Despite trading up 13 spots to land QB Deshaun Watson last night, Bill O’Brien still claims Tom Savage is the Texans’ starting quarterback.
This sounds very much like Bill O’Brien, and it makes sense. Savage’s knowledge of O’Brien’s offense is much more extensive than Watson’s, given that Savage has been learning the offense for three plus years. Bringing in Watson will put pressure on Savage to perform, and Watson’s presence could bring out the best in Savage.
Watson’s potential is greater than Savage’s. Watson has a very good football IQ, and he’ll pick up this offense soon enough.