Deshaun Watson wanted Khan in Houston

Roethlisberger was part of the problem there. He almost never got under center, which limited the running game. Watson wouldn't have that issue. Also, his mobility would have given defenses something else to account for, creating a little more room for the running backs. Watson also throws a much better deep ball at this point, something else that would have opened up room for the running game. It still wouldn't have been great, but it would have been better. Look at the damage Watson did with a depleted receiving corps this season. Now imagine what he could have done with Claypool, Johnson, Smith-Schuster, and Ebron. I'm not sure they win it all with the injuries on defense, but they would have had a real shot.

 

There's a difference between being better and winning it all. I agree the Steelers would have been better with Watson at QB. Considering the way things fell apart, I'm wondering if they wouldn't have been better with Rudolph starting some games in the second half of the season. The offense couldn't have been much worse.
Either way, this collapse is on the coaching more than anything else. (imo)

 

I would sign Watson with an better offensive coach

 

If we landed Watson it would be pretty amazing. Still doesn't change we need a run game though.

 

Not gonna happen, don't even waste your time talking about it.

 

The more I read about the Watson situation in Houston, the more I want the Steelers to see what it would take to acquire him. His cap number would fit for 2021 by respectfully asking Ben if he wants to retire or be released. I am willing to move the #1 pick this year for Watson, plus additional picks, including another #1, and players not named TJ Watt or Minkah Fitzpatrick. Watson's ability to run RPOs would make an average offensive line more effective.

Yes, I realize it is a pipe dream, but it is more possible than people realize.

 

I think he could make the O line still serviceable. Is this crazy talk? I mean are there rumors of Watson wanting to come to the Steelers? With th emodern rules of protecting the QB an dthe fact that you can hold...I can see Watson having Arena Football League type numbers throwing to the YAC guys here.

 

I don't see it in the realm of possibility at all. And I'm still not sold on Watson being truly elite.

 

DeShaun Watson is a Top Five QB without question. The fact that he led the NFL in Passing Yards with essentially a "Derrick Rose Corps" is nothing short of spectacular. Fully agree with @Blast Furnace that DeShaun would fix just about everything wrong with this Offense.


As I said before, give Matt Canada an Offensive Line to work with. Now, add DeShaun Watson. This Offense would potentially be Top 10 in every Offensive Category at worst!!!

 

Its either spend draft picks for a new QB who can be an MVP, or play the chances at getting a franchise QB in the late first.

I'd rather trade for Watson.

 

Idk granted it's part of playing on a bad Houston team but he seems pretty mistake prone with his throws. We already have a QB who can do that. Unless I'm completely wrong.

 

Where did you get that impression? The guy completed 70 percent of his passes this season with 33 touchdowns and only seven interceptions on a bad team. He carved the Steelers up for a half, and this was when Pittsburgh's defense was healthy and among the best in the league. I honestly don't know how anybody who considers themselves to be a football fan doesn't get how good Watson is.

 

Why oh why is it if certain QBs don't win. It's a bad team . If other QBs don't win they suck. 2 Questions 2 the ......Mr. Watson is all that and a bag of unicorns? How many more playoff games did Houston win with O'Brian, before Watson the Great & after Watson? 2. How many teams win the SB...with what his cap will become? Yet you want him? If you just want 2 go 2 the playoffs.....well we're doing that already. My guess is most teams are getting there with Qb friendly deals ,or Rookie contracts. Not going and get a Qb that's going 2 cost more. I could be wrong , but.....I believe last 20 years have shown I'm not.

 

Actually, as of 2019, the top six highest paid NFL players of all-time (career earnings) are quarterbacks. They account for 14 championships over the past twenty years. Yes, I would trade for Watson.

 

Career earning.....not % of salary cap. Big....Big ...different...also I said last 20 year ....U gave since 2019. Well last year was KCs Qb...who was on a rookie deal. Year be4 wasn't it Brady?....who has always given a team(cap) friendly deal....So....when and where?

 

My point is it is the superstar QBs that win and are the ones being paid. Granted many of the championships were in their prime years, with the exception of Brady. Watson is in his prime and will succeed with a better organization.

 

Dude I'm not trying 2 argue, but what Qb....superstar?.....that has won a championship....that's taken that huge of a cap %?.....not overall earnings. I looked it up...I'm hard pressed 2 find one. Closes was P. Manning...at Broncos.....and his cap number didn't really hit until....well...they let him walk.....they've been paying 4 it since....and he's not been on the team.
I get U like Watson, and U want him on the team ,but unless he could take us the SB....his very 1st year here....History shows...not a big chance after that....that's all I'm getting at...

 

We all know Ben is going to come back unfortunately, so we can put any thoughts of Watson coming here to bed.

 

That's what I'm worried about...is the...after the 1st year...that's all....Its almost like...a Team would be better off , getting a New Qb every four 2 five years.( I know sounds ridiculous).....or until You can find a Superstar that will give U a cap friendly deal....Maholmes kinda did with Kc...the way it's spread out...and Brady always did in NE

 

The insanity is not what they could get for him, but that they would have to eat 50 plus million in dead money.