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Texans' O'Brien: Watson 'on schedule' for training camp

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After tearing his ACL during practice in early November, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson appears to be on track in his recovery ahead of the 2018 season.

Appearing on "Good Morning Football" on Monday, Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said Watson is "on schedule to participate in training camp and we're excited about that," via NFL Network's Will Selva.

O'Brien added that the second-year pivot is a "fun guy to coach" while praising "his intelligence, his poise, (and) his hunger to learn."

Watson - who was selected 12th overall in the 2017 draft - took the league by storm during his rookie year. In seven games (six starts) before his injury, he completed 62 percent of his passes, accumulating 21 total touchdowns and eight interceptions.

O'Brien also quieted concerns over defensive lineman J.J. Watt, who is also recovering from a season-ending knee injury in 2017.

"I would never bet against J.J Watt," he said Monday. "He's going to be back, he's going to be at full strength, and he's going to help us win a lot of games."

Texans fans will surely be hoping Watson can maintain his brilliant form and stay healthy in his second campaign. Houston opens its season on the road against the New England Patriots on Sept. 9.

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