I think about this picture often:
This photo of Deshaun Watson, gazing into the rear-view mirror while seated in a Maserati, dates back to his pre-draft process. Over the years, however, it has come to symbolize a quarterback perhaps let down by his organization. Anytime the Houston Texans would make a move to weaken the roster around him, such as trading away DeAndre Hopkins, my mind would flash to this image of a young man, looking let down and disappointed in those around him.
I thought of it again today, with the news that Watson might force his way out of Houston. Let down by an organization again, when they chose not to interview Eric Bieniemy for their vacant head coaching position, as the quarterback had asked. He hoped to have input on some of the bigger decisions facing the organization, and now the Texans might face an even bigger one: Whether to trade him.
If – IF – incoming general manager Nick Caserio is forced to move Watson, what are the potential landing spots for one of the game’s elite quarterbacks?
The easy answer is: Almost anywhere. But let’s dive into the top candidates. Rather than working through approximately 25 teams I narrowed the list the best I could, but yes Broncos and Colts fans, your GMs should be calling too.