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Browns Urged to Take Drastic Action After Deshaun Watson’s ‘Career Ending’ Rant

Browns Urged to Take Drastic Action After Deshaun Watson’s ‘Career Ending’ Rant

Summary

The Cleveland Browns lost 31-7 in a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, with quarterback Deshaun Watson performing poorly and making controversial comments about fans. Despite this, the Browns named Watson their starting quarterback for Week 1, while some experts suggest the team should release him due to ongoing problems.

Key Facts

  • The Browns lost 31-7 to the Buffalo Bills in a preseason game.
  • Deshaun Watson completed 5 of 12 passes for 36 yards and threw one interception in that game.
  • Watson criticized Browns fans for cheering when he tore his Achilles tendon last season.
  • The Browns decided to start Watson as quarterback in Week 1 of the regular season.
  • Some experts, including sports commentator Kyle Brandt, recommend the Browns cut Watson, even with a $40.9 million dead-cap cost (money owed despite releasing him).
  • Fans and commentators are frustrated with Watson’s behavior and performance.
  • There is speculation that Watson will have two games to prove himself before the Browns might replace him with Shedeur Sanders.
  • The Browns traded many assets to acquire Watson, despite some public relations concerns about his reputation.
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