Texans QB Tyrod Taylor says Deshaun Watson ‘is part of the team’

Believe or not, but Tyrod Taylor and Deshaun Watson are actually friends.

According to the former 2015 Pro Bowl quarterback, he and Watson developed a friendship off the field over the years.

Taylor told reporters Friday after day three of training camp that Watson has “absolutely” been a resource for him as far as comprehending the offense.

“Me and Deshaun are friends,” Taylor said. “We’ve known each other for a number of years now. We’ve had conversations on the field, off the field, about football, about life. Everything has been a positive conversation, and it will continue to be that way.”

Although the conversations may be positive, the situation is puzzling. Watson is in camp with the Texans, who he would rather not be with. The three-time Pro Bowler still hasn’t rescinded his trade request from late January.

Watson reported to camp on Sunday, and has been out at all three practices at Houston Methodist Training Center.

“He’s part of the team,” said Taylor.

However, Taylor says he is paying attention to his own assignments and leading the quarterback group, which doesn’t afford him much time to speculate on why Watson is fourth in individual drills and on the scout team as a safety.

“When we come out here, we’re all focused on working and getting better at every aspect, and that’s different for every person, but my focus has been leading the group, executing when the opportunity is presented, and just focusing on being better each day,” said Taylor.

The focus from the outside has been on Watson and his placement with the team. The focus for Taylor and the rest of the Texans has been to get the team ready for a productive 20th season, one wherein they can erase the bad taste from the 4-12 finish from a year ago.

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