We’re doing another Deshaun Watson episode, because it’s an incredibly important story that goes beyond football. And, we’re doing it now because, on Friday, Watson was formally introduced as the Browns’ new quarterback in a press conference that provided few direct answers.
That made this show the perfect time to bring New York Times reporter, former MMQB podcaster and all-around wonderful person Jenny Vrentas back for a guest appearance, seeing as she has led the way on Watson reporting throughout the last year.
First, a discussion of what was—and, in some cases, wasn’t—said in Friday’s press conference. And, in light of the fact that Watson repeatedly proclaimed that he had never disrespected a woman, a look back at the information independently reported by The MMQB over the past year, which suggests otherwise.
Plus, what it means that Watson was not indicted by a second grand jury in Texas, and a larger discussion of cases of sexual violence in the criminal justice system.
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The following transcript is an excerpt from The MMQB NFL Podcast. Listen to the full episode on podcast players everywhere or on SI.com.
