Myles Garrett's trade bluff paid off in a big way as he sign a record-breaking contract. He may owe Browns QB Deshaun Watson a thank you.

Myles Garrett is a great player. He’s a great player who has made six Pro Bowls and four NFL All-Pro teams. He’s a great player who has missed only four games in the last five years. He’s a great player who angered and frustrated many fans with his request to be traded — and generally dismissing the Browns as having any hope of winning.

Garrett is a Hall of Fame player, but it was in the team's best interest to deal him because of where it resides and his career timeline.