Rumor Deshaun Watson wants out of Houston?

I would be too. That’s crossing a line.

 

Don’t underestimate the power of ownership and management to ignore that and place the blame on the Texans. If they do open up a bidding war, he will be costly to obtain. An owner like Snyder or even Jones might well do it. I think the trade value will be about what we got in the Goff trade. Hopefully the Texans will waste them worse than we did. Yeah I know hysterical contingent we got Henry out of all that and I’m glad. The rest of the king’s ransom is pretty much gone.

 

Watson has only been there 4 seasons and they upgraded the OL last year. This is a classic coaching issue, they have very good talent on that OL.

Tunsil
Scharping
Martin
Fulton
Howard

That core should be great.

 

They were the 23rd ranked OL last year with only Tunsil getting a decent grade. Their rep as been a weak OL for several years. They did pay the high price for Tunsil and that seems to have worked out this year, but not sure you can elevate the rest to very good talent.

 

I not disputing their grade. I’m not disputing the sack totals which a lot of Texan fans blame on Watson, I am saying they are a talented group that is supposed to be playing at a high level. There are 2 first round picks and 2 2nd round picks in that group. Based on their talent level they should be better. Lots invested. That’s my only point.

 

“Lots invested” does not necessarily equate to talent level. See Isiah Wilson. They have drafted high, but not sure they have drafted well. The investment was made, it just didn’t pay off so far.

edit: Also Fat Chance Warmack

 

I agree.

 

And it sounds like Luck wants to play again

 

Watson is a very good QB and is young. But him demanding a trade ties their hands. The best they can hope for is something similar to what the Rams got for Stafford. Honestly, Dallas them swapping Watson for Dak and a 1st round pick wouldn't be the worst case scenario for them. Maybe the Eagles do Wentz and 2 first round picks for him, but I wouldn't bet on that. Obviously the Dolphins and Tua have already been discussed. Washington and Chicago are probably interested as well, but I don't see them trading 3 1st rounders for Watson and that contract. And no do they trade Watson to Indy and have to play him twice every year.

 

Jets and Jags make the most sense because they have the draft capitol. But if some how the cowboys could sign and trade Dak and a first rounder that would be interesting, I just do not think the cap part would work.

The Dolphins also have the draft capitol to make the deal. I would like to see Watson out of the AFC South!