We can look back at the 2017 NFL Draft and run through countless “what-if” scenarios based on what we know now. But the Chicago Bears passing on Deshaun Watson definitely ranks among the most interesting. And Watson knows it.
Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Watson was asked about the lack of interest from the Bears ahead of their Week 14 game. Watson admitted that he wasn’t sure why the Bears passed on him in favor of taking Mitchell Trubisky instead.
“I have no idea,” Watson said. He was then asked if being passed over served as any motivation, which he quickly dismissed.
“No, it’s no motivation. It’s what the organization went with,” he added. “For those fans of course they’re going to say something about it. They did what they did. No motivation."
The Bears are going to have to keep dealing with this until they either draft a legit nfl caliber QB or Mahomes and Watson retire.
It's depressing.
When you bleed, make it orange and navy blue
One more 'what-if'. Would the Bears have made it deeper into the playoffs in 2018 if Watson had been the QB? Maybe even making it to the SB, where 2 big defenses would have been matched against each other? How would Nagy have used Watson?
Unpopular opinion, Watson is not a good QB. I would take Mitch every time over him.
Train like you are 2nd, but play like you are 1st.
Agreed but Mitch & Foles are a shit show Im sick & tired of being a fucking loser ass team Its time for a shake up
folles are a shit show