Texans fans sound off on Deshaun Watson trade

But just before I get to Watson, allow me make two factors, remember to.

First, why wouldn’t the Astros do the exact offer with Carlos Correa that Minnesota agreed to? Yes, he has decide-outs following just about every of his very first two many years of the three-year agreement, but the Astros could have been certain getting him for at least just one additional year.

And what a time it could have been. With Justin Verlander and Yuli Gurriel near the conclude of their occupations and Jose Altuve a 12 months more mature, why not go all-in on this period? Envision the enjoyment amongst fans if the Astros experienced Correa for at least 1 extra season. They could have produced a really serious operate at an additional World Series and a 2nd championship. As an Astros admirer since their to start with activity in 1962, I’m sick to my belly. Shedding George Springer and Correa in consecutive a long time is a severe blow to the supporters who assist the franchise with this sort of determination.

Minnesota? The very last-spot Twins? Give me a break. They can give Correa a a few-yr deal worthy of $105.3 million, and the Astros just cannot? I hope his alternative Jeremy Pena can handle the stress that comes with changing one particular of the team’s all-time best, most well-known and revered gamers.

Now for my next position: How ’bout those Cougars? With Baylor’s No. 1seeded men’s workforce and second-seeded women’s crew failing to arrive at the Sweet Sixteen, I’m rooting for the Cougars. They smashed favored Illinois on Sunday to arrive at a third consecutive Sweet Sixteen. Could a second consecutive Closing 4 be on the horizon?

Kelvin Sampson has completed a outstanding coaching work for a 31-5 crew that lost two of its finest gamers in advance of meeting engage in commenced. His gamers have been wonderful, and Sampson need to get significant consideration for coach of the yr. Superior luck to the Cougars in San Antonio.

Ok, let’s get to Watson, traded to Cleveland with a fifth-round draft decision for 3 1st-round picks and alternatives in the 3rd and fourth rounds. The only choose in upcoming month’s draft is the initially-rounder, 13th over-all. Nick Caserio has 10 picks in this year’s draft as it stands now.

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Q: Why couldn’t Caserio get additional from Cleveland for a terrific quarterback like Watson? No make a difference what occurs to him lawfully and with a attainable suspension, he really should make them a Super Bowl contender for decades. I assume Caserio could have finished greater. — Douglas M.

A: And particularly how do you feel Caserio could have finished improved, Douglas? Mainly because of his no-trade clause, Watson and his agent, David Mulugheta, managed everything. They desired the trade to Cleveland and the $230 million confirmed. Who could blame them? It is the best agreement in NFL record. If Carolina, Atlanta or New Orleans mentioned they would give the Texans five initially-round draft possibilities and Watson turned down them for the Browns, Caserio had no alternative. Well, he could have told Watson he would sit out a 2nd consecutive period if he did not take just one of the other groups and try out to pressure his hand, but that would have been self-harmful. Forcing Watson to sit a further period would have built him much less valuable on the trade front than he was this 12 months, and it would have delayed the Texans having any picks to use in phase two of the rebuild. The Browns designed a reasonable give, and I imagine Caserio did a outstanding task thinking about he was handcuffed by the no-trade clause.

Q: I listened to you say on 610 no group traded 3 No. 1 picks for a participant, but what about the Cowboys with Herschel Walker? I know they received a lot much more than a few very first-round picks. — Curtis D.

A: Not in the unique trade, Curtis. In that 1989 trade — the greatest in NFL record for a single team — Jimmy Johnson obtained picks in the to start with, 2nd and sixth rounds as properly as four gamers. Johnson couldn’t disclose when he created the trade and was criticized locally and nationally that if he minimize players acquired in the deal, he got draft alternatives, which includes two in the very first spherical. Eventually, the Cowboys did receive a few very first-round picks and a few extra in the 2nd and 3rd spherical that helped them rebuild and turn into a a few-time Super Bowl winner. Johnson fleeced Minnesota general manager Mike Lynn.

Q: The great haul the Texans received for Deshaun Watson will considerably help the rebuilding course of action. There was a time when I assumed that the Texans would not be able to handle the defense in this draft. But with the existing predicament, I assume the front office will be open to specials on draft working day that will include even extra picks. Deshaun receives a terrific deal that will insulate him towards a particular suspension. So all people wins, all is effectively that finishes well. It really is feels excellent to see the MLB getting back again on the field, and I am super thrilled about the Astros, their outfield will be a actual power of the team this 12 months. And I am crafting this prior to Carlos Correa decides on a crew. GO Texans! GO Astros! — Ronald J.

A: Ronald, are you continue to as psyched about the Astros as you were when you despatched this electronic mail? It is depressing, is not it? As for the Watson trade, your optimism is seem, but now Caserio has to obtain the appropriate gamers, and the coaching staff will have to develop them. It absolutely sure would make the first spherical April 28 even a lot more exciting. I can not hold out to see what Caserio does with the 3rd and 13th picks no matter whether he selects players or will make much more specials.

Q: WATSON Truly SCREWED THE TEXANS AND ALL THE Followers. “No-trade” clause? Who wins? Deshaun gets lots extra cash. The Browns get accurately what they essential. And the Texans — YUCK! WHY? NO-TRADE CLAUSE OUTRAGEOUS. DESHAUN SITS OUT A Year AND Will get AN Great Raise. Three first, just one three, a person four — NO Gamers! — Jeff T.

A: Caserio acquired what he could, Jeff. No one could have gotten extra with the no-trade clause. He was inquiring for 3 first-round picks likely back again to March of previous calendar year. He was going to get that and 3rd- and fifth-round picks from Miami. Watson controlled his new destination.

Q: A minor upset that Texans didn’t get a number of gamers as very well with the trade. I feel your colleague Jerome Solomon strike it on the head when he wrote that Cleveland received the very best of Caserio. Sad to say, I imagine the Texans purchased high and marketed low with regards to Watson. I assume Caserio experienced the leverage to do greater for the group. When you grade his general performance, start out with a D from me. — Will W.

A: Caserio had no leverage in any respect, Will. What did you want him to do when Watson turned down all but just one team? I’d give him an A.

Q: Liberty is priceless. Nick lastly got his shackles broken. He can do what he is very good at. He will optimize draft options to the fullest probable. Watson is well worth just about every greenback he received and extra. Thoughts aside, Nick salvaged a no-acquire, zero-leverage situation. Nick can make up for not getting players in the deal by building very good use of added $24.2 million in cap area. He can sign few of major-identify players who can make major affect. Thrilling instances are forward for the Franchise! — Jeevan R.

A: With the Texans continuing to rebuild, Jeevan, I question Caserio will be signing any big-identify players. I imagine that is for cost-free agency in 2023. They are about $26 million below the cap with all the players they’ve been re-signing, signing and investing for.

Q: I am really delighted for DW4. As a Texan enthusiast, we ought to all be satisfied for him. Now I’m a Browns fan. I hope Jack Easterby and Cal McNair experience very good about by themselves. Now that the trade is accomplished, the clock is on Caserio. He are unable to afford to pay for to screw this up! He is currently being paid millions as he can thank his pal Easterby for the placement the Texans are in, but he took the position figuring out this. When Cleveland plays the Texans, I’ll root for the Browns. As lengthy as Easterby is in the constructing, I’ll under no circumstances get a ticket. Also, Caserio’s arms might be tied, but he is not undertaking everything in no cost company. Gamers probably you should not want to be listed here. He much better strike on the draft this coming 12 months. If not, he desires to be long gone. He drafted properly previous 12 months. I give him an A-minus but for free of charge agents I give him a P-minus for pitiful, and so much this yr a P-as well as. Provide in a QB to contend! Kyle Allen is a joke! To offer Jeff Driskel a deal is absolutely absurd, and they have misplaced Jacob Martin, who was part of the Clowney trade. NFL players never want to play here until no other work are readily available. Thanks Jack for alienating all the supporters. I hope you delight in expending your 3 mil per calendar year. Up coming time you go to the fuel station, do some thing appropriate, and fill up someone else’s vehicle! — Glen K.

A: When did Easterby get a pay back cut, Glen? Caserio experienced no notion Watson would not be the quarterback when he was employed on Jan. 7 of very last yr. But he experienced to enjoy the hand he was dealt — no franchise quarterback, no draft decisions in the initially two rounds and a salary cap trouble.

Q: New suggestions for everyone seeking to make far more dollars in the NFL. Cultivate a cynical attitude, but put on a winsome public facial area. Carry your stats up, toss a pity celebration, be accused of some thing, and seek the services of a mercenary who can manipulate billionaire greed to give you an amazing increase for sitting down a yr executing very little. Also a phrase to the sensible for Watson: try to remember Baker Mayfield. Watson has a single to 3 years to win the Super Bowl in Cleveland (it can be even now Cleveland, by the way). — Chuck W.

A: Chuck, as anyone who’s been likely to Cleveland for far more than four decades and took a family vacation there to watch a Yankees video game in the to start with year of The Jake, I adore that sporting activities atmosphere with individuals rabid admirers. I don’t enjoy the climate, of study course, during football period, and neither will Watson, but for $230 mil certain, he can employ anyone to remove snow from his driveway and sidewalk.

Q: I am not burdened with plenty of knowledge of NFL stats or other aspects to obscure my view of the significant photograph. Some sense the Texans need to have held out for a sweeter offer in exchange for Watson, but I am in the camp that states the Texans wanted to get what they could get and move on. Watson was a massive distraction final period and around $10 million of Texans cash went down the rest room so Watson could shell out Rusty Hardin without having breaking a sweat or skipping any lattes at Starbucks. A phrase I learned as a young man arrives to thoughts which is “Often you just got to make a transfer even if it is really a bad transfer.” I’m not saying the Cleveland trade package deal was a undesirable shift, but possibly it could’ve been better if the Texans had performed tough to get. If you’ve got got cancer in your body, when is the most effective time to take away it? At the earliest doable moment. — Greg G.

A: Greg, Caserio bought the most effective offer he could get below the situation. He may perhaps have been available much better offers from just one of the finalists, like the Panthers, but Watson would only go to Cleveland because of the most assured funds in league record.

Q: What a aid. The only matter that bothers me is that there was no next spherical picks from the offer. However, the draft will be fun and offer encouragement to a down and out depleted lover base. I read through your script Sunday. Cal did himself very pleased by steering obvious of this deal. I in no way genuinely designed a fondness for the departed. He designed some “gee whiz” performs but he also made some dumb kinds by keeping the ball far too extended. I consider that the league has caught on to the rollout by boxing them in the pocket. Anyway let’s converse about Davis Mills so folks will commence purchasing his jersey whatever that is. — Bob B.

A: I don’t agree about Watson, Bob. He’s an superb quarterback who’ll have the Browns as a Super Bowl contender when he places his authorized troubles driving him. If Caserio could have gotten 2nd-round picks, he would have. As for Mills, he’s the starter likely into future time. If he doesn’t increase the way the Texans count on him to, they’ll be in the quarterback market in 2023, which ought to be extraordinary for quarterbacks.

Q: Watson essentially received a few a lot more games than he misplaced whilst with Houston — 28-25 document. I guess he’s a winner. — Carl C.

A: Carl, he was outstanding in 2020, but they won just four games. Not a reflection of him. His managing match was pathetic, and his protection was not a great deal far better. Still, they dropped 8 a single-score games with Bill O’Brien and Romeo Crennel as head coach and interim coach. Watson produced them so fascinating.