The Miami Dolphins arrive after the thrilling preseason win over the Cincinnati Bengals to close out their preseason schedule, but the rumor is approaching the Dolphins and what they will bring in the coming days and weeks in South Florida. Dolphins head coach Brian Flores was stern at his post-game press conference when asked about the ongoing rumors linking the Miami Dolphins to quarterback Deshaun Watson; facing charges from more than 20 separate women related to sexual assault.
Flores’ message?
“I’m interested in the Miami Dolphins.”
But here’s the thing: Flores was asked if he “felt comfortable” saying the Miami Dolphins aren’t interested in acquiring Watson. A simple “no” could have put many of these speculations to bed. Speculation that has found a new impetus in recent days following a report by Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports indicated that the Dolphins were the “favorites” to negotiate and acquire Watson.
Watson’s interest in Miami has been given to various outlets, including respected local rhythm writer Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
As I pointed out yesterday in my story, Dolphins spoke excitedly about Watson in an interview with a candidate to coach earlier this year. And Watson’s ability to turn down trades to other suitors (Houston radio station said it would not accept Philadelphia) is a factor in all of this. See me
– Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 30, 2021
You can now include NFL super agent Drew Rosenhaus among those who can predict that the Miami Dolphins will do the unthinkable: negotiate to acquire Watson with their current off-field allegations and there is no clarity about the truth behind the serious allegations made against him. Rosenhaus took to WVSN 7 News for his weekly segment and went so far as to say he wouldn’t be “surprised” to see Watson as a member of the Dolphins for the first game of the regular season.
.@DrewJRosenhaus he tells me that “I would not be surprised to see Deshaun Watson with the @MiamiDolphins for the first game of the regular season. ”More tonight @ 7EsportsXtra! #Watson #delfins #nfl #Yours #NFLTwitter @ ian693_ @PhinManiacs @wsvn @NFLonFOX @DolphinsTalk pic.twitter.com/nARMdixv54
– Josh Moser (@TheMozKnowz) August 30, 2021
“The Dolphins are absolutely working on this agreement with the jeans. Obviously, there are retentions with compensation: they want three first-round options in addition. It will not happen as long as (Watson) has an uncertain legal future. Dolphins need to make sure they have contingencies in case these legal issues become a serious issue. But I think there’s a legitimate chance the Dolphins will acquire one of the best NFL players in Deshaun Watson. ” – NFL agent Drew Rosenhaus through Josh Moser of WVSN 7 News
Although the NFL regular season is looking forward to it I could be the barrier that puts these rumors to bed once and for all in 2021, it seems as if Miami remains tied to Watson as long as it is available through trade.