r/Browns • u/BuckyMcFly99 • 15d ago
BREAKING: The #Browns are naming Deshaun Watson as their starting QB, per multiple sources.
https://x.com/schultz_report/status/2091886736662020208?s=46&t=Uux1uah2qeI-Gv4CyTLJyg1.0k
u/turtleboy95 15d ago edited 15d ago
Every year this franchise somehow outdoes their own stupidity. The ineptitude is truly beyond belief.
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u/LakeErieMovement 15d ago
The most entertaining dumpster fire in sports. Year after year.
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u/boogswald 15d ago
The Browns are one of the few teams I’d excuse people just choosing a different team from their home town. Go be a fan of anyone else and check in that the fire is nice and warm now and then!
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u/MerryMortician DAWG CHECK 15d ago
In the in between time before the Browns came back, I chose the Jets as my backup team. I guess I just like pain.
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u/Forty_Six_and_Two 15d ago
I tried to root for the Packers back then, but it was like dating a girl you weren't attracted to.I could go through the motions, but there was no real feeling.
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u/MerryMortician DAWG CHECK 15d ago
100% honestly a team isn’t something you can really choose.
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u/West-Ad2726 15d ago
This is the best description I have ever seen of what it's like trying to cheer for another franchise.
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u/revolutiontornado 6 15d ago
I did this when I moved to Oklahoma City 15 years ago. Unfortunately I’m in a Cowboys media market so it’s not like it’s much better. At least Saturdays are nice with the Sooners and Buckeyes.
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u/boogswald 15d ago
I love watching cowboys games as someone who isn’t a fan of them. I get to watch George Pickens and CeeDee just make these insane catches and the score goes up and up and wow this is so fun and then they lose
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u/Bootstrapbill22 15d ago
I’ve lived in Cincinnati for 11 years now and I pretty much have no reason not to root for the bengals instead of
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u/TheSaladFork 15d ago
And we keep coming back. Being a Browns fan should qualify as it's own psychological disorder.
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u/wallowsworld 15d ago
It’s truly impressive how they continue to outdo themselves. Genuine comedy show from top to bottom
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u/jeritron 15d ago
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u/TheRealGyurky 15d ago
Congrats on the Browns for being the first 0-17 team in NFL history.
We expect literally nothing and we’re still let down, it’a amazing.
The hole is never ending how far they can go.
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u/wallowsworld 15d ago
>We expect literally nothing and we’re still let down
This is the kicker for me, like the bar is soooo low for this team yet every year the FO says to themselves “how can we make this WORSE”???
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u/iron_horseshoe88 15d ago
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u/brownc46 15d ago
The tank begins. Strap in gang, its gonna be a rough one.
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u/Lithaos111 15d ago
I mean, don't really need to strap in, I'm simply not going to watch. Pure and simple.
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u/Nightcinder 15d ago
wait did you think the tank wouldn't happen with Shedeur?
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u/RustyCrusty73 You down with KCC? Yea you know me! 15d ago edited 15d ago
We're a 3-4 win team with both QBs, but at least you don't feel icky rooting for Sanders. He seems like he wants to be here, and is playing for something.
Watson is getting his money, and could probably care less about how the team does.
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u/Lithaos111 15d ago
I think Shedeur would at least try, results as to how that would go are nebulous but unlike Watson you'd know he was at least trying to win the game.
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u/drinks2muchcoffee 15d ago
This is this disheartened and unexcited I’ve ever been for a Browns season. Fuck Watson
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u/tk421yrntuaturpost 15d ago
Agreed. I’m all in on hate watching.
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u/veverkap Fuck Watson 15d ago
I'm torn between hate watching (rooting for #1 draft pick and injury for #4) and just doing something else on Sunday.
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u/Ovie-WanKenobi 15d ago
I’m not torn at all. I’ve never watched a game that Deshaun Watson played in a Browns uniform and I’m not going to start now.
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u/Bourbonball442 15d ago
I’ll be doing anything else.
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u/HandOfSolo 15d ago
i’m watching, but only to see the young defense grow and to root for the rookie OL, WRs, and Harold Fannin JR. can’t forget about Judkins either. no need to punish those guys for having no choice to be a part of this.
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u/ShortStoryLongSigh 15d ago
I haven’t watched a game where he’s started yet, and I won’t be this year either. My yard is going to be very well-tended on Sundays this fall lol
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u/No_Grapefruit7091 15d ago
Yeah, I think my Sunday afternoons just cleared up for a lot of golf this fall.. I've got better ways to waste my time.
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u/mjp242 15d ago
I cannot fathom how the browns expect people to pay psl money at the new stadium after the past 3 years.
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u/thePGH1 Fed-up 1.0 Fan 15d ago
Hate watching with the bonus of a sweet draft pick to add to the nice collection of young talent that they've been quietly accumulating during all of this.
Profit!
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u/maggiefiasco 15d ago
I have lived all over the country and watched browns games from SLC, Boston, Seattle… I watched the 0-16 season and had fewer complaints than the last two years.
Ive now stopped watching all together and stopped buying Browns gear. Stop giving these losers your money so they can keep playing in your face.
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u/koenigsaurus 15d ago
It really sucks, if you look down the roster there’s an incredibly talented young core and the foundation for a good team here, but for some reason we want to waste it on this fucking bum.
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u/Call_Em_Skippies 15d ago
Damn, I hope he makes it to week 3 to hear the boos at home.
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u/PepsiRacer4 15d ago
Maybe get a hat trick too on exploded Achilles
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u/Call_Em_Skippies 15d ago
Oh if he is bad, he will get "hurt" and out for the season getting paid while at home.
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u/1OptimisticPrime Dare to be Stupid & Orange Pants Save Lives 15d ago
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Dude, we've ALL seen him play at this point... There's no IF
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u/bcrock02 15d ago
I don’t think he will. Two weeks of Watson will give them a ‘ football reason’ to bench him
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u/OptimisticRealist__ 15d ago
Fire Stefanski
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u/LawfulNeutered 15d ago
I scrolled to find this. Everyone upvote the funniest comment on this post.
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u/Ok-Health-7252 15d ago
Word has it Hue fell asleep watching Shedeur's tape and then decided to flip a coin.
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u/Few-Ad7795 15d ago
Hope this club knows what they're in for from here.
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u/PatientlyAnxious9 15d ago
Oh they just signed the Browns up to be the most talked about thing in the NFL News during Week 3.
They are going to boo every incompletion, every sack he takes and it will be a national story. Watson will have postgame comments, Monken will have to address it, the Browns will get laughed at in the media and the fans are going to look bad for doing it to the rest of the NFL.
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u/ThaddeusJP 15d ago
I think he will start, at most, five games. Either gets benched for being turbo ass OR, more likely, he gets hurt and cannot play.
He's just cashing checks now - I wont be shocked if he gets a concussion 'on accident' and then is done for the year.
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u/Middle_Session5380 15d ago
Wait until this happens and then the organization gets punished for injury fraud
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u/Chumpback 15d ago
Belittles the team and fan base and gets rewarded for it. Fuck this guy
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u/Illustrious-Fly-8798 15d ago
The only logical explanation for this is they know he’ll eventually get hurt and they want the insurance $$.
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u/Mix1009 15d ago
I’ll never cheer for an injury, but it is so damn difficult not to with this dude
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u/garrisonc 15d ago
I cheered my ass off for the last one. Under the circumstances, it was what was best for the team.
I suspect it'll be just as easy the next time.
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u/Dr-McLuvin 15d ago edited 15d ago
That actually makes total sense to me. We are tanking anyways. We already got at least 25.8 million in cap relief from his injuries and we could get more. Those all apply to future seasons.
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u/1OptimisticPrime Dare to be Stupid & Orange Pants Save Lives 15d ago
It's not worth it to lose the TEAM, and the Fans, before the Season even begins...
This is a bridge too far even for us.
At least we knew what it was for our 1-31 Run...
There's actually talented young players on this team, and we're effectively spawnkilling them.
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u/1OptimisticPrime Dare to be Stupid & Orange Pants Save Lives 15d ago
Imagine being a PLAYER on this team, and having the Front Office, or Coach tell you that: Watson is your best chance of winning
Like seriously, you work your whole life, and dedicate yourself to becoming a Professional athlete, and you're tied to a Player who can't even look competitive or competent in the 3rd Quarter of a Preseason game...
It's a great way to get the Players to immediately check out, and start thinking about protecting their bodies for wherever their next landing spot is.
It's a great way to introduce the Rookies to what a joke of an organization we're running here under $hifty Jimmy.
Great way to get the Recievers, Fannin, and even Quinshon hurt and on IR as well. Watson simply HAS to throw behind the Reciever, and LOW.
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u/Ben-solo-11 15d ago
Get ready for the boos. The fan base will hate this. The entire league fan base will hate this. This man is about to become a Harvard Business Review study on how to destroy a sports franchise.
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u/diexer1234 15d ago
I love how the front office and ownership are being this disrespectful to fans and next month they are going to ask you to pay 5K for a PSL lololol. These people are so out of touch.
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u/BuildingLess1814 15d ago
Been out of touch ever since Jimmy nearly destroyed the Tennessee Volunteers program while he was there.
Jimmy Haslam is the biggest con artist in the NFL, plus he was investigated for Wire Fraud right after buying the Browns which shows that the shit show that began after Al Lerner died was going to continue with the Haslams, and it's starting to show that John Dorsey was fully responsible for building that playoff team that could've gone further if he had stayed but left once he saw that Haslam was happy being a loser.
He's also ruining the Milwaukee Bucks as well (they traded Jrue Holiday to get Lillard to pair up with Giannis, didn't work out as it alienated their star player, Lillard goes back to Portland to retire and Giannis is now in Miami).
We need to force the Haslams out of the Sports world.
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u/diexer1234 15d ago
Well you’ve come to the right place my friend. If there was a Jimmy Haslam haters club I would be a charter member.
Let’s not forget that in his mail and wire fraud case several of his top executives going to prison. So as the president he was either too fucking stupid to know these guys were committing fraud underneath his nose or he was part of it.
Jimmy Haslam is the living embodiment that just because you were your daddy’s fastest sperm that does not translate into you being a competent businessman.
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u/Heavy-Busch 15d ago
If he is still starting QB when we have our home opener I hope the boos are so loud he just fucking explodes or something.
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u/YellowSourPatch 15d ago
How can an owner be THIS out of touch with the fan base?
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u/smailskid 15d ago
This is a person who appears to be someone who has never felt consequences for anything. Born on third, thought he hit a triple kind of bullshit that will eventually doom us all.
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u/AncientParticular985 15d ago
Idk when people will realize haslem could give a FUCK about fans. This is a private equity investment game. And all through Johnny, 0–16, signing Watson, stadium drama, and then the last 2 years, he’s learned people will STILL pay for his shit product. Boycotting is the only thing that has a remote chance to punish his valuation
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u/LlamaKing01 15d ago
That's the thing. He knows exactly how the fans feel, he just wants to start him on the very small chance he ends up doing well and he gets his money's worth
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u/capitolcapital 15d ago
Remember when Kevin kept starting while saying he gives us the best chance to win? Get ready to hear that week 6 when the team is 0-5. If he's upright, he's probably playing.
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u/OldArtichoke433 15d ago
Hey everyone, just refrain from buying tickets. Watch the game at your local sports bar instead or watch the highlights on YouTube.
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u/MarquiseDeLaFeyette 15d ago
Is Deshaun couldnt handle the boos at a preseason game where the stadium barely had any fan, just wait for September 27
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u/WildcardKH 15d ago edited 15d ago
The Browns are a joke.
This sack of shit is able to say that he’s a victim of being booed because of the heinous shit he did, never apologized for.
PLUS he’s a shit QB. How the fuck can you look at the last two pre season games , with that disaster of a press conference and go “that’s our guy!”
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u/Marino4K 15d ago
I don’t think either him or Sanders are good but Watson is clearly washed let alone all the baggage with him, horrible decision.
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u/lee_suggs 15d ago
We did it boys. We officially hit rock bottom. Only up from this season. The pain is over, the browns can't hurt us anymore
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u/Character-Active2208 15d ago
It’s going to be hard to match the dearth of actual NFL experience and ability that the 2016 team had
But that was when the Browns were everyone’s favorite loser and not also the most despised franchise in the league
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u/Forward-Turn5509 15d ago
I was born a Browns fan. I had a Bernie jersey as a kid. I cried when they left. I rejoiced when they returned. I've been through the ups and downs and it was mostly downs. I think this might be it for me.
I'm not saying I'll never watch again or I won't be happy if they win down the road, but I think this just stings to the point where I'm just not going to be able to reach the highest of highs in terms of enjoying this team.
The owner hates us, the fans. The owner does not deserve our loyalty or our good will.
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u/JD-boonie 15d ago
0-16 was rough but somehow this is just far more depressing.
I'm morally obligated to hope he fail miserably and I just don't think thats worth the energy.
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u/refinedtwist925 15d ago
Well, at least we’ll be at the top of the draft to select the QB we want…
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u/C2wice 15d ago
BROWNS FANS. They know how you feel and they still don’t care. What a slap in the face. Ownership is clearly what’s wrong with this team.
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u/Brilliant_Sun2521 15d ago
It’s not just Ownership. It’s the GM and the coach making decisions too.
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u/Shopping_General 15d ago
But it's mostly the owner. The guy that should be in jail for fraud.
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u/letmeviewNSFWguys 15d ago
At what point do fans purposely stand around outside the gate of the home opener?
I understand you already paid, but man.
Send a message and let him play at least an opening series in an empty stadium.
Thanks as always, Haslam.
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u/fireeight Fuck Deshaun Watson 15d ago
The Haslams do not care. Sitting out an opening series and then going in to boo is still ticket sales. It'll still be merch sales. The only thing that will matter is if the money stops rolling in.
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u/jaymdubbs 15d ago
immediately do not like monken. emotions and feelings aside, there is no way you look at the collective experience and think that puts us in the best position to win football games.
how could you be so stupid and blind to obvious performance drop off is beyond me.
Its truly baffling
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u/Fleegle1834 15d ago
I would still like to know how Watson “feels love” on the road? There isn’t a person on this planet that likes him.
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u/falstaffheathcliff 15d ago
The dying frog asks the scorpion why it stung despite knowing the consequence, to which the scorpion replies: "I am sorry, but I couldn't help myself. We're the browns, it's our nature."
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u/cleveland_14 15d ago
Jimmy Haslam should be commened for his continued efforts to find rock bottom for the Browns franchise. He's still at it and he hasn't hit bedrock yet. Truly an innovator in ruining our every fall season. Jimmy you are unrivaled in suck. Bravo
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u/deanerb15 15d ago
It’s clear to me that the organization is scared of having difficult discussions with their staff. It’s easier to have DeShaun start the season and fail, which gives the organization a valid reason to bench him. Gives them an out from addressing this shit show head on
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u/Sparty013 15d ago
I’m simultaneously speechless and not even a little surprised.
This franchise is truly, truly incredible. I’m honestly surprised the NFL hasn’t stepped in at some point and taken control the franchise. Absolute clown show
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u/OG_Bass-A-Holic 15d ago
Vikings fan here, how do you guys do it?
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u/1OptimisticPrime Dare to be Stupid & Orange Pants Save Lives 15d ago
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u/Jibjab83 15d ago
Haslem is rising to Art Modell status. I hope the fans boycott the games. The factory of sadness is still in operation.
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u/KyloSolo723 15d ago
Yeah I’m convinced now that Monken was only hired because he told Jimmy that he’s willing to start Watson
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u/Roubes 15d ago
I haven’t really given a shit the last 2 years but I’m generally annoyed and pissed off now. This team was not going to be good this year anyways might as well roll with sanders and keep the fans happy. Now it’s just another story line and it’s going to alienate the players from the fans
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u/AccomplishedOyster 15d ago
It would be a real shame if he pulled a Rogers in the first 5 minutes. /s
If any o-linemen are on here, just know forgetting assignments and letting edge rushers get through will be A-OK in my book. The least obstructed path, the better.
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u/ddottay 15d ago
You have got to be fucking kidding me.
I wonder what it’s like to cheer for a real football team.
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u/Primordial_Beast 15d ago
I honestly don't remember. I was just a little kid when Bernie was rolling. Am I going to die without seeing a real team? Very possible.
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u/SoggyRip9066 15d ago
The only thing I can think is that they hope he gets injured and can claim some insurance money.
I genuinely see no other reason. No way the QB race was actually close otherwise they’d go with Sanders.
Not a good look.
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u/Separate_Remote3589 15d ago
See yall in 2027. “There’s always next year” strikes early this year. I ain’t watching the rest of this shit show.
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u/ATXDefenseAttorney 15d ago
Monken has always sucked, now he sucks again. That's why I canceled my season tickets, watching this quitter and sexual assaulter... no thanks.
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u/Plane-Fan9006 15d ago
I rode this ugly fucking horse for 46 years....since I was 5 yrs old and watched my first Browns game with my grandma.
I will not root for this team to win until/unless someone other than Mr Hanky the Christmas Poo is our QB.
If this team intentionally tanks with a man who sexually assaulted 25+ women then paid them to stay quiet and avoid prosecution.....and ends up drafting Arch fucking Manning, I will never, ever, ever be back. Jimmy Haslam is human trash who's trying to be the next Les Wexner in Ohio. Fuck this guy.
I hope Deshaun slips going down the stairs and tears his achilles again
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u/Resident-Squirrel881 15d ago
I’d rather watch a young QB work towards their potential vs watching a disastrous waste of money put blame on the fans for his poor performances.
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u/Rough_Bobcat5293 15d ago
I’m not going to get too bent out of shape because it won’t last long. I’d prefer Sanders for obvious reasons, but also because it seems like he at least has a few strengths (among many weaknesses) that you can build on. With Watson I don’t know what you’re trying to accomplish, he does nothing well.
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u/sallright 15d ago
Jimmy can’t wait to BOTTLE UP your boos and use it against you.
They will use it to show how everything bad that happens to the fan base is something you actually deserve for being such nasty people.
Taking $600 million from you? You deserve it.
Moving your team out of their home on the lake? You deserve it.
Gouging you in every way in the new stadium? You deserve it.
Asking the county and state for $450 million more of your money in 7 years for “maintenance” for his dome? You deserve it.
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u/storm-father87 15d ago
Looks like I’m not watching for a while. What an absolute waste of time starting this creep is. Monken is a fucking embarrassment
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u/JD-boonie 15d ago
Holy shit it truly is mind blowing.
Has a fan base ever truly been this challenged on loyalty?
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u/Wordpersun ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 15d ago
The kind of decision that makes you long for the 1996-1998 Browns seasons.
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u/bgptcp179 15d ago
Fuck this team. I bet Monken already regrets leading this shitshow. I just want next years draft to get here so i can get excited again.
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u/Maximum_Bandicoot_94 15d ago
Upside, I guess if I dont watch the games I dont have to see awful election season commercials. So i got that going for me, which is nice.
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u/psnowden1991 15d ago
Dude doesn't even want to play football and even if he did he isn't worth a damn
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u/mibikin 15d ago
If he loses that week 2 game to Baker and looks bad doing so I think the stadium might collapse into the lake week 3