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Ahead of the upcoming season, the Cleveland Browns’ head coach, Kevin Stefanski, faces a tough decision regarding which of the five quarterbacks (Shedeur Sanders, Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, Deshaun Watson and Kenny Pickett) on the roster will start Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Let’s narrow it down to four, since Deshaun Watson likely won’t be available by then after suffering a non-contact Achilles tear on October 20. Watson is one of the Browns’ biggest mistakes-and I say “one” because the Browns continually surprise with their strange decisions. In terms of his five-year, $230 million contract, all of which is guaranteed, it’s the worst in NFL history, no doubt about it.
Deshaun Watson on the Trade Tightrope
Although Watson still does not have a return date, he has been attending some team meetings and was present at the rookie minicamp to see the rookies. He is also expected to attend the OTAs. However, since owner Jimmy Haslam labeled the move for Watson a “swing and a miss,” it’s clear that the Browns would like to move on from him. Some have suggested that a trade might happen. The question is, who would take the risk of acquiring Watson, given his injury history? He played more than seven games in a season only once, in 2020 with Houston, finishing with a 4-12 record. Add to that his off-field issues involving sexual harassment lawsuits.
The Browns know the situation isn’t good, which is why they drafted two quarterbacks: Dillon Gabriel (94th pick) and Shedeur Sanders (144th pick). They also have two veterans: Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett. Essentially, Gabriel and Sanders make it seem impossible for Watson-who Sanders has called a great teammate and who has stayed involved with the team despite his injury-to return and play in Cleveland. If he doesn’t play this year, next year will be the final year of his contract, and the Browns will likely choose to pay out the remainder of his deal and release him. Sadly, the sooner Watson leaves, the better it will be for him and the Browns.
This is what former Browns receiver Josh Cribbs said to suggest a trade is nearly inevitable: “I think his preparation is more for a trade opportunity, and the Browns will get some good stuff for him. Not the best, but they will get something for him,” Cribbs said on his podcast. “And, they will pay a portion of his salary, and the Browns will eat the rest.”
Deshaun Watson’s Uncertain Future in the NFL
Undoubtedly, much more was expected of Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson’s career, given his flashes of superstardom and his clear potential to achieve it. His rise began with his last-second, game-winning pass to Hunter Renfrow, which secured the 2016 National Championship for Clemson against Alabama. His rookie season in Houston began promisingly, but then Watson started having injury troubles-he tore his ACL during a non-contact practice after throwing for 402 yards and four touchdowns against Seattle.
Over the next two years, Watson won his division consecutively, achieving a combined record of 21-10 and throwing 52 touchdowns to 21 interceptions. Despite a 4-12 record, his final year in Houston was his statistical peak. He led the league with 4,823 passing yards, along with 33 touchdowns and just seven interceptions. Since then, there have been only scandals and injuries, with little resemblance to the player he was in Houston. We’ll see what happens with Watson and the Browns’ quarterback room this season.
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