There have been conflicting reports about the Dolphins’ level of interest in trading for Deshaun Watson, and now we may know why. It appears there may be something of a split in the organization, perhaps between ownership and the coaching staff.
Miami owner Stephen Ross “really wants” Watson, a source told Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald tweeted that he’s heard the same, although he writes that the Dolphins “have balked at asking price.” However, he thinks if the team “can get him at good value amid legal uncertainty, that would appeal to Ross.”
That’s not the case, according to sources who spoke with Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald (Twitter links). Any word to the contrary “is inaccurate” because Ross believes in Tua Tagovailoa and “doesn’t force football decisions.”
Meanwhile, we just heard earlier this morning that the Texans won’t be trading Watson today, meaning they’ll be keeping him on their initial 53-man roster. Ross’ desire for the embattled quarterback could put him in conflict with head coach Brian Flores. Flores said on Monday that the team wanted “high character throughout the building,” which many interpreted as him throwing cold water on the Watson speculation.
Of course, the team has Tua Tagovailoa as their quarterback right now, and if a trade doesn’t materialize this will have proved to have all been an unwelcome distraction for Flores right before the start of the season.
Whatever the case, it’s interesting to know that ownership is apparently driving Miami’s pursuit of Watson. It’s a dynamic that threatens to throw a wrench in everything, and potentially lead to some messy fallout.
id feel real bad for Tua if he has to try and develop in HOU.
He’s a multimillionaire. He’ll be fine. Like J Rosen.
You wouldn’t include Tua in the trade, because Watson is going to eventually be suspended if not incarcerated. He could be included in follow up trades after Watson is allowed to participate, whenever that might be. Tua gives Miami a viable quarterback, who is also building trade value while waiting out the legal process.
No one should pay that much Texans is offering look how that hurt the Bears for K.MACK and he’s a future hall of fame LB no one worth 2 first rounders no one!
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Article was refuted on Sun Sentinel- Dolphins owner is not advocating for Watson!!! Another bone headed report by Mike Florio… blah blah blah