Something sure has to change! After the Cleveland Browns’ 34-13 loss to the Washington Commanders, something needs to change on offense, but it’s definitely not the quarterback. Coach Kevin Stefanski is sticking with his QB Deshaun Watson despite his struggles, saying, “We’re not changing quarterbacks. We need to play better. I need to coach better.” Meanwhile, an ex-NFL legend offers advice to the Browns’ head coach as they search for answers.

Devin McCourty, a veteran NFL safety, has some words of wisdom for Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski. Following Deshaun Watson’s lackluster performance and recent settlement, McCourty suggests Stefanski take a page from Bill Belichick‘s playbook. “Sometimes, you need a spark,” McCourty shared on PFT Live. “We took out Mac Jones and brought in Bailey Zappe against Chicago. It gave us a spark, even though we lost.” Thus, McCourty emphasizes that Belichick’s willingness to shake things up for the New England Patriots can be a valuable lesson for Stefanski.

With Watson’s settlement resolving the looming uncertainty, attention shifts to his on-field performance. Despite Stefanski’s public support, pressure mounts to justify the significant investment in Watson. NFL analyst Mike Florio notes, “The Browns have 92 million riding on it… If he gets suspended again, they can rip up the remaining guarantees,” further questioning about Stefanski’s autonomy.

Florio adds, “Ownership is always involved… You can’t bench a guy without getting approval from ownership.” This dynamic may influence the HC’s decisions, particularly given the substantial contract commitments. The legendary analyst’s advice to Stefanski is clear: sometimes, a change is all that’s needed to ignite the team.

As the Browns struggle to find momentum, Stefanski must weigh his options carefully. Will he heed McCourty’s advice and explore alternatives, or stand firm behind Watson? The clock is ticking, and Cleveland’s loyal fans eagerly await a turnaround.

Controversies cast shadows on Deshaun Watson’s $230M gamble

Deshau͏n Wat͏so͏n’͏s s͏͏struggles co͏n͏tin͏ue to͏ pile up͏, both͏͏ on and of͏f͏ ͏the field. In the Clevela͏nd Brow͏ns’ 3͏4-13 blowout loss to the ͏Washington Commanders,͏͏ Wat͏son’͏s poor per͏f͏o͏r͏m͏an͏ce s͏tood ͏out as ͏a ma͏jor reason for t͏heir defeat. Watson co͏͏mple͏ted just 15 of͏ 28͏ pa͏sses for 125 yards, ma͏nagin͏g ͏a͏ si͏ngle touchdown l͏͏ate in t͏͏he ga͏me when it d͏id͏n’͏t matter. He also had a costly fumble and was sacked seven times.

In fact, the Browns had a crucial decision to make on 4th-and-goal with just 15 seconds still remaining on the play clock. Instead of going for it, Watson surprised everyone by walking over to the sidelines to talk to Stefanski. This resulted in a delay of game penalty, ruining the play. Despite this, Stefanski still has confidence in Watson and believes he’s the right guy for the offense. “I believe in Deshaun and I believe in what he brings to the offense,” Stefanski said.

Now, the Browns are stuck with Watson’s massive five-year, $230 million contract, and questions are swirling. Watson was supposed to be the answer to Cleveland’s quarterback woes, but so far, his performance has only deepened them. Former NFL quarterback Chase Daniels argued that head coach Kevin Stefanski can’t bench Watson, as the decision likely comes from ownership—“we gave him this contract, we don’t want to look like idiots.”

Off the field, Watson’s legal troubles persist. Earlier this year, a lawsuit surrounding allegations of s–ual misconduct was quietly settled, leaving questions about his character unresolved. With the NFL likely unable to take further action, Watson’s off-field reputation remains tarnished. The Browns are left in a tough spot—an underperforming QB on a record-breaking deal and there is no easy way out.