Warcodered Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 2 hours ago, GunnerBill said: I think based on what Rapoport is saying Doc's theory is pretty much disproven at this point. There is no gentleman's agreement that they are all in on that he won't be put on the exemption list as long as he is inactive but would if there was any chance of him playing. That is not the case. The NFL does not intend to put him on the list even if traded. I don't claim that this proves my theory that the legal advice would be that is risky for them to do so.... it might be that but it might also, based on what Rapoport says, just mean the NFL don't feel that the allegations justify the exempt list unless and until criminal charges are brought. So you think Rapoport is wrong? I mean he literally works for the league. I mean how a good a WR is Antonio Brown on the Bills?
YoloinOhio Posted October 25, 2021 Author Posted October 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, Doc said: Rap's report doesn't say that the trading team won't inactivate him as well. Again obviating the need for exempting him. And again, as everyone agrees, he should be on the exempt list and isn't because... Not that I trust anything cRapoport says after the Antonio Brown fiasco. As it seems a lot of the leaks are coming from the Texans, I wouldn’t be surprised if they are leaking this too - true or not -to help grease the wheels for teams to jump in 1
Doc Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 Just now, YoloinOhio said: As it seems a lot of the leaks are coming from the Texans, I wouldn’t be surprised if they are leaking this too - true or not -to help grease the wheels for teams to jump in Wouldn't surprise me. I trust almost nothing I read these days.
Warcodered Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: As it seems a lot of the leaks are coming from the Texans, I wouldn’t be surprised if they are leaking this too - true or not -to help grease the wheels for teams to jump in Even if this was from the league I wouldn't rule out this just being them taking the temperature of the room.
GunnerBill Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, Warcodered said: I mean how a good a WR is Antonio Brown on the Bills? Yea he is sometimes wrong on that sort of stuff. This is not that.
Mr. WEO Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, mannc said: The Watson trade rumors appear to have been put out by the Texans. Watson is still a Texan so yes, the rumors have been false, just like the one that he would be traded by the end of last week. I don’t believe anyone is trading multiple first round picks for him until there is a positive resolution of his legal situation. So it is your belief that no trade talks have ever occurred between the Texans and any other team? That's the rumor that has been reported all along. 1 hour ago, 4merper4mer said: Rapoport has had numerous stories on Watson being traded, Watson has not been traded and somehow those reports weren’t false? That’s quite a reality twist even for a Pats fan. Has Rapoport reported that Watson has been traded? I missed that. Can you link where he was actually traded to, supposedly? Edited October 25, 2021 by Mr. WEO
SCBills Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 In all seriousness, the Panthers should be the ones trading for him. They actually have a non-terrible OL, McCaffrey (when healthy) and DJ Moore. They traded for Gilmore, so clearly they're going for it, but Darnold has turned back into a pumpkin and I can't imagine they view him as their future anymore. They also are located 90 minutes from Clemson territory, and would be able to dip into the Carolina collegiate fanbase to help offset any of the drama Watson brings. 1 2
Virgil Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 I really hope some reporters lose credibility after all of this. This vague reporting has been going on for months now and seems like it's coming from the Texans themselves to generate interest. It's crap 2 2
nucci Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 and we still don't know if Watson will be suspended once he's traded
BuffaloBillyG Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Virgil said: I really hope some reporters lose credibility after all of this. This vague reporting has been going on for months now and seems like it's coming from the Texans themselves to generate interest. It's crap Frankly, I'm shocked fans still fall for this stuff. Just this last offseason we were told Watson would never play for the Texans again. Russ Wilson was done in Seattle and now way would Rodgers play for the Packers ever ever ever! Russ, still a Seahawk. Rodgers, still a Packer. Watson, still a Texan (albeit with extenuating circumstance)...however he still reported to camp ready to roll. The "reporters" got their clicks and traffic though. Most of what we hear as fans is fiction. Edited October 25, 2021 by No Place To Hyde 1
Buffalo Boy Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 47 minutes ago, SCBills said: They actually have a non-terrible OL Their O line is possible the worst in the league . Watson is all they are talking about here today but he has a say as to where he goes. Bridgewater and now Darnold are being blamed for not being able to drive a broken car. Miami has more to offer in a trade also.
ColoradoBills Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 2 hours ago, GunnerBill said: Your line of argument equally disappoints me. I think some people have so bogged themselves down to this "he is going on the list as soon as he is traded" they are now jumping through loopholes to avoid credible reporting to the contrary. The trade deadline in Nov 2nd. Let's just say Houston trades with Miami later this week and Watson is not put on the exempt list. OK he will not travel with the team to Buffalo. As luck would have it the following week Houston travels to Miami for a football game on Sunday November 7th! It would cause a US Media circus. The entire Miami organization would be dragged into a feeding frenzy along with the NFL and Goodell. Twitter, sponsors, women's groups, celebrities and a whole slew of others would cause Goodell to have no choice but to put him on the list. I can't imagine anything else but that happening. IMO. 1
TheFunPolice Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 (edited) Eagles make a lot of sense... Also, if Watson is looking long-term and the chance to play in as many Super Bowls as possible, the NFC is the conference to be in. Most of the great young QBs are in the AFC. Aside from Murray, most of the top NFC QBs are older. The Saints should trade their next 10 1st round picks to Houston. That team is loaded with zero at QB. Edited October 25, 2021 by TheFunPolice
JohnNord Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Virgil said: I really hope some reporters lose credibility after all of this. This vague reporting has been going on for months now and seems like it's coming from the Texans themselves to generate interest. It's crap Nothing has happened but I haven’t found anyone that has completely mis-represented the situation. Several people reported that there’s been discussion on Watson from several different teams including Miami, Carolina, and Philadelphia. Those organizations did did not refute any of those rumors. The seriousness of those discussions have differed. That could be where the hype is coming from at the deadline. But how great would it be, if a trade was made for Watson, only for him never play a down in the NFL again! 18 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said: Eagles make a lot of sense... Also, if Watson is looking long-term and the chance to play in as many Super Bowls as possible, the NFC is the conference to be in. Most of the great young QBs are in the AFC. Aside from Murray, most of the top NFC QBs are older. The Saints should trade their next 10 1st round picks to Houston. That team is loaded with zero at QB. They were reportedly interested before the massage accusations but Watson vetoed Philly.
Doc Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 56 minutes ago, JohnNord said: They were reportedly interested before the massage accusations but Watson vetoed Philly. After the dumpster fire Miami has become, he might veto going there now.
TBBills Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 2 hours ago, nucci said: and we still don't know if Watson will be suspended once he's traded He will automatically be put on the exemption list.
YoloinOhio Posted October 25, 2021 Author Posted October 25, 2021 1 hour ago, JohnNord said: Nothing has happened but I haven’t found anyone that has completely mis-represented the situation. Several people reported that there’s been discussion on Watson from several different teams including Miami, Carolina, and Philadelphia. Those organizations did did not refute any of those rumors. The seriousness of those discussions have differed. That could be where the hype is coming from at the deadline. But how great would it be, if a trade was made for Watson, only for him never play a down in the NFL again! They were reportedly interested before the massage accusations but Watson vetoed Philly. Also true of Denver, per Ben Allbright
BuffaloRebound Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 I don’t think Watson is in a position to veto anything. And I can’t see a team trading for him unless it’s 20 cents on the dollar, meaning no way anybody gives up a 1st rounder for him.
4merper4mer Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Mr. WEO said: So it is your belief that no trade talks have ever occurred between the Texans and any other team? That's the rumor that has been reported all along. Has Rapoport reported that Watson has been traded? I missed that. Can you link where he was actually traded to, supposedly? You’re splitting heirs. I’m not sure why. Pats fan on Bills board. Fine. This is about the Dolphins. We all hate them. You don’t have to pick fights in every thread. The guy said Rapaport had reported trade interest/trades being close yet no trade has materialized. Occum’s Shaver says he was more likely wrong than right but you have to die on the hill of lowering standards for the reporter and increasing them for the Bills fan in a thread………again.
sherpa Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 11 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: You’re splitting heirs. That would be one messy, nasty enterprise.
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