There's chatter that Watson wants to be traded. It would be hilarious to trade Houston's own third overall pick back to them for Watson...
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I actually wouldn't be against such a trade IF we have a serious plan to get weapons on offense. You certainly wouldn't need as many offensive weapons with Watson as you would with Tua. That probably means giving up lots of picks in future years more than in the current year. Interesting possibility to say the least (most likely not happening though lol). -
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No thanks.
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I don't know about 3 firsts and seconds, but there are some teams that will look to put together high price packages. Belichick has to be interested, and if Im the Vikings I am paying really close attention. The Steelers maybe too - they have the defense and do well finding productive skill players outside the first round - move right from Big Ben to Deshaun.
The Texans would rightfully demand a huge haul, but as strapped as they are, if Watson REALLY wants out they would have to consider things. -
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Do you think Tua and their 2 picks back would be a fair offer on either side? Not that i want to get rid of Tua, just a hypothetical value assessment?
Lose Watson but get a young potential star and your draft picks back.
For us we get a superstar and still have our own picks to build around.
We would never do it...but interesting conceptPhinFan1968 likes this. -
Would I do that trade? Yup, but Houston won't go for it. They'll (rightfully) demand more.resnor likes this. -
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You don't get the chance at a franchise/borderline elite QB often...and by them even mentioning it in a tweet, you know it's on the table.
I'd be OK with Tua + our first 4 picks, or some combo of 2 of our top 4 picks and a future 1 and 2, especially if they could work Cooks into the deal. I'm sure he'd like to play for Flo...who wouldn't (ya, borderline homer'ish, but the guy is quality).
Ya its probably Madden level crap, but who knows...
I bet they trade him. New GM, new HC, vets want out, ZERO picks in the till...sheeeeit. Time for the fresh-start rebuild!resnor likes this. -
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Houston gets #3, #18, and their second rounder back. They get out from under a HUGE contract....
....I looked it up and they are facing a $67 million cap hit for trading him in 2021. I think they can split that between 2021-2022, but even that is $33+million each year.
Seems impossible, but if Watson REALLY wants out and the new GM/Coach want a complete rebuild? They get lots of cap space, some picks to work with, and can get a QB at #3 (maybe even with a choice between Fields and Wilson if the Jets grab Sewell) to start the rebuild.
Miami can flip Tua for a late first or early second rounder (the Saints might be the best fit and I'd take their #29-32 pick gladly).resnor likes this. -
What if you made it another player, along with Tua, say an All Pro, like Xavien Howard, who would be worth picks himself? And then their 2nd round pick this year and a pick next year? Possible franchise young QB, All Pro CB, and a couple of picks. Not sure how the salaries work, but that might be something both sides could sell their fans.
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I can't imagine any decent GM would do that. Of course Houston has done some stupid things so who knows lol. -
Washington needs to strongly consider trading for him while Young, Sweat, Mclaurin and Gibson are on their rookie contracts.
They could trade Alex Smith, 3 1st rounders, and 2 2nd rounders for him -
Heck, that's the same trade for Tunsil/Stills reversed. They have to move Watt though if they're going full rebuild, probably Tunsil too. -
IMO a Watson trade makes little sense for a team lacking in overall talent like the Jets. I'd put us borderline - yeah Watson's a phenomenal talent, but we have nothing at WR or RB to offer, and a Watson trade would kneecap our draft picks and take up a large chunk of available cap.
He makes a LOT of sense for a team like the Steelers or Colts who have a good defense, solid skill players, and ready to win NOW. The cost would be egregious, but if you get a SB out of it?mlb1399 likes this. -
While I'd love to see Deshaun Watson in a Dolphins uniform I don't see it happening. If you're Houston you just can't trade a guy like him. Actually let me rephrase that, you can't trade a QB like him. You shouldn't under any circumstance as he's far too good at the most important position on the field to just trade him. That being said they're in a tough spot since he apparently wants out. If Houston was smart they'd be doing whatever they can to appease him right now and make this right rather than trying to trade him. As much as it would hurt to move him if you're Houston if they feel they have no choice then they can get a kings ransom for him thats for sure. I just dont see it happening, not for Watson being traded here, or anywhere for that matter. You can't let a QB that young and that talented be traded. Make him happy, restore the relationship and move on.
If I'm Grier though and I don't have the faith Tua will become a player of Watson's caliber you're damn right I'm calling about a trade to at least see what the price is. I know we have alot of picks and I know Watson is good, and I know we have alot of holes to fill on offense but I'd still make the call to ask the price. Just can't give away everything as Watson won't be worth the price we have to pay when we still have no WR's or RB's that can change a game with him.
All I ask is that if he does get traded, please don't let it be to New England.Last edited: Jan 8, 2021resnor, texanphinatic and JJ_79 like this. -
NO NO NO do not want him. Not that hes a bad player but we already have a good idea of his ceiling. He was on better teams than Miami has talent wise and they still were mediocre. Ill ride another 2 years with TUA unless he comes dirt cheap and agrees to compete for the position.
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https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.c...haun-watson-would-consider-trade-to-dolphins/
Well Deshaun would seem to welcome the idea of coming here -
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I think Houston's 1st and 2nd gets us Watson....or our 1st and Tua. -
If Watson comes here, with this defense, we are immediately a perennial playoff team and just a few pieces on offense away from being a SB contender. As long as we don't give up key pieces on defense and only a few draft picks (+Tua) you absolutely make that trade. I'm skeptical any such trade will occur, but it would be redemption for not getting Brees long ago.
I hope you guys realize how unbelievable it is that Watson ended up #2 in passer rating this year on a 4-12 team. Adjusted to 2020 ratings the expected (team) passer rating for a 4-12 team is just about 70. Watson ended with 112.4!! -
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