fans trying to grasp what type of leverage quarterback Deshaun Watson has over his team as the offseason approaches may have to turn to a different sport.
One NFL executive compared it to a situation with a star player in the NBA, per Mike Sando of The Athletic:
"Watson represents an example of player empowerment like we see in the NBA. Because he has enough money in the bank, he can say, 'No, you are going to do it the way I want to do it or else you do not have me.' This is presuming he believes the DeAndre Hopkins trade and other moves were irrational, and the GM was hired in a ridiculous way, and his feelings are heartfelt.