The Cleveland Browns gambled when they signed Deshaun Watson, knowing he faced discipline from the NFL over sexual misconduct allegations brought against him by two dozen women in Texas.
BEREA, Ohio — The franchise quarterback who brought baggage and Super Bowl dreams to Cleveland won't play for two months.Deshaun Watson's acceptance of an 11-game suspension and $5 million fine in a settlement with the NFL over alleged sexual misconduct has left the Browns wondering what will become of a season they believed could be special.
And now that they know exactly the time frame for his absence, the question becomes can they survive until Watson is eligible to return on Dec. 4 — against, of all teams, the Texans. Not nearly as flashy or dynamic as Watson, he's more of a game manager. His experience is a huge plus — on and off the field. Brissett is a leader, and by all accounts well-liked and respected by his teammates and coaches.
"The guys have trust in each other, and I know they have trust in Jacoby," he said."Ultimately, this is the best team game there is." Stefanski plans to treat next week's final preseason game against Chicago as a dress rehearsal for the Sept. 11 opener against Carolina — and probably former Browns starting QB Baker Mayfield.
In signing Watson for $230 million and fully guaranteeing his contract, Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam have shown they're willing to do whatever's necessary to win, even at the expense of tarnishing their reputations and their team's image.Now that they know he'll miss 11 games, the Browns could be tempted to make a run at Jimmy Garoppolo, a QB they've considered before and who might be available via trade or when San Francisco waives him later this month.
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