After months of speculation, the Dolphins did not complete a trade for Deshaun Watson before the deadline. Multiple reports suggested that the two sides were closing in on a deal last week, but Miami GM Chris Grier tells a different story. 
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“We were doing background work and investigating everything,” Grier said (Twitter link via David Furones of the Miami Herald). “Just because we do that, doesn’t mean we’re going to do a deal.”
The Dolphins ultimately backed out due to concerns over Watson’s ongoing legal situation. Owner Stephen Ross wanted to bring Watson to South Beach, but only if his 20+ suits were settled. With that in mind, one reporter asked Grier if the Dolphins were involved in trying to get Watson’s accusers to sign non-disclosure agreements.
“I think any suggestion that this organization would be dealing behind the scenes and trying to influence decisions is absolutely ridiculous and categorically false,” Grier said. “So to say that we would be involved in that is just flat wrong. And it pisses me off, I’m sorry.”
Grier also added that the Dolphins’ interest in Watson is not a reflection on their current quarterback. He says the team still believes in Tua Tagovailoa, though that won’t do much to curb speculation in the spring.
At last check, the Texans were seeking three first-round picks and and two second-round picks for the embattled quarterback. That asking price could come down after the season if Watson’s off-the-field matters are settled.
Chris Grier what a joke! His been pissing fans off through this whole process, so good for that reporter. Slightly was hoping they would mortgage all their draft picks so he, flo and Ross don’t any more picks to f*up or waste in the draft. What a ridiculous show of stupidity by all three idiots. Wish them the worst in their disfunction. Hope Tua request a trade and sits out just to stick it to those grease morons
Hopefully this puts the watson trade updates to bed for the next 3 months
Don’t you ever underestimate Zachary Links. “If it’s farted, he smells it.”
Smart of Houston to continue to hold out. They might be picking 2nd and looking for a QB. That will do wonders for their bargaining position when other teams know that Houston will never use Watson again. Maybe just hold on to him forever.
I doubt Miami even got close to meeting Houston’s asking price, as Watson’s value at the moment is indeterminate. However with a dearth of QBs available in next year’s draft and a reasonable outcome of his pending sexual assault cases he will again be worth what Houston is looking for.
I call shenanigans.
Hopefully Grier and Flores are no longer making decisions for the Dolphins come January.
Praying for Deshaun
Preying for DeShaun.
I fixed it for you.
Oh my gosh. This is fantastic.