(04-07-2021, 08:16 AM)Upper Wrote: I mean, if Watson plays for the Texans he has to be number one now and long term. Just playing the odds, Watson is (was) the #2 asset in the entire league and while Lawrence could top that it's probably unlikely. But there's also a decent chance that Watson doesn't play another snap in the league, and if he does it almost certainly won't be with the Texans.

I considered that, but gave the edge to TL long term because he's younger and the pre-draft evaluation of him as a generational prospect (where Watson did not receive that sort of praise). 

Of course given Watson's accomplishments, you could easily make the credible argument that the difference in age between Watson and Lawrence is not enough to diminish the long term potential for Watson.

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(04-07-2021, 09:40 AM)flgatorsandjags Wrote:

(04-07-2021, 09:32 AM)Upper Wrote: If the league did a start from scratch draft, and Watson wasn't facing his legal issues, he would hands down go #2.

I dont think he would go before Herbert, Lawrwnce, Allen, Mahomes, or probably Burrow.  He damn sure ain't better than Brady or Rodgers either lol.

Herbert and Allen have only done it for a year.  Both appear to have very bright futures (especially Allen because Buffalo has done such a great job putting pieces around him).  Brady and Rodgers are both great QBs, but age has to be a consideration.  There was a stretch in last year's playoffs that Brady did not play well at all (notably vs. Green Bay), and Rodgers is openly hinting retirement to host Jeopardy.

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