Would Deshaun Watson play for the Jets?

When trying to list the teams that should be interested in Texas quarterback Deshaun Watson, it becomes easier to list the teams that shouldn’t be: Bills, Ravens, Chiefs, Packers, Seahawks, Chargers, Bengals.

The Jets should be interested. the New York Post recently suggested this possibility, with a final page saying “WATEVER IT TAKES”. Watson’s official Instagram account clicked “Like” on the image, prompting many Jets fans to demand that the team trade for Watson.

A social media “like” on an Instagram image prompting Watson’s exit doesn’t mean Watson wants to play for the Jets; that means he wants to play for a team other than the Texans. If / when the Texans agree to try to trade Watson, Watson landing with the Jets is unlikely.

As Chris Simms pointed out on Tuesday Live PFT, Watson would have a great season with the Jets – and the Jets would most likely be 4-12. The team has too many other needs. The draft picks that would go to Houston to close the deal would make it even more difficult to meet those needs.

This is the larger problem that Watson will face, wherever he goes. If a team gives up a first-round pick line to have it, Watson’s new team will have three fewer first-round picks, making it more difficult to put a quality team around them.

Still, if the Texans do decide to try to trade Watson, the best decision is to get a list of the teams Watson would play for (his no-trade clause gives him a veto), and then hold an auction. for Watson’s contract.

There are lingering discussions in league circles that Watson wants to play for the Dolphins. Given that the Dolphins could return Houston’s first-round pick (third overall) to the Texans as part of a trade, Miami could make the trade without compromising its ability to put a competitive team on the pitch.

So basically, as Jets fans scramble to have Watson traded for Houston, the bad news could be that he’s traded to a team the Jets play twice a year.