Leadership: A+
Last but certainly not least is the Big L-word. Leadership is something that is so difficult to measure in a quarterback because it can’t be measured. It can only be seen on the field and heard about in locker rooms. Only the coaches and teammates can attest to whether a quarterback is a true leader or a follower in a figurehead position. Chicago knows they need somebody who can assume that mantle, grab this team by the collar and pull them off the mat.
Is Watson that guy? Here’s his wide receiver Hunter Renfrow from last year, the same man who would catch the winning touchdown to clinch the title. When asked what makes Watson so special, the first thing he mentions is the leadership.
They say the devil is always in the details. It is not easy for a quarterback to convince people to not only listen to his words but also play hard for them. A certain amount of not just intelligence but wisdom and charisma are required. Deshaun Watson seems to have that in abundance and it’s reflected in both how he performs on the field and how he’s viewed off it. From that perspective this is exactly the kind of quarterback the Chicago Bears would want as the face of their franchise.
