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GoldenJet · 02-03-2021, 02:31 PM

KING'S RANSOM
BREAKING NEWS: Texans trade QB Deshaun Watson to Miami

Associated Press -- On September 5th, 2020, the Houston Texans made a financial commitment to star quarterback Deshaun Watson. He signed a four-year contract worth $177.5 million - the second-largest contract in NFL history behind Kansas City Chiefs' mega-star Patrick Mahomes.

One could say that since the signing of that contract, it has all been downhill from there.

The Texans traded Watson's top target and superstar wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals after a difference of opinion between Hopkins and former head coach and general manager Bill O'Brien. Hopkins knew he was a top receiver in the league and wanted his contract to reflect that. O'Brien bet otherwise, traded Hopkins for talented, but often-injured running back David Johnson, and went and got wide receiver (also often-injured) Brandin Cooks from the Los Angeles Rams.

In case you were wondering, Bill O'Brien is now the offensive coordinator for the University of Alabama after getting axed. Very telling of how that trade went.

Since then, the tension has been slowly building between the Texans' top players and the front office. The Texans' alleged lack of consulting their franchise player on moves have drawn constant criticism from the NFL and even former legend Andre Johnson recommended Watson stick to his guns and request a trade away from the floundering franchise.

That trade has finally come.

Deshaun Watson has been traded to the Miami Dolphins for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the 5th and 18th overall picks in the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft.

Many teams, including the Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, and Denver Broncos made compelling offers to the Texans for Watson, but the most realistic destination has always been the Dolphins. Acquiring Watson has now made Miami one of the leading contenders for the Super Bowl next season.

Tagovailoa split time as the starting quarterback with veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick last season, leading the team to a 10-6 record and finishing just outside of the playoffs. The Dolphins were non-committal to Tagovailoa going forward as the Watson trade rumors began to heat up.

The former 5th overall pick out of Alabama will have the opportunity to start for rebuilding franchise in Houston who is reportedly now trying to unload franchise icon, J.J. Watt, so that he may finish out his career playing for a Super Bowl opportunity.

02-03-2021, 02:31 PM	#15
GoldenJet MVP OVR: 35 Join Date: Jul 2008 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Return of the Empire \| New England Patriots KING'S RANSOM BREAKING NEWS: Texans trade QB Deshaun Watson to Miami Associated Press -- On September 5th, 2020, the Houston Texans made a financial commitment to star quarterback Deshaun Watson. He signed a four-year contract worth $177.5 million - the second-largest contract in NFL history behind Kansas City Chiefs' mega-star Patrick Mahomes. One could say that since the signing of that contract, it has all been downhill from there. The Texans traded Watson's top target and superstar wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals after a difference of opinion between Hopkins and former head coach and general manager Bill O'Brien. Hopkins knew he was a top receiver in the league and wanted his contract to reflect that. O'Brien bet otherwise, traded Hopkins for talented, but often-injured running back David Johnson, and went and got wide receiver (also often-injured) Brandin Cooks from the Los Angeles Rams. In case you were wondering, Bill O'Brien is now the offensive coordinator for the University of Alabama after getting axed. Very telling of how that trade went. Since then, the tension has been slowly building between the Texans' top players and the front office. The Texans' alleged lack of consulting their franchise player on moves have drawn constant criticism from the NFL and even former legend Andre Johnson recommended Watson stick to his guns and request a trade away from the floundering franchise. That trade has finally come. Deshaun Watson has been traded to the Miami Dolphins for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the 5th and 18th overall picks in the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft. Many teams, including the Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, and Denver Broncos made compelling offers to the Texans for Watson, but the most realistic destination has always been the Dolphins. Acquiring Watson has now made Miami one of the leading contenders for the Super Bowl next season. Tagovailoa split time as the starting quarterback with veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick last season, leading the team to a 10-6 record and finishing just outside of the playoffs. The Dolphins were non-committal to Tagovailoa going forward as the Watson trade rumors began to heat up. The former 5th overall pick out of Alabama will have the opportunity to start for rebuilding franchise in Houston who is reportedly now trying to unload franchise icon, J.J. Watt, so that he may finish out his career playing for a Super Bowl opportunity. __________________ Regrets Aren't Something You Did, It's Something You Didn't Do 1000 posts achieved on December 21st,2008 at 2:26 p.m in the "birth of the Mighty Blazers" thread.