Troy Aikman asks Browns if they’re sticking with Deshaun Watson because of Jameis Winston

Troy Aikman asks Browns if they’re sticking with Deshaun Watson because of Jameis Winston

Deshaun Watson was criticized when he wasn’t even in the game on Monday night.

During the Cleveland Browns Monday Night Football In the game against the Denver Broncos, ESPN’s Joe Buck and Troy Aikman openly questioned Cleveland’s decision to continue playing Deshaun Watson prior to his season-ending injury.

The Browns played better on offense with Jameis Winston under center, so the broadcast duo wondered how much better the season could have been if he had had more time as the starting quarterback.

“This year wasn’t what people expected. But the albatross is Deshaun Watson,” Aikman said. “If you go to Jameis Winston earlier in the year, will it be different?”

Aikman continued: “You can’t help but wonder what this year would have looked like for Cleveland if Jameis had taken over from the start, or at least much earlier than he did. I know Deshaun Watson is dealing with a torn Achilles tendon. “But it was a real struggle watching him offensively.”

Winston put up some big numbers on Monday night, completing 34 of 58 passes for 497 yards and four touchdowns in a 41-32 loss. The downside was that the 30-year-old threw three interceptions, two of which were returned as touchdowns. Still, the Browns’ offense was far better with him at quarterback.

Watson is out for the season after tearing his Achilles tendon, but he has been terrible in the seven games he has played. The 29-year-old completed 63.4% of his passes for 1,148 yards, with five touchdowns and three interceptions. His passer rating was a brutal 79.0 and his QBR (22.6) ranks 32nd in the NFL.

The Browns look better with Winston and Aikman questioned their decision not to reach out to him sooner.

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