The Facts: HC Bill O'Brien told NFL Network on Monday that Watson remains "on schedule" to participate in training camp.
Diehards Line:
In discussing the importance of having a franchise QB in the NFL, O'Brien told viewers, "I don't think you can quantify how important it is. ... That position on any team carries the dreams, the hopes, of the organization. When you have a guy who you feel can do those things, can be a great go off the field for you, obviously be great on the field for you, has a passion for being a great teammate, trying to get better every single day, obviously has the talent to play at the highest level, that means a lot to your organization." After several swings and misses, the Texans found a multidimensional playmaker in Watson. So long as the ACL tear is a one-off fluke injury, Houston will have finally found their long-term answer at the most important position in sports. Having the franchise QB 100 percent for the regular season will make O'Brien's life immensely easier heading into his fifth season. Sounds like it's heading that direction.