HOUSTON — Nick Caserio’s introductory news conference as the Houston Texans’ general manager was dominated by questions about whether Deshaun Watson wants out.
Caserio, a longtime executive with the New England Patriots, was hired on Thursday to replace Bill O’Brien, who served as both coach and general manager until he was fired after this season’s 0-4 start.
The first question Caserio fielded from reporters on Friday was what he thought about reports that Watson — the franchise quarterback and one of the only bright spots in a dismal 4-12 season — is unhappy with the direction of the team and wants to be traded.