season with the Houston Texans after suffering a foot injury during the preseason. He could see the ...