"I will not have my 4 daughters watch me root for him" - NFL fans left debating over Browns reporter's claim about Deshaun Watson and Baker Mayfield
Baker Mayfield is a member of the panthers' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>panthers' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>panthers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-is-sponsored="false">Carolina Panthers following his recent trade from the Cleveland Browns. His move ended a lengthy saga that began when the Cleveland Browns traded for Deshaun Watson early in the offseason. The Browns gave Watson a $230 million guaranteed contract to replace Mayfield as the team’s franchise quarterback.
Watson, however, is under investigation by the league and could miss the entire 2022-23 season.
A Browns reporter stirred the pot by claiming that the former texans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-is-sponsored="false">Houston Texans quarterback is a better option than the new Panthers signal-caller. Upon seeing this, NFL fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the reporter's comment.
Here are the top reactions:
@EdGreenberger You say he should be punished, so obviously you think he is guilty, at least on some level. I concur with that assessment, and will not have my 4 daughters watch me root for him.
@EdGreenberger He’s a great QB. One of the best in the league. But are you suggesting he should get a pass because he’s good at football? Some things are bigger than football. I was a huge DW fan before the cases. But his off field issues over shadow his on field play.
@EdGreenberger Baker still has a serious advantage in the "hasn't had 2 dozen women credibly accuse him of sexual assault" character category
@EdGreenberger I don't think the argument is if he's better than Baker. The argument is why are the Browns choosing to support and spend that money on him? Is this a man you really want representing your organization? Good or not the crazy amounts of assault charges are out there.
@EdGreenberger You have a right to your opinion. He can destroy a franchise from within. Wait for it.
You just wanted to praise a serial sex offender without getting backlash twitter.com/edgreenberger/…
No one is saying he’s not leagues better than Baker 😭 You just wanted to praise a serial sex offender without getting backlash twitter.com/edgreenberger/…
If you’re a team and want Deshaun Watson representing your franchise, regardless of talent, then you’re disgusting. Move on. twitter.com/EdGreenberger/…
@EdGreenberger You’re willing to compromise on any values just for football! Besides he wasn’t that great of a QB because he was distracted! The Texans were 4-11!
Not a upgrade if you ain’t never on the field twitter.com/edgreenberger/…
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"I think Deshaun is a huge piece of shit and did disgusting things... But hey guys, he's a hell of a QB" twitter.com/EdGreenberger/…
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The Browns' quarterback situation without Baker Mayfield
Baker Mayfield was selected first overall in the 2018 draft by the Cleveland Browns. In the two seasons before they drafted him, the Browns had a combined 1-31 record. Mayfield turned their fortunes around, leading them to the postseason in 2020 and guiding them to a playoff victory.
But after a season in which he was plagued by injury, Baker Mayfield now finds himself in Carolina, while the Browns embark on a new era. But what does that era look like?
It's hard to say at the moment. Much hinges on the NFL's investigation into Deshaun Watson. Watson was accused by 24 women of sexual misconduct. He has settled 20 of those cases, but four are still pending in civil court. The NFL is seeking a year-long suspension for the three-time Pro Bowler.
In the event of a suspension for Watson, the Browns are set to start Jacoby Brissett. Brissett has a history of backing up injury-prone quarterbacks and has proven to be a safe pair of hands. He is, however, a downgrade from Baker Mayfield. The Cleveland Browns will attract a lot of criticism if Brissett has to play for the entire season.
Rumors have suggested that the Browns are still in the quarterback market and have been linked to Jimmy Garoppolo of the San Francisco 49ers. Cleveland may have to move fast, however, as Garoppolo is also being linked with the Seattle Seahawks and the New York Giants.
Interestingly, the Browns face the Panthers in Week One, with Mayfield potentially lining up against his former franchise. As for who will be lining up under center for Cleveland, your guess is as good as anyone's.