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The Winnipeg Jets Re-Imagined: The NHL Meets the NFL

By Kyle McCarthy

WINNIPEG, MB - MAY 20: Head Coach Paul Maurice of the Winnipeg Jets takes part in the post-game press conference following a 2-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Five of the Western Conference Final during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell MTS Place on May 20, 2018 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Knights win the series 4-1. (Photo by Darcy Finley/NHLI via Getty Images)
WINNIPEG, MB - MAY 20: Head Coach Paul Maurice of the Winnipeg Jets takes part in the post-game press conference following a 2-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Five of the Western Conference Final during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell MTS Place on May 20, 2018 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Knights win the series 4-1. (Photo by Darcy Finley/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – AUGUST 30: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans reacts on the sideline during the preseason game agains the Dallas Cowboys at NRG Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

When you think about the best quarterbacks in the league, the usual suspects come up: Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees. But while those guys are elite, there are some players that are special in their ability to occasionally do a thing nobody else thought possible.

Deshaun Watson became that player. He has a small sample size of success, yes, but Patrik Laine does, too. Nobody doubts Laine’s ability, but two seasons is two seasons. I’m not suggesting he’s going to fall off a cliff.

Laine has obvious staying power. Few people have a shot and a release like him. He’s not the most well-rounded wing, and he’s not the best. Great, yes. But I don’t think anyone would throw him in the running for best, yet.

Watson? He’s not the best QB in the league, zero chance. For now. Watson played only seven games last year, but he threw for 19 touchdowns.  He ran for two more.  Watson was explosive, he was volatile and he was fun.

Quick release? Laine’s got one, as does Watson. Impressive scoring ability? Check. These two are not what you would normally think of as comps, but hey, it fits. These two, while not yet established as the best at their spot, have the ability to take over any game at any time.

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