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Deshaun Watson 3 landing spots as trade rumors start to heat up

By Michael Johnson

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 27: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans walks off the field after a 37-31 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at NRG Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 27: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans walks off the field after a 37-31 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at NRG Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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Deshaun Watson trade rumors: Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stands on the sideline in the fourth quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 9, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /

Deshaun Watson trade destination no. 2: Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers are left without a franchise quarterback. For the first time since the Mike Tomlin era, the Steelers are in jeopardy of having a losing record. That could all change with one move, bringing in Deshaun Watson.

It doesn’t matter what it takes; the Steelers should try to trade for the All-Pro quarterback. The Steelers are a stable franchise with an elite head coach in Mike Tomlin. However, there’s another coach on staff Watson openly wanted to play for, Brian Flores.

During his short tenure with the Dolphins Flores was rumored to be a coach Watson wanted to play for. Of course, he was fired before a trade went down. Despite him suing the NFL, the Steelers took a chance and brought him in as a linebackers coach. Is Watson’s admiration for Flores strong enough to make him waive his clause?

If the admiration for Flores isn’t enough, maybe the Steelers roster is. They have two solid wideouts in Chase Claypool and Dionte Johnson. At tight end, they have the always reliable Pat Freiermuth.

In the backfield, they have an up-and-coming star in Najee Harris, who is also a reliable pass-catching option. And they have a solid defense. With their weapons and stable franchise, Watson should waive his clause for the Steelers.

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