Add NFL veteran reporter Tyler Dunne from GoLongTD.com to the list of writers who have heard this Texans QB Deshaun Watson he is not moving toward his desire to be traded and that he continues to ignore every call from Houston Brass. Of course, Watson has a trading clause that he could use to help dictate where he’s going – assuming the Texans give in and take care of him, which they insisted they wouldn’t do – and I recently heard that 49ers and Broncos are on the list of destinations.
The Dunne source indicates that Dolphins – who have been considered one of Watson’s leaders since trade speculation began – and the Niners are Watson’s first two favorite clubs. In Dunne’s opinion, a deal with Miami makes too much sense for it not to happen, and he believes that “the wings and the Texans could align with an agreement that sends Watson to South Beach in exchange for general options no. 3 and no. 18 draft this year, along with the first round in Miami for 2022.
Now for more rumors from AFC East:
- Recent reports have indicated this Raiders QB Marcus Mariota generates a legitimate commercial interest, and Mike Reiss of ESPN.com believes the Patriots could be involved. New England obviously needs a defender, and Mariota is attached to a reasonable salary of $ 10.6 million for 2021 and would not cost much to buy in terms of project capital. Although he could ask for a raise if he is acquired to become a incumbent, his current salary would not prevent the team from continuing to explore other options, such as Jimmy Garoppolo – in case of 49ers land a different QB and release Garoppolo – or a collegiate passer-by.
- Reiss does not expect Patriots to make a deal with the rival division jets for Gang Green QB Sam Darnold, although what the Jets do with Darnold could certainly have a major impact on New England (e.g., if New York trades Darnold to San Francisco, Garoppolo could become available).
- jets they have among the largest capacities in the league at only $ 70 million and can easily create even more flexibility, giving them a huge advantage in what could be a buyer’s market, given the low salary cap. Connor Hughes of Athletic believes New York will release DE Henry Anderson, which throws itself with a report from December. This move will save the club $ 8.2 million in cap, and Hughes suggests as guards Greg Van Roten and Alex Lewis they could also be goners (their releases would save $ 3.4 million and $ 5.1 million, respectively).
- In the meantime jets they do not have too many of their free agents to be detained. Hughes expects safety Marcus Maye to be resigned and says OL Pat Elflein – who played well in 2020 after being claimed by the Vikings – is a logical candidate for a return, especially if the team passes Van Roten and / or Lewis.
- Vic Carucci of Buffalo News does not predict bills paying big free agent dollars this season. Instead, the club is expected to use most of its cash for a QB extension Josh Allen, which means that the bills will probably allow LB Matt Milano to test the open market – unlike GM Brandon Beanethe claim that a franchise label could be at stake – and will not be in the race for a top passenger, such as Shaquil Barrett or Bud Dupree.