re: Deshaun Watson vs Cam Newton

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Cam was an unbelievable running threat, moreso than Watson. When it was 3rd and 4 or less, you knew the QB draw was coming and it was almost unstoppable. I think Watson is a better passer at this stage than Cam was, though. Watson can drop a pass in on a dime, and he has incredible touch when he needs to. Cam's passes are all rockets, and while that displays unbelievable arm strength he often lacks the touch to float an easy catch in to the WR, even now.

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I can agree with that. It would be interesting to see what Watson could do if he had Cam's size/build. That was, and still is, Cam's greatest asset. Not only was he able to be a punishing runner that was nearly impossible to stop, his physicality allowed him to escape situations where other QBs would get sacked - allowing him to extend the play and either run it or fling it downfield.

If Watson was able to physically manhandle people and continue to throw like he does, then there would be a strong argument for him being better. For now, they are both extremely talented quarterbacks each with their own strengths. Cam is older, has accomplished more. Watson is younger, could accomplish just as much over the next year or two.