So you say there are opportunities?
John McClain, who has covered the NFL in the Houston Chronicle for more than 45 years, told SportsRadio 610 in Houston that the Texans stand firm behind the scenes in their public stance on not negotiating quarterback Deshaun Watson.
Unless the Jets convince them otherwise. There’s a warning that will make New York – and the rest of the AFC East – sprout.
“It simply came to our notice then [the Texans] called the Eagles, it’s not true, ”McClain said. “If they changed it, it would be the Jets. No, they haven’t contacted anyone to negotiate Watson. “
McClain previously suggested that the asking price of the jeans would start with two first-round picks, two second-round picks and two young defensive starters.
“They don’t call teams. Teams tell them, “McClain said.” They told everyone not to negotiate with Watson. [it] it wouldn’t be for Carson Wentz and the Eagles. “
Watson has a non-trade clause, so if the Texans decide to change it, it could influence that fate.
If a highly speculated exchange of one disgruntled quarterback for another disgruntled quarterback is off the table, it leaves the Jets, Dolphins, Panthers, Bears, 49ers and Washington as the teams likely to compete for Watson’s services.
The Colts are the favorites to get Wentz if he is traded. Indianapolis would be an unlikely destination for Watson, as they are division rivals with the Texans.