Do not do that, Texans. You can not do that.
The noise will get louder, but Houston will not have to deal with Deshaun Watson this season, despite the quarterback’s trade request.
I know this storyline was like a catnip for talking heads across the country looking for hot topics to debate over the coming months, but the execution of a fantasy football-like trade should not be in the cards for ‘ a franchise that wants to rebel against a tumultuous affair. 2020 campaign that includes a four-win season and the inconspicuous dismissal of head coach / general manager Bill O’Brien – not to mention the shocking trade of All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins and the turmoil behind the scenes that is apparently spinning not executive vice president of football operations Jack Easterby.
Despite a nightmare of public relations that the Texans saw as a franchise in disarray, CEO Cal McNair and new GM Nick Caserio must do everything in their power to keep Watson in the long run. And Caserio in turn done strongly expresses his desire to retain the franchise quarterback at Friday’s press conference to introduce new Texans head coach David Culley.
“Organizationally, I just want to reiterate our commitment to Deshaun Watson,” Caserio said. ‘He has had a huge impact on this organization, a huge impact on many people, a huge impact on this team, and we look forward to the opportunity to spend more time with him here this spring.
“And you know, we have no interest in trading the player. We have a good plan, a good vision for him and for this team and his role in our team. We look forward to the opportunity to have more time. to spend here with him this spring. ‘
Some may choose to analyze Caserio’s words, but I hope he is indeed committed to restoring the relationship with Watson. It does not have to matter.
Despite all the drama surrounding the Texans over the past year, the 25-year-old quarterback has written his best individual season to date, with outstanding playing ability and leadership skills while earning his third straight Pro Bowl nod. Watson led the NFL in passing yards (4,823) and yards per attempt (8.9), while also posting sparkling figures in completion percentage (70.2), touchdown-to-interception ratio (33: 7) and passer score (112.4). All this despite the fact that Houston lacks a true number 1 receiver on the perimeter and has used a leaking offensive line.
With that in mind, there’s no way the Texans can consider moving Watson for a myriad of concept riches. Sure, the thought of three first rounds (or more) may attract ammunition to rebuild a franchise with the decline, but the presence of a five-star franchise quarter is worth gold. That’s why Houston is simple can not pull the trigger of a trade involving number 4.