Deshaun Watson Update

[CRA]

1 hour ago, cookinbrak said:

"Straight trade? Maybe. Add 1st rd picks? No."

None of these are very big words, take your time.

A straight trade of Watson for CMC?  As a maybe? 
 

[Wanderlai]

22 pages...just imagine if there was legit news lol

[Shotgun]

14 minutes ago, Wanderlai said:

22 pages...just imagine if there was legit news lol

A season of Teddy will do this to a fanbase lol.

[BurnNChinn]

14 minutes ago, Wanderlai said:

22 pages...just imagine if there was legit news lol

Because 

 

[trueblade]

NFL insider notes: Don't underestimate David Tepper and the Panthers in the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2021-nfl-mock-draft-dolphins-get-tua-tagovailoa-a-major-weapon-jets-secure-a-qb-and-rb-in-round-1/

It's LaCanfora, so take with generous portions of salt.

[LinvilleGorge]

31 minutes ago, CRA said:

A straight trade of Watson for CMC?  As a maybe? 
 

Our reaction:

The entire rest of the NFL's reaction:

[Mister]

i dont want to give up mccaffrey taht would be dumb if youre bringing in a qb keep the weapons , id do 3 picks thats it max if not we could wait for a qb , no gaurentee watson becomes a star here its a steep investment which if it goes south could cripple this franchise thats why alot of gms wont do that 

[Mr. Scot]

12 minutes ago, trueblade said:

NFL insider notes: Don't underestimate David Tepper and the Panthers in the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2021-nfl-mock-draft-dolphins-get-tua-tagovailoa-a-major-weapon-jets-secure-a-qb-and-rb-in-round-1/

It's LaCanfora, so take with generous portions of salt.

FYI: Link goes to a mock draft by Pete Prisco, dude 

[MechaZain]

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-insider-notes-dont-underestimate-david-tepper-and-the-panthers-in-the-deshaun-watson-sweepstakes/

Strong words here he may have ears on this for real

There remains some confusion as to what was actually reported, or speculated, or just plain made up about the Carolina Panthers and some trade offer for Deshaun Watson earlier this week.

But I can assure you of this much: Carolina is beyond smitten with Watson and owner David Tepper is fairly consumed by the prospect of landing him and no matter what happens with this transcendent young quarterback (and I still believe he is dealt at some point), the Panthers are going to play some role in the process. They might not be able to secure him, ultimately, and others clearly possess higher draft capital, but when it comes to Watson, Tepper's aim is true and their desire is real.

[LinvilleGorge]

9 minutes ago, Mister said:

i dont want to give up mccaffrey taht would be dumb if youre bringing in a qb keep the weapons , id do 3 picks thats it max if not we could wait for a qb , no gaurentee watson becomes a star here its a steep investment which if it goes south could cripple this franchise thats why alot of gms wont do that 

There's no guarantee but it's about the closest thing to a guarantee that exists in player acquisition.

[BurnNChinn]

3 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

FYI: Link goes to a mock draft by Pete Prisco, dude 

You just mad because u really want to say this ain’t a report LMAO!

[Mr. Scot]

2 minutes ago, BurnNChinn said:

You just mad because u really want to say this ain’t a report LMAO!

No. I'm advising a guy he got the wrong link.

Not complicated.

[Mr. Scot]

13 minutes ago, MechaZain said:

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-insider-notes-dont-underestimate-david-tepper-and-the-panthers-in-the-deshaun-watson-sweepstakes/

Strong words here he may have ears on this for real

From the article...

Don't expect the Texans to seriously entertain moving Watson until much closer to the draft – all the better to keep trying to drive the price up – but if/when they do, the Panthers will be motivated to make it happen. Yes, the Jets and Dolphins, for starters, may have more additional draft capital, but I suspect the Panthers will be willing to get quite creative (including emerging pass rushing force Brian Burns in any package may be even more attractive than McCaffrey, though that dual-threat running back could certainly kick start an offensive resurgence for any young QB should the Texans prefer to draft a passer in the event Watson is in fact dealt).

Edited February 17, 2021 by Mr. Scot

[KillerKat]

The amount of people not wanting to give up a god damn RB for a franchise QB is insane. Most running backs these days don't have a long shelf life. They can be the best RB in the league one year and the next they are forgotten. You guys remember when Todd Gurley was the best RB in the NFL? He lasted 4 seasons before he fell off the face of the earth. Ezekiel Elliott started showing signs of decline last year in his 5th year. LeVeon Bell only around 4 years of prime before falling off. Devonta Freeman, only had 3 good years then suddenly turned to nothing. Running backs don't last that long. They start declining suddenly around year 4 or 5. CMC is entering year 5. You trade him now while he still has value.