Receiver Keke Coutee as a relief valve for quarterback Deshaun Watson when he is facing pressure is one of the elements of the Houston Texans offense that was sorely missing in 2018.
The duo got a chance to put that connection on display against the Green Bay Packers Tuesday during the second day of joint training camp practices between the two teams.
Of course, Watson wasn’t facing any true pressure, given the red jersey designates him as a player who can’t be tackled. Nevertheless, the Pro Bowl quarterback continues to see Coutee as an option in the passing game.
As has been discussed on the “Texans Talk Podcast,” having Coutee available could be one of the solutions to keeping Watson off the ground in 2019. The slot receiver would be a reliable target to help Watson out if he faced any pressure.
The question is: Can Coutee stay healthy? Consider that he has already passed the point in training camp where his hamstring issues first flared up last year, which ultimately limited him to six regular season games. So far, so good.
