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Each NFL team’s biggest reason to be excited in 2018

By Brad Berreman

BEREA, OH - JULY 30: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during a training camp practice on July 30, 2018 at the Cleveland Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images)
BEREA, OH - JULY 30: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during a training camp practice on July 30, 2018 at the Cleveland Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images) /
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Houston Texans – A full season of Deshaun Watson

Somehow, Texans’ head coach Bill O’Brien remained steadfast through the 2017 preseason and Tom Savage started Week 1 last year over Watson. But that of course did not last long, as the two-time Heisman Trophy finalist finished that season opener and proved he should have had the starting job all along.

Over his six starts, Watson averaged over 308 total yards per game with 20 total touchdowns (18 passing). Project that over 16 games, and you land on 4,259 passing yards, 675 rushing yards and 48 passing touchdowns.

But Watson’s biggest yardage game of his rookie season was also his last. After throwing for 402 yards with four touchdowns (and three interceptions) against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 8, Watson suffered a torn ACL in practice. But all indications early in camp said he’s good to go, and  he should not be obviously limited come Week 1.

There’s a line to be drawn somewhere in terms of when and how much he runs, but Watson has said he won’t change his style of play. As they look to rebound quickly from a dismal 4-12 campaign, the possibilities attached to having a healthy Watson in place all season seem endless for the Texans in 2018.

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