Deshaun Watson finds T.J. Yates to be a relatable Texans coach

Posted Jun 13, 2019
If there is one assistant coach that Pro Bowl quarterback Deshaun Watson is going to find commonality with on the Houston Texans, it’s T.J. Yates. Watson worked with the man who owns the Texans’ first ever playoff win through the offseason. Yates had three stints with the Texans. Houston selected the UNC product in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL draft. (USA Today)

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