Did the Texans make the right decision trading for D.T.?
With Peyton Manning, Demaryius always had at least 1,300 yards receiving. Without Peyton Manning, he's been a 1,000 yard receiver just once(2016).
With a healthy Peyton Manning(2012-2014), Demaryius always had double digit touchdowns. In other years, he's never had more than six.
To me, trading for a guy like Demaryius would make more sense for a team with an elite QB...Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers caliber...and one who is just a player or two away from the Super Bowl.
That's not to say Deshaun Watson isn't a good QB. He has a better QB rating than Brady so far this year, and a good TD-Int ratio throughout his career.
However, he is somewhat unproven. He's played just 15 games in the NFL, and has no playoff experience. The Texans are also coming off a 4-12 season, and Watson has yet to stay healthy for an entire season.
He's also 23, and is being paired with a receiver who is almost 31. DT will almost certainly be gone by the time Watson turns 30.
This trade doesn't make as much sense to me for the Texans. I'm hearing it being described as a win-win situation, but a 4th round pick is a lot.
Anyone else have any thoughts? Feel free to disagree.
With Peyton Manning, Demaryius always had at least 1,300 yards receiving. Without Peyton Manning, he's been a 1,000 yard receiver just once(2016).
With a healthy Peyton Manning(2012-2014), Demaryius always had double digit touchdowns. In other years, he's never had more than six.
To me, trading for a guy like Demaryius would make more sense for a team with an elite QB...Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers caliber...and one who is just a player or two away from the Super Bowl.
That's not to say Deshaun Watson isn't a good QB. He has a better QB rating than Brady so far this year, and a good TD-Int ratio throughout his career.
However, he is somewhat unproven. He's played just 15 games in the NFL, and has no playoff experience. The Texans are also coming off a 4-12 season, and Watson has yet to stay healthy for an entire season.
He's also 23, and is being paired with a receiver who is almost 31. DT will almost certainly be gone by the time Watson turns 30.
This trade doesn't make as much sense to me for the Texans. I'm hearing it being described as a win-win situation, but a 4th round pick is a lot.
Anyone else have any thoughts? Feel free to disagree.

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