3 reasons the Cleveland Browns are crumbling in front of our eyes
By Greg Newland
Things have not gone well for the Cleveland Browns in 2022, but it could go from bad to worse really quickly inside the organization.
Not only are the Cleveland Browns a disappointing 2-4 right now, but they also have an extremely difficult portion of their schedule coming up before the return of Deshaun Watson. Just when you think this organization may finally be taking the turn in the right direction, something else happens that puts them three steps even further back.
Last week was the first game where they were thoroughly dominated the entire game, but before that, key miscommunications and poor decisions kept them from potentially being 5-0. Don’t get me wrong, none of those five wins would have been “pretty”, but a win is a win in the NFL.
With a tough matchup vs. the Baltimore Ravens who have had the Browns’ number for so long, and continued dysfunction, the train could completely come off the track after this Sunday, and here are three reasons why.
3 reasons the Cleveland Browns are crumbling in front of our eyes
No. 3 – Watson Question Marks
This team has been so bad some have not even paid attention that another accuser has come forward against Watson. A judge did require her to show her name, but after complying, it feels like the start of another investigation is coming. There were also hints that this may not be the only one.
From a pure football perspective, I’ve been in the camp that the Cleveland Browns made a sound decision by trading for Watson. This is a league where it takes an elite quarterback to win games, and Watson is exactly that.
However, is this becoming too much of a distraction?
The NFL was clear they wanted him out the entire season, so if more allegations come (even if not proven guilty), there is a chance Watson may not see an NFL field again. If that were the case, this is a gamble by the Browns that could set the organization back another five years.