If the Carolina Panthers ultimately do acquire Deshaun Watson, much of the farm would likely be going back the other way to Houston. But they’d have to keep at least some of their horses, right?
That’s probably the hope for Carolina, who reportedly wants to hang on to star running back Christian McCaffrey for a potential pairing with the three-time Pro Bowl passer. ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler gave the 4-1-1 on the Panthers’ thinking this morning.
“Carolina seemed like Watson’s backup option to Miami last year, a viable fallback if a deal with the Dolphins fell through,” Fowler writes. “Now that Miami is out, the Panthers will likely see a clear runway. I’m told they are at least confident in their chances, with good young players on defense and playmakers on offense. There’s trade buzz surrounding running back Christian McCaffrey, but I’m told the Panthers would be even more inclined to keep CMC around with Watson in the fold, to maximize his ability to win.”
