Dan Orlovsky has some optimistic advice for Dave Gettleman.
Since many organizations are expected to throw their hats in the ring for the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes, Orlovsky says the Giants should be the team to go all-in.
“If I was Dave Gettleman of the New York Giants I would take Daniel Jones, I would take Saquon Barkley and I would make three first round picks, and I would call Houston and not allow them to speak to me. , ”The retired Lions quarterback became an NFL analyst said on ESPN’s “Get Up” on Friday.
The disgruntled Watson has been causing quite a stir lately amid ragged internal relationships with the Texans. He formally asked for a trade on Thursday after months of frustration at the team’s front office over the decision to recruit receiver DeAndre Hopkins, the incompetence of former head coach Bill O’Brien, and his lack of input in hiring new general manager Nick Caserio. and head coach. David Culley.
Watson, 25, was chosen by the Texans in 2017 as number 12 out of Clemson by the Texans. He has completed 67.8 percent of his passes for 14,539 yards, 104 touchdowns, and 36 interceptions in 54 regular season games and would be a sought-after asset to many teams. all over the competition.
“As a general manager at the moment, if you ever want to make a splash, this is the way to go,” said Orlovsky. “As a general manager, the last thing you want to do is look back with regret that we didn’t try hard enough, that we didn’t add one extra first-rounder, that’s the type of player and person you are. Goes with Deshaun Watson. “
The Texans exercised Watson’s option for the fifth year and awarded him a four-year, $ 177.5 million extension with a no-trade clause ahead of the 2020 NFL season, which binds him to Houston until 2025. He has a maximum hit of $ 15.94 million in 2021 with an astronomical dead cap of $ 67.14 million, according to Spotrac.
On Friday, the Texans showed unwavering interest in keeping Watson in Houston despite the surrounding chaos.
“Organizational we want to reiterate our commitment to Deshaun Watson,” said Caserio. “We have no interest in trading the player.”
“He’s a Texan from Houston,” Culley said during his first press conference as head coach. “I want him to be a Houston Texan. The reason I’m in this position today is because I know he will become a Houston Texan. “
Orlovsky acknowledges that a team may have to think outside the box to pry Watson away from the Texans, especially in light of competition from teams in the market for a new signal caller. The Falcons, Bears, Cowboys, Lions, Saints, Eagles, 49ers, Washington, Broncos, Texans, Colts, Jaguars, Patriots, Jets and Steelers are all questioning the quarterback heading into the 2021 low season.
“What I’m looking at is who is going to get creative as a general manager? How are they going to get one of the best players in the NFL, ”Orlovsky added. “This is the moment when you can make a career as a general manager.”
The hypothetical scenario that was drawn up would mean moving on with Barkley and Jones, who were the Giants’ first round for years running. Those two, plus additional design capital, would be a price many in the league don’t believe the Giants would be willing to pay.
Barkley, 23, has missed 17 games since joining the team in 2018 as the No. 2 overall choice. He has 2,344 career rushing yards for 17 touchdowns, as well as 149 catches for 1,219 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. Jones, also 23, has completed 62.2 percent of his passes for 5,970 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 22 interceptions in 27 games in two seasons.