Deshaun Watson brilliantly answers questions based on superintendent’s racist comments

The Houston Texans(0-2) lost 20-17 to the Tennessee Titans, and former Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson was harshly criticized, by, at least, one fan, for the game-ending play.

On Sunday, Deshaun Watson was standing in the pocket with 17 seconds remaining in the 4th quarter with the Houston Texans down by three. After several seconds, he found fellow Clemson alum DeAndre Hopkins 31 yards to the Titans 21-yard line but time expired before a field goal could be attempted.

In the post game interview, when asked about the final play, Texans head coach Bill O’brien said “we” should have called a better play and put Watson in a better situation.

Watson was also asked about the play.

“It’s a play that we are going to learn from. Next time, the situation comes, we will know how to handle it……….., he said to reporters after Sunday’s game. “You know plays like that happen and you just, like I said, continue to learn and grow from it.”

Watson completed 22 of 32 pass attempts, had 310 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Statistically, he played well, but he drew criticism from some fans, because he seemed to lose track of time on the last play.

Lynn Redden, the superintendent of the Onalaska school district, which is north of Houston, posted this comment to an article thread on the Houston Chronicle’s Facebook page.

“That may have been the most inept quarterback decision I’ve seen in the NFL,” he posted. “When you need precision decision making, you can’t count on a black quarterback.”

Redden has since drawn criticism himself with his race driven comment, and O’brien responded to it in Wednesday’s press conference. He characterized the comment as “BS” and “outdated, inaccurate, ignorant, idiotic.” Additionally, he said, “In this day and age, it’s just amazing that BS exists.”

O’Brien also took time to compliment his young quarterback and called him “one of the greatest guys, I’ve ever coached.” He said that Watson represents everything right about football and life, and he has respect from his teammates and coaching staff.

Watson, a 2016 national championship quarterback, addressed Redden’s comment briefly but only when asked by reporters.

“I can’t control other people and what their beliefs are. I can control what I can control. I just focus on me, and that’s it.”

“Of course, this is everyday life, I guess,” he said when asked if he dealt with racism. “But I’m all about love, so I don’t focus on none of that. I love all people. That’s what I focus on.”

Redden later deleted the deplorable comment, that he said was meant to be private, and told the chron.com that he regretted making it. He further explained his comment by saying it was based on statistics. “Over the history of the NFL, they[blacks] have had limited success,” he said.

The Onalaska school district released an official statement about the situation to click2houston.com on Tuesday:

"The OISD does not condone negative comments or actions against any race. The district values every individual and therefore the district will take the appropriate measures to address the situation expeditiously and completely."

Redden is currently still employed with the district and hasn’t been disciplined in any way. However, the district will discuss the situation in a meeting on Saturday.

Watson was asked if he thought Redden should be fired, “That’s not my job. I don’t make that decision.”