The NFL postseason hasn’t even begun, but the offseason is already kicking into high gear, particularly for the Houston Texans and quarterback Deshaun Watson.
This week, the Texans hired former New England Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio to be the team’s general manager after firing former general manager and coach Bill O’Brien during the 2020 season.
When the hiring was announced, Watson fired off a cryptic message in a now-deleted tweet, saying “Some things never change.” The tweet appeared to be directed at the team for bringing on Caserio. Now, there are rumors he may request a trade.
According to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, Watson has brought up the possibility of requesting a trade to some of his teammates, adding fuel to this growing fire. Watson was drafted by the Texans in 2017 after they moved up to select their franchise quarterback. He was rewarded for his stellar play with a four-year, $156 million extension last summer.
Later, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Watson is “extremely unhappy” with the Texans after they failed to involve him in the process of hiring a new GM after promising he would be involved.
Deshaun Watson has not spoken to #Texans brass in the last few days, though they have tried to call him. https://t.co/6ObYHqrdgB
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 8, 2021
While Watson appears to be frustrated with the team’s direction, it’s highly unlikely the Texans will trade their superstar quarterback. But that didn’t stop Chicago Bears fans from dreaming about a blockbuster trade that would put Watson in the navy and orange. Here’s how Bears fans reacted on Twitter to the Watson rumblings.
The Bears should do whatever it takes to get Deshaun Watson.
I would even put ketchup on a hot dog.
— Adam Rank (@adamrank) January 7, 2021
Me: The Bears have given away too many recent picks to trade up for a QB.
Also me: I would give away 15 first rounders for Deshaun Watson.
— Robert Mays (@robertmays) January 7, 2021
As a Bears fan, yes you should be in on the idea of getting Deshaun Watson just like Ryan Pace should have been 4 years ago at this time.
— BuffLlama #FirePace #FireNagy (@JayDizzyD) January 7, 2021
Alright here’s a spicy non-picks trade.
Khalil Mack and
Roquan Smithfor
Deshaun Watson#DaBears
— Max Markham (@MaxMarkhamNFL) January 7, 2021
Trade package for Deshaun Watson
The Hancock building
The Bean
Virginia McCaskey
Khalil Mack
Portillo’s
Do it. Get it done. Don’t care. Do it. #DaBears pic.twitter.com/y2Yz7ppaFH— Da TailGate Show ™️ (@DaTailGateShow) January 7, 2021
Would you forego italian beefs & a summer in Chicago (so 2021 would be fully winter to clarify) for a year in exchange for Watson on the Bears?
— SunDevilBearsFan (@SunDevilBearFan) January 7, 2021
I’m not even from Chicago and I would 1000% subject myself to a 2021 Chicago winter for Deshaun Watson https://t.co/1o6tPrw8ee
— PLAYOFF BOUND BEARS🐻⬇️ (@_Kacz_) January 7, 2021
If @deshaunwatson trade rumors are true. Bears need to go all in! Rectify your 2017 draft mistake. I want to hear Watson to Robinson for the next 10 years.
— Wyatt Cornelius (@TheCornelius7) January 7, 2021
In what world do the Bears have enough draft capital to give up to get Watson and not have him arrive to the exact same situation he’s leaving?
— Kevin Kaduk, Midway Minute (@KevinKaduk) January 7, 2021
My dad still wants Deshaun Watson on the Bears. But I keep telling him we already have a 🐐 on our team and his name is Mitchell Trubisky. 🐻⬇️ pic.twitter.com/F9j32Z7zDK
— Holly (@Trubiskystan10) January 7, 2021
Texans possibly exploring moving Deshaun Watson?
Trade Khalil Mack, three 1sts, and Lake Michigan. May as well throw in the Bean for fun. #DaBears https://t.co/axF1VGQyiV
— Bear Down Burner (@BearBurner) January 7, 2021
Bears fans don’t get your hopes up about Deshaun Watson.
I know it’s incredibly tempting to be lured into the thought of finally getting him to Chicago but I would imagine the assets the Texans are looking for are too great for the Bears to even consider doing a deal
— kevin (@kevcharles112) January 7, 2021
We Love Mitchell Trubisky as person but my goodness imagine Watson on the #Bears… pic.twitter.com/lblY6JXq08
— Bears Nation (0-0) (@BearsNationCHI) January 7, 2021
I would trade every pick and every player on the Bears roster for Watson
— Nick Petro (@nickpetroshag) January 7, 2021
I doubt Deshaun Watson is even traded, but if there is any chance that it could happen the #Bears need to offer whatever it takes to get him.
— TW (@Tylow237) January 7, 2021
So… history tells us that Josh McDaniels will argue with Deshaun Watson, tell him he wants to bring in another QB, trade him away to #bears for 2 first round picks. He'll then draft a QB from Florida. Kyle Trask in Houston confirmed 😜 https://t.co/Xrvcs36np6
— JB (@gridironborn) January 7, 2021
Watson to the Bears confirmed https://t.co/sdYHj4GCQO
— Super Sus Shree (@ElChivo_5) January 7, 2021
if the bears get deshaun watson we will be super bowl contenders every year
— wrigley (@wrigIeyy) January 7, 2021
I’ll trade my whole family for Watson to be on the bears 😭 https://t.co/1j7vHBkiju
— SCUBA KEITH🤿🦾 (@KeithNosweattt) January 7, 2021
I had a dream Deshaun Watson played for the Bears. Now there’s rumors he might request a trade…coincidence? I think not!
— philip mion (@philmion) January 7, 2021
