Michelle Beadle on the Deshaun Watson Controversy

LZ and Will are joined by Michelle Beadle, host of The Athletic’s “What Did I Miss?” podcast, to discuss the controversy (or “feeding frenzy”) over NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson; the allegations against him; and how fans and the league are responding. Watson, who the Cleveland Browns have just made the richest quarterback in the NFL with a five-year, $230 million contract, has been accused of rampant sexual misconduct. While the criminal case against him was dropped, he still faces 22 civil lawsuits, filed by 22 women, over allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. The NFL has started its own investigation into the matter. What happens when your team signs a player who has committed or been accused of such crimes? Michelle, Will, and LZ talk about how fans digest these realities.