Published 17:46 IST, February 1st 2021
Matthew Stafford trade: How does Lions-Rams deal affect Deshaun Watson's future?
The Houston Texans' price for Deshaun Watson is likely to go up following a blockbuster Matthew Stafford trade between the LA Rams and the Detroit Lions.
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Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions me first major deal of NFL offseason agreeing on a tre for quarterback Matw Stafford. 32-year-old will move to LA in exchange for Jared Goff in a blockbuster deal that also includes two first-round draft picks. While both Rams and Tigers have got what y wanted, Matw Stafford tre could have major implications on ar tre saga — that of Deshaun Watson and his potential exit from Houston.
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NFL tre rumours: How deal could affect Deshaun Watson tre?
NFL offseason seems to be a frenetic 2021 quarterback market, and Matw Stafford tre is first major move of season. Matw Stafford Rams deal will also have implications on yet ar deal, as Deshaun Watson looks to force a way out of Houston. Incoming Texans General Manr Nick Caserio indicated in past few days that he has intentions of tring player. Despite that, more than half NFL has reportedly inquired about Watson and an exit seems likely.
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Texans' expected price tag for Deshaun Watson was alrey high and Stafford's tre could just drive that price up. 32-year-old was tred for Jared Goff, two first-round draft picks and a third-round pick. Houston could argue that Deshaun Watson, who is fresh off a career year and just turned 25 before 2020 season deserves more than that. According to NBC Sports, consistent thinking in league circles has been that Texans should get three first-round picks for Watson if/when y decide to tre him.
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New York Jets and Miami Dolphins have been constantly linked with a tre for Watson. Both franchises have a pair of first-round selections in upcoming draft, and also have a young quarterback that could be included in deal, wher Sam Darld or Tua Tagovailo. Both Darld and Tagovailo will be starting terms from Houston's perspective, considering Stafford tre. Indianapolis Colts, Washington Football Team, and San Francisco 49ers are also linked and could make favourable deals for 25-year-old.
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Texans also have vant despite constant ridicule y have faced on social media. Deshaun Watson is tied up to a contract until 2025, his cap number over next few years accelerates rar quickly. So selling him w than waiting on him and furr courting controversy would be irresponsible from both financial and PR perspective. Houston Chronicle's John McClain suggests Texans will want at least two firsts, two seconds and two young defensive starters for Watson. It is expensive, but Watson is a quarterback in his mid-twenties, and one of NFL’s elite talents.
(Im Courtesy: nfl.com)
17:46 IST, February 1st 2021