Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid doesn’t like to make comparisons, but sometimes the similarities are too glaring to ignore.
For Reid, he sees some comparisons between Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and Donovan McNabb, who Reid coached with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999-2009.
What stands out to Reid about McNabb and Watson is their strength.
“Donovan was phenomenal and did it for so long, but both are strong and make things happen,” said Reid. “They’re strong mentally and physically. You can add that all up together. They all do it their own way and that’s the neat thing to watch.”
Watson displayed his strength in the 22-19 overtime win against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC wild-card on Jan. 4. The two-time Pro Bowler shook off two Bills defenders who had him dead to rights and made teammate Justin Reid’s heart sink.
However, Watson took the hit, kept upright, and hit running back Taiwan Jones for a 34-yard gain to setup Ka’imi Fairbairn’s 28-yard field goal.
The Chiefs weren’t able to neutralize Watson enough when Houston beat Kansas City 31-24 in Week 6 at Arrowhead Stadium. Watson completed 30-of-42 for 280 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions.