Recently cut by the Cardinals, DeAndre Hopkins is still looking for his future team. And if there is anyone who would be interested in recruiting such a receiver, it is Deshaun Watson. The Browns quarterback said he would “love” to reunite with Hopkins, his former target with the Texans.
“Me and D-Hop, we talk naturally,” Watson explained, during a charity golf tournament hosted by the Browns. “We’ve been talking since the Houston days. He has always been one of my brothers. Our connection, our relationship has always been excellent. Of course we would like to have it. He knows it. »
Teammates for three years in Houston, the relationship between Watson and Hopkins then seemed natural. In Watson’s two full seasons as a starter, DeAndre Hopkins had 209 receptions for 2,737 yards and 18 touchdowns in 31 games. Impressive statistics, which leave you dreaming in the event of a new meeting.
Kevin Stefanski: ‘I really like our receiving group’
Not sure, however, that such a recruitment will take place. Kevin Stefanski, coach of the Browns, kicked into touch when reporters asked him the question at a press conference.
“I really, really like our receiving group. I love the guys who are part of it. Andrew Berry (general manager) and his team are always looking at all possibilities, so I won’t comment specifically on the player except to say I really like our squad. »
A response from Normand which does not advance the schmilblick. However, for Deshaun Watson, one thing is certain: DeAndre Hopkins would be very happy in Cleveland.
“DeAndre Hopkins would like to be in a place where we have the opportunity to win. We tick all the boxes and I think we have to make sure we tick all of those boxes on the national stage, we have to prove it and I think D-Hop would love to be a part of that. »
If the desire to collaborate seems clear on Watson’s side, the final choice of DeAndre Hopkins remains to be seen. At 30, he’s probably looking for the last thing he needs: a ring. Difficult today to say that the Browns are the team best placed to enable him to obtain it in the short term.
