Caserio on Deshaun Watson: 'We have zero interest in trading the player'

HOUSTON (SportsRadio 610) - At the press conference to introduce their next head coach on Friday afternoon, new general manager Nick Caserio weighed in on the report that his star quarterback had formally requested to be traded.

Before taking any questions after introducing coach David Culley, Caserio said this: "Organizationally, we want to reiterate our commitment to Deshaun Watson. We have zero interest in trading the player."

Caserio went on to say that he looked forward to spending more time with Watson this spring in order to get on the same page.

"The reason I'm in this position today is because I know (Deshaun Watson) is going to be a Houston Texan," Culley said Friday.

Watson's request to be traded was reported my multiple outlets on Thursday morning. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Texans have known about Watson's desire to be traded "for a few weeks."

And there are reports that the Texans decision to hire Culley hasn't changed Watson's mind on wanting out.

There has been buzz surrounding several potential suitors, including the Jets, Dolphins, Bears, Cowboys and more, none of which would have been occurring at such a high level if not for the impending likelihood of his trade request. And we also shouldn't have been too hopeful that a player whose anger level was at a "10" would find some way to stick around.

Watson, the Texans' first-round draft pick in 2017, will likely finish his career in Houston with a 28-25 regular season record, 14,539 passing yards, 104 passing touchdowns, 36 interceptions, 1,677 rushing yards and 17 rushing touchdowns across 53 starts.

Read up on several of our reports, rumors and analysis of the evolving situation over the past couple of weeks below.

— Deshaun Watson landing spots: Are Jets or Dolphins better positioned to make trade?
— Who says no to this New York Jets trade for Deshaun Watson?
— Who says no to this hypothetical Deshaun Watson trade proposal between Bears, Texans?

— Report: New York Jets are Deshaun Watson's preferred destination
— NFL insider believes Jaguars should offer No. 1 pick for Deshaun Watson
— Mike Greenberg: Deshaun Watson trade would be biggest in NFL history
— Richard Sherman: Deshaun Watson should leave Houston 'as quickly as possible' and go to Jets
— Jay Glazer: Bears to be 'big players' in quarterback market

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