Ken Schroy Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 The Jets just saw the QB who should be their future Mark Cannizzaro Deshaun Watson Sometimes, in the pursuit of greatness, you have to go ahead and a take a chance. The Jets, who have not been associated with greatness for too long to remember, need to take a chance. Now. If they have the opportunity to do so in April’s NFL draft, the Jets should pick Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson. Is this a knee-jerk reaction to Watson’s remarkable performance in Monday night’s national championship game, during which he completed 36-of-56 passes for 420 yards and three touchdowns along with rushing for 43 yards and another TD in Clemson’s 35-31 upset win over Alabama? Perhaps, but only in the sense that what Watson did against Alabama — carrying Clemson from a 14-point deficit and winning the game with a 2-yard touchdown pass to former walk-on receiver Hunter Renfrow with one second remaining — has thrust him closer to our consciousness than ever. But there’s much more to Watson than what he did in Monday night’s title game, enough to tell you he’s not a one-hit wonder. Naysayers should consider that in last year’s national championship game — a 45-40 loss to Alabama — the 6-foot-3, 215-pound Watson completed 30-of-47 passes for 405 yards and four TDs and also ran for 73 yards on 20 carries. He, too, has completed better than 67 percent of his passes in three seasons, passing for 10,163 yards, 90 TDs and 32 INTs. Watson threw 41 TDs and 17 INTs and rushed for 629 yards and nine TDs this season after throwing 35 TDs and 13 INTs and rushing for 1,105 yards and 12 TDs in 2015. Yes, very often these college statistics look like video-game numbers, and rightfully so based on some of the lesser competition teams like Clemson often face. But Watson checks a lot of the boxes beyond his stats, beginning with his high character — “He’s not Johnny Manziel; he’s a great kid,’’ one NFL personnel executive told The Post on Tuesday — and including the innate leadership ability he possesses. Now, the hard part: Landing Watson is complicated for the Jets for several reasons. — The only two quarterbacks they have under contract for 2017 are youngsters Bryce Petty, who has three NFL starts, and Christian Hackenberg, who’s never appeared in a game. So the Jets, first and foremost, are in need of a veteran with NFL experience who can play in 2017. Watson — Drafting Watson surely would stunt the development of Hackenberg, who was general manager Mike Maccagnan’s second-round pick last year and a quarterback the Jets hope they can turn into a franchise leader. — With the quarterback-needy Browns, 49ers and Bears ahead of the Jets in the draft, the chances of him falling to No. 6 seem unlikely — particularly as the draft buildup always overvalues the top quarterbacks. Maccagnan is committed to building his very needy roster through the draft. And, if Watson is not going to drop to the Jets’ No. 6 overall pick in the first round, there’s little chance they’re going to trade up to get him, because it will cost them too many draft picks. But if Watson is staring them in the face at No. 6, the Jets should do what the Alabama defense was unable to do late Monday night and pounce on him. No player coming out of the draft is a lock to be a star or even a starter. But Watson’s upside looks scary good. Sometimes you need to take a chance. This is a chance worth taking for the Jets, who haven’t had a dynamic offensive talent that draws the attention of opposing defenses in forever. Watson gets hit hard by Alabama’s defense In the coming months you’re going to hear more than you care to about North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky, who’s been the most recent flavor of the month, as well as Notre Dame’s DeShone Kizer and Texas Tech’s Pat Mahomes. None of those quarterbacks, who might have better NFL Combine “measurables’’ than Watson, has done what Watson did in the biggest game in the sport the last two years. The kid is a winner (28-2 in the last two years) and by many accounts he’s heaven-sent to be the face of a franchise. And, for a Jets franchise that has been faceless for years, that has to be too tantalizing to pass up. “Whoever picks me up is gonna get a champion, not just on the field, but off the field, and just a champion at heart who’ll make people around him better,” Watson told ESPN on Monday night. Earlier in the night in the moments after Clemson’s win, in his way of declaring for the NFL draft, Watson said, “It’s my time to go.” It’s his time to go to the Jets. If they can make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupz27 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 5 minutes ago, Ken Shroy said: The Jets just saw the QB who should be their future Mark Cannizzaro Deshaun Watson Sometimes, in the pursuit of greatness, you have to go ahead and a take a chance. The Jets, who have not been associated with greatness for too long to remember, need to take a chance. Now. If they have the opportunity to do so in April’s NFL draft, the Jets should pick Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson. Is this a knee-jerk reaction to Watson’s remarkable performance in Monday night’s national championship game, during which he completed 36-of-56 passes for 420 yards and three touchdowns along with rushing for 43 yards and another TD in Clemson’s 35-31 upset win over Alabama? Perhaps, but only in the sense that what Watson did against Alabama — carrying Clemson from a 14-point deficit and winning the game with a 2-yard touchdown pass to former walk-on receiver Hunter Renfrow with one second remaining — has thrust him closer to our consciousness than ever. But there’s much more to Watson than what he did in Monday night’s title game, enough to tell you he’s not a one-hit wonder. Naysayers should consider that in last year’s national championship game — a 45-40 loss to Alabama — the 6-foot-3, 215-pound Watson completed 30-of-47 passes for 405 yards and four TDs and also ran for 73 yards on 20 carries. He, too, has completed better than 67 percent of his passes in three seasons, passing for 10,163 yards, 90 TDs and 32 INTs. Watson threw 41 TDs and 17 INTs and rushed for 629 yards and nine TDs this season after throwing 35 TDs and 13 INTs and rushing for 1,105 yards and 12 TDs in 2015. Yes, very often these college statistics look like video-game numbers, and rightfully so based on some of the lesser competition teams like Clemson often face. But Watson checks a lot of the boxes beyond his stats, beginning with his high character — “He’s not Johnny Manziel; he’s a great kid,’’ one NFL personnel executive told The Post on Tuesday — and including the innate leadership ability he possesses. Now, the hard part: Landing Watson is complicated for the Jets for several reasons. — The only two quarterbacks they have under contract for 2017 are youngsters Bryce Petty, who has three NFL starts, and Christian Hackenberg, who’s never appeared in a game. So the Jets, first and foremost, are in need of a veteran with NFL experience who can play in 2017. Watson — Drafting Watson surely would stunt the development of Hackenberg, who was general manager Mike Maccagnan’s second-round pick last year and a quarterback the Jets hope they can turn into a franchise leader. — With the quarterback-needy Browns, 49ers and Bears ahead of the Jets in the draft, the chances of him falling to No. 6 seem unlikely — particularly as the draft buildup always overvalues the top quarterbacks. Maccagnan is committed to building his very needy roster through the draft. And, if Watson is not going to drop to the Jets’ No. 6 overall pick in the first round, there’s little chance they’re going to trade up to get him, because it will cost them too many draft picks. But if Watson is staring them in the face at No. 6, the Jets should do what the Alabama defense was unable to do late Monday night and pounce on him. No player coming out of the draft is a lock to be a star or even a starter. But Watson’s upside looks scary good. Sometimes you need to take a chance. This is a chance worth taking for the Jets, who haven’t had a dynamic offensive talent that draws the attention of opposing defenses in forever. Watson gets hit hard by Alabama’s defense In the coming months you’re going to hear more than you care to about North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky, who’s been the most recent flavor of the month, as well as Notre Dame’s DeShone Kizer and Texas Tech’s Pat Mahomes. None of those quarterbacks, who might have better NFL Combine “measurables’’ than Watson, has done what Watson did in the biggest game in the sport the last two years. The kid is a winner (28-2 in the last two years) and by many accounts he’s heaven-sent to be the face of a franchise. And, for a Jets franchise that has been faceless for years, that has to be too tantalizing to pass up. “Whoever picks me up is gonna get a champion, not just on the field, but off the field, and just a champion at heart who’ll make people around him better,” Watson told ESPN on Monday night. Earlier in the night in the moments after Clemson’s win, in his way of declaring for the NFL draft, Watson said, “It’s my time to go.” It’s his time to go to the Jets. If they can make it happen. Tim Tebow was a winner in college too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snell41 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Tim Tebow was a winner in college too! As if there's even remotely a comparison. It cracks me up, before us going 10-6 all I heard were people saying we would just wait and suck for Watson in two years. Now we can draft him and no, he's not good enough. Like starving people standing at the buffet complaining the food's not perfect. Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupz27 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 1 minute ago, Snell41 said: As if there's even remotely a comparison. It cracks me up, before us going 10-6 all I heard were people saying we would just wait and suck for Watson in two years. Now we can draft him and no, he's not good enough. Like starving people standing at the buffet complaining the food's not perfect. Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Wasn't this person, I've always thought Watson a fraud NFL QB, great to amazing college QB like Tebow was always my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLV Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 All we hear is "give rookie QB a red shirt year, don't rush him". We do that, and all of a sudden Hack is a bust, and we should draft someone else. no wonder we suck . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASH1962 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Sadly, it would not matter who the QB we pick is as long as we still employ this imbecile HC and his staff. They could F up Andrew Luck if they had the chance. IMO the QB point is moot until we have a competent CS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcola Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 He did throw for 400+ yards against Alabama's NFL defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfine Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Sadly no QB will ever succeed here. Not with this rabid fan base...Jets fans are a bunch of millennials when it comes to the QB. They want the golden egg but won't wait for the goose to lay it Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfine Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Sadly no QB will ever succeed here. Not with this rabid fan base...Jets fans are a bunch of millennials when it comes to the QB. They want the golden egg but won't wait for the goose to lay it Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanatic Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I still maintain the Jets will not draft a QB at 6. The Jets will sign/trade for a vet QB, continue with Hackenberg as a project and draft either an O-lineman or playmaking RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 He's not gonna be there when we select at 6. End of discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, tfine said: Sadly no QB will ever succeed here. Not with this rabid fan base...Jets fans are a bunch of millennials when it comes to the QB. They want the golden egg but won't wait for the goose to lay it Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app A millennial recently raped and killed all of my geese, then he asked if he could go home early, unreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 1 hour ago, ASH1962 said: Sadly, it would not matter who the QB we pick is as long as we still employ this imbecile HC and his staff. They could F up Andrew Luck if they had the chance. IMO the QB point is moot until we have a competent CS. Exactly the reason The Ravens did not promote their DC and let the JETS take him as HC. Flacco would be Sanchez if he were under a REX HC scenario. Bowles is of the same cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 2 hours ago, johnnysd said: All we hear is "give rookie QB a red shirt year, don't rush him". We do that, and all of a sudden Hack is a bust, and we should draft someone else. no wonder we suck . Hacks not playing here, if we get a shot at Watson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRONX DUDE Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 sign the beast ( I think I was the first to say this) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRy56 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 If Deshaun is a first round pick, he'll be gone before the Jets are on the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Cannizzaro, in two years: "He drafted Christian Hackenberg AND Deshaun Watson at least two rounds earlier than most draft experts had them going, so his firing was obviously long overdue..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thadude Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 4 hours ago, Lupz27 said: Tim Tebow was a winner in college too! I'd take Tebow over Petty/Hack And I think Tebow sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thadude Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 2 hours ago, southparkcpa said: Exactly the reason The Ravens did not promote their DC and let the JETS take him as HC. Flacco would be Sanchez if he were under a REX HC scenario. Bowles is of the same cloth. Not true at all Hack would suck with any coach. And Sanchez had a fairly decent first couple years until he got exposed with no weapons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 So I guess Petty is not going to work out here ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Mark Cannizzaro. Definitely. QB whisperer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy2020 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Instead, I give the actual "QB" of the future In Hackenghost we trust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I wouldn't touch a QB this year in the top 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thadude Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 33 minutes ago, New York Mick said: I wouldn't touch a QB this year in the top 10. Give me Taco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Are the Jets giving up on Hackenberg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 6 hours ago, johnnysd said: All we hear is "give rookie QB a red shirt year, don't rush him". We do that, and all of a sudden Hack is a bust, and we should draft someone else. no wonder we suck . you also hear draft a qb until you got a good one. i can't say if watson is that guy but if there is a real frachise qb to be had the jets really need to take a hard look and make sure hack is truly the guy they want to keep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickzNY Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Do everything in your power to get Watson and let the three young guns fight it out. Odds are, Watson would easily beat out both of them because he is the most talented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20andOut Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 If you look at the last 10, even 20 years of NFL drafting of QBs especially in top rounds there are alot more busts than hits. Clearly the people that are full time professional football analyists and evaluators, scouts, and GMs have no clue how to evaluate QBs coming out of college. So the really funny thing is when message board knuckleheads living Moms basement swear they know that this QB is going to be a bust and that QB is going to be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powpow Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 6 hours ago, August said: Are the Jets giving up on Hackenberg? Of course not. They gave up on him a long time ago already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I 100% agree with the fact we saw our QB of the future. He was in the Rosebowl. His name is Sam and he won. You know, Mr Darnold's son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBowles Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 14 hours ago, dbatesman said: A millennial recently raped and killed all of my geese, then he asked if he could go home early, unreal You have geese? How does one rape a geese exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBowles Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, The Crusher said: I 100% agree with the fact we saw our QB of the future. He was in the Rosebowl. His name is Sam and he won. You know, Mr Darnold's son. Boom! 0-16 in 17! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, NoBowles said: Boom! 0-16 in 17! Pretty set up for it. Get an old QB who can't play and call him a mentor. Let Petty and Hack play the season. Drop back collect picks this year while grabbing some o line talent. Let the secondary rot. Let Revis finish his contract next year just to torment him. We already kept Todd Bowles and pretty sure he is the perfect man for the job. If he has any worth trade Sheldon for anything. Finish top three for the draft and mortgage everything for Sam. I see no other way. We certainly can't take another QB this year who needs to sit. They all seem like they will need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 9 minutes ago, NoBowles said: You have geese? How does one rape a geese exactly? Probably with ear plugs on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBowles Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 15 minutes ago, The Crusher said: Pretty set up for it. Get an old QB who can't play and call him a mentor. Let Petty and Hack play the season. Drop back collect picks this year while grabbing some o line talent. Let the secondary rot. Let Revis finish his contract next year just to torment him. We already kept Todd Bowles and pretty sure he is the perfect man for the job. If he has any worth trade Sheldon for anything. Finish top three for the draft and mortgage everything for Sam. I see no other way. We certainly can't take another QB this year who needs to sit. They all seem like they will need to. Boom! 15 year Franchise QB, multiple SB titles! Sign me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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