It cannot be understated how important Deshaun Watson is during a time like this.
The entire Houston Texans organization is in the midst of one of its most aimless seasons in recent history, where nearly all that has been dragged onto the gridiron has either been a massive disappointment or outright terrible. David Johnson, to the surprise of nobody, is a constant reminder of what was given up for his unsubstantial weekly efforts at running forward. The wide receiver group, burned with a blowtorch in an attempt to caramelize their abilities, has instead regressed without a dominant receiver to rely upon.