WTF? The Falcons are Making a Bid for Deshaun Watson?!

Aaron discusses the ins and outs of the Atlanta Falcons reported interest in acquiring Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson and what that means.

First, he refutes the idea that the Falcons are only looking to drive up the price for Watson for divisional rivals like the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers due to Watson's "no-trade" clause. Then, he discusses the close connections Watson has to Falcons ownership and coaching staff, which may be fueling their interest. Then, he discusses the reasons why the Falcons would want Watson, as well as the convoluted ways that the team would have to create cap space in order to make the trade fit under the salary cap and gain the necessary draft assets to acquire him. Then, he dives into the ongoing legal issues looming over Watson that further complicate matters, including whether or not there will be a multi-game suspension this season.

Finally, Aaron breaks down the "regular" news involving the Falcons on Tuesday, including a contract extension for kicker Younghoe Koo, retaining restricted free-agent WR Olamide Zaccheaus, losing WR Russell Gage to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the release of DT Tyeler Davison.

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