Deshaun Watson to Saints?

TheOak · 03-15-2022, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Not a done deal but my insider says Watson is essentially telling Arthur Blank it's his deal to lose.

I thought about this for a bit. Blank less interested in having Watson in a falcons jersey as he is having Watson not in a Saints jersey.

Rivalries generally extend past the field... Or faced with Brady and Watson in the NFC South, Blank cant stomach where he knows the Falcons will sit at the end of the season.

Dont sleep on why Blank did this himself instead of sending Fontenot or Smith either, Watson had issues with the Texans ownership not keeping their word and he wants to show Watson that he is different. This also keeps his pitch Falcons vs Texans not Falcons vs Saints.

AsylumGuido · 03-15-2022, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

I thought about this for a bit. Blank less interested in having Watson in a falcons jersey as he is having Watson not in a Saints jersey.

Rivalries generally extend past the field... Or faced with Brady and Watson in the NFC South, Blank cant stomach where he knows the Falcons will sit at the end of the season.

Dont sleep on why Blank did this himself instead of sending Fontenot or Smith either, Watson had issues with the Texans ownership not keeping their word and he wants to show Watson that he is different. This also keeps his pitch Falcons vs Texans not Falcons vs Saints.

I can see this easily. Makes sense.

saintfan · 03-15-2022, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I can see this easily. Makes sense.

Prevailing winds determine what you 'see'. You embody groupthink.

Lord_Saint83 · 03-15-2022, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

I thought about this for a bit. Blank less interested in having Watson in a falcons jersey as he is having Watson not in a Saints jersey.

Rivalries generally extend past the field... Or faced with Brady and Watson in the NFC South, Blank cant stomach where he knows the Falcons will sit at the end of the season.

Dont sleep on why Blank did this himself instead of sending Fontenot or Smith either, Watson had issues with the Texans ownership not keeping their word and he wants to show Watson that he is different. This also keeps his pitch Falcons vs Texans not Falcons vs Saints.

I can see that as well but Blank will have to overhaul that team. There’s no receivers, no running game, a bad o-line and a below average defense. He’ll have to sell Watson on a long term plan. Cause if they land him they still aren’t winning anything no time soon

TheOak · 03-15-2022, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by Lord_Saint83

I can see that as well but Blank will have to overhaul that team. There’s no receivers, no running game, a bad o-line and a below average defense. He’ll have to sell Watson on a long term plan. Cause if they land him they still aren’t winning anything no time soon

Actually he wouldn’t have to sell Watson on a long term plan, it’s much easier than that. Watson was sideways with Texans ownership because they promised him a seat at the table in certain team decisions and reneged on that promise. All Blank has to say is “we are rebuilding and you will have a word in the decisions” and Watson will eat that **** up. He follows that with, “ I am here because I’m the only one that can promise you that seat”… Done deal.

saintsfan1976 · 03-15-2022, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

I thought about this for a bit. Blank less interested in having Watson in a falcons jersey as he is having Watson not in a Saints jersey.

Rivalries generally extend past the field... Or faced with Brady and Watson in the NFC South, Blank cant stomach where he knows the Falcons will sit at the end of the season.

Dont sleep on why Blank did this himself instead of sending Fontenot or Smith either, Watson had issues with the Texans ownership not keeping their word and he wants to show Watson that he is different. This also keeps his pitch Falcons vs Texans not Falcons vs Saints.

I'm told there's a "we know you. you're our own kind" message being sent.

Watson is a 26 year old kid who may yearn for the people and places he knows and trusts. Ones who will support him no matter what as he's resurrecting his life and career.

The Dude · 03-15-2022, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

I thought about this for a bit. Blank less interested in having Watson in a falcons jersey as he is having Watson not in a Saints jersey.

Rivalries generally extend past the field... Or faced with Brady and Watson in the NFC South, Blank cant stomach where he knows the Falcons will sit at the end of the season.

Dont sleep on why Blank did this himself instead of sending Fontenot or Smith either, Watson had issues with the Texans ownership not keeping their word and he wants to show Watson that he is different. This also keeps his pitch Falcons vs Texans not Falcons vs Saints.

This was my first though when I saw the news about the Falcons being in the mix. It wouldn’t surprise me if part of the reason the Saints got interested is because the Panthers showed interest first.

saintfan · 03-15-2022, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

This was my first though when I saw the news about the Falcons being in the mix. It wouldn’t surprise me if part of the reason the Saints got interested is because the Panthers showed interest first.

I don't know. Jameis is capable, but he didn't set the world on fire. Watson is, IMO, a level above.

03-15-2022, 06:26 PM	#1
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 18,978	Re: Deshaun Watson to Saints? Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Not a done deal but my insider says Watson is essentially telling Arthur Blank it's his deal to lose. I thought about this for a bit. Blank less interested in having Watson in a falcons jersey as he is having Watson not in a Saints jersey. Rivalries generally extend past the field... Or faced with Brady and Watson in the NFC South, Blank cant stomach where he knows the Falcons will sit at the end of the season. Dont sleep on why Blank did this himself instead of sending Fontenot or Smith either, Watson had issues with the Texans ownership not keeping their word and he wants to show Watson that he is different. This also keeps his pitch Falcons vs Texans not Falcons vs Saints.
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03-15-2022, 06:42 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,507	Re: Deshaun Watson to Saints? Originally Posted by TheOak I thought about this for a bit. Blank less interested in having Watson in a falcons jersey as he is having Watson not in a Saints jersey. Rivalries generally extend past the field... Or faced with Brady and Watson in the NFC South, Blank cant stomach where he knows the Falcons will sit at the end of the season. Dont sleep on why Blank did this himself instead of sending Fontenot or Smith either, Watson had issues with the Texans ownership not keeping their word and he wants to show Watson that he is different. This also keeps his pitch Falcons vs Texans not Falcons vs Saints. I can see this easily. Makes sense.

03-15-2022, 06:59 PM	#3
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Deshaun Watson to Saints? Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I can see this easily. Makes sense. Prevailing winds determine what you 'see'. You embody groupthink.

03-15-2022, 07:03 PM	#4
Lord_Saint83 100% Blunt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Gabriel, La Posts: 2,754	Re: Deshaun Watson to Saints? Originally Posted by TheOak I thought about this for a bit. Blank less interested in having Watson in a falcons jersey as he is having Watson not in a Saints jersey. Rivalries generally extend past the field... Or faced with Brady and Watson in the NFC South, Blank cant stomach where he knows the Falcons will sit at the end of the season. Dont sleep on why Blank did this himself instead of sending Fontenot or Smith either, Watson had issues with the Texans ownership not keeping their word and he wants to show Watson that he is different. This also keeps his pitch Falcons vs Texans not Falcons vs Saints. I can see that as well but Blank will have to overhaul that team. There’s no receivers, no running game, a bad o-line and a below average defense. He’ll have to sell Watson on a long term plan. Cause if they land him they still aren’t winning anything no time soon

03-15-2022, 07:57 PM	#5
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 18,978	Re: Deshaun Watson to Saints? Originally Posted by Lord_Saint83 I can see that as well but Blank will have to overhaul that team. There’s no receivers, no running game, a bad o-line and a below average defense. He’ll have to sell Watson on a long term plan. Cause if they land him they still aren’t winning anything no time soon Actually he wouldn’t have to sell Watson on a long term plan, it’s much easier than that. Watson was sideways with Texans ownership because they promised him a seat at the table in certain team decisions and reneged on that promise. All Blank has to say is “we are rebuilding and you will have a word in the decisions” and Watson will eat that **** up. He follows that with, “ I am here because I’m the only one that can promise you that seat”… Done deal.

03-15-2022, 07:37 PM	#6
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,575 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Deshaun Watson to Saints? Originally Posted by TheOak I thought about this for a bit. Blank less interested in having Watson in a falcons jersey as he is having Watson not in a Saints jersey. Rivalries generally extend past the field... Or faced with Brady and Watson in the NFC South, Blank cant stomach where he knows the Falcons will sit at the end of the season. Dont sleep on why Blank did this himself instead of sending Fontenot or Smith either, Watson had issues with the Texans ownership not keeping their word and he wants to show Watson that he is different. This also keeps his pitch Falcons vs Texans not Falcons vs Saints. I'm told there's a "we know you. you're our own kind" message being sent. Watson is a 26 year old kid who may yearn for the people and places he knows and trusts. Ones who will support him no matter what as he's resurrecting his life and career.

03-15-2022, 07:57 PM	#7
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,009	Re: Deshaun Watson to Saints? Originally Posted by TheOak I thought about this for a bit. Blank less interested in having Watson in a falcons jersey as he is having Watson not in a Saints jersey. Rivalries generally extend past the field... Or faced with Brady and Watson in the NFC South, Blank cant stomach where he knows the Falcons will sit at the end of the season. Dont sleep on why Blank did this himself instead of sending Fontenot or Smith either, Watson had issues with the Texans ownership not keeping their word and he wants to show Watson that he is different. This also keeps his pitch Falcons vs Texans not Falcons vs Saints. This was my first though when I saw the news about the Falcons being in the mix. It wouldn’t surprise me if part of the reason the Saints got interested is because the Panthers showed interest first.
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03-15-2022, 08:10 PM	#8
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Deshaun Watson to Saints? Originally Posted by The Dude This was my first though when I saw the news about the Falcons being in the mix. It wouldn’t surprise me if part of the reason the Saints got interested is because the Panthers showed interest first. I don't know. Jameis is capable, but he didn't set the world on fire. Watson is, IMO, a level above.