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Why did Deshaun Watson decide to choose the Browns? (1:35)

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Texans general manager Nick Caserio says he feels both parties now have clarity after trading quarterback Deshaun.

Caserio said Saturday that there are some things still on a legal front that probably have to take place. I think clarity for our organization in terms of what the expectation is moving forward, but just clarity for him individually.

Caserio said in the 15 months since he was hired by the Texans, he has tried to be consistent in taking the situation one day at a time so he could make the right decision.

Caserio said that they went ahead and made a decision because they felt like it was the right time.

After a request to be traded and the emergence of 22 lawsuits against him, he did not play last season. On March 11, a Texas grand jury declined to indict Watson on criminal charges, ending the criminal proceedings related to him in Harris County.

The Texans sent the fifth-round pick to the Cleveland for three first-round picks, a third-round pick and a fourth-round pick. According to sources, the Browns are set to give a new five-year, $230 million contract to their quarterback. Sources said that the full $230 million is guaranteed, making it the largest guarantee given to an NFL player.

Caserio acknowledged that there was a lot of work to be done after Houston's second straight four-win season.

Caserio said that we are a long way from being where we need to be. There is a lot of work to be done.

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Caserio said he wished him well after the trade was made.

Caserio said that he will probably do good things for the city of Cleveland. He is a great player. He will do a lot of great things for the city. We wish him well in his future endeavors.

Davis Mills, a third-round pick in 2021. who started 11 games last season, will be the focus of all eyes. After quarterback Tyrod Taylor was injured, Mills, Caserio's first draft pick as Texans general manager, struggled, but showed improvement in his final five starts. Mills threw for 2,664 yards with 16 touchdown and 10 interceptions.

Caserio said the Texans are going to start from scratch at the position, and that they will look for a quarterback in the draft.

Caserio said that Davis did a good job with the opportunities he had last year. You just want to look at it with the mentality and figure out what makes sense for the organization.

It's... Davis has earned an opportunity here, and that is a small portion of what he has earned. I think he is excited about the chance that he has in front of him, and we will see how it goes.

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