Scalper
01-29-2021, 07:43 AM
Thoughts on teams for Watson:
He’s not going to the Jets. 1. AFC team. 2. Unless Saleh is blowing a smoke stack out his ass, he’s been quoted numerous times praising and touting Darnold (something he isn’t obligated to do, he could be non-committal).
He’s not going to the Jags. They are a lock to build around Lawrence.
He’s not going to New Orleans. They are in cap hell. Current sitting $100m over the cap.
He’s not going to the Patriots. Cam is no bargaining chip and I don’t see Bellicheck mortgaging the farm when he recently has been quoted saying their poor performance this year is a direct result of mortgaging past years to win Super Bowls.
Chicago is off the table. Even as an NFC team, Mitch Trubiski is no trade bait, Robinson won’t be there and I don’t see Watson waiving his clause to go there.
Pittsburgh is loyal and will reach a renegotiated extension with Roethlisburger. No dice.
Denver could be an interested party, but again I don’t see Watson wanting to sign up to join the Bronco’s anemic offense.
No one is talking about this, but Detroit could try and trade Stafford for Watson, but ultimately I think Watson would poopoo a trade to Motown.
Raiders are a dark horse candidate because they could offer Carr and Gruden is crazy and might do anything.
Atlanta, a deeper dark horse, could come out of no where and trade Matty Ice and boatloads of picks. But Demitrov was more of a gambler with trading away draft capital (ie trading up for Julio Jones) and it remains to be seen what Fontenot will want to do.
Is Miami an option? AFC team. Media and fans are speculating but I have seen ZERO actual rumblings/insider tips stating that Miami is seriously discussing trading Tua for Watson.
Colts are a contender, but an AFC team. And I really don’t see Watson waiving his no trade clause to go there, they don’t have a ton of star power.
The Rams are a possibility, with Goff perhaps being on the block, good skill players and a dominant defense.
Panthers could be a contender. NFC team. They could offer Bridgewater, but other than McCaffrey, I don’t see any strong reason for Watson to want to go there.
49ers are a strong contender. NFC team. They could offer Garoppolo, have good skill players on offense and Shan-wow runs a QB friendly offense.
With all this said, I think there are a lot of teams that may be interested, but not a lot of teams Watson I want to go to.
With a limited list of teams that A) Watson would be willing to be traded to OR B) are willing to give up Houston’s most likely gong to be asking, that leaves:
the Washington Football team as the top prospect. Watson is pissed off with the good old boy mentality in Houston. WFT has the most diverse staff in the league. Check. Young core of talented up and coming players in both sides of the ball. Great offensive skills position players. Check. Dominant defense. Check. Tom’s of cap space. Check.
Deshaun Watson. Come on down to our nation’s capitol. The football’s fine.
Asking to be traded and being traded are two different things. We'll see what Watson decides when he gets the letter asking for $20M+ signing bonus back if he doesn't report, plus $50K a day in fines. Houston could very well call his bluff. All because he doesn't get to pick the coach. Boo hoo hoo Papa Smurf. It is a great media story, but 99% certain he isn't going anywhere. For many owners, it is just the principle of a hole signing a new contract, not letting the ink dry half a year, and then pulling this. Horrible precedent to bow to. I would call his bluff. Go bag groceries and give me my signing bonus back. The owner will be a billionaire forever. Every year Watson goes without earning is a year he can't get back.
One year of Ron doesn't change perception of Skins. There are much more stable teams wanting a QB. Skins will be called for one reason: Houston hopes the madness of old is still here and we'll be dumb enough to completely mortgage the future. Even a team not inclined to trade may do so for a preposterous ransom. Watson is overrated especially if you make him stay in the pocket and be a real QB.
Players are still gun shy about Skins because everyone rightfully expects THE DAN to meddle. Saying we are top locale for him is absurd, and I don't want him. He's a me first a-hole.
He’s not going to the Jets. 1. AFC team. 2. Unless Saleh is blowing a smoke stack out his ass, he’s been quoted numerous times praising and touting Darnold (something he isn’t obligated to do, he could be non-committal).
He’s not going to the Jags. They are a lock to build around Lawrence.
He’s not going to New Orleans. They are in cap hell. Current sitting $100m over the cap.
He’s not going to the Patriots. Cam is no bargaining chip and I don’t see Bellicheck mortgaging the farm when he recently has been quoted saying their poor performance this year is a direct result of mortgaging past years to win Super Bowls.
Chicago is off the table. Even as an NFC team, Mitch Trubiski is no trade bait, Robinson won’t be there and I don’t see Watson waiving his clause to go there.
Pittsburgh is loyal and will reach a renegotiated extension with Roethlisburger. No dice.
Denver could be an interested party, but again I don’t see Watson wanting to sign up to join the Bronco’s anemic offense.
No one is talking about this, but Detroit could try and trade Stafford for Watson, but ultimately I think Watson would poopoo a trade to Motown.
Raiders are a dark horse candidate because they could offer Carr and Gruden is crazy and might do anything.
Atlanta, a deeper dark horse, could come out of no where and trade Matty Ice and boatloads of picks. But Demitrov was more of a gambler with trading away draft capital (ie trading up for Julio Jones) and it remains to be seen what Fontenot will want to do.
Is Miami an option? AFC team. Media and fans are speculating but I have seen ZERO actual rumblings/insider tips stating that Miami is seriously discussing trading Tua for Watson.
Colts are a contender, but an AFC team. And I really don’t see Watson waiving his no trade clause to go there, they don’t have a ton of star power.
The Rams are a possibility, with Goff perhaps being on the block, good skill players and a dominant defense.
Panthers could be a contender. NFC team. They could offer Bridgewater, but other than McCaffrey, I don’t see any strong reason for Watson to want to go there.
49ers are a strong contender. NFC team. They could offer Garoppolo, have good skill players on offense and Shan-wow runs a QB friendly offense.
With all this said, I think there are a lot of teams that may be interested, but not a lot of teams Watson I want to go to.
With a limited list of teams that A) Watson would be willing to be traded to OR B) are willing to give up Houston’s most likely gong to be asking, that leaves:
the Washington Football team as the top prospect. Watson is pissed off with the good old boy mentality in Houston. WFT has the most diverse staff in the league. Check. Young core of talented up and coming players in both sides of the ball. Great offensive skills position players. Check. Dominant defense. Check. Tom’s of cap space. Check.
Deshaun Watson. Come on down to our nation’s capitol. The football’s fine.
Asking to be traded and being traded are two different things. We'll see what Watson decides when he gets the letter asking for $20M+ signing bonus back if he doesn't report, plus $50K a day in fines. Houston could very well call his bluff. All because he doesn't get to pick the coach. Boo hoo hoo Papa Smurf. It is a great media story, but 99% certain he isn't going anywhere. For many owners, it is just the principle of a hole signing a new contract, not letting the ink dry half a year, and then pulling this. Horrible precedent to bow to. I would call his bluff. Go bag groceries and give me my signing bonus back. The owner will be a billionaire forever. Every year Watson goes without earning is a year he can't get back.
One year of Ron doesn't change perception of Skins. There are much more stable teams wanting a QB. Skins will be called for one reason: Houston hopes the madness of old is still here and we'll be dumb enough to completely mortgage the future. Even a team not inclined to trade may do so for a preposterous ransom. Watson is overrated especially if you make him stay in the pocket and be a real QB.
Players are still gun shy about Skins because everyone rightfully expects THE DAN to meddle. Saying we are top locale for him is absurd, and I don't want him. He's a me first a-hole.