eball Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Here's the link to every one of Watson's plays last night. I guess for a rookie he looked ok, but certainly not great. Some really bad misses downfield. Also taking a LOT of time to read the field. Best throw of the night was late in the 3rd quarter (about 4:45 into the video). Big chunk of his yardage was a meaningless sideline throw at the end of the first half. I don't know how anyone could draw conclusions (good or bad) from that performance. I saw a QB who has a ways to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) Here's the link to every one of Watson's plays last night. I guess for a rookie he looked ok, but certainly not great. Some really bad misses downfield. Also taking a LOT of time to read the field. Best throw of the night was late in the 3rd quarter (about 4:45 into the video). Big chunk of his yardage was a meaningless sideline throw at the end of the first half. I don't know how anyone could draw conclusions (good or bad) from that performance. I saw a QB who has a ways to go. He was reading the field fine. The check play was outstanding reading for a rookie in his first pre-season start. He played well. And there is more to come. The kid looked poised and not at all phased and it wasn't just his throws he looked absolutely in command of his huddle. He is going to be good. Edited August 10, 2017 by GunnerBill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 He was reading the field fine. The check play was outstanding reading for a rookie in his first pre-season start. He played well. And there is more to come. The kid looked poised and not at all phased and it wasn't just his throws he looked absolutely in command of his huddle. He is going to be good. I don't have a vested interest in Deshaun being good or bad...just telling you what I saw. Poise is great, but his accuracy was suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I don't have a vested interest in Deshaun being good or bad...just telling you what I saw. Poise is great, but his accuracy was suspect. I though the accuracy was broadly good.... yea not every ball was perfect but there was plenty to like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) Here's the link to every one of Watson's plays last night. I guess for a rookie he looked ok, but certainly not great. Some really bad misses downfield. Also taking a LOT of time to read the field. Best throw of the night was late in the 3rd quarter (about 4:45 into the video). Big chunk of his yardage was a meaningless sideline throw at the end of the first half. I don't know how anyone could draw conclusions (good or bad) from that performance. I saw a QB who has a ways to go. Just watched. Looks way more decisive than our guy no ? Anyone else stand out from last night for the panthers ? Edited August 10, 2017 by Maury Ballstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) Here's the link to every one of Watson's plays last night. I guess for a rookie he looked ok, but certainly not great. Some really bad misses downfield. Also taking a LOT of time to read the field. Best throw of the night was late in the 3rd quarter (about 4:45 into the video). Big chunk of his yardage was a meaningless sideline throw at the end of the first half. I don't know how anyone could draw conclusions (good or bad) from that performance. I saw a QB who has a ways to go. Thanks for the link. It's just one preseason game against 2s and 3s, but my opinion is the same. His lack of accuracy is going to prevent him from succeeding. He should've been a third round pick. If he could get that straight, then he could have a real chance at being very, very good, but odds of that are not good. Edited August 10, 2017 by BarleyNY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 Deshaun Watson shines in Texans' preseason opener Watson enjoyed a promising pro debut versus Carolina's backups and third-stringers. Will he need more seasoning before he can duplicate that performance against NFL starters? http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000827711/article/deshaun-watson-shines-in-texans-preseason-opener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookie Man Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I like how he gives his receivers a chance to make a play and throws with anticipation. I remember some draft comparisons of him to Brees and I thought those were fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Here's the link to every one of Watson's plays last night. I guess for a rookie he looked ok, but certainly not great. Some really bad misses downfield. Also taking a LOT of time to read the field. Best throw of the night was late in the 3rd quarter (about 4:45 into the video). Big chunk of his yardage was a meaningless sideline throw at the end of the first half. I don't know how anyone could draw conclusions (good or bad) from that performance. I saw a QB who has a ways to go. Good post. This is why I'm confused how people are already reaching conclusions that Watson will be a success. Watson's performance proved absolutely nothing. Ones opinion of Watson will remain the same after that performance. I'm not a TT fan, but we already have the every QB is better than ours syndrome occurring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I don't get the positive reactions. I thought he looked really bad. His throws were off target a lot. The rushing TD isn't really impressive against the 2s and 3s in a vanilla formation. I see the same flaws he had in college which IMO will prevent him from ever doing anything at the NFL level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Good post. This is why I'm confused how people are already reaching conclusions that Watson will be a success. Watson's performance proved absolutely nothing. Ones opinion of Watson will remain the same after that performance. I'm not a TT fan, but we already have the every QB is better than ours syndrome occurring. I was VERY impressed with Watson. Yes, he missed some throws, but his command of the offense was impressive. Running a hurry up two minute drill in his first game? Seemed to have a real good feel for pressure, and kept his eyes downfield while he was moving around extending plays. Looked good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) Just watched. Looks way more decisive than our guy no ? Anyone else stand out from last night for the panthers ? much more decisive and based off his first preseason game he looks like he and the texans may take down brady and company and go on to be the mvp of the sb. all kidding aside, he did look poised in some plays, not so much in others. I have never been one to get too excited over a preseason game. he may go on to have a decent career, he may not, time will tell...? Edited August 10, 2017 by DaBillsFanSince1973 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 NFL.com: Rookie Watson Outshines Savage in Preseason TiltHouston Texans rookie QB Deshaun Watson impressed in his NFL debut Wednesday night, outshining veteran Tom Savage. Chris Wesseling breaks down what else we learned from Texans-Panthers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 much more decisive and based off his first preseason game he looks like he and the texans may take down brady and company and go on to be the mvp of the sb. all kidding aside, he did look poised in some plays, not so much in others. I have never been one to get too excited over a preseason game. he may go on to have a decent career, he may not, time will tell... If TT can be quick and decisive like Watson he might be somebody. I'm basing my opinion off Watsons entire body of work. he looks like he and the texans may take down brady and company ..? Wouldn't surprise me at all. That defense was giving the pats hell in the playoff game and they could have won if fuller/Brock O didn't disappoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 If this is real football against the first team, Watson doesnt cross that goal line without being leveled by the safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 @NFL Every @DeshaunWatson play from his preseason debut! #HOUvsCAR https://twitter.com/i/videos/tweet/895514771742576640 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 If this is real football against the first team, Watson doesnt cross that goal line without being leveled by the safety. I think that is true and a very fair point. Him knowing that he might have slid. Protecting his body and being smart will be big for him... as it was for Dak last year and has had to be for Tyrod too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 talk I think that is true and a very fair point. Him knowing that he might have slid. Protecting his body and being smart will be big for him... as it was for Dak last year and has had to be for Tyrod too. absolutely. I think Watson will be a fine QB in this league. Definitely a smart guy. I just want the "why did we pass on him same old Bills" talk to be put on hold at least until September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 absolutely. I think Watson will be a fine QB in this league. Definitely a smart guy. I just want the "why did we pass on him same old Bills" talk to be put on hold at least until September. Yea I rather fear it becomes a partisan Watson v Taylor thing which it shouldn't be. I wanted the Bills to pick him, we didn't, life goes on. You can think Watson is good and will be good in this league without it being anti-Bills sentiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I was VERY impressed with Watson. Yes, he missed some throws, but his command of the offense was impressive. Running a hurry up two minute drill in his first game? Seemed to have a real good feel for pressure, and kept his eyes downfield while he was moving around extending plays. Looked good to me. Running a 2 minute drill is not nearly as important as delivering the ball accurately. He was way off on a lot of his throws. That's the kind of thing most QBs never develop but it could happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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