Could DeShaun Watson be the biggest star in the history of the NY Jets since Namath?

[jetstream23 29,871]

The last time the Jets had any player as good as Watson was probably Darelle Revis.  But in terms of being a true star, an elite player that usually plays on offense and is the face of the franchise, I'd think we would need to go back even further than Curtis Martin.  It has me thinking, have the Jets EVER had a potential star as big as Watson since Joe Namath?

According to https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2019/08/18/ny-jets-top-100-players-franchise-history/2029018001/ .... they list the Top 5 players in Jets history as...

1. Joe Namath

2. Don Maynard

3. Curtis Martin

4. Darelle Revis

5. Joe Klecko

But in terms of star power there really is only Joe Namath... and then everyone else.

Acquiring Watson wouldn't just be a huge Quarterback upgrade, it would be a franchise altering move that likely defines the Jets for the next 5-10 years, whether positively or negatively.  It would feel like a similar, but even bigger impact than when the Patriots acquired Randy Moss because Watson is a QB.  Are the Jets on the cusp of a reverse Hershel Walker trade, where the team giving up the bounty of draft picks actually comes out ahead?

[Grandy 3,396]

He'd probably be the best and most impactful player we've ever had, instantly. He changes everything.

[Be_a_Jet 235]

[Spoot-Face 25,332]

Low key waiting for someone to come into this thread saying, "why isn't our 2-time AFC Champion runner up QB not on this list?????"

[jgb 27,749]

It would be cool to draft Jets on my fantasy team again lol

Mims becomes a late round league winner in 2021 if Watson comes here 

[Grandy 3,396]

4 minutes ago, jgb said:

It would be cool to draft Jets on my fantasy team again lol

Mims becomes a late round league winner in 2021 if Watson comes here 

The last time a Jet started on my team was Brandon Marshall when he went off in 2015. I'm just now realizing this was half a decade ago. 

[jgb 27,749]

2 minutes ago, Grandy said:

The last time a Jet started on my team was Brandon Marshall when he went off in 2015. I'm just now realizing this was half a decade ago. 

Last first round Jets offensive player in fantasy drafts was CMart. Sad.

I traded Malcolm Brown and Hollywood Brown for Shenault and Mims in my keeper league this year.  

[Beerfish 33,498]

He's probably be the best Qb this team has had but the jets are so terrible talent wise we are not magically winning unless we add talent on both sides of the ball.

[jgb 27,749]

1 minute ago, Beerfish said:

He's probably be the best Qb this team has had but the jets are so terrible talent wise we are not magically winning unless we add talent on both sides of the ball.

Agree on defense. Watson would elevate our current weaponz bigly. #FranchiseQBthings

[nyjunc 10,906]

Deshaun would be the best QB in our history(in all NY history) but no star could ever be bigger than Joe's.  Joe literally made this sport the most popular in this Country.

[FlightBoyz 1,190]

He would no doubt be the biggest star we've ever had. Maybe Favre but that was short lived & he was on the downside of his career.

[y2k8 1,578]

If included coaches on your list - Rex Ryan would be #2. 

It's a sad list for sure.

[roscoeword 557]

Riggins was as big a star. But we traded him because we already had Namath.... and Riggins never would have been featured. One of the most underrated Jets tragedies. Robbed us of many thrills, anyone old like me recalling a young Riggins knows what I mean.

[JiF 150,062]

Instantly 

[johnnyjet 1,956]

Yes. At the right price——get him. 

[Jetster 13,321]

Acquiring Deshaun Watson would instantly take the Jets from laughing stock irrelevance to THE TALK OF THE TOWN.

* My worst nightmare is that he picks Miami over the Jets. Let's hope Good Ol Roger is working behind the scenes with Houston to ensure he goes to NY because a rising Jet team is good for the NFL and ratings. Miami has already turned the corner, the AFC East would be like the SEC. 

Don't forget the NFL is a business first. 

[nyjunc 10,906]

5 minutes ago, Jetster said:

Acquiring Deshaun Watson would instantly take the Jets from laughing stock irrelevance to THE TALK OF THE TOWN.

* My worst nightmare is that he picks Miami over the Jets. Let's hope Good Ol Roger is working behind the scenes with Houston to ensure he goes to NY because a rising Jet team is good for the NFL and ratings. Miami has already turned the corner, the AFC East would be like the SEC. 

Don't forget the NFL is a business first. 

I don't think it's him picking Miami, it would be Miami offering a better deal and miami is the only team that can come close to what the Jets are able to offer.

[68JET11 1,053]

He'll be another afterthought, after we trade for him because he wasn't able to get us to the Superbowl... I can see it now all the posts, saying "What were we thinking"...

Not saying Sanchez was on any level that Watson is, however how did Sanchez do in 09/10 versus beyond once Rex started ruining that team. Once the OL started going what then ?????  How is Watson doing in Houston with nothing around him SERIOUSLY ?.  Wait they were 4-12, but had a top 10 QB in the league. QB's alone don't get you to the promised land. I get he's a great QB, but again I'll say this. This team is not a Deshaun Watson away from being a GOOD team.

I think we are a better team if we draft Field who might just be the next Watson type, and keep our picks and be smart with them and FAgency....

[Bronx 812]

Here is a quote from Cimini: "The price would be exorbitant. You're talking about at least three first-round picks. Think about it: If Jamal Adams fetched two first-rounders -- a strong safety -- imagine the cost for a 25-year-old quarterback who has made three Pro Bowls and is signed through 2025".

Bad example Cimini, Seahawks overpaid and end of story.

[kelly 3,359]

5 hours ago, Beerfish said:

He  * is *  the best Qb this team has  * ever *  had but the jets are so terrible talent wise we are not magically winning unless we add  * alot *  of talent on both sides of the ball.

* *  fixed    ^ ^    

 

 

cheers ~ ~ 

[Dunnie 2,490]

4 minutes ago, Bronx said:

Here is a quote from Cimini: "The price would be exorbitant. You're talking about at least three first-round picks. Think about it: If Jamal Adams fetched two first-rounders -- a strong safety -- imagine the cost for a 25-year-old quarterback who has made three Pro Bowls and is signed through 2025".

Bad example Cimini, Seahawks overpaid and end of story.

On top of that the salaries are not even in the same stratosphere .... 

Edited January 19 by Dunnie

[predator_05 1,670]

5 minutes ago, Bronx said:

Here is a quote from Cimini: "The price would be exorbitant. You're talking about at least three first-round picks. Think about it: If Jamal Adams fetched two first-rounders -- a strong safety -- imagine the cost for a 25-year-old quarterback who has made three Pro Bowls and is signed through 2025".

Bad example Cimini, Seahawks overpaid and end of story.

 

If they get the draft picks right, the Adams haul could make Jets playoff contenders with a good rookie QB/Darnold. 

Spending all those picks on Watson is a waste. 

[Bronx 812]

2 minutes ago, predator_05 said:

 

If they get the draft picks right, the Adams haul could make Jets playoff contenders with a good rookie QB/Darnold. 

Spending all those picks on Watson is a waste. 

I have a feeling they are going to end up taking Wilson. 

[More Cowbell 4,640]

6 hours ago, Grandy said:

The last time a Jet started on my team was Brandon Marshall when he went off in 2015. I'm just now realizing this was half a decade ago. 

You never had Anderson? I picked him up off waivers each season

[More Cowbell 4,640]

The Texans had much more talen on O than the Jets. Just Fuller and Cooks made them light years better. Watson led them to 4 wins. What happens if he comes to the Jets, we trade 3 or 4 first round picks for him and we win 4 or 5 games.  

[Bronx 812]

5 minutes ago, More Cowbell said:

The Texans had much more talen on O than the Jets. Just Fuller and Cooks made them light years better. Watson led them to 4 wins. What happens if he comes to the Jets, we trade 3 or 4 first round picks for him and we win 4 or 5 games.  

I get your point, but we still have cap and other pics. In addition, he will attract players and is a top 5 QB. We will have to gamble with any other aforementioned QBs.

[kelly 3,359]

On 1/19/2021 at 8:23 AM, Bronx said:

I have a feeling they are going to end up taking Wilson. 

possible  

[The Crusher 219,738]

On 1/19/2021 at 8:28 AM, More Cowbell said:

The Texans had much more talen on O than the Jets. Just Fuller and Cooks made them light years better. Watson led them to 4 wins. What happens if he comes to the Jets, we trade 3 or 4 first round picks for him and we win 4 or 5 games.  

That would make us at least twice as good as this year. Not too shabby. 

[joewilly12 24,376]

@Creepy Lurker can you please put DeShaun Watson head on Mr.Joe Namath's pic. Thanks 

[Creepy Lurker 7,114]

7 minutes ago, joewilly12 said:

@Creepy Lurker can you please put DeShaun Watson head on Mr.Joe Namath's pic. Thanks 

[kelticwizard 10,059]

On 1/19/2021 at 8:28 AM, More Cowbell said:

The Texans had much more talen on O than the Jets. Just Fuller and Cooks made them light years better. Watson led them to 4 wins. What happens if he comes to the Jets, we trade 3 or 4 first round picks for him and we win 4 or 5 games.  

That's where the GM comes in.  Good GMs acquire more good players than bad GMs. DeShaun might cost us big for a year, but the improved front office should be bringing in better players in the next few years.  Watson has proven he can elevate the players around him.

[Savage69 10,333]

On 1/19/2021 at 2:14 AM, jgb said:

Last first round Jets offensive player in fantasy drafts was CMart. Sad.

I traded Malcolm Brown and Hollywood Brown for Shenault and Mims in my keeper league this year.  

He cost a 1st and a 3rd and avg 4 ypc and 7 td's a season..

[Savage69 10,333]

On 1/19/2021 at 8:28 AM, More Cowbell said:

The Texans had much more talen on O than the Jets. Just Fuller and Cooks made them light years better. Watson led them to 4 wins. What happens if he comes to the Jets, we trade 3 or 4 first round picks for him and we win 4 or 5 games.  

Then people would be saying he has no weapons..

[Charlie Brown 9,504]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[FidelioJet 7,989]

If he wins he will.

If he puts up top 5 QB stats but then goes on to lose consistently lose in the first round of the playoffs he'll be no better than any of the myriad of QB's that have come through this place.