Free agent receiver Randall Cobb chose the Houston Texans, his third team in as many seasons, because he believes Deshaun Watson can lead them to a Super Bowl.
Cobb signed a three-year, $27 million contract to move to the AFC South. The fact the Texans organization has made the playoffs in four of the last five seasons was also a selling point for the former Kentucky Wildcat.
“At this point in my career, I still don’t have a ring, so I want to be in a situation where I have that possibility,” Cobb told Houston media on a conference call. “I think when you look at Deshaun and what he’s been able to do since he’s been in the league, I’ve been really impressed from afar watching him.”
Watson has led the Texans to two straight AFC South titles in the past two seasons, and the Texans faded to a 4-12 finish his rookie season after leaving them 3-4 before tearing his ACL in practice on Nov. 2, 2017. Watson has lost only three games in his career by two scores or more.
“He has tremendous ability, he’s a winner,” said Cobb. “He’s won at every level, from high school to college. I think he has that ability to take us to a Super Bowl and I want to be a part of something special with him.”
Cobb truly will be a part of a special effort in Houston as the club traded three-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins on March 16. The former 2014 Pro Bowler with the Green Bay Packers is regarded as an excellent slot receiver; therefore, he ought to be able to replicate Hopkins’ production in the slot.
With the COVID-19 pandemic, Cobb has not had a chance to meet his new teammates. The former Packers 2011 second-round pick admits that he has been texting his new starting quarterback frequently.
