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[2017 NFL Draft/1-12] Deshaun Watson

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by J.R., Apr 27, 2017.

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I think any RB from the Chiefs should never make the list.

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6) The Houston Texans go from 4-12 to playoff participants.

I love this team. There is no more drama and infighting. New GM Brian Gaine and head coach Bill O'Brien see things the same way. And O'Brien is armed with a brand-new contract. Onward and upward, Texans!

Deshaun Watson is an extraordinary talent. Every football fan in America took notice during his abbreviated rookie season. And it sounds like his recovery from knee surgery is coming along nicely. Get back Watson ... and J.J. Watt ... and Whitney Mercilus? And add the Honey Badger into this delicious stew? See you in the playoffs, Houston!
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Future 10 for the PFF's top 25 under 25 team | NFL Analysis

QB DESHAUN WATSON, HOUSTON TEXANS
Cast into the limelight just 31 snaps into Week 1, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson had to brush aside any rookie nerves in a hurry after entering the season as the No. 2 signal-caller behind veteran Tom Savage. And he did just that, improving by leaps and bounds with each game before suffering a season-ending knee injury in a practice leading up to what would’ve been his seventh NFL start.

Earning above average single-game grades in 4-of-6 starts, Watson looked every bit of the quarterback that led Clemson to a National Championship during the 2016 season, making plays with both his feet and his arm with great consistency. He ranked No. 1 in big-time throw percentage (7.49) and tied for No. 1 in total big-time throws in the red zone despite playing limited snaps.

Of course, Watson’s 2017 season wasn’t without flaw, as he sometimes got caught forcing the ball into tight coverage, as evidenced by his 33rd-ranked turnover-worthy throw percentage (4.49). The quick-footed gunslinger still has room to grow in terms of protecting the ball and handling pressure, but if he can indeed improve in said areas, he has elite-level potential in this league.
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Film Breakdown: DeShaun Watson's Deep Ball Progression

Deshaun Watson’s mid-season ACL tear robbed us of a proper finish to his exhilarating rookie year. Watson, whose highlights included backfield scrambles and deep passes his receivers DeAndre Hopkins and Will Fuller, was ranked first in ESPN’s total QBR and seventh in passing DVOA.

Watson completed 41.5 percent of his deep passes (those that traveled 16 yards or more beyond the line of scrimmage) last year, with an NFL passer rating of 88.0. The league averages were 39.0 percent and 79.3. Watson threw 53 deep balls in only six starts. His teammate Tom Savage threw 49 in seven starts, completing 34.7 percent of them with a passer rating of 69.3.

It’s hard to believe now, but Savage was actually Houston’s starter in Week 1. At halftime of their season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien benched his starter and went with the rookie. The offensive scheme from then on needed to be altered to cater to Watson’s strengths.

In his Pre-Snap Reads Quarterback Catalogue, former Football Outsiders writer Cian Fahey stated that "O’Brien’s offense has been built on straight dropbacks that asked the quarterback to mitigate pressure in the pocket and diagnose the coverage based on isolated routes that released vertically downfield for intermediate and deep throws. Watson would have been a disaster in that offense."

The Clemson alum’s numbers indicate how good he would become, but it was an adjustment for O’Brien to discover what worked.

Examining Watson’s deep plays, we see that he progressed as the scheme adjusted to his style, but there is still improvement to be made in many facets of his game

Watson’s footwork is a key part of his game that needs some work. He often makes things difficult for himself by moving around the pocket towards the rush. There are glimpses when he sits back, reads off the safety, and delivers a deep ball. Other times, he makes the throw while he’s off-balanced and not set.

For a rookie, Watson’s ability to move safeties is invaluable and will continue to open up opportunities for deep plays. Ideally, Watson will be able to match that strength and deliver a ball where it needs to be instead of requiring his receivers to make adjustments. If O’Brien and Watson are on the same page in terms of their aggressiveness and willingness to take deep shots, Watson is bound to improve on his already stellar numbers.

Assuming that Watson fully recovers from his ACL tear, O’Brien will have a head start on the offensive strategy he wants to implement during the season. Knowing Watson’s strengths and weaknesses, and having Hopkins and Fuller ready to go, this offense will definitely be one to keep an eye on next season.
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DW4 about to put up PS4 type stats. Can't wait!!!

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DW4 about to put up PS4 type stats. Can't wait!!!
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He did that last season. He's doing PS5 type stuff this season.

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Can't wait to see Watson carving up defenses again....so ready for football.

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