>I’m not going to comment on Watson’s case, but I will say
>that a team can find ways to intentionally smear a guy’s
>name if it works in their interest.

They likely already have trade offers on the table. How would instigating sexual assault rumors against their franchise quarterback benefit them in terms on increased quantity or quality of trade offers?

This theory would only work if the Texans higher ups are complete fucking idiots. Which is possible.