The Cleveland Browns hoped to unravel their longstanding quarterback woes after they traded for talented-but-scandal-ridden Deshaun Watson previous to the 2022 NFL Season. The staff had been and not using a true franchise quarterback since its reintroduction
However, over two years have handed since they made the blockbuster deal and signed Deshaun Watson to an enormous, fully-guaranteed contract, and the transfer clearly was the incorrect one. The Browns are too gifted of a staff to permit Deshaun Watson to waste their season with mediocre play, and they need to flip to Jameis Winston.
Watson has been worse than mediocre, truly. In reality, the quarterback posted the worst EPA via the primary three weeks of the season of any Browns quarterback since their reintroduction in 1999. When you think about the horrible quarterback play the franchise has had, that’s fairly arduous to consider. However, that’s how dangerous he’s been.
Sunday wasn’t a complete catastrophe for Watson, nevertheless it wasn’t good, both. The Browns had been overwhelmed 20-16 by the Raiders to fall to 1-3. Watson was 24/32 for 176 yards and 1 landing with an interception. His QBR was simply 36.7, which is a extremely poor quantity.
Passing success is down within the NFL, nevertheless it’s robust to win getting simply 176 yards out of 32 makes an attempt. That’s been the story all yr for Watson, who has been unable to harm groups down the sector regardless of having strong weapons. He has simply 727 yards on 148 makes an attempt, for a putrid 4.9 yards per try. That’s not going to chop it.
Final yr, accidents to Watson and others meant that Joe Flacco ended up being the beginning quarterback in the direction of the top of the season. Flacco had quite a few 300-yard video games for the staff down the stretch and helped them make the playoffs. Whereas he’s now in Indianapolis, if the Browns wish to save their season they should see if present Jameis Winston can present an analogous spark. Sure, Winston is inconsistent and turnover inclined. However, the previous NFL passing yards chief can get the ball down the sector. And, he would possibly present a determine for the staff to rally round. They’re actually not rallying round Deshaun Watson.
The Browns don’t have their Bye Week for fairly awhile, so it’s not like they’ll await that. They need to make this transfer as quickly as attainable and attempt to save their season.