When the news came down that the Browns had traded with Houston for QB Deshaun Watson during the off-season, there immediately became a difficulty in the quarterback room.
Yes, the fact that Cleveland still had starter Baker Mayfield under contract was the most glaring situation. But more deeply, the question was asked who would become Watson’s backup.
Mayfield, backup Case Keenum and third QB Nick Mullens were still on the roster, but they are all pocket passers. Watson is a mobile signalcaller who will – and can – take off and gain valuable yardage with his legs.