As discussed on Thursday’s PFT Live, the saga surrounding the latest lawsuit against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is hitting fever pitch with two burning questions.
Critical Queries
First off, will the accuser step up and cooperate with the NFL’s investigation?
And second, was this bombshell of a claim disclosed in writing to the Cleveland Browns when Watson inked his lucrative contract in 2022?
Vamos, let’s tackle the first question head-on!
Accuser’s Cooperation
There’s already an answer to this one. Attorney Tony Buzbee didn’t mince words in a statement to PFT:
“We intend to interview with the NFL in two weeks,” Buzbee proclaimed. “This coming week, however, I have to attend the Coast Guard hearings in South Carolina regarding the Titan submersible implosion because I represent a victim’s family from that tragedy. Once I return, I plan to make my client available for an interview along with two individuals who spoke to her right after the assault. I also have critical video evidence to share.”
The Investigation Kickoff
While the accuser’s cooperation doesn’t guarantee a Watson suspension, the NFL’s case couldn’t kick off without it. The league has as much power to compel cooperation from non-NFL employees as a cactus has to beg for rain—a total impossibility.
Contract Implications & Potential Fallout
If this claim wasn’t disclosed and is conspicuously missing from the list of potential cases exempt from default, Watson’s facing a titanic problem. And by titanic, I mean a $92 million problem, given the fully-guaranteed payments left on his contract.
Currently, it’s a guessing game. Is the new case on the list or not? We’ve scrambled for answers. The silence we’ve received speaks volumes and might hint towards a no-show on that list.
Imagine this: If indeed this case wasn’t disclosed, Watson’s glorious $92 million in future guarantees is teetering on the edge like a football ready to topple off an unsteady tee.
Unanswered Questions
- Will this affect Watson’s standing with the Browns?
- How will the NFL proceed once the accuser has provided her testimony?
- What other ramifications might arise from the potential fallout?
Hold onto your seats, folks! This saga is far from over. Football, just like life, dishes out unexpected plays, and right now, Deshaun Watson might just be caught in the blitz.
