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Houston Texans: 5 Options to Replace Brock Osweiler

By Erik Lambert

Aug 19, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) in game action against the Miami Dolphins at AT&T Stadium. Dallas won 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 19, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) in game action against the Miami Dolphins at AT&T Stadium. Dallas won 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

Deshaun Watson (Draft)

If it’s about winning football games, then the Texans don’t have to get cute. Deshaun Watson proved once and for all that he is a bonafide winner with his epic comeback to win the national championship against Alabama. He’s lost just two games in two years. Give him decent protection and some weapons to work with? He’ll make some plays. Watson is highly athletic, intelligent, and known for having a tireless work ethic. Not much surprises or rattles him. That is exactly what Houston needs under center, and he may be there when they go on the clock in April.

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Patrick Mahomes (Draft)

If there is a #1 sleeper in the 2017 draft class, it has to be Texas Tech junior Patrick Mahomes. The buzz on him has grown steadily for months as he’s accumulated a wealth of amazing highlights. Videos that showcase his mix of size, mobility, arm strength and playmaking skill. The challenge with him is whether he can learn pro mechanics and fundamentals. He’s still too much of a backyard-style passer. If O’Brien could coach him up quickly, he’s an upgrade over Osweiler.

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