So you say there is a chance?
John McClain, who has covered the NFL in the Houston Chronicle for over 45 years, said on SportsRadio 610 in Houston that behind the scenes the Texans remain steadfast in their public stance on not trading quarterback Deshaun Watson.
Unless the Jets convince them otherwise. There is one caveat that New York – and the rest of the AFC East – is buzzing.
‘Anyone who says it [the Texans] the Eagles shouted, didn’t they, ”McClain said. “If they traded him, it would be the Jets. No, they haven’t contacted anyone about trading Watson. “
McClain previously suggested that the Texans’ asking price would start at two first round tips, two second round tips and two young defensive starters.
‘They don’t call teams. Teams call them, ”McClain said. They told everyone they don’t do Watson business. Doesn’t mean they won’t eventually, but I guarantee if they did [it] wouldn’t be for Carson Wentz and the Eagles. “
Watson has a trade ban, so if the Texans decide to trade him, he could influence that destination.
If a much-speculated exchange of one disgruntled quarterback for another disgruntled quarterback is off the table, the Jets, Dolphins, Panthers, Bears, 49ers and Washington are left as the teams most likely to compete for Watson’s services.
The Colts appear to be the favorite to land Wentz when traded. Indianapolis would be an unlikely destination for Watson as they are division rivals with the Texans.