Deshaun Watson is not expected to change his mind about giving up Houston, regardless of who hires the Houston Texans as the next head coach, ESPN reported on Sunday.
The disgruntled Pro Bowl defender has been the subject of commercial speculation since the end of the regular season, after it was reported that he is dissatisfied with the fact that he had no contribution to the out-of-season hires.
Watson is said to have identified the Jets and Miami Dolphins as the top two potential commercial destinations, according to the Miami Herald. His official Instagram page even “appreciated” a screenshot that featured him on the back page of The Post last week, along with the headline “WATever It Takes.”
Watson has not yet publicly requested a transaction, “the Texans have not shown any interest in trading it, according to sources,” the NFL Network reported Sunday.
The Texans ignored the recommendations of Korn Ferry – the consulting firm they had hired to find a new CEO to replace GM / coach Bill O’Brien who resigned in October – including ESPN analyst Louis Riddick and the Steelers vice president of the administration. football Omar Kahn.
Instead, Texans President Cal McNair and Football Operations Vice President Jack Easterby walked in with Nick Caserio, the Patriots’ longtime director of personnel.
Watson was also upset to learn of Caserio’s employment through social media. He has a $ 156 million trading clause in his five-year contract, which means he can dictate any commercial destination.
As for their search for a coach, the Texans are expected to request a second interview with Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier after Sunday’s AFC championship game between those teams. .
Houston has already interviewed former Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell, as well as longtime NFL fullback Josh McCown, Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, and assistant Baltimore Ravens assistant head coach David Culley.
Watson, 25, led the NFL 4,823 yards this season with 33 touchdown passes and seven career interceptions for the Texans, who finished with a 4-12 record.