NFL Mock Draft: Week 14

By Brad Weiss | Dec 7, 2016

Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Austin Appleby (12) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) during the second quarter of the SEC Championship college football game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

24 of 32

Dec 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) walks off the field after a game against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the ACC Championship college football game at Camping World Stadium. Clemson Tigers won 42-35. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

Deshaun Watson. 24. player. 124. . QB. Clemson

While the Kansas City Chiefs may be one of the best teams in football, their quarterback isn’t playing well. Alex Smith seems to do just enough to win, which is all well and good as long as the other pieces of the puzzle are doing their job. During their loss to the Buccaneers a few weeks back, Smith proved he cannot win games on his own, which should be alarming for the franchise going forward.

Smith is definitely not the long-term answer at the position, but he could give them a year or two more of serviceable football. Bringing in the next quarterback for the franchise is definitely a priority next April, and there are some names out there who could eventually be a good player the next level. One such player is Deshaun Watson, who has been incredibly solid under center for the Clemson Tigers these last two years.

Bringing in Watson would be perfect for the Chiefs because it would enable him to learn behind Smith. While he is no Dan Marino, Smith is definitely a student of the game, and has the kind of work ethic you want a young quarterback to see. Being drafted this low may be a shock to Watson’s ego, but it could wind up being the best thing to ever happen to him.

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