Houston Texans star C.J. Stroud denied his intention was to "little bro" the Chicago Bears' Caleb Williams during their postgame interaction in Week 2.
Stroud discussed the conversation with reporters Wednesday. He explained how older players approached him on the field last year to offer helpful advice so he wanted to pay it forward now.
Following Houston's 19-13 win over the Bears, Stroud and Williams met for the customary exchange of pleasantries. But what some saw as providing constructive criticism — Stroud telling the rookie to "stop taking those hits" — others viewed as picking the wrong time and place to give a quick lesson.