Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson - Legit alternative to Jared Goff in 2017?

Originally posted by ninerfan4life:

Originally posted by sacleads:
LMFAO.

As far as Watson goes. He is just a freaking WINNER. That's gotta count for something. Especially against LEGIT Defense like Alabama. Early on, I thought it was going to be ugly but Watson did what he had to...that is lead his team to victory.

Originally posted by JDMathews49ers:

Originally posted by jcs:

Originally posted by badguy_1:
420 yards, 3 td's, 0 int, on 64% completion against the best defense in the country. Meanwhile Trubisky throws 2 questionable interceptions against Stanford in his bowl game

But they were NFL ready INT's.

This Turbisky love is mindboggling.

Tim Tebow was also a winner

Originally posted by Heroism:
the influx of new posters in this thread is overwhelming the senses.

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by JDMathews49ers:

Originally posted by Dakes44:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Dakes44:

Curious... what today showed you he is not ready to start day 1?

In the NFL you're not going to be running a half field offense in most cases. He, Trubisky, Kizer, all these guys ideally should have the time to develop and get up to speed. Watson being experienced in college doesn't necessarily mean he is ready to start in the NFL considering the offense he is coming out of.

Though I do understand what you're saying with the play book and all, this is 2011 all over again. Cam coming out versus Von Miller; I know Tribisky is the better prospect coming out but I equate his role as the wild card to Gabbert's in that draft where the "experts" were saying he's the most ready.

Browns are in an interesting situation. They can take Garrett #1, and still have a shot at one 1 of these 3 quarterbacks. Now if they covet one of them more than the other 2, they will most likely have to draft that QB #1.

I agree with Phoenix that these QBs need time, but I feel that way about pretty much all rookie QBs. Unfortunately that's not the league we have anymore.

I dont think that will happen for the Browns unless Kizer falls. The Niners and Bears will certainly take Watson and Mitch at 2 and 3 and the Jets would likely grab Kizer at 6. You are right though. Interesting situation for them.

Originally posted by zonkers:
I think he'd be worth a late 1st/early 2nd pick if they get an HC who's into the short passing game.
It may take some time for him to adjust to pro offenses and throws.

Originally posted by zonkers:
I think he'd be worth a late 1st/early 2nd pick if they get an HC who's into the short passing game.
It may take some time for him to adjust to pro offenses and throws.

Originally posted by JDMathews49ers:

Originally posted by Rascal:

Originally posted by CorvaNinerFan:
I think any Watson doubters have to be convinced now that he's the real deal. Great performance tonight when it counted the most. Very impressive. Clemson will have a lot of players drafted, for sure. Love their TE Leggett and of course Mike Williams. He got his bell rung pretty good, but shook it off and made a bunch of plays.

That dude is clutch. He made it happen. Clemson is not like Bama, they don't really have a run game. Basically, everything was on Watson's shoulders. Being able to throw for 420 yards on that Bama's defense is just ridiculous!

Got me agreeing with Rascal. It was clear in the 2nd quarter that Watson was going to need to put on his cape to win this game. And, he did. That means something.

Originally posted by flynhayn15:

Originally posted by fip24:

I have no idea how this game could make anyone think he is an NFL QB. Great college QB -sure. Great athlete-sure. Great clutch performance-sure, but his entire night was one read throws on slant routes or jump balls to Mike Williams.
Deshawn Watson =Vince Young

Can you name one thing Dak Prescott did in college that Watson hasn't already done better and/or against better competition?

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by zonkers:
I think he'd be worth a late 1st/early 2nd pick if they get an HC who's into the short passing game.
It may take some time for him to adjust to pro offenses and throws.

You mean like McDaniels?


One thing I absolutely love about Watson is how fast his release is. He's got that compact, quick release where the ball just flies out of his hands, on shorter throws it is absolutely lethal at times as defenders just have no time to react.

Originally posted by jeffreyjetson:

Watson's best attribute is his ability to stay calm under pressure, even when Mike Williams was out/hurt he was still dropping dimes to his other receivers...aka throwing them open. Something I haven't seen from a SF QB in years...

Originally posted by okdkid:
I don't think many would argue against taking Garrett if he was there. But Watson/Trubisky is a complete toss up. We're in a great, great position.