What will the Cleveland Browns do to continue their magical 2023 season?
After franchise quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) and Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb (knee) went down with injuries, veteran signal-caller Joe Flacco stepped in and helped lead the team to a playoff berth.
If Watson and Chuck can find a way to regain their former form this year, Cleveland could have a chance to compete not only in the AFC North but also in the Super Bowl.
ESPN’s Clinton Yates thinks Cleveland and Watson have the “most” to win the AFC North this year.
“For a team like Cleveland, which is in a slump at quarterback, Deshaun is the best fit from a money standpoint,” Yates recently told First Take.
.@Clinton Yates I believe Deshaun Watson and the Browns should win the AFC North 👀
“For a team like Cleveland, which is in a slump at the quarterback position, Deshaun is a must-have, even from a money standpoint.” pic.twitter.com/g7h1Eoclij
— First Take (@FirstTake) August 8, 2024
Coach Kevin Stefanski has seen moments of magic working with Baker Mayfield and Joe Flacco, but he’s still looking for complete consistency under center.
Watson was a Pro Bowl-caliber quarterback for Texas, but he has yet to regain his former form while playing for the Browns.
He should be the X-factor for the team this year.
Lamar Jackson won multiple MVP awards in Baltimore, Joe Burrows led the Bengals to a Super Bowl, and Russell Wilson is a Super Bowl champion.
Every current quarterback in Cleveland’s division has accomplished a lot.
Considering Watson also has a $230 million contract, he needs to finally show up and perform for the team.
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