The Texas Texans remain steadfast in their assertion that they will not trade quarterback Deshaun Watson. However, if they change their minds and deal with the three-time Pro Bowl player, one former NFL general manager believes the New England Patriots will be the team Watson acquires.
Talk about ESPNs Stand up Former New York Jets general manager and Miami Dolphins executive vice president Mike Tannenbaum said Wednesday the Patriots would be threatened with getting Watson and doing what it takes to be a winning franchise again, and they even to take back to the Super Bowl.
“New England Patriots, we’re going to get Deshaun Watson,” Tannenbaum told NESN. ‘Nick Caserio has just come from the Patriots, and they know each other well. If I get Deshaun Watson – with all the other opt-outs coming back – I’m going to the Super Bowl. I’m going to beat the Kansas City Chiefs. Bill Belichick is a great competitor, he will do whatever is necessary. We get Deshaun Watson, we’m back in the Super Bowl. New England, Tampa Bay in the Super Bowl next year in LA. Talk about a no-miss game. ”
The Patriots finished the season with a 7-9 record and have questions surrounding their position in the quarterfinals. Cam Newton, who started 15 games for the Patriots last season, threw for 2,657 yards, eight touchdowns and ten distinctions. Newton is planned to become a free agent, and the Patriots could look in a different direction.
Watson, who led the league last season in passing yards (4,823), would immediately become an upgrade of the position and make the Patriots candidates in the suddenly difficult AFC East. Watson has called for a deal, and several teams like the Jets may be interested in working out a deal.
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