NFL world reacts to horrible Deshaun Watson news

NFL world reacts to horrible Deshaun Watson new

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[{"selector":"#anim-521d8bb9-3298-47f4-ac5f-b538a9d9a585 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Six sacks were also given up, some of which were not his fault.

[{"selector":"#anim-424204a1-53e0-414a-a459-4fe50d0dd1f3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.923377312361794%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] In Year 3 of the Watson Era in Cleveland, the team's historic deal for the franchise's future isn't paying off.

[{"selector":"#anim-96aea8ae-cbfd-4e56-9e21-041a7496e31c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.88957322561821%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] According to CBS senior writer Zach Perels, 1,752 quarterbacks have thrown at least 10 throws 15+ yards downfield since 2006. “Today, only Deshaun Watson failed to finish one.

[{"selector":"#anim-772a3e9e-7a80-419a-b79f-103c10978f80 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-46.65175468151411%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Browns' $230 million guaranteed contract with Watson may influence future decisions.

[{"selector":"#anim-c2b96acf-a6ff-40cb-aa9b-1671900bf333 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.240844612732676%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] "The Cleveland Browns' trade for and re-signing of quarterback Deshaun Watson is the worst NFL transaction ever," writes CBS NFL writer Garrett Podell.