Deshaun Watson’s season has been cut short. The Cleveland Browns quarterback, returning to full-time starting duties this season after missing over half of last year due to suspension for the dozens of lawsuits of sexual assault filed against him, will be forced to undergo surgery and miss the Browns’ playoff push.
According to sources, #Browns QB Deshaun Watson wanted to get shot up and play despite the injury, and he sought different medical evaluations. But physicians were unequivocal: if he was injured again in the same area, his shoulder could disintegrate. Now he must have surgery, and his 2023 season is finished.
Since the NFL trade deadline has passed, Cleveland’s first choice will be to turn to PJ Walker, the backup who has already subbed for Watson a few times this season due to various ailments. However, if their quarterback produces well, the Browns have a good chance of reaching the Super Bowl. The defense is among the top in the league in all significant statistical categories, but the offense has struggled to produce with Walker at the helm.
Let’s imagine the Browns decide to look beyond the building in order to optimize this season and just this season. Who could they pursue to replace Watson and provide the club the best chance of success?
Tom Brady
No, there has not been any indication Brady would come back at all, much less for a 6-3 team residing in a far colder climate than what he prefers. But they’d be pretty sick with him back there, huh? The run game has remained excellent despite Nick Chubb’s injury thanks to a quality offensive line, and while the sack rate is high Brady’s ability to get rid of it quickly should help with that. Getting the offense to a league-average level is enough to win games and Brady could definitely do that. A long shot doesn’t do this possibility justice; it’s borderline impossible. But fun to think about!
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