The AFC is now loaded with great quarterbacks. When most compile the list (Mahomes, Allen, Burrow, Rodgers, Herbert, Lamar, Tua, Lawrence), one name is omitted. Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who didn’t play at all in 2021 and who missed 11 games in 2022 due to a suspension for violating the Personal Conduct Policy, has slipped far [more] … [Read more...] about Deshaun Watson on where he fits among quarterbacks: “You can’t define my career off of six games”
Through 150 picks, a record 11 quarterbacks were taken
Many expected four or five quarterbacks to be taken in round one. It didn’t happen. The ensuing rounds have made up for it. Via Rich Eisen of NFL Network, the 11 quarterbacks taken in the first 150 picks are an all-time draft record. The quarterbacks off the board are, so far: Bryce Young of the [more] … [Read more...] about Through 150 picks, a record 11 quarterbacks were taken
Browns select Dorian Thompson-Robinson in fifth round
The Browns have added a quarterback. With the 140th pick in the fifth round, Cleveland selected UCLA’s Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Thompson-Robinson, 23, accumulated significant college experience. He started 48 games for UCLA over the last five years, completing 63 percent of his passes for 10,710 yards with 88 touchdowns and 36 interceptions. He also rushed for [more] … [Read more...] about Browns select Dorian Thompson-Robinson in fifth round
Jalen Hurts contract helped Lamar Jackson snap out of his quest for Deshaun Watson’s deal
After Deshaun Watson got his five-year, $230 million, fully-guaranteed contract in March 2022, Lamar Jackson came to a pretty simple conclusion. I’ll have what he’s having. But it wasn’t the same situation. Not even close. Watson, through the assistance of his agents, managed to create a scenario that entailed a sufficiently desperate Browns team eventually [more] … [Read more...] about Jalen Hurts contract helped Lamar Jackson snap out of his quest for Deshaun Watson’s deal
Browns make first pick of 2023 draft, select Cedric Tillman at No. 74
At long last, the Browns have made a selection in the 2023 draft. With the 74th overall pick, Cleveland has drafted receiver Cedric Tillman out of Tennessee. Listed at 6-foot-3 and 213 pounds, Tillman is a big-bodied receiver. He caught 64 passes for 1,081 yards with 12 touchdowns in 2021, leading the program in receiving. [more] … [Read more...] about Browns make first pick of 2023 draft, select Cedric Tillman at No. 74