Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins publicly defending quarterback C.J. Stroud after a disappointing postseason performance. Despite Stroud throwing four interceptions in a divisional-round loss to the Patriots, Collins emphasizes his teammate's leadership and athletic talent as reasons for future optimism. The text highlights a stark contrast between the young passer's regular-season success and his recent struggles with turnovers in high-stakes games. As the franchise enters an offseason focused on Stroud's potential contract extension, team personnel must weigh his overall achievements against these playoff setbacks. Ultimately, Collins dismisses the poor outing as a temporary hurdle for a player he considers a foundational star. These insights are shared alongside broader NFL updates regarding coaching hires and team preparations for Super Bowl LX.