When he said we'd build through the draft I doubt anyone expected that to mean we'd trade multiple really high draft picks for a fairly average player.
Underrated talent IMO. Hasn't put it together consistently enough but maybe with Hopkins teaching him some tricks and fine tuning his route running, etc. He could be an above average WR. Also, having a good rapport with DW4 would help as DW4 is probably most talented QB Stills has had since Brees. Stills was very productive in that Saints offense as a deep threat. I like that Stills and Fuller can play out wide at times and Hopkins can play in the slot. Somewhat versatile receiving corps as both Fuller and Stills are both deep threats but have the ability to go short and intermediate at an average level. Also, the addition of Tunsil WITH Stills makes the Stills addition that much better since DW will hopefully have more time to find Stills, Fuller, Hopkins, etc. for big gains.
Stills can play in the slot too. I think he played a good portion of his snaps from the slot last season. This makes misting Coutee a little more bearable. And Carter can focus on his returning duties. I have always like Stills since coming out of Oklahoma. He is more outspoken than the typical Texans player though. I don't know if the front office and the media is ready for him.
Worst case scenario trade. Improves the team enough to creep towards 9 wins and a division title for BOB. Also confirms BOB is under no pressure whatsoever. Doesn't get to trade multiple future 1's otherwise. Keeps our franchise firmly on the mediocrity rails.
I’m curious what the cap looks like next year by dropping Clowney and adding Tunsil and Stills. Tunsil, Fuller, and Martin will be looking for big deals soon. Since the unused cap space rolls over maybe we could splurge on the likes of Brandon Scherff, Byron Jones, Chris Harris, Ronald Darby, etc. next offseason.
the one that lost in the playoffs last year and the team they are fielding this year scream mediocrity
If we didnt have the brillant watson and hopskins connection, our team wouldnt b medicore it will just b straight up garbage.
So that team without Fuller, Thomas, one legged Coutee, no offensive line, and Hopkins playing with a shoulder torn off the bone not including his ankle injury? Ok sure. That was a 11-5 team.
They were 11-5 last year and completely decimated offensively come playoff team. They have added Stills, Duke Johnson, Will Fuller, Laremy Tunsil, and Tytus Howard to that offense. That’s major improvement.
They were mediocre that day. Absolutely. You only asked about a healthy Watson. Plus remember the Texans were 3-3 (read average or mediocre) in his spectacular rookie season. Yes a team can provide mediocre results with Deshaun Watson as the QB. It's hard, but it's been proven possible.
