The natural result of Deshaun Watson wanting to leave the Houston Texans is where he must go to take his quarterback talents. The current 49ers cornerback, Richard Sherman, has a suggestion for the dissatisfied player: go to the Jets.
The advice was given in the “Cris Collinsworth Podcast with Richard Sherman,” which Pro Football Focus presents, shortly after the former All-Pro defender was asked what he would do if he were in Watson’s exact situation.
“If I were Deshaun, I would get out of there as soon as possible,” he said. “I would choose New York”
Sherman clarified that he was referring to the New York Jets before noting that what makes the team so attractive is the decent offensive line and that they have room to go out in search of weapons. It is also worth noting that the new Jets coach, Robert Saleh, was the defensive coordinator in San Francisco for four seasons, training Sherman for the past three. Sherman goes on to say that Watson’s addition would also make the Jets a favorite destination for these offensive weapons, which are likely to face a supersaturated market in the off-season.
“They are saying that he is not responding to any text messages or calls, nor am I,” added Sherman. “He did everything. He took a beating for you and played efficiently … His level of play didn’t drop with the team. He didn’t let the bad season say ‘Hey, I’m going to be bad too.'”
As previously reported, it is difficult to put into words how furious Watson is at the one organization he has played for. His frustrations go to owner Cal McNair, although other issues that upset him include the team initially decided not to interview the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator, Eric Bienemy, and Jack Easterbrook, consolidating the power of the front office without any consultation with Watson.