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Deshaun Watson expected to be ready for training camp

By James Mastrucci

SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 29: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans tries to escape free safety Earl Thomas #29 of the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on October 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 29: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans tries to escape free safety Earl Thomas #29 of the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on October 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) /
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The Houston Texans got a bit of good news, quarterback Deshaun Watson is expected to be at training camp. Training camp for the Houston Texans begins in July.

Head coach Bill O’Brien appeared on “Good Morning Football” on NFL Network and expressed his belief that Watson will be ready. If Watson is ready for training camp it can only help the Texans get ready for the upcoming season.

Deshaun Watson
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 08: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

The second year quarterback appeared in seven games as a rookie including six starts. During the brief time that Watson was the Texans starter the offense was dynamic and capable of keeping up with the NFL’s best units. This includes narrow losses to the Patriots, Chiefs and Seahawks. Houston lost the three contests by a combined 14 points. Kansas City was the only team that won by more than a field goal. Houston travels to New England to kick off the 2018 season in what they hope to be a different result.

As a rookie Watson completed 61.8 percent of his passes for 1,699 yards for 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions. In addition Watson rushed for 269 yards and two touchdowns on 36 carries. Watson’s true value came to light after he suffered an ACL tear in practice, ending his season. Houston averaged over 34 points per game offensively with Watson. Over the final nine games of the season Houston averaged about 12.5 points per game. The difference of over 20 points is staggering. It truly shows how valuable Watson is to the Houston Texans franchise.

Is Deshaun Watson returning too quickly?

There is some concern with Watson due to the nature of his injury. This is the second time Watson has suffered a torn ACL in his career. Traditionally the thought is that a torn ACL takes about a year to fully heal. For Watson to be ready in July puts the timetable much shorter than a year. The worry is about aggravating the injury again and whether he can avoid doing that. Suffering a third ACL tear does not do anything for Watson or the Texans. While he may be able to return in July, it does not mean that he should.

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