The Texans and Dolphins are inextricably and forever linked. Not because they reportedly discussed a trade involving Deshaun Watson. Not because they’re both 1-7. Not because of the Laremy Tunsil trade. No, it’s something far more sinister than that.
Fact: Both these professional football franchises chose to pay Brock Osweiler millions of dollars to play quarterback. That is a stain that cannot be erased. It is a scarlet letter both organizations must wear forever.
And today they duel to see which team will keep pace for pole position in the 2022 NFL Draft.