How with the Stafford-Goff Deal Affect Deshaun Watson's Potential Trade?

 The NFL off-season won't officially kick start until after 10:00 p.m. next Sunday when Super Bowl LV comes to an end, but that didn't stop the Detroit Lions and LA Rams from completing a blockbuster trade that is going to shake the sport, especially in a year where quarterbacks are expected to be on the move in a big way. 

The Lions trade quarterback Matthew Stafford to the LA Rams in exchange for quarterback Jared Goff, a third round pick in 2021 and first round picks in 2022 and 2023.  The deal sends Stafford, a former Pro Bowler, who requested a trade out of Detroit after the hiring of coach Dan Campbell, to the Rams and their high-flying offensive scheme under head coach Sean McVay. 

Many expect McVay's offense is tailor-made for Stafford, who leaves a dumpster fire franchise in Detroit where he never won a playoff game. 

As for Goff, it is amazing how quickly the Rams fell out of favor with him. Goff is two years removed from taking the Rams to the Super Bowl, but after years of increased turnovers, injuries and unreliability, he became expendable. 

According to NFL Network, at least six teams were in on Stafford, including the New England Patriots. The trade is the first of what could be many around the NFL, once of which might involved Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. 

Watson has requested a trade, and is very unhappy with the organization. However GM Nick Caserio and newly minted Head Coach David Culley want Watson to remain a member of the Texans. We shall see if that happens. A lot of teams are interested including the New York Jets, whom many believe have the package and draft capital that the Texans would want. 

The question is does Watson, who has a no trade clause, really want to go to New York, especially if teams better positioned to be a playoff team next year come calling?

The Texans appear satisfied with playing hardball with Watson. They can fine him and recoup as much as $21.6 million from Watson should he hold out. 

However after the Stafford-Goff deal, one has to wonder what it will take to get Watson? It took two future first round picks for the Rams to get their hands on the 33-year old quarterback. Meanwhile, the Lions inherit the remaining of Goff's contract which runs through 2024, with $43.25 million guaranteed over the next two seasons. 

What will it take to get Watson? That is the question now after the first domino in the quarterback carousel falls.