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Top 10 NFL QB options with Tony Romo out of the picture

Deshaun Watson is one of the best quarterback options available now that Tony Romo has decided to retire

2. Deshaun Watson

The one quarterback coming out of college in 2017 that won’t shrink under the bright lights is Watson, who excelled in pressure situations during his time with the Clemson Tigers.

He took on the biggest challenge college football had to offer the past two years, earning a 1-1 record against Alabama in title games while completing roughly 64 percent of his passes while throwing for 825 yards with seven touchdowns and just one interception. He also added 106 yards and a touchdown rushing in those two games and is an underrated runner who scored 26 touchdowns on the ground in three seasons with the Tigers.

Obviously, the learning curve in the NFL is steep. And it would be crazy to assume Watson can just step into that environment and thrive. Yet he does have the chip-on-his-shoulder attitude, the leadership and demeanor, not to mention the physical skills to make the transition.

Accuracy is an issue. So is his skittishness in the pocket. He needs to learn how to settle into it, rather than escape every chance he gets.

Yet Watson appears to possess everything that is required of an NFL passer. Including a wealth of experience at the college level, much of which was attained in a high-pressure environment.

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