Who urged Deshaun Watson to retire if he loses the Browns’ starting QB role?
When the Cleveland Browns acquired Deshaun Watson in a blockbuster 2022 trade, the expectation was clear that he would be the franchise quarterback the organization had been searching for since its return to the league in 1999. Instead, the partnership has been marked by inconsistency, injuries and off-field controversy, culminating in a public call for Watson to consider retirement if he cannot reclaim the starting job this season.That message came from Stephen A. Smith on ESPN's First Take, where the outspoken analyst questioned whether Watson's tenure in Cleveland can be salvaged. Watson, who signed a fully guaranteed $230 million contract upon arrival, has made just 19 starts in four seasons with the Browns, compiling a 9-10 record while completing 61% of his passes with 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions."I'm going to bring up the name Deshaun Watson for this reason. […]
