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The Cleveland Browns have received only one recreation this season.

They did so towards the then-winning much less Jacksonville Jaguars, who’ve additionally received one recreation.

For sure, that’s removed from perfect for a staff that hoped to get again to the playoffs this season.

Notably, a variety of that falls on Deshaun Watson’s shoulders.

At the least, that’s how former NFL GM Michael Lombardi feels.

Speaking to TMZ Sports activities, Lombardi claimed that Watson has been “horrible.”

He questioned his motivation — or lack thereof — after getting that massive, totally assured contract.

“I believe he’s wealthy.  He’s assured wealthy. There’s no efficiency base. He’s misplaced his motivation, he’s misplaced his drive,” Lombardi mentioned.

Lombardi said that there’s no method that analytics-driven folks, reminiscent of GM Andrew Berry, HC Kevin Stefanski, or President Paul DePodesta may have a look at the numbers and nonetheless suppose that Deshaun Watson offers them a possibility to win.

He additionally referred to as them out for not even giving Joe Flacco a contract after he led them to the playoffs, stating that they did so as a result of they knew that your entire locker room felt like Flacco was a greater choice for them than Watson.

The times go by, the clock retains ticking, and it’s turning into painfully evident that Watson might not be the participant he was earlier than his authorized turmoil.

This Browns staff may be very gifted and, accidents apart, they need to be within the combine for a playoff spot yr in and yr out.

It’s by no means simple to confess you had been incorrect, however the Browns aren’t the one staff to mess issues up with a commerce and received’t be the final.

Now, it’s all about making issues proper.

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