The Cleveland Browns had high hopes for the 2020 season after acquiring quarterback Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans. After a difficult first season, Watson is now adjusting to a new reality.
Watson was expected to be the franchise quarterback for the Browns, but the team struggled to find success. The Browns finished the season with a 6-10 record and missed the playoffs. Watson had an up-and-down season, throwing for 3,825 yards and 33 touchdowns, but also throwing 17 interceptions. He also had a career-low completion percentage of 61.9%.
The Browns have since made changes to their coaching staff and front office, and have made it clear that they are committed to building around Watson. The team has added several key pieces on offense, including wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry, tight end Austin Hooper, and running back Kareem Hunt.
Watson is now adjusting to a new reality with the Browns. He is surrounded by a talented group of players and a coaching staff that is committed to helping him reach his potential. He will need to take advantage of the opportunity and prove that he can be the franchise quarterback that the Browns need him to be.
Watson has already shown that he can be a leader on the field, and he will need to continue to do so in order for the Browns to have success. He will also need to continue to work on his accuracy and decision-making in order to limit turnovers. If he can do this, then the Browns could be in for a successful 2021 season.
Deshaun Watson has been presented with a new challenge in Cleveland, but he has the talent and support system to make it work. It will be up to him to take advantage of the opportunity and prove that he can be the franchise quarterback that the Browns need him to be.
