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I think the whole article hits the nail on the head as far as how things progressed with Watson and his injury ... what I am most curious about is this line from the article. Is it fact or conjecture? If the Commanders are dealing veterans - it's a no-brainer. If this is conjecture then the reality of being able to trade for a quality backup is completely different.

I have no idea as to what the Commanders have in mind. I do know I trust Pluto as a sportswriter even when I disagree with him. He's pretty solid.

I just know that the current backup QB situation is what I consider unforgivable. Let's face it, there aren't even 32 legitimate top shelf QB's in the NFL or you wouldn't see so many questionable/borderline QB's starting in the NFL. But with the defense the Browns have a simply serviceable backup QB could make a big difference in the W/L column. It just seems like with the talent assembled and the salary you are paying out for that talent in salary, pinching pennies at the backup QB position wasn't a smart move.

We all know players get injured. So does this FO. That FO traded Dobbs away for a fifth round pick while giving up a seventh round pick in return. Leaving us in a very perilous situation at the backup QB position. I thought it was a foolish move then and it's looking even more foolish now.

For what it's worth.....

Playing the Devil's Advocate: What if DW comes back next week and is either still not medically ready, or is OK but plays like he did against the Colts. Anyway you slice it, we still need a serviceable backup QB (which we don't seem to have at the moment).....

I certainly agree with you. I think they should have had that scenario in place before the season began. I also don't believe anyone in the media has any idea when he will return. I believe it's nothing more than pure speculation on his part. That's why I stated, "For what it's worth."

Exactly and with our history of luck our FO should know better. If we the fans can see it why can’t they

I don't mean this the way it's going to sound, but do you really want the FO making decisions based on the team's history of bad luck? How could you ever settle in a roster if you are worried your players will experience bad luck injuries?

And I don't mean not having a plan for backup players, but teams make personnel decisions all the time and sometimes they keep guys who aren't ready when the guy they released turns out better.

I actually believe that there is a possibility the FO might be worried if they bring in a Brissett - he'd out perform DW when DW is healthy. Not saying it's likely - I think it's possible, which is quite sad.

I don't think Watson will play for another 3-4 weeks. If not longer.

Fort, at the most important position on your team, QB, you have to prepare for a worst case scenario, that your QB could suffer an injury and be out a significant amount of time. If I were the Browns GM I would make sure I had a more than capable back up to step in. AB did not and look at the mess we're in. We're on the cusp of another lost season because of it.

We need a lot. Linebackers, receivers , qb. Oline,

We had breakdowns defensively in the big spot today ... and our front 7 didnt nearly affect the game in the clutch like we needed

I'd say we definitely need an upgrade at LB

Oh, you're talking about in a perfect world. Most of us understand that if the Browns simply had a QB who could produce 3-7 more points a game they would win more games.

this.

KC's defense is not that great.

Nor was NE's when Brady was there.

We just need a QB that is better than our defense is porous.

You guys are arguing about how really really good teams won their SBs.

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Updated: Will Sunday's game between #Browns & #Cardinals be a battle of 2 5th-round rookie QBs? Could happen. J. Gannon might opt for Clayton Tune & Kevin Stefanski could turn back to Dorian Thompson-Robinson if Deshaun Watson isn't ready

No he simply made a dumb comment that Brady’s defenses weren’t good, they were

I agree. All teams need something. Lead is always going to find something wrong with the team.

/ducks

Not sure if you are laughing at my "/ducks" addition or the Jason Lloyd statement, haha, but I don't necessarily disagree with the take.

CLE -8 vs ARI

Over/Under- 37.5

On Draftkings

I was laughing at your comment.

Wow. I need to open an account. It's that time of the year where I like to get paid for my pain or pay for the pleasure. This one has a great chance for the double-whammy.

I'm sure more than half the board is giving you the side-eyed look when reading that tweet.

Today

DW to Tillman

DW deep to Moore

can't see the ball in the other two tweets, but it seems to have pretty much nothing on it in this video.

Give all the reps to someone else.

Exactly what I saw. He's not "firing" it, he's kind of soft tossing it.

I agree. The 1st video looks like a lob pass more than anything.

Yep. It's kinda hard to get excited about passes I could make after jumping up from the picnic table. It is what it is... at least he's "throwin' the ball". I don't think we'll see him in this week's game.

...then I hope he doesn't hog all of the practice reps!

But none of the passes hit the turf in front of the receiver

Oh wait !

It's not Sunday

DW, the Browns Franchise Cheerleader…

Watch him shaking his arm after every throw - not a good sign.