Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson might be stretching his impending decision out. All he needs is an ESPN production crew, a plaid dress shirt and a Boys & Girls Club to film it from and we got ourselves a show, baby!
Well, while he might not be doing all that, Watson does apparently need some time to think. Following presentations over the past few days from the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons—the three-time Pro Bowler is reportedly quite undecided on where to go next, according to Pro Football Focus.
“He’s ‘incredibly torn,’ a source with knowledge of the situation tells PFT,” author Mike Florio writes. “There’ no timetable for the decision. He could, as the source put it, wake up in the morning with a choice made. He also could take a few days.”
With Watson on the outs in Houston, he’ll have to choose which team—with the Panthers still very much included—to waive his no-trade clause for. Each of the four franchises, apparently, pieced together impressive pitches to the 26-year-old passer—who essentially holds the key to his own fate.
But, as Florio also notes, some new challengers may even enter the arena if Watson doesn’t come to a prompt choice.
“There’s also a chance that more teams will get involved,” he adds. “The Texans are screening all interested teams, requiring them to propose acceptable trade terms before they are authorized to meet with Watson. If another team meets Houston’s specifications, and if Watson is willing to do it, a sit-down could occur.”
Whatever the case may be, the Panthers are certainly hoping Watson decides to take his talents to Myrtle Beach (or Carolina Beach) by the end of the week.
