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Browns' QB Nightmare: Mayfield Out, Watson Fails!
21 Jan
Summary
- Baker Mayfield was chosen first overall in 2018 but later released.
- Deshaun Watson signed a massive deal but has played few games.
- Kevin Stefanski was fired despite coaching accolades.
The Cleveland Browns' quarterback situation has been tumultuous since drafting Baker Mayfield first overall in 2018. After leading the team to a playoff win in 2020, Mayfield's 2021 season was marred by injuries, leading to his departure.
The franchise then made a significant move by signing Deshaun Watson to a five-year, $230 million guaranteed contract. However, Watson has played only 19 games for the Browns due to suspensions and injuries.
This instability at the quarterback position ultimately cost head coach Kevin Stefanski his job, despite him being a two-time "Head Coach of the Year." Mayfield, feeling undervalued, has publicly voiced his sentiments about his time in Cleveland and anticipates facing Stefanski, who is now the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons.
