Deshaun Watson

[Mitch]

Much will depend on what the Browns and 49ers do to address the QB position prior to the draft. Because of the defensive talent at the top of this draft, both teams will have ample incentive to settle on a QB prior to the draft. Perhaps one of them trades for Jimmy Garoppolo. The Browns have the draft picks to make that trade work. Then, it will depend on what HC is hired in SF and what kind of a QB they will be looking for. SF might decide that Watson is their guy. He certainly is much more ready to play early on in his career than Trubisky or Kizer.

But, as Harry said, there is no way that Watson will be on the board at #13. However, the likelihood that Trubisky or Kizer will make to #13 is now higher. That too, may play into Cleveland's thinking in that they could draft Myles Garrett at #1 and then hope that Trubisky or Kizer is there for them at #12, that is, if they don't make a trade for Garoppolo or acquire a QB they like prior to the draft.

As for the Bears, I could see them making a run at Mike Glennon. He fits their system pretty well.

 

[jmt]

I hope some other team gets stuck with him - he's not an NFL QB.

 

[Southpaw]

Claims to be 6' 2" 215. How much do you subtract from those at the combine? I don't see his style surviving at the NFL level. He is definitely Jets material in the 1st round and that is not an endorsement.

 

[juza76]

Watson is a winner, can play in the pocket, he is not scared to getting hit, can make accurate throws, keep his standards against best competitors, he is quick, can make plays with his feet, extending plays
I heard comparisons with Griffin III, I dont see it
He is much more similiar to Mariota

Keim would take him in a heartbeat at 13, but he is going to be selected earlier

 

[unseenaz]

Deshaun Watson in 2 national championships vs Alabama
825 passing yards
116 rushing yards
8 total touchdowns
1 interception
1 win
Baller

Wow

He also had a QBR of 67 last night lol

 

[Finito]

He also had a QBR of 67 last night lol

He also won the national championship engineering a game winning drive throwing the go ahead touchdown with 1 second left against an amazing defense last night...lol

I'll take result over nerd stats all day

 

[Southpaw]

Maybe Alabama defense was overrated????

 

[RON_IN_OC]

He also had a QBR of 67 last night lol

Which would put him in the top 10 in NFL...and well above Palmer at 60.

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[Lagerfilled]

Hes not an NFL QB.

Taj Boyd came from the same exact system and was just as impressive. We want a QB, not a RB who occasionally throws the ball.

Umm... 400 yds passing against NFL caliber defense two years in a row. 36 completions last night.

 

[Ohcrap75]

I think Mariotta is the best comparison. Intangibles seem to be off the charts. The kid is tough as nails and plays his best on the biggest stages.

 

[Bodha]

Umm... 400 yds passing against NFL caliber defense two years in a row. 36 completions last night.

He and Tahj Boyd are practically the same guy.

http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/tajh-boyd-1.html

http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/deshaun-watson-1.html

Show me 2 QBs from the same school and same system who are more identical than these guys.

Taj was AAAMMAZING at Clemson. And out of the NFL in 2 years

 

[Bodha]

Taj Boyd dude seriously.

He's very much a QB before a runner.

You do understand in TWO national title games this kid has THROWN for over 800 yards on These Alabama defenses. I don't care who you are that's impresive

Deshaun Watson in 2 national championships vs Alabama
825 passing yards
116 rushing yards
8 total touchdowns
1 interception
1 win
Baller

Wow

You think im hating, but im just quoting fact. I didnt make up these stats. Boyd and Watson are practically clones.

Same school, same system, and their stats are within hundreths of a point of each other. Tahj was out of the NFL in 2 years.

http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/tajh-boyd-1.html

http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/deshaun-watson-1.html


honestly. If you can explain your way of of this without just saying "whatever, youre just a hater" ill be impressed.

 

[Cards_Campos]

he is dak prescott times 20. Same makeup. Same style. Same.demeanor. Except Watson has played under the big lights with all.tje pressure against the best defense in college. And shined. I'd take him in a heart beat

 

[juza76]

He and Tahj Boyd are practically the same guy.

http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/tajh-boyd-1.html

http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/deshaun-watson-1.html

Show me 2 QBs from the same school and same system who are more identical than these guys.

Taj was AAAMMAZING at Clemson. And out of the NFL in 2 years

Many times u write interesting stuff about prospects, and we all appreciate your contribution
But sometimes u show u cant reconsider your opinions
Talking about the stubborness of bruce arians, u are not far from him

 

[Cards_Campos]

The top 3 drafting teams need a qb. (Browns, 49ers, Bears) IMO one of them will take Watson.

I don't see the browns taking him so nice rg3 is so close to his style. The 49ers have Kap who is alot like him. I can see the bears taking him but can he throws in bad weather???? He might be there at 13

 

[Jetstream Green]

Much will depend on what the Browns and 49ers do to address the QB position prior to the draft. Because of the defensive talent at the top of this draft, both teams will have ample incentive to settle on a QB prior to the draft. Perhaps one of them trades for Jimmy Garoppolo. The Browns have the draft picks to make that trade work. Then, it will depend on what HC is hired in SF and what kind of a QB they will be looking for. SF might decide that Watson is their guy. He certainly is much more ready to play early on in his career than Trubisky or Kizer.

But, as Harry said, there is no way that Watson will be on the board at #13. However, the likelihood that Trubisky or Kizer will make to #13 is now higher. That too, may play into Cleveland's thinking in that they could draft Myles Garrett at #1 and then hope that Trubisky or Kizer is there for them at #12, that is, if they don't make a trade for Garoppolo or acquire a QB they like prior to the draft.

As for the Bears, I could see them making a run at Mike Glennon. He fits their system pretty well.

I like Kizer. He is the same mold as Watson and he has a fluid throwing motion. He would not have to start with Palmer and this guy is miles ahead of Logan Thomas with a chance because he is more accurate. Some years back this guy would not be worth considering till the third round, but the chance of finding a completed produce now in the college ranks is scarce and now even him is a 1st round possibility. My point, any QB drafted now with the way college programs are run are unfinished products... so you look for the attributes you can develop

 

[Bodha]

Many times u write interesting stuff about prospects, and we all appreciate your contribution
But sometimes u show u cant reconsider your opinions
Talking about the stubborness of bruce arians, u are not far from him

Thats fine. Sometimes im right, sometimes im wrong, but disprove me on this topic.

Its not stubbornness. I have presented iron-clad, ink on paper statistics which support my opinion. If anyone disagree, then do so by presenting evidence.

In court the defense just cant say "nuh-uh, hes wrong". You have to present evidence. I have presented mine.

 

[MadCardDisease]

A big no thank you.

As others have said he will most likely struggle in the NFL. He locks into his first target and doesn't read the field. His INT's will double in the NFL against NFL defenses with quality DBs. Not to mention he isn't all that accurate. All is good when you have elite receivers who are going against subpar DBs in college.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

A big no thank you.

As others have said he will most likely struggle in the NFL. He locks into his first target and doesn't read the field. His INT's will double in the NFL against NFL defenses with quality DBs. Not to mention he isn't all that accurate. All is good when you have elite receivers who are going against subpar DBs in college.

67% Career Completion percentage...that's not all that accurate? I think, as others have mentioned, he compares well to Marcus Mariota...Mariota had a college completion % of 64%...and Mariota's college system was even more spread and shoot than Clemson's.

I think the Cards and other teams could do a whole lot worse than Watson at QB.

http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/marcus-mariota-1.html

http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/deshaun-watson-1.html

 

[don7031]

DeAndre Hopkins, Sammy Watkins, and Martavis Bryant are a better trio of wide receivers than can be found on all but a handful of NFL rosters. They are who caught Tajh Boyd's throws.

Similarly Watson greatly benefited from receivers who pulled in his errant throws. And poorly thrown is pretty much every other pass for Watson.

I'm not on the Watson bandwagon.

 

[JeffGollin]

Like his improvising skills. Like his accuracy on deep fades. Can't question his productivity.

But have to wonder out loud if he's may be mostly the product of a great receiving corp of M Williams, Cain, Renfrew and Leggett.

 

[SissyBoyFloyd]

You can spell 'washout' with the letters in his name.

 

[Finito]

Like his improvising skills. Like his accuracy on deep fades. Can't question his productivity.

But have to wonder out loud if he's may be mostly the product of a great receiving corp of M Williams, Cain, Renfrew and Leggett.

How many of those guys played in the national championship game last year? You know when he dropped 400 yards on Alabama

 

[Finito]

You think im hating, but im just quoting fact. I didnt make up these stats. Boyd and Watson are practically clones.

Same school, same system, and their stats are within hundreths of a point of each other. Tahj was out of the NFL in 2 years.

http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/tajh-boyd-1.html

http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/deshaun-watson-1.html


honestly. If you can explain your way of of this without just saying "whatever, youre just a hater" ill be impressed.

Like I said it's clear you had your opnion made up a long time ago. Anyone with any sense knows this isn't black and white. Good luck

 

[Bodha]

Like I said it's clear you had your opnion made up a long time ago. Anyone with any sense knows this isn't black and white. Good luck

You are the one who has made up their mind and is being bias. At least I have evidence to support my opinion. Just sayin