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First off, it's not clickbait because it was said on Cowherd's show. Secondly, Watson hasn't confirmed nor denied anything since this whole process started, so what you're saying is a nonstarter.

Yeah, I think, much like any owner, he will let his underlings run things to a point. I don't think he'll allow them to run things into the ground before sticking his nose in. He just doesn't strike me as that kinda dude. I definitely think that he's personally monitoring the Watson situation. As an aside, I think people have forgotten that Fitterer said he's going to be in on EVERY deal, and he said it emphatically. What that means if Watson were to again become truly viable is anyone's guess. I do believe Tepper would have to give a nod to any deal involving Watson.

Make no mistake, Watson is likely guilty of some very tawdry behavior, but in the eyes of the criminal law, he may just be guilty of being a dumbass. That being the possible case, then you have to determine if he's worth the trouble (which someone will), then it becomes a question as to whether he's learned his lesson, and the issues of acknowledgement of misjudgment, a degree of wrongdoing, repentance and redemption may begin to arise.

And I'll leave this here too. Some Huddlers want to think this is a black and white issue and that Watson is guilty as sin. That's called rushing to judgment. I've tried to communicate to y'all that this case is problematic from both sides, likely because people on both sides don't want everything to come out because there are plenty of skeletons in closets here.

FWIW, apparently Peter King thinks we're still frontrunners (along with Philly). https://www.google.com/amp/s/thespun.com/more/top-stories/2-teams-reportedly-frontrunners-deshaun-watson/amp

The truth? The truth is that it is what it is. The coaches and GM likely believe that either Darnold is a better overall answer than Fields, and they surely believe the team will be in a better overall position with Darnold and Horn than Darnold and Fields. We weren't the only QB needy team that passed on Fields, so several organizations didn't believe in him enough to draft him. That's the truth, period! Handle it!

Not really. The smart FO doesn't scout players in a bubble. What I am hearing from him is that, "I'm butthurt that they chose Darnold over Fields." Darnold won in college too. Moreover, to compare Fields who ain't done sh¡t in the pros to Deshaun Watson sounds a little crazy & nonsensically wishful at this point.

Why do at least two articles say that he started kneeling after the Denver talks? Why do you think the NFL settled with him if he wasn't being blackballed by the league? Furthermore, this thread isn't even really about Kap. That was an aside that apparently triggered some feelings (and rightfully so...). His protests began in August of 2016.

After learning of him this morning, I suspected Lano had a good chance. Now, if I only knew who the other kid is.

Not hating, because organized sports is hard. But, honestly, a lot of jobs are hard, and the preponderance of the population is getting shafted in the earnings department. Just saying

Right from this very article: "The Broncos' contact with Kaepernick occurred when he was still with the Niners and before he began kneeling during the playing of the national anthem to protest social injustice and racial inequality." But if you need more proof, here it is: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/06/15/revisiting-the-colin-kaepernick-false-narratives/ Kaepernick turned down that offer as a regular part of business (over money), but it was pre-kneeling. As for the other, they were just talks and planned talks; not a thing came of them. Moreover, remember that the NFL settled with Kap for a reason... Come on, dude.

And others will. It's not about what I'd do. Like I said, if it is up to me, Sam Darnold makes our interest in Watson a footnote in NFL trivia. And, I wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it

It appears that, ironically, Colin Kaepernick was the only untouchable 'offender" of note in NFL history, so whatever...

I'm sure that neither Art Modell (Ray Lewis) or Dan Rooney (Ben Roethlisberger) among others would follow your risk management advice. Jeffrey Lurie (Michael Vick) probably wouldn't take it neither. Perhaps Steve Biscotti (Donte Stallworth) or Dr. Jerry Buss (Kobe Bryant) would cotton to your risk-management assessments as it pertains to players...Like I said, "Put your big boy pants on!" If Watson settles and/or is freed of CRIMINAL wrongdoing, he WILL get an opportunity to resume his NFL career somewhere! And, this ain't got sh¡t to do with me running the "risk management function" in your company. I'm just relating to you how the real world works based upon history and experience. If it's up to me, Sam Darnold will ball out so well, that our interest in Watson will become a footnote in NFL trivia!

He did want to play here. Not saying this was his first choice or not, but it was certainly a choice. And, it was reported early.

Funny how Buzbee lied about initiating talks. That guy...

We don't know what Tepper is willing to do. Whoever gives Watson an opportunity to redeem himself isn't really risking their reputation or their franchise at the end of the day. That's an overblown narrative trying to be given wings on football message boards and the Internet, but it's not truly representative of cold-hearted business in real life. A situation where Deshaun Watson comes to a settlement and is freed from/of anything criminal is problematic to a team, but not "radioactive". People are just going to have to put their big boy pants on and wait and see what happens. Like I said, if I had to bet, I'd bet we roll with Darnold, but I wouldn't be surprised if we keep a finger on the pulse of what's going on.

"That said, there was good reason to initiate settlement talks early in Watson’s case. Buzbee and his clients have more leverage if the cases are settled under circumstances that allow Watson to be traded before the start of training camp." https://www.google.com/amp/s/profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/05/15/report-evidence-shows-tony-buzbees-team-initiating-deshaun-watson-settlement-talks/amp/

Ultimately, if I had to bet, I think we'll roll with Darnold, but I wouldn't be surprised if we keep our fingers on the pulse. I also wouldn't be surprised if Tepper said "Let's move on!"

Many weeks ago now, Scot. I think the pertinent questions now have shifted to potential problems in the future.

That was one offer. Now you have boocoo women who have piled on. It's night and day with so many more layers and it's potentially problematic for both sides. Plus, it's not like I thought this up personally, I'm just giving you an opinion that I read from several sources (via sources from a legal perspective).

Not saying you're wrong, but after all this, it seems like if there was something more, it would've come up by now. The Jerry Richardson situation and Deshaun Watson situation may seem similar on the surface, but they are different.

What everyone seems to be overlooking is that the cost shouldn't be nearly as steep. He'll likely be somewhat of a bargain now.

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