The second season of his tenure with the Cleveland Browns came to a screeching halt ahead of Week 10 for quarterback Deshaun Watson due to a shoulder injury. At the time, the Browns were 6-3 and playing well, though Watson was largely struggling.
Once he left the lineup, it took a bit before the Browns found veteran quarterback Joe Flacco and went on a magical run before losing in the AFC Wild Card Round.
Now, with Flacco off to Indianapolis to backup second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson, there is no real debate under center for the Browns. It’s Watson’s team again, and based on his comments to fans Thursday, he’ll be ready for the season opener.