1) The Houston Texans traded up in the 2017 NFL Draft to nab Clemson quarterback, Deshaun Watson, with the 12th overall pick. While most draft analysts believed that all the rookie QBs would benefit from some time on the bench, Houston GM Rick Smith, recently said that Watson will have the chance to compete for the starting job this offseason.
If the Texans can get any type of consistent play at QB, whether it’s Watson or Tom Savage, they’ll be in the mix for the AFC South crown again.