Cabache's Corner

Deshaun Watson is one of the NFL’s premier quarterbacks. This year, a year in which his Houston Texans went a brutal 4-12 despite Watson leading the NFL in passing yards (4,823 yards) and adding 33 touchdowns and a 112.4 rating with just seven interceptions. He was nothing short of elite this year, and had he been on a winning team he would be in the MVP discussion – he could be anyway for what it’s worth. The Texans have one of the best franchise QBs in the NFL, and they have him under contract through 2025. That is a dreamy situation for any franchise. However, the nature of this season just passed and the seeming dysfunction of Houston’s organization have left questions about the relationship between team and player. Days after the season came to an end rumors started swirling regarding Watson’s future in Houston. Reportedly, via ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio , Watson had ‘quietly broached with teammates’ the possibility of seeking a trade from the Texans. For a franchise QB, mo...

And just like that, the 2020 NFL regular season is over. It always bewilders me how quickly the season progresses, and I’m never quite ready for the disappointment it brings. Nevertheless, the most exciting five weeks of football are ahead. For 18 teams, home awaits as they enter their offseason, while the other 14 now get to chase after the Lombardi. So, with change already underway in preparation for 2021, and for the last time in the 2020, how does the power balance look in the NFL heading into the playoffs? 1.        Kansas City Chiefs (14-2) The Chiefs lost just their second game of the season in Week 17 as their backups took center stage. Of course, it didn’t mean anything, with the Chiefs having clinched the number one seed in the AFC last week, so it basically functioned as an extra bye week for some of the team’s stars. The Chiefs are absolutely the favorite to win it all. 2.        Buffalo Bills (13-3) +1 Sinc...