The successful collaboration between Texans coach Bill O'Brien and rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson involves plenty of effective communication and marrying collegiate option concepts with a pro-style offense.
This is what's involved in having a dual-threat quarterback like Watson, a first-round draft pick from Clemson.
And O'Brien and Watson spend a lot of time discussing how to build game plans and adjust on the fly during games to adapt to different defensive schemes. Watson gets input into strategy and some freedom working under O'Brien's leadership.
"I’ve always listened to players," O'Brien said. "I think that’s important. I think it’s a two-way street.