(10-16-2017, 06:12 PM)JaguarsWoman Wrote: (10-16-2017, 06:05 PM)Mr.Scarface Wrote: I keep reading "Remember RG3?". People are lazy. They see a QB that has mobility and is BLACK, and they pigeon-hole them as all the same. RG3 was never a pocket passer. When he came into the NFL....he was a runner first. Watson has been a pocket passer all thru college. He threw for 400 yards against Alabama 2 years in a row in the NC game.....beat them once, should have done it twice. Watson is a "smart" runner. He protects himself. Look at his rushing stats per game. 3 -5 runs per game.....usually on scrambles after plays break down.
You are ignorant if you think people are making the comparison based on race. Both players were dual threats in college, Heisman Trophy finalists (Robert Griffin won it), and able to find the end zone more times than almost any other rookie QB in NFL history. The fact they are both black is a coincidence.
For whatever reason people are comparing him to RG3, but if you examine their tape, the comparison just doesn't hold water. RG3 was able to be successful out of a pistol derivation of the Shanahan ZBS offense that heavily relied on boots and Run/Pass options. If you watch Watson and the Texans O, you'll see they aren't running that many boots (Should run more IMO), and he is setting up in the pocket, buying time with his feet, but always looking to throw. Over the last few games he could have ran more in some 3rd and 5 situations IMO, but he no doubt is a pocket passer with escapability. Another reason people are trying to compare Watson to RG3 is because of how bad RG3 went after the injuries. It seems to be the best argument to discount what he's done now despite the lack of actual similarities. Another thing people are missing in this is that Watson's best skill, and the reason he will be a franchise QB IMO, is the composure. He is completely cool under pressure, never panics, doesn't get frantic. This can't be taught its god given. You combine that will the escapability and decision making and you really got something. Imagine if the Texans actually had a solid O-line, we are talking about an even higher level of play potentially which for opposing teams should be scary. The future is extremely bright for him.
You can't specifically knock for passing on Watson. The entire NFL made the same mistake. I will knock them for taking a RB with the fourth pick in a draft littered with good RB's. History is full of great running backs going later and many busts going early. You can also knock the Jags for picking up BB's option which will hamstring them somewhat next year and probably kept them from picking up one of the middle guys this past draft.
