Cleveland Browns Deshaun Watson Slams “BS” Narrative Surrounding Shoulder Injury

The situation surrounding the Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is a strange one. Watson injured his shoulder in week 3 and missed some games. He returned for the game against the Indianapolis Colts but then left in the first quarter and didn’t return. Many fans and analysts have speculated that Watson is not motivated to play now that he has secured a $230 million guaranteed contract. Watson fired back at the narratives in a recent media session.

Watson admitted to reporters that he should not have played against the Colts. “I thought I was ready, I wasn’t ready,” Watson told reporters. He gave it a go through warmups but he clearly wasn’t himself in the game. Reporters asked him to respond to the idea that he doesn’t want to play and he gave a fiery answer. “Why wouldn’t I want to play? I just worked my ass off for two years to get back TO play.” He then added, “If it doesn’t come from me, all that other stuff is BS.” Watson is tired of hearing how he doesn’t want to play especially as he is dealing with an injury.

Because of the situation surrounding Watson, everything he does (or doesn’t do) is going to be a big deal. The team gave up a king’s ransom of draft picks on top of the largest guaranteed contract by a mile for a player with over 20 accusations against him of sexual misconduct. Watson is a polarizing figure for that reason and then you throw in the contract and it makes it worse. He has to live up to the contract or this trade will go down as one of the worst in NFL history.

When will Deshaun Watson play quarterback for the Cleveland Browns? Everything seems on the table right now and the team has been so quiet about the injury that it makes it difficult to decipher what is going on.

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The Cleveland Browns have had a solid start to the 2023 NFL season. However, the recent injury to starting quarterback Deshaun Watson has left the team in a difficult position. In this article, we will explore three potential quarterback trades that the Browns could make to address this situation, including the possibility of re-acquiring Jacoby Brissett.

The Browns are currently 4-2 on the season. They are coming off their first road win of the season after beating the Colts 39-38 in Indianapolis. The Browns defense has been impressive on a week-to-week basis, putting up some impressive defensive numbers. They lead the league in fewest yards allowed per game. They also forced four turnovers in their last game, which was a necessary element to their success over the Colts. Even with an off week against the Colts, the Browns defense can still be that suffocating defense that they have shown in previous games.

Watson has been struggling with his performance on the field. He is also dealing with a nagging injury to his rotator cuff, which has been affecting his ability to throw the ball with velocity. The Browns have been handling his availability in a somewhat inconsistent manner, with Watson missing two games due to his injury. The team has not been clear about whether Watson is injured, hurt, or both, but they do not consider him healthy. Despite making progress in his recovery, Watson was ruled out for the Browns’ next game due to residual swelling in his shoulder. The Browns face a difficult decision in navigating Watson’s health, as they must balance maximizing his current availability with preserving their investment in him for the future.

Here we will look at three quarterback trades that the Cleveland Browns can do amid the Deshaun Watson injury.

One viable choice for the Browns is to bring back Jacoby Brissett. He was a part of their team in 2022. This has been a widely discussed trade scenario for the Browns following Watson’s recent shoulder injury. It’s a possibility that Cleveland should seriously contemplate.

Of course, it’s highly improbable that the Browns can sustain their winning streak with PJ Walker as their quarterback. Although he engineered two game-winning drives, his performance during the 49ers game was subpar. He did not even have any completed passes on that crucial drive. Even his display against the Colts, marked by three significant completions, relied on questionable penalty calls and didn’t inspire much confidence in Walker’s ability to serve as a reliable backup.

Watson has been struggling with his performance on the field. He is also dealing with a nagging injury to his rotator cuff, which has been affecting his ability to throw the ball with velocity. The Browns have been handling his availability in a somewhat inconsistent manner, with Watson missing two games due to his injury. The team has not been clear about whether Watson is injured, hurt, or both, but they do not consider him healthy. Despite making progress in his recovery, Watson was ruled out for the Browns’ next game due to residual swelling in his shoulder. The Browns face a difficult decision in navigating Watson’s health, as they must balance maximizing his current availability with preserving their investment in him for the future.

Here we will look at three quarterback trades that the Cleveland Browns can do amid the Deshaun Watson injury.

One viable choice for the Browns is to bring back Jacoby Brissett. He was a part of their team in 2022. This has been a widely discussed trade scenario for the Browns following Watson’s recent shoulder injury. It’s a possibility that Cleveland should seriously contemplate.

Of course, it’s highly improbable that the Browns can sustain their winning streak with PJ Walker as their quarterback. Although he engineered two game-winning drives, his performance during the 49ers game was subpar. He did not even have any completed passes on that crucial drive. Even his display against the Colts, marked by three significant completions, relied on questionable penalty calls and didn’Keep in mind that neither Dorian Thompson-Robinson nor Walker has proven to be a sufficient replacement for Watson. As such, Cleveland needs to make a short-term trade to ensure the competitiveness of their offense while Watson recovers.t inspire much confidence in Walker’s ability to serve as a reliable backup.