The Deshaun Watson Situation (POLL added for the potential price)

Discussion in 'New York Jets' started by Rockinz, Jan 16, 2021.

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What is the MOST you would give up to get Watson?

  1. Just the #2 pick

    24 vote(s)
    17.6%
  2. The two 1's and 3 we got from Seattle

    37 vote(s)
    27.2%
  3. The #2, Seattles first in 2022, our 1st in 2023

    55 vote(s)
    40.4%
  4. More - just get it done.

    20 vote(s)
    14.7%
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  1. K'OB

    K'OB 2021 TGG Fantasy Football Champ

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    It is a broken promises issue, why turn it into something it isn't?

    Player signs contract with assurances of sitting in on HC talks, then doesn't get that chance, while also having his two preferances not even interviewed.

    Unless you meant an Oilers integrity issue?
     
  2. NCJetsfan

    NCJetsfan Well-Known Member

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    A top 3-5 QB is priceless. He's worth at least 5 #1 picks and maybe more. And posters wonder why we can't have nice things. It's because when we've had the opportunity the team has passed it up like a bunch of dumb schmucks, and part of the fan base has cheered them on in their stupidity.
     
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  3. ouchy

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    I upvoted your post because you said Oilers.

    Seriously though. Fans can say, "oh they made him a verbal agreement and went back on it". But trust me, GMs and coaches like Salah see it as signing a deal and then screwing the team over.

    Okay so the owner broke his word and Watson takes a 40 million dollar bite out of his team. That would make any GM step back.
     
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  4. Rockinz

    Rockinz Well-Known Member

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    I could see JD trading down from 2 for a boatload of picks and then trade Sam for a 2nd then take his chances on Trey Lance and building the team from the inside out.
     
  5. stinkyB

    stinkyB 2009 Best Avatar Award Winner

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    Which was what I was hoping for (not exactly the Lance part but...) until the Watson potential arose.
     
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  6. HomeoftheJets

    HomeoftheJets Well-Known Member

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    If we can't get Watson, that's probably the smartest thing to do.
     
  7. Footballgod214

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    Possibly, but they're in cap hell. Taking Sam (who needs a new contract in one year) would put them right back where they are now, so that alone may drive them to a rookie.
     
  8. NCJetsfan

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    How does that leave the Jets with a marginally talented team? They could sign Thuney, Robinson and another couple of players in FA. They could draft another OG, a RB, an Edge, a TE, a LB, and maybe a CB this year.
    Next year they could draft a top edge and very good CB. In no way would that be a marginally talented team.
     
  9. The Dark Knight

    The Dark Knight Well-Known Member

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    Whoa! What do you mean? So no Watson, no Darnold, no Fields, no Wilson? That would be surprising. Who is available that you think could be a possibility?
     
  10. NCJetsfan

    NCJetsfan Well-Known Member

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    We already have a better team than the Texans. We have draft picks and cap space. The Texans have neither.
     
  11. dawinner127

    dawinner127 Well-Known Member

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    https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/ufa/quarterback/

    That link has a list of all the UFA's at QB going into this offseason.
     
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    I mean its just a guess based on how most teams rebuild now days. This draft will be entirely for building capital.

    I don't know what FA they would sign. If that is their plan they probably do have someone in mind though.
     
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  14. FJF

    FJF 2018 MVP Joe Namath Award Winner

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    I think it’s either trade down and keep Sam or trade Sam and go qb with the 2.
     
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    Do we? Better prospects for sure but current team vs current team not a huge difference
     
  16. NCJetsfan

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    He may have no choice.
     
  17. TwoHeadedMonster

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    This is relevant-- Too many Jets fans think landing the right QB = instant dynasty. 2 Championships with 28 straight years' worth of FQB at a much better run franchise than ours is a pretty good indicator that the Jets wouldn't hoist the VLT even if we landed the best QB in the history of football.
     
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  18. dawinner127

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    Agreed. I don't think they trade down to take a QB either.

    1) Watson
    2) Fields/Wilson
    3) Trade the pick and ride with Sam

    I don't think there is an option 4 of trading down and taking Lance/Trask/mac Jones
     
  19. The Dark Knight

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    I just don't see that happening. If you are not going to draft a QB, then you give Darnold one more chance in 2021. If you do draft a QB like Wilson or Fields and don't want to throw him in immediately, then I could see them signing someone like CJ Beathard or Tyrod Taylor to start until the rookie is ready. I don't think they can go into 2021 with just a veteran FA QB and James Morgan.
     
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  20. NYJetsO12

    NYJetsO12 Well-Known Member

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    I can see both sides of this argument

    If they don't pick up Watson, I would be shocked if they didn't draft Fields the Junior Varsity Watson
     
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