‘I Actually Feel Bad for Him’ — Deshaun Watson’s QB Coach Stops Short of Sugarcoating Opinion on Arch Manning As Texas Falls to Oklahoma
Arch Manning is facing growing criticism following Texas’ 27-24 loss to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl, with some believing the 22-year-old should not be considered a first-round NFL Draft prospect. Amid the backlash, Quincy Avery, quarterback coach for Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson, took to social media to argue that Manning is facing too much pressure because of the…
Amid the growing criticism following Texas' 27-24 loss to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl, quarterback coach Quincy Avery for Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson has spoken out about Arch Manning. Avery expressed sympathy for Manning, stating that he "actually feels bad for him." Manning has been facing intense pressure due to the high expectations surrounding him, which Avery believes are unjustified.
The coach also questioned Manning's chances of being a first-round NFL Draft prospect, warning that any evaluator who gives him a first-round grade might regret it. During the game, Texas struggled with two costly interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown by Oklahoma's Peyton Bowen, ultimately leading to their loss.
Despite the loss, Manning acknowledged his mistakes and took responsibility for the turnovers that hurt his team. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian praised Manning's performance, but also acknowledged that the team needs to improve in other areas to reduce the pressure on the quarterback.
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