At this point, with the hearing completed, the only two things that matter for Deshaun Watson is what Judge Sue Robinson decides and, if it comes to it, what happens if either side appeals her ruling. Other than that, we are likely to hear conjecture, purposeful leaks and two sides trying to get ahead of what is decided.
We’ve already heard that the NFL doesn’t want to go through the appeal process on Robinson’s first ruling in here role. Following the completion of the hearing, we shared all the information that became available quickly including a significant amount from Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.
Of the many things Florio tweeted out Thursday night, that the NFL didn’t present evidence of any ‘violence, threat, force or coercion’ by Watson seemed to be the biggest. That could have the most significant impact on Watson playing for the Cleveland Browns this year.
