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 ...

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 ...