Deshaun Watson's own expectations have contributed to his criticisms

CLEMSON, S.C. — Jeff Scott was prepared for the inquisition. Clemson’s co-offensive coordinator sat at a table in front of a horde of reporters, rattling off statistics from note cards he’d brought with him, an effort to focus on the positives after the Tigers’ first loss of the season.

Then came another question Scott was ready for: What’s happened to Deshaun Watson? Why isn’t he as good as last year?

“I’m glad you brought up last year,” Scott gleamed, shuffling through his cards again.

Out came a flurry of numbers ... touchdowns, yards, completions, pass attempts. All were better than Watson had delivered through 10 games a year ago. Even the interceptions — the centerpiece of Clemson’s…