Browns QB Deshaun Watson reveals where he stands on stadium plans for the team
One of the biggest topics recently for the Cleveland Browns has been their stadium and the future of where they will play football. Either the lakefront stadium they currently play at will underdog a huge remodel, or they’ll end up in a dome in nearby Brook Park, at least those options are the two that […]
One of the biggest topics recently for the Cleveland Browns has been their stadium and the future of where they will play football.
Either the lakefront stadium they currently play at will underdog a huge remodel, or they’ll end up in a dome in nearby Brook Park, at least those options are the two that ownership has openly discussed.
Recently, starting QB Deshaun Watson commented on the situation for the first time on an episode of QB Unplugged with Deshaun Watson and Quincy Avery.
"If anybody can sit here and say that it's not an advantage, especially for quarterbacks to play inside in a warm, then you're crazy you know I'm saying," said Watson. "A dry ball and being able to throw the ball without no wind, or no lightning, or rain, nothing is definitely key. So I would say if I had to pick, of course, I'm gonna go with the dome, and a new facility, and the lights, and all that stuff that's gonna bring more money to the city."
It is no surprise that Watson rather play in a dome. The Georgia native played in college at Clemson before being drafted by the Houston Texans. Watson spent the first five seasons of his career in Houston playing in a dome. In his best season, he threw for 33 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2020.
Watson has played 12 games with the Browns over the last two seasons and holds an 8-4 record. So far in Cleveland, Watson has thrown 14 touchdowns to nine interceptions.
The lease for the current stadium is not up until after the 2028 season. Watson’s first two seasons have not gone as planned in Cleveland, so it is no sure thing he will be around when Cleveland is playing in their new or remodeled stadium.
For the time being, the Browns have a ton invested in Watson and need him to perform. The 2024 season will be a good measuring stick for his future with Cleveland. If he is the guy and around past 2028, the Browns know where QB1 wants to play.
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