Deshaun Watson may have given the first indication that he is interested in coming to the Jets.
The Texan star’s official Instagram account liked a photo from the back page of The Post Monday said that Jets had to do “Whatever It Takes” to get the disgruntled quarterback. The photo was posted by Yonkers entrepreneur Wayne Schneider.
Watson, 25, is reportedly very unhappy with Houston owner Cal McNair and vice president of football operations Jack Easterby after the organization broke promises he could provide input on the vacant general manager and head of the club. coaching positions after the firing of Bill O’Brien. Watson was reportedly not consulted until the Texans hired GM Nick Caserio this month.
Adam Schefter of ESPN has since reported that there is a “growing sense of people in and around the Texas organization that Deshaun Watson has played his latest snap for the team.”
Watson tweeted last week, “I was on a 2 and took it to 10.” The wording was similar to an ESPN report saying Watson’s wrath when the Texans traded receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Cardinals. The last low season was a “2” and now it has escalated. Watson has not officially asked for a trade, according to Pro Football Talk.
If Watson wants out, the Jets are one of the teams – in terms of assets – that might be best placed to land him. General manager Joe Douglas collected 18 draft picks over the next two years, including four in the first round. The Jets could also put quarterback Sam Darnold in any deal and have the limit to take over Watson’s $ 156 million four-year extension.
If Watson’s social media is any indication, he might be open to wearing green.