The three-time Pro … With the way their relationship seems to be heading, a divorce seems more realistic by the day. Multiple people in the Texans organization, including quarterback Deshaun Watson, were upset with how Houston's search took a sudden and unexpected turn, hiring a man that Korn Ferry did not include on its list of candidates. Schefter added that Watson is "said to be furious" at the direction of Houston. 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A sudden decision by McNair rubbed Texans people wrong, Schefter said, most importantly including Watson. Chris Mortensen outlines Deshaun Watson being unhappy in Houston and how a possible trade could send him to Miami for Tua Tagovailoa. Schefter included in his published report that ESPN Monday Night Football analyst Louis Riddick was a finalist with Khan before Texans owner Cal McNair reversed course, ignoring Korn Ferry's due diligence and instead hiring Caserio, formerly the New England Patriots' director of player personnel. Deshaun Watson’s relationship with the Houston Texans is not in a good place. There might have been a … After a very strange courtship, the Houston Texans have sealed the deal with their preferred general manager, former New England director of player personnel Nick Caserio. The quarterback is on vacation, and McNair said he expects to speak with Watson once he returns. It depends on Nick Caserio’s willingness to wait and trade Deshaun (if … In a report for ESPN, Chris Mortenson confirmed Watson’s agitation and suggested that a trade could loom as a result. His new $156 million contract includes a no-trade clause but informed speculation from a source is that he would consider the @MiamiDolphins in which Tua Tagovailoa and additional compensation goes to Houston. Since the hiring of ex-Patriots executive Nick Caserio as the new general manager for the Texans, reports have come out stating that the Texans' ownership has not had Watson involved in … Deshaun Watson trade rumors: Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa emerges as potential target for Texans QB . For now, however, Watson remains a disgruntled employee. Watson, who reportedly found out on social media that the Texans had hired general manager Nick Caserio, wanted them to interview Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric … And now the Pro Bowl quarterback is seeing if he could play for another team despite re-signing with the Texans last year. ... Stephen A. calls for Dolphins to build around Tua. Khan and ESPN Monday Night Football analyst Louis Riddick, who are both minority candidates, were the two finalists before Texans owner Cal McNair changed his mind, ignored the recommendation of the search firm he paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to do weeks of work and hired former New England Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio, sources said. "Tua for Watson? Some around the league believe that Watson could opt to withhold his services this season. He has not returned the Texans calls & has deleted all Texans references from his social media accounts. ... Dolphins 'expect a big jump' from QB Tua Tagovailoa ... Tua Tagovailoa, to the Texans and in return would get Watson. Caserio began his NFL career as a coaching assistant with the New England Patriots before working as a scout and executive for them throughout the 2000s and 2010s. Ex-NFL exec thinks Nick Caserio’s history with Bill Belichick gives Patriots a chance at Deshaun Watson Caserio has said the Texans aren't trading Watson. Deshaun Watson is reportedly unhappy with the Houston Texans after the team hired Nick Caserio as their general manager. RELATED: The Texans Can Easily Fetch a Fair Price for Deshaun Watson if Nick Caserio Calls an Old Friend Who Also Left the Patriots. The Patriots and their director of player personal have agreed to terms on a contract extension. Caserio’s salary was first reported in 2017 by then-Boston Herald beat writer Jeff Howe. Watson has a new $156 million (contract), but ... the franchise's insensitivity on social injustice causes have been reinforced, and a source close to the quarterback says he very well could push for a trade. The Miami Dolphins have Tua Tagovailoa and the third pick in the draft -- which originally belonged to the Texans -- plus more. Sources say Watson could play hardball with Texans about a trade. Whichever way the Texans go at head coach, Nick Caserio said he intends to use Deshaun Watson as a resource in the hiring process. Despite having a young Tua Tagovailoa, the Dolphins would still be open to having Deshaun become the new QB1 of the franchise. It's just getting started. But that will change at some point, according to Patriots director player of personnel Nick Caserio. "After the team hired Nick Caserio as GM, it did not interview Chiefs (offensive coordinator) Eric Bieniemy as a head coach candidate, sources have confirmed. Just saying. Nicholas Caserio (born December 27, 1975) is an American football executive who is the general manager of the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). ... who coached Tua during the … "And the other option at Watson's disposal in the opinion of people around the league would be this — withholding his services from the Houston Texans. That's how angry he's said to be. According to Mortensen, as Watson's frustrations boil, a scenario where the Texans make a deal with the Dolphins for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa could unfold. A quick, rough timeline of events: The Patriots hire Caserio in 2008. Nick Caserio LOVED Tua coming out. A potential trade partner has emerged for the Texans amid reports of Deshaun … At this point, it’s fair to wonder how much longer the Texans and Deshaun Watson will remain together. There were also reports that Deshaun Watson was not consulted in the decision. New Texans general manager Nick Caserio obviously doesn't want to trade away a legitimate franchise quarterback months after … TOPICS: Houston Texans Miami Dolphins. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Watson was extremely miffed by his organization’s decision to hire Nick Caserio as general manager without consulting him.. McNair hopes to speak with Watson when the quarterback returns from vacation, but Schefter reported that league sources believe the result could be Watson holding out from playing if a deal is not made. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. In case they wanted to present a package for a star quarterback. Perhaps they can calm him down and talk to him. READ MORE: Nick Caserio Houston Texans GM Salary: Top 3 In NFL There is not a problem with chairman Cal McNair collecting all the advice from … If I was Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio, I would say, "Chris, I'm not trading Deshaun. Posted By: Anthony Barnett January 10, 2021. — Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) January 10, 2021 The Miami Dolphins, who own the third and eighteenth … ... (Nick Caserio) and are about to … Report: Texans Were Negotiating Contract With Omar Khan Before Suddenly Hiring Nick Caserio We’re in dangerous territory now. Reports that quarterback Deshaun Watson is unhappy with the Houston Texans and could ask for a trade reached a new level Sunday morning on ESPN's Postseason NFL Countdown, where insiders Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter revealed the possibility of a trade with the Miami Dolphins. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. Deshaun Watson is still very unhappy with the Texans organization, and the offseason story turns another page. When the Houston Texans elected to hire longtime New England Patriots front-office executive Nick Caserio, they created a huge problem that has put the future of the franchise in jeopardy. Houston Texans General Manager Nick Caserio came out on Friday and told the world that the team is not interested in parting ways with star Quarterback Deshaun Watson. On Sunday morning, ESPN Insider Adam Schefter revealed further details on the Texans’ controversial hiring of former New England Patriots assistant Nick Caserio: Had the Houston Texans stayed the course and followed the recommendation of the search firm […] The Houston Texans reportedly completely ignored the recommendations of their search firm and decided to hire Nick Caserio instead. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Both Cal McNair and Nick Caserio have pledged the 25-year-old Pro Bowler will be back in Houston next season. By Joe Critz Jan 11, 2021, 9:00am CST We'll have some things to talk about here in the coming weeks," Schefter said. "After the team hired Nick Caserio as GM, it did not interview Chiefs (offensive coordinator) Eric Bieniemy as a head coach candidate, sources have confirmed. But that is also an option that the Texans would not want to see, where Deshaun Watson would wind up withholding his services, threatening to retire or at least not go to Houston. And you're not going to get anything but denials at this stage from both franchises, Adam, but this is an offseason puzzle we may be trying to put together.". "And get this — one scenario for a landing spot is the Miami Dolphins, trading places with Tua Tagovailoa to the Houston Texans. He wouldn't be first NFL player to try it, Browns banking on dominant Jadeveon Clowney, Myles Garrett pairing, Trey Lance, Mac Jones, Justin Fields? This time, it's a 10. The best possible outcome is for Nick Caserio to make a draft day trade that brings the Texans a … The NY Jets should pursue Houston Texans superstar quarterback Deshaun Watson despite general manager Nick Caserio's comments. But how that will go, if it happens, remains uncertain. After all, when your best player (who recently signed a $156 million contract extension) won’t return your phone calls, you know the relationship has suffered some serious damage. It depends. ", Watson for Tua? But this is an issue that's not going away.". NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Watson was upset in the wake of new general manager Nick Caserio's arrival. What Tua learned throughout rookie season. Didn’t have a shot at him with the Patriots. Had the Houston Texans stayed the course and followed the recommendation of the search firm Korn Ferry, they likely would have hired Pittsburgh Steelers vice president of football and business administration Omar Khan as their next general manager, league sources told ESPN. "Reports that Deshaun Watson is unhappy with the Texans are accurate," Mortsenen said. Either team could put together one hell of a package. Watson has not commented on that option, but others insist it will be in play. The Patriots enforced a clause in Nick Caserio’s contract to keep him from interviewing (and presumably getting) … From then until now, he is the most powerful person in the organization except for Bill Belichick. It appears owner Cal McNair acted quite erratically, disregarding the advice of the search firm he paid hundreds of thousands of dollars. We’ve known for a few days now that the Texans’ process in hiring Nick Caserio didn’t sit well with Deshaun Watson, and as we get more details it’s not hard to see why.. But if you were to offer Tua, three first rounders and Xavien Howard, I'd be willing to talk." Piece by: Tyler Deakin The Deshaun Watson Sweepstakes is probably the main storyline of the 2021 NFL offseason. Schefter, who added in a published report Sunday morning that the Texans would have likely hired Pittsburgh Steelers vice president of football and business administration Omar Khan as their general manager if they followed search firm Korn Ferry's recommendation, confirmed Mortensen's sentiments. Watson is reportedly frustrated with the Texans organization, specifically for their managerial decisions in hiring Nick Caserio as General Manager and David Culley as Head Coach. This announcement comes on the heels of swirling rumors over the past few weeks about Watson’s desire to play for another team. Considering the rare trade value he possesses, speculation on destinations will continue. What are the odds of this happening? Nick Caserio is staying in New England. (1:19). ... And I’ve got Tua (Tagovailoa). “We’re going to have a third quarterback on our roster, pair them up with Jarrett and Brian,” Caserio offered on Friday night. Well, the Texans and new general manager Nick Caserio don’t have to trade him. “These guys are working hard at the start of the off-season program. Texans general manager Nick Caserio refuses to comment on whether the Texans will be looking to draft a quarterback to replace Deshaun Watson. It was unclear whether this referred to the topic of social injustice or if this referred to the hiring of Nick Caserio as the Texans GM. Watson had been assured by McNair that he would be involved in the process to hire a new coach and general manager and kept in the loop on the progress in those searches, but that didn't happen. © 2005-2021 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. One person who knows Watson said this week that, after the Texans traded Pro Bowl wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins last offseason, the quarterback's anger level was "a 2. Watson is said to be furious over the decision, and others are as well, with some saying that there will be employees who wind up leaving the organization during the offseason. *Tua *Two 1sts in 2021 *Two 2nds in 2021. It doesn't matter that the Texans just handed Caserio a six-year, $30 million deal. Tua Tagovailoa Could Replace Deshaun Watson. The rumors became “official” on […] Texans owner Cal McNair ignored the recommendation of a search firm when he hired Nick Caserio as the team's new general manager, sources told ESPN. Houston reportedly ignored the advice of a search firm in their decision to hire Caserio.