The Cleveland Browns made one of the boldestmoves of one of the wildest NFL offseasons weāve seen in years. They didnāt even wait to move Baker Mayfield before pulling off a trade for Deshaun Watson.
Watson sat out the past season amid big legal turmoil. He was facing nearly two dozen civil lawsuits for alleged sexual assault and was inactive all year. Moreover, he could still face a suspension despite being legally cleared.
But now, trade interest in Mayfield has all but disappeared. And, while itās clear that the franchise did him wrong, divisional rival Joe Burrow still believes they needed to take that risk and trade for Watson.
NFL News: Joe Burrow Says Browns Needed To Take A Risk With Deshaun Watson
āWhen you have a guy like Deshaun, you have to take a chance at that because heās such a great player,ā Burrow said on the āFull Sendā podcast. āBut Baker is a really good player,heāll land on his feet.ā
Burrow Isnāt Too Worried About Baker Mayfield
Burrow may not be pleased to have Watson in his same division. As for Mayfield, he knows he was hurt for most of the season and thatheāll prove his worth once he gets another opportunity.
āHe was hurt all last year and every time we play him, he balls,ā Burrow said. āThe first time we play him, week two of my rookie year, we lost like [35ā30] or something, and the next time we play him, I throw 400 yards, he goes like [22-28] with five touchdowns. Goes on a two-minute drive, touchdown, won the game. I havenāt beat the Browns yet.ā
Right now, it doesnāt seem like any team will pull the trigger on Mayfield at this point, but that could change if the Browns waive him and his big contract. Whether thatāll happen or not, remains to be seen.
